Right near the boarder or Arizona and Utah lies Page, AZ which offers so many amazing locations to elope. From the cliffs of Lake Powell to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon there are a million stunning natural spots to explore and tie the knot! There was one spot that was in the area that I had seen photographed before and I was dying to go check it out myself and do a photo session there. After a crazy amount of research I found the perfect location that could show off the beauty of the area in 360 degrees. This spot was not an easy spot to assess and included over an hour of off roading but the trip was definitely worth the views!
With my first step of putting together a style board for this shoot I was initially inspired by the natural tones of the red rock and turquoise blue water of Lake Powell. I decided to go for a more boho dress from Rue De Seine for our Bride. My favorite detail on that dress is all the fun tassels that show so much fun movement! I then started thinking about the details and picked out some rather large star earrings, white leather boots, and a beautiful white felt hat which was adorned with dried florals. All of these pieces came together to create a rocker glam vibe to the bride's whole look. The groom wore a velvet gold jacket which had the best texture in contrast to the rough terrain. We also incorporated a bolo tie which added a nice boho detail to his look.
The ceremony space was simple yet aimed to accentuate the backdrop and not take away from it. We used an aztec style rug with shades of blue to help bring in some cool tones as contrast to the red rocks. The macrame that was placed on the triangle arch was created by a talented artist who created this piece just for this elopement. All the furniture pieces that we used were stained with a darker finish to add contrast to the lighter reds and blues of the environment and help them pop. The flowers were all very inspired by the desert and natural brush of the dessert landscape. Most of the flowers incorporated were dried which made them last much longer than fresh florals would. The floral installation and bouquet added a really beautiful touch and were arranged so beautifully. The cake incorporated dried florals as well and was the perfect size for a small elopement of two. The vow books provided by Chalk N Ink had rough edges to give them a more natural feel and incorporated gold inscriptions which tied in well with the groom's jacket. Archive rentals provided the cushions and table setting which looked stunning in contrast to the blues of the water. We went for a more burnt orange and neutral pallet for the sweetheart table space. It all came together so perfectly and I absolutely love how they provided details that captured the boho vibe I was looking for.
Now lets talk about our amazing couple Jordan and Hayden! These two have been together for a little over a year and are actually newly engaged! Hayden surprised Jordan by proposing during a photoshoot on a beach in Oregon just a few months before our session. They are locals in Utah and have worked on many styled shoots together in the past. They both enjoy listening to disco or oldies music together and are some of the kindest people we have ever worked with. We had such a blast with these two and I am so glad we got to work with them to create this vision!
Overall this photoshoot was such an adventure and I feel so blessed that I got to work alongside so many talented vendors who put in their time and energy to help create full-fill a dream of mine. Ever since visiting south Utah a few years ago I imagined so many possibilities of what it would look photograph an elopement in that landscape! This was also a really awesome experience that taught my husband and I a lot about location scouting in the are as well as working with local vendors. We would love to help any future couples who are looking to elope around Page, AZ!
Vendors:
Photography / Styling - Sam Rae MUA Photo
Planning: Rayanne Rose Weddings
Florist - New Creations Flower Co.
Cake - Bleu Moon Bakery
Furniture Rental - AKT Made
Rentals Tables-cape, Accessories, Rugs - Archive
Calligraphy - Chalk N Ink
Macrame - Macramama
Ribbons - Emma Linh Co
Suit - Stitch and Tie
Dress - Rue De Seine
Dress Rental - JJP Dress Rentals
Hat - Friends of Friends Hat Co.
Bride Shoes - Dirty Laundry
Models - Jordan + Hayden
