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Moab Desert Adventure Elopement

Moab Desert Adventure Elopement

Moab Adventure Elopement Photographer

ELOPEMENT GIVEAWAY - Moab Utah Elopement + Wedding

Yes, you heard that right! The ultimate team of local Moab vendors are teaming up to giveaway an entire elopement experience right here in Moab, Utah for 2 to 20 guests. Whether it’s just the two of you (or your crew of up to 20) this is a $10,000 giveaway to a real couple! Possibly the biggest of all time. Ok, I have no idea if that’s true but it’s freaking huge!

Here are the rules of entry: follow all of the vendors of the giveaway on Instagram (you can see the post HERE), tag a friend, share to your stories and let us know in the comments why we should pick you in 50 words or less.

That’s IT! SO simple. We will announce the winner by March 1st, 2021.

Here is what is included:

Elopement Giveaway in Moab, Utah!

Elopement Giveaway in Moab, Utah!

5HRS AT THE RED EARTH VENUE

The Red Earth Venue (located in Moab, Utah) reserved for five hours for up to 20 guests on April 20th, 2021. 20x20 platform in stunning private location located just 10 minutes from Moab, Utah and surrounded by red rock cliffs. It doesn’t get any better than a private dinner + celebration with your closest people under the stars. A weekend elopement reservation at The Red Earth Venue is valued at $2,000.

View from the Red Earth Venue wedding and elopement venue in Moab, Utah

View from the Red Earth Venue wedding and elopement venue in Moab, Utah

3HRS PHOTOGRAPHY COVERAGE

3hrs photography coverage by local resident and photographer Angela Hays. Photography services include ceremony, group photos, couples session and low light reception coverage all at the Red Earth Venue location. This collection is valued at $3,800. In addition to the 3hrs coverage, you’ll receive 200+ high resolution edited digital images, online downloadable gallery and print rights. Processing time is approximately 3-4weeks. Her work has been featured in Rocky Mountain Bride, Utah Valley Bride, Anthropologie’s BHLDN, The Huffington Post + more! This is her first ever giveaway!

Moab Utah elopement by Angela Hays Photography

Moab Utah elopement by Angela Hays Photography

2HR CONSULTATION WITH WEDDING MOAB

Wedding Moab has been helping brides + grooms plan their weddings in the Moab area for years. Her knowledge and expertise are unparalleled! She can answer your questions and guide you through the process of planning a long distance elopement and make sure your day is as seamless as an outdoor wedding can be. $200 value

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EVENT RENTALS FROM MOAB EVENT SERVICES

You’ll receive tables, chairs, lighting, cutlery, china and location styling from Moab Event Services. Customize your event in a way that reflects you and allows you and your guests to fully enjoy the elopement experience in Moab, UT. $2,800 value

Elopement platform reception in Moab, Utah

Elopement platform reception in Moab, Utah

HAIR + MAKEUP BY COSMETOLOGIST LINDSEY V.

You’ll be able to completely relax knowing local Moab cosmetologist Lindsey Vacarro will get you ready for your big day in a stunning and natural way. $200 value

Hair by Linzy Moab, Utah Cosmetologist

Hair by Linzy Moab, Utah Cosmetologist

SUSTAINABLE FLORALS BY FARMYARD MOAB

Local farmer Jess Olham provides a stunning bridal bouquet, boutonniere and centerpieces. Her floral arrangements include locally foraged stems and blooms. $600 value.

Farmyard Moab bridal bouquet

Farmyard Moab bridal bouquet

CAKE FROM SWEET SERENDIPITY

Moab local baker, Sheila provides a beautiful and delicious one-tier cake for your elopement celebration. $200 value

Sweet Serendipity wedding cake

Sweet Serendipity wedding cake

UT CERTIFIED OFFICIANT

Ruth Lowe will help walk you through the process of obtaining the necessary paperwork, custom design your ceremony and perform the “I-dos” right there at Red Earth. $200 value

Moab wedding + elopement officiant Ruth Lowe

Moab wedding + elopement officiant Ruth Lowe

NOT INCLUDED: obviously you need to get yourself to Moab, Utah. But consider this a favor because you’ll fall in love with this place if you haven’t already. Also, catering. We’ll give you a list of our top folks to help you find a good fit, but that’s not covered in this mega giveaway. And your suit/dress — you might as well use the $$ you didn’t spend and get yourself a killer gown and suit! Our fav designers are Rue De Seine, BHLDN, Haley Paige and Vera Wang. But there are soooo many others! Can’t wait for one of you to elope in this red rock desert!

Helicopter Adventure Elopement (Moab, Utah)

My favorite wedding moment of all time happened during this Moab desert elopement. Kyle + Andrea (plus me!) drove 30 miles down a paved road, another fifteen miles down a dirt road, and hiked for 20 minutes in their full wedding attire to an incredibly remote cliff edge. We were totally engrossed in our photo shoot having a blast when a helicopter approaches and the bride and groom's moms are both INSIDE THE HELICOPTER!! Snapping pics and waving! They chartered a helicopter to crash the elopement and I caught it all on camera. We were laughing so hard our cheeks ached. The bride BASE jumps and the groom flies helicopters for a living... their adventurous spirit must have been an inherited trait. And props to those mamas. They weren't going to be left out! 

Allie + Joe Whispering Oaks / Moab Wedding Photographer

Allie and Joe chose to divide their session between two days: 7 hours coverage at Whispering Oaks and 2 hours coverage at Canyonlands National Park. Their gorgeous dinosaur-themed (he proposed at a dino-quarry!) Moab wedding was absolutely beautiful. Loved every minute with these two!

Hannah + Chris / Moab Wedding Photographer

This adventure elopement in the Moab, Utah desert was absolute perfection. Chris and Hannah are both climbers who love to come to Moab. We talked about where to go for their adventure desert elopement and this spot was just what they were hoping for. I love it when couples bring their families and closest friends to celebrate their union as well. So glad I could be part of this beautiful national park wedding!

Lindsey + Cory / Moab Wedding Photographer

The forecast was ominous but it didn’t faze these two at all. They went for it and the result was pure magic. Rain, sun, rainbows, clouds, drizzle, fog— we pretty much had it all. I cannot wait to shoot their Moab wedding in two months!

Megan + Joe / Moab Wedding Photographer

It was a complete downpour in the morning. One of those summer rains that comes out of the blue and drenches the desert. It is always a leap of faith to get ready for your outdoor wedding during one of these monsoons, but they usually end about as fast as they start. And it is almost always a guarantee to have some of the best sky photos the desert can offer. This small wedding was just perfection.