Ten Best Places to Elope in Sedona
Driven by adventure and the personal intimacy of nature . . .
We are so happy you are eloping!
Choosing your location is based upon your happy place and a variety of choices. Are you looking for an intimate adventure that might involve hiking, jeeping, a hot air balloon ride or heli-ride? Are you excited about sharing nature with your close family & friends and want to keep the hiking to a minimum? Luckily Sedona has some of the best weather possible, however for the best temperatures, the fringe seasons are the most popular, and of course the best views are always the top consideration!
Baby Bell Rock
This is our easy access location for the best view. Our most popular for couples who want minimal hiking or have decided to bring guests. Amazing views within 15 minutes of the parking lot. There is the lower slick rock area that is 12 minutes of hiking on a rocky trail that scales up to the base of Baby Bell Rock. This is our ceremony site.
The upper level with a short steep rocky climb is the best view area for sunset portraits.
See our BLOG on this location.
2 hour minimum.
Bell Rock
An easy dirt pathway to the base of Bell Rock for the minimalist hiker. Perfect for your elopement with under 20 guests who might not be avid hikers. The next level up on Bell Rock is another 10 minute rocky hike that scales up to a lovely view slick rock.
Parking at Courthouse Vista Trail head can be challenging during peak season and weekends. We highly suggest a private shuttle for the ease of transporting your guests.
Visit our BLOG on this location and the many views.
2 hour minimum.
Secret Slick Rock
The grand view of Cathedral Rock with a very large slick rock area for your ceremony and guests. The trail is a 15 minute rocky hike requiring hiking shoes. The views are breathtaking at sunset.
An easier ceremony location is a flat 3 minute walk from the parking lot.
Parking is at the Secret Slick Rock Trail head. Limited parking spaces. Shuttle required for guest list.
See our BLOG on this location. Also our Maternity Session.
2 hour minimum.
Yavapai Vista
The grand view of both Courthouse Vista and Bell Rock with a very large slick rock area for your ceremony and guests. The trail is a 15 minute rocky hike requiring hiking shoes or a few steep steps. The area is large and can accomodate a larger guest list.
Parking is at the Yavapai Vista Trail head, which has a generous amount of parking spaces. Shuttle required on holidays.
See our BLOG on this location.
2 hour minimum.
Cathedral Rock
The grand adventure in Sedona, with a 1 to 2 hour hike and some actual scrambling on all fours if you go to the top. Not for the faint of heart! The view at sunset is astounding, however sunrise will deliver more privacy as it is a very popular advanced hike in Sedona.
Typically we hold the ceremony at a lower level, a 12 minute hike from the parking lot. It is a rocky stair stepper hike that requires appropriate hiking shoes.
Parking access requires the city of Sedona shuttle system unless you arrive an hour prior to sunrise. (There are windows of time during the winter months that allow personal vehicles to access the parking lot as well.
Visit our BLOG on this location.
3 to 4 hour minimum, depending on how high you hike.
Merry Go Round
The grand jeep adventure in Sedona, with a 2 hour jeep trek and a 90 minutes for your Ceremony and grand portrait session. It is a 15 minute hike to the view point once the jeep is parked. The view at sunset is the best Sedona has to offer. With the elevation at 5000’ you will enjoy the cooler temperature during the summer months.
Because a jeep rental is required, we offer the option of your ceremony at the base of Schnebly Hill at Huckabee trail (aka Munds Wagon) where your guests can enjoy your wedding ceremony before you jump in your jeep for an adventure excursion to the top. A 50 minute jeep ride up to Merry Go Round, you will then hike 15 minutes to the view point.
The best months are between April and November to avoid weather road closures. See our BLOG on this location.
4 hour minimum.
Jeep Rentals include Red Rock Rubicon.
Airport Vortex
A short drive from Uptown Sedona is the Airport Vortex site. Famous for it’s sunset views with a short and steep 5 minute red rock hike. Shuttle is required as there are only 8 parking spaces.
This location is not recommended for your ceremony due to it’s high traffic volume and small area, however it is a popular little spot to quickly get a few red rock photos if you are holding your ceremony at The Sky Ranch Lodge or The Agave of Sedona and want to leave your wedding venue for a short session.
See our BLOG on this location.
30 minutes minimum with a shuttle drop off.
Kachina Woman Spire
A 20 minute hike from Enchantment Resort, this delightful view point is absolutely amazing at sunrise. This location can be accessed by hiking from the Enchantment Resort or from Boynton Canyon Trail head. Sunrise is advised due to the popularity of this trail head for hikers. Hiking shoes are required for both trails.
Boynton Canyon Trail head or Enchantment Resort (for their guests)
Visit our BLOG on this location.
2 hour minimum.
Chicken Point
A jeep adventure to Chicken Point will not disappoint. Perfect for a sunset ceremony up on the slick rock. If you are a mountain biker, this is home to the famous White Line, ridden by the pro-gnarly downhill crowd that are willing to risk their life. Many a bike has fallen to it’s death off the White Line.
There are many Jeep Tour companies that list Chicken Point - Broken Arrow and Submarine Rock for elopement wedding tours. Pink Jeep is the most popular jeep tour company.
Visit our BLOG on this location.
3 hour minimum.
Huckabee (Munds Wagon)
An easy location at the base of Schnebly Hill with numerous view sites for your ceremony. Guests will find it easy to navigate to a couple different sites. During peak season a shuttle is required as parking can be challenging with limited spaces due to the popularity of this trail head.
A popular ceremony location in addition to Merry Go Round. After your ceremony and group photos, you can rendezvous on a jeep tour up to Merry Go Round for your epic sunset view overlooking all of Sedona.
Easiest location with minimal walking.
See our BLOG on this location.
90 minute minimum.
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