Wedding couple walking on the salt flats of Death Valley.

Death Valley Elopement

Rachel & Matt

ELOPING ON THE SALT FLATS OF DEATH VALLEY, USA.

Rachel and Matt wanted an unconventional location for their elopement. When you think about saying "I do" barefoot, the first thing that comes to mind is a beach - but less often salt flats like those in Bonneville (Bonneville Salt Flats) or Death Valley. Just 2 hoursoutside of Las Vegas, an elopement 85m below sea level - that's something truly special.

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Wide-angle picture of the Badwater Basin in Death Valley
Wide angle photo of a wedding couple sitting surrounded by salt in Badwater Basin in Death Valley.A bride and groom sit surrounded by salt in Badwater Basin in Death Valley, looking at each other.
Close-up of a wedding couple facing each other with focus on the bride's hand and her wedding ring.
SALTY FEET AND HEARTS FULL OF LOVE.
A bride sits in her husband's lap in the middle of nature and both have their eyes closed.Detailed photo of the legs of a bridal couple whose feet are full of salt.
Death Valley: Probably one of the most unconventional places to get married.

Salt Flat Wedding Photos

Whether for an elopement or a wedding shoot: wedding photos in such a setting are simply different. The crunch of the salt you're walking on, surrounded by mountains and the mere idea of being 85 meters below sea level - it all feels like being in another world. And that's why Badwater Basin in Death Valley (California) is probably one of the most unique spots to take the plunge.

A bride and groom lie on the salt of Badwater Basin aftr getting married in Death Valley.
Eloping somewhere else in the US?

This is the spot for your wedding photos!

Whether for an elopement or a wedding shoot: wedding photos in such a setting are simply different. The crunch of the salt you're walking on, surrounded by mountains and the mere idea of being 85 meters below sea level - it all feels like being in another world. And that's why Badwater Basin in Death Valley (California) is probably one of the most unique spots to take the plunge.

Wedding couple standing in the salt flats of Death Valley looking into the camera.
A bride and groom stand in front of a mountain range during their elopement in Death Valley.A bride leans against her groom from behind in the salt falts of Death Valley.

Ready for your elopement in the middle of nature?

I would like to get married in the middle of mountains and surrounded by salty air, 85 meters below sea level? Just the two of you, intimately or in a small circle? I look forward to accompanying you as an elopement photographer in Death Valley - both on location and during the planning.

Let's elope together!
Bride and groom walk on salt in front of the panorama of a mountain range in Death Valley.
A bridal couple walks through salt water in Badwater Basin with mountains in the background.

Your Death Valley Wedding adventure!

The breathtaking landscape of Death Valley (USA) combines romance and adventure. And isn't marriage exactly the combination of these two things? For couples looking for an unconventional and unique location for their elopement or free wedding ceremony, this is the perfect location. The endless expanses amidst the majestic mountain ranges and surreal salt pans (Badwater Basin), Death Valley offers an incomparable backdrop for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Both you as the bride and groom and your guests will never forget this beginning of your new chapter in life.

But when is the best time to get married in Death Valley?

Death Valley is not called "Valley of Death" for nothing. Due to the extreme temperatures, we recommend getting married here between late September/early October and February/March. However, if you are planning a shorter elopement or a wedding shoot, I also recommend early September or April at sunrise or sunset.

Wedding pictures under a starry sky?

And Death Valley is not only a "place to be" during the day. Did you know that star gazing is incredibly good in Death Valley because it is one of the darkest places in the world? Star gazing is at the top of most visitors to the national park. So why not go crazy and take romantic wedding photos at night?

Do we need a permit?

For elopements or wedding ceremonies you need a so-called Special Use Permit. You can apply for this at the National Park Service. You can find more information about permits for weddings in Death Valley on the National Park Service website. Of course I will be happy to assist you with the application!

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Ultimately, an elopement or wedding in Death Valley offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and each other on a deeper level. This unique environment reminds us that love is as resilient as the landscape that surrounds it. With all its rough edges.

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