Meet Your Elopement Team!

Shelby satnam

Owner, Published Photographer, & Joyful Soul

Rich

Owner, Master of Ceremony, & King of Laughter

The Photography Team

The Arizona Elopement Collective Photography Team is full of passionate photographers who capture moments so you can stay in them. We create art out of real people. We prompt, guide, and document the day as it unfolds. Every photo on the website is a real wedding with real couples that we’ve created and been a part of. This is all a collaboration! We get to celebrate you during the most transformational day of your relationship!

Shelby

Owner, Creative Soul, & Project Manager + Editor.

Lexi

Ray of Sunshine & Elopement Photographer.

Kenzie

Sweet as Honey & Talented Photographer.

Paige

Calm, Cool, Refreshing, & Adventure Elopement Photographer.

A glance at our work…

FAQ

We choose to work with soul mates who are authentic, adventurous, joyful, and PUMPED to get married! We believe in creating an authentic wedding experience that is tailored to your personality, love story, and vision for your wedding day. We believe in the power of connection, so the first step in our process is to schedule a video consultation after filling out our contact form. This gives us a snapshot of who you are, what you envision for your day, and usually causes our team to have a mini dance party! If we decide you are the right fit for us, we will email over a Custom Invoice + Agreement, have you submit your deposit, and then we enter the “Discovery Phase” of our planning process. We can’t WAIT to meet you!!

For Arizona weddings, you'll need to obtain your marriage license within the state (often in Phoenix). Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process step by step! This typically involves scheduling an appointment, which we can help you arrange. While you'll apply for the license together, your officiant will file it after the ceremony – saving you a post-wedding courthouse trip.

Yes, we offer flexible payment plans to make your elopement dreams a reality. Deposits range between $1,500 - $2,000 and secure your dream vendor team. Payments can be tailored to your needs; simply have your balance paid 30 days before the wedding. And the best part? No extra fees for paying in installments!

Depending on the package you choose, an initial deposit of $1,500-$5,000 is due at the signing of your agreement to reserve your date. The remaining balance is split up into 2-3 installments, with the full balance due 30 days prior to your special day.

Yes! You can use your own photographer or officiant. If bringing your own photographer, we will create a custom planning package for you. Those still start at $7777. If bringing your own officiant, we don’t take anything off the price as we will spend time coaching them, meeting with them, and making sure your ceremony is flawless. We do things differently, and we want to make sure the people you’re bringing are on the same page!

We only work with vendors that we know and trust. This ensures that YOUR wedding day will be full of good vibes from the moment you wake up to get your hair + makeup done to the moment you’re sharing your first dance among the views of your choice. We believe in creating a sacred and beautiful experience, and part of that is being very selective with who we allow into the ceremony space.

Absolutely! We’ve been very intentional about creating packages that include everything you need for your day; however, some couples choose to add additional photography, additional floral, hair and makeup for additional people, limos, party busses, luxury picnics, champagne toasts, etc. Everything we do is completely customizable, so we can truly make anything happen for you!

Absolutely not! You can enjoy intimate vows and photos as a couple and host a separate celebration for your guests. Many couples choose a scenic, easily accessible location for the ceremony, then embark on their off-road or hiking adventure while guests head back to their accommodations or a pre-arranged cocktail hour. It's the best of both worlds!

The beauty of an elopement is the freedom to celebrate exactly how you envision it! We'll send you a curated guide filled with our favorite restaurants and ideas to suit every style. From pizza and board games back at the Airbnb to a private chef-prepared dinner, couples tailor the post-ceremony experience to their hearts' desires. There's something for everyone – taco trucks, caterers, and plenty of options in between.

Absolutely! Upon booking, we'll provide you with a lodging guide packed with our favorite places to stay in Arizona. And we even have exclusive Airbnb partner discounts!

It's all about attitude! If a few raindrops or snowflakes won't ruin your day, you're guaranteed a truly unique and breathtaking elopement in Arizona. Rainy and snowy photos make for incredible, atmospheric shots. For those extra cautious or weather-sensitive couples, we do have backup plans – it all depends on what you're comfortable with! Let's embrace the elements and have an amazing time no matter what.

Some couples who come to us already have an ideal location. If that’s not you, don’t worry! Picking the right location is part of what you hire us to do. During the “Discovery Phase” we go over all the locations and get an idea of what you really want your scenic backdrop to look like. We recommend checking out our IG for some location inspiration!

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Arizona Elopement collective

is a Collective of passionate photographers, officiants, and wedding vendors

whose only desire is to make your wedding day

unique and special to you.

♡

MY NAME IS RICH SATNAM.

Let’s Do This!

I LOVE TEACHING, HELPING OTHERS GROW, HOLDING SPACE FOR DEEPER EMOTIONS, LAUGHING TOGETHER, AND BEING IN THE MIDDLE OF SOMETHING SPECIAL. Now, I get to work alongside my wife shelby to create joyful and intimate wedding EXPERIENCES for our unique and beautiful couples. We have Both put our heart And soul into this business: creating an amazing team of officiants and other wedding COLLABORATORS who are authentic, full of joy, and the best in the industry.

I GET THE HONOR AND JOY OF CUSTOMIZING YOUR CEREMONY ALONGSIDE YOU.

I WANT TO MAKE YOUR WEDDING PERSONAL AND UNIQUELY YOURS.

I BELIEVE IN LOVE.

I AM PROUD TO OFFICIATE AND SUPPORT ALL COUPLES IN MARRIAGE, INCLUDING LGBTQ. I HAPPILY MARRY and consult COUPLES FROM ALL FAITHS, BELIEF SYSTEMS, RACES, AND BACKGROUNDS. MOST OF MY CLIENTS THAT CHOOSE us ARE SPIRITUAL, BUT NOT RELIGIOUS OR DON’T WANT ANY ASPECT OF RELIGION INVOLVED AT ALL. AS THE FAMOUS BEETLE’S SAYING GOES,

“LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED.”