The best reasons to elope to Sedona are obvious to the locals, however might not be common knowledge.

1. ‍ Amazing all-year around weather & temperatures with locations of higher elevation for the summer heat.

2. ‍ Free trail head weddings with a parking pass.

3. ‍ ‍Literally hundreds of Airbnb’s to choose from, not to mention a long list of resorts.

4. ‍ ‍Sedona has become a popular elopement location and has some of the best hair & make-up talent in AZ, not to mention a long list of Officiants to choose from.

5. ‍ ‍Whether you bring your friends and family or decide on a true intimate elopement, your experience is guaranteed to be epic if you love nature, hiking, and enjoying the warmth of the SW.

6. If you are on a budget, Sedona is surrounded by satellite communities that offer less expensive lodging and yet just minutes from Sedona hiking. Old Town Cottonwood, Cornville, Flagstaff to name a few.

7. ‍ ‍Sedona has food trucks, in home chefs, catering and a long list of restaurants for small groups. The Cabin in Sedona is a venue for wedding receptions that only need a few hours for dining and cocktails.

8. If you decide to blend the red rock experience with an official wedding venue, there is the Agave of Sedona, The Red Agave, The Lantern Light Inn, Sky Ranch Lodge, Enchantment Resort, Junipine Resort, the Forest Houses, the Creekside Inn, the Sedona Golf Resort, Tlaquepaque of Sedona as well as numerous resorts that may include wedding planning.

Sedona is 120 miles north of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. When you arrive to the Sedona exit you will quickly see the rising red cliffs and breathtaking views. The 4 top hiking destinations also share the top elopement sites. As of 2024, permits are not req'd (with the exception of Crescent Moon State Park). Depending on the number of guests you invite and their ability to navigate the red rocks will determine your choices. We have soft access trail heads where we perform the ceremony and hike above and beyond for world view romance portraits while your guests stroll back to the parking area.

• Peak Season: April, May, October, November

• Best privacy & good weather: December, January

• Hottest month: July

• Most dramatic skies & weather for those adventurous photos: February & March.

You will need a legally ordained Officiant and 2 witness’ to sign your marriage license. You can bring your own Officiant or I will suggest a few Sedona Officiants, upon which you can choose to have custom vows or write your own vows (or both). You will apply for your AZ marriage license and bring your license with you to your wedding. I have a vendor list with a selection of local Sedona Officiants that range from non-denominational to Celtic traditions & Native American traditions as well as Traditional Christian practices.

Bon Miller offers packages that include photography, your Officiant, your Bouquet & Boutonnière and can offer recommendations for MUAH (makeup & hair), added musicians, and Ceremony locations. Often times an all-inclusive package will save you both time and money.

Views are everywhere in Sedona. Two locations accomodate wheelchairs. Other spots are less than 5 minutes of hiking and still offer commanding views. We insist you wear hiking shoes and daypack your formal shoes if needed. We have locations for the non-hikers as well as the adventurous.

The Crescent Moon Park Ramada can be reserved for parking and easy access to the Sedona views if you have guests with limited mobility. Afterwards, you and Bon Miller can drive a few miles up to Secret Slick Rock for an epic romantic portrait session overlooking Cathedral Rock. (Note: Parking at any trail head during peak season will require shuttling or a hired van).

The more adventurous couples will want to rent a jeep and journey to “Merry-Go-Round” or “Top of the World”. Both take an hour on a rocky jeep road from the nearest pavement. Guaranteed to get some images that command the curiosity of your friends and family … “where was that???” More privacy and breathtaking cliffs. Minimum 4 hour elopement session.

• Hot Air Balloon Rides

• Helicopter tours

• Pink Jeep tours

• ATV Rentals

• Spas & Massage

• Sedona Crystal Magic

• Slide Rock State Park

• Chapel of the Holy Cross, Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts, Vortex chasing, Horseback riding, slide rock swimming.

• For your intimate 2 hour elopement, we recommend meeting 2 hours prior to sunset.

• Sunrise weddings are very popular during the summer months. Depending on the location and early or late summer, we may meet as early as 4:45 AM.

• All Day Weddings are time-lined to maximize the lighting for your romance photos on the red rocks.

• Feb. & March are the most dramatic weather months and offer the ability to schedule your wedding earlier in the day. The sunsets can be super dramatic! It also can sleet & snow. It's my favorite time of year as the photo's are so full of life, movement, clouds, drama ... a good time to wear a gown that moves in the wind and a veil will look amazing!

• Elopement timelines are based upon your guest list and the distance we hike with the number of group photos planned.

• Intimate elopements without guests are based upon the best lighting of sunset or sunrise for each specific location.

• All Day Weddings at venues will have an intricate timeline designed around the planned events. Each venue will have a coordinator. Sometimes it will include a "day-of" planner. Casey Green Weddings is the premier most experienced wedding planner in Sedona!

• Hiking shoes/boots, pack dress shoes

• Marriage License & Pen

• Rings

• Vow books (phone as back-up)

• Bouquet & Boutonniere

• Travel mirror, make-up

• Veil or Cape accessory

• Champagne

• Head lamps if needed

• Coat or rain jacket

• Clear Umbrella

• Sunscreen

• Tissues & handi-wipes

• Electrolytes, mints, snacks

• Lint roller

• Emergency tampon

• Pain reliever

• Backpack chair

• Bubble blower

• Battery Lanterns

• Towel to sit on the rocks

• Leash

• Water & bowl

• Doggy bags

• Treats

• Toys

• Pop-up Changing tent

• Glass cups

• Altars or runways

• Rose Petals

• Tables or chairs

• Cigarettes, sparklers or any fire

There are a few dozen wedding photographers that are local to Sedona, AZ. Each has a style unique to their perspective. Only a handful have been capturing Sedona weddings & elopements for over 15 years, with hundreds of galleries to view. Bon Miller has captured over 600 Sedona weddings for the past decade, specializing in “movement & emotion” with a cinematic poetic feeling.