All-Inclusive Sedona Elopement: Maggie & Brandon

Maggie and Brandon’s all-inclusive Sedona elopement brought together two lovely parts of getting married here: a ceremony with family at Eagle Dancer, followed by an off-road adventure to Merry-Go-Round Rock. There were white flowers, a beautifully simple cake, red rocks beyond the ceremony chairs, and a little room at the end of the day to disappear into the scenery together.

They booked my all-inclusive elopement package, with planning and coordination, photography, an officiant, and a bouquet and boutonniere arranged together. They also added the Merry-Go-Round Rock adventure. Their wedding is a helpful example of how those pieces can work together, especially if you want a small celebration with your people and spectacular Sedona portraits afterward.

Here’s a closer look at their day, the planning behind it, and what to think about when choosing an all-inclusive Sedona elopement package.

A family ceremony at Eagle Dancer in Sedona

Maggie and Brandon wanted a traditional aisle moment, with Maggie walking in with her dad and Brandon seeing her for the first time at the ceremony. They also wanted the family portion of the day to have breathing room. That gave us a clear starting point: protect the ceremony experience, leave time to celebrate together, and build the adventure around it.

Eagle Dancer gave their ceremony a beautiful setting, with red rock views stretching beyond a small arrangement of white chairs. White flowers and fresh greenery kept the details soft and clean against all that warm sandstone. The covered terrace gave everyone a place to gather, with the landscape still very much part of the ceremony. A small guest list can still have an aisle, an intentional ceremony space, and the anticipation of seeing each other when the ceremony begins.

They booked Eagle Dancer separately from my package. An all-inclusive photography and planning collection can bring the core team together, while a private venue remains a separate choice.

What their all-inclusive elopement package brought together

For Maggie and Brandon, my role extended well beyond arriving with a camera. Their collection included full-service planning and coordination, a custom timeline, location guidance, a professional officiant, a seasonal bouquet and boutonniere, photography, and day-of coordination. They also received a planning guide and a private gallery of edited, high-resolution photographs with printing rights.

Having those pieces planned together means decisions can support one another. The ceremony location affects the route. The light affects when portraits make sense. The flowers need to hold up through the day. And the timeline needs to leave room for the people who came to celebrate.

Planning around the moments they cared about

Their day moved from the ceremony to a champagne toast, cake cutting, and family photographs before the two of them headed out for sunset portraits. Keeping that sequence clear meant the family celebration had its own place in the day, rather than becoming something to squeeze in on the way to the next location.

A custom timeline connects those moments to the practical details: where everyone needs to be, when there’s time to gather for photographs, and when we should start the drive toward the red rocks.

An officiant and a ceremony with intention

Patricia Fonseca of Earth Elopements was their officiant, with a custom ceremony planned for the occasion. The officiant was part of their all-inclusive collection, so ceremony planning could sit alongside the photography and coordination instead of becoming a separate search to start from scratch.

Maggie and Brandon’s wish to save their first look for the aisle shaped the way we planned that part of the day. Even with a small group, the ceremony deserves thoughtful attention.

Flowers chosen with Sedona in mind

Maggie’s floral vision was a cascading bouquet in white and green, with a matching boutonniere for Brandon. I coordinated those personal flowers as part of their package.

One small planning detail is worth sharing: when we discussed hydrangeas, I passed along the florist’s advice about heat and wilting, and Maggie agreed to leave them out. Those conversations happen before the wedding, but they matter when you’re carrying flowers through a June afternoon in Sedona. The finished look still had that graceful white-and-green palette she loved.

The bouquet and boutonniere were included in their collection. Their cake, venue, and any additional ceremony décor were separate from those included personal flowers.

Time for champagne, cake, and family photographs

Champagne glasses came up, family gathered close, and Maggie and Brandon cut into a white cake finished with piped floral details. There was room for a little silliness over the cake, too. Those photographs sit so happily beside the quieter ceremony moments and the red-rock portraits that followed.

If you’re inviting a handful of family members to your Sedona elopement, think about what you’d love to do together after the ceremony. A toast, a slice of cake, and a few unhurried photographs can become a lovely chapter of the day. Choose a ceremony setting that supports those plans, then make any venue and food arrangements clear from the beginning.

A Merry-Go-Round Rock adventure for sunset portraits

After the family celebration, the plan shifted to the landscape. Maggie and Brandon added an adventure to Merry-Go-Round Rock, including an off-road vehicle and me as their private driver. The route took us from Munds Wagon Trailhead into the red rocks for their couple portraits.

You can have a ceremony with your family, keep the familiar wedding moments you love, and still finish surrounded by enormous views. Maggie’s long veil and Brandon’s white jacket with dark trim stood out beautifully against the sandstone. We photographed them beneath a layered rock wall, above the green valley, and framed by a sandstone opening as sunlight slipped through. There were close portraits with her bouquet, a little twirl along the path, and a walk hand in hand beneath the trees.

The Merry-Go-Round Rock adventure was an add-on to their all-inclusive package. If this combination catches your eye, we’ll talk through the route, conditions, and the right way to fit it into your own plans.

Is an all-inclusive Sedona elopement package right for you?

Maggie and Brandon’s wedding is a useful example if you want support pulling the core pieces together while still choosing how to celebrate. When comparing packages, ask what is included, what is an optional addition, and what you’ll arrange separately. Their officiant, bouquet and boutonniere, photography, planning, and coordination were included; Eagle Dancer was booked separately, and the off-road adventure was added to their collection.

My current Sedona elopement offerings include an all-inclusive option with photography, a professional officiant, and a custom bouquet and boutonniere. You’ll find current starting prices and collection details on that page. We’ll confirm the full scope for your date and plans when we talk, including any venue or adventure additions.

Plan your Sedona elopement

If you’re picturing a small ceremony with your favorite people and a little adventure afterward, I’d love to hear what you have in mind. Tell me about your date, who’s coming, and the places or moments you’re most excited about.

Get in touch to check availability and start planning your Sedona elopement.

Maggie & Brandon’s wedding team
Photography, planning, coordination, and off-road driving: Hailey Golich
Ceremony venue: Eagle Dancer
Officiant: Patricia Fonseca, Earth Elopements
Adventure portraits: Merry-Go-Round Rock, Sedona