Moab Adventure Elopement

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When you choose Moab, Utah as your elopement destination, you can almost guarantee an adventure. This place captivates many adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts because of the expansive public land. Moab has 2 National Parks, a state park, and plenty of National Forest and land managed by BLM. The opportunities here are endless, all year round. This area is particularly popular for off-roading, hiking, climbing, canyoneering, and rafting. There’s truly something for everyone.

When Caroline & Cole chose Moab as their elopement location, they chose to spend part of the day with just the two of them and a portion of the day with their son. They went horseback riding at Sorrel River Ranch, and off-roading to a more remote cliffside where they watched the sun go down. It was a lovely balance of fun, adventure, and slowing down time to take in the awe-inspiring scenery.

This late September weekday elopement was a dream. We had perfect temperatures, and Moab itself wasn’t too busy! Another one of those elopement days where it all just felt meant to be.

Here’s a peek into Caroline & Cole’s memorable wedding day.

View driving to Sorrel River Ranch in Utah

Wedding dress hanging on the front of Sorrel River Ranch

Wedding dress hanging on the porch of a ranch

romantic black and white of wedding florals and perfume

Groom getting ready for his Moab adventure elopement

Groom wearing a tux for his Moab adventure elopement

Bride buttoning her elopement dress at Sorrel River Ranch

Groom helping bride into her dress at Sorrel River Ranch

Getting wedding ready at Sorrel River Ranch

First look with eloping couple and their son

Couple shares first look with their son during Moab adventure elopement

Horseback Riding at Sorrel River Ranch

One of the best things about an elopement is the freedom to embrace adventure, slow down, and truly savor every moment together. Whether you’re trying something new, like horseback riding through stunning landscapes, or doing something you already love, the possibilities are endless. It’s all about creating an experience that’s uniquely yours.

Horseback riding at couple's Moab adventure elopement

View of horseback riding trail at Sorrel River Ranch

Couple on horseback during their elopement day in Moab, Utah

Couple riding horses on their elopement day in the Moab desert

Couple laughing while riding horses at Sorrel River Ranch

Horses kissing with couple on their back

Elopement day horseback riding break at Sorrel River Ranch

Couple horseback riding on their elopement day

Funny photo of horse with his teeth while couple pets him

Dead Horse Point State Park Wedding Ceremony

For the ceremony portion of their day, they chose Dead Horse Point State Park. As of 2024, the permit to get married here is only $60! And the views… well, they don’t get much better than this. Dead Horse Point State Park is the perfect adventure elopement location for those drawn to dramatic cliffs overlooking a vast natural valley as far as the eye can see. It’s colorful, breathtaking, and just one of those places that make you feel small in the best way possible. It’s also located a short drive from Canyonlands National Park and lots of unique (and more secretive) locations on BLM property.

Groom looking out at Dead Horse Point State Park for the first time

View from Dead Horse Point State Park in Moab, Utah

Groom and son excitedly walking to the elopement ceremony location

Couple walking to their ceremony site at Dead Horse Point State Park

View of elopement location in Moab, Utah

Adventure elopement ceremony on a cliff in Moab

Couple reading vows at the edge of a cliff in Moab

Couple getting married at Dead Horse Point State Park

Couple exchanging vows at Dead Horse Point State Park

Couple sharing a first kiss at their Moab adventure elopement

Couple exchanging rings at their Moab adventure elopement

Groom and his son after the elopement ceremony

Groom playing airplane with his son after an elopement ceremony at Dead Horse Point State Park

Cute photos of couple eloping with their kid in Moab, Utah

Groom throwing his son in the air after her elopement ceremony

Bride throwing her son in the air after her elopement ceremony

Couple walking to the edge of a cliff at Dead Horse Point State Park in Moab, Utah

Dramatic view of Dead Horse Point State Park with bride's veil blowing

Couple standing on a cliff at Dead Horse Point State Park after their elopement

Couple at the edge of a cliff at Dead Horse Point State Park

Moab Cliffside Overlook Wedding Photos

I hold an annual BLM photography permit just to photograph at lesser-known locations like this one!

After a little off-roading, we had this location all to ourselves for sunset. And let me tell you, it was a core-memory in the making.

Off-roading to a remote and secluded elopement location in Moab, Utah

Panoramic views of dramatic Moab, Utah during an adventure elopement

Bride and groom walking to the edge of a cliff during Moab adventure elopement

Couple standing on the edge of a huge cliff at sunset

Moab sunset adventure elopement with dramatic views

Couple on the edge of a cliff with towers in the background at their adventure elopement

Close up of couple holding hands and flowers

Dramatic landscape photo with bride and groom

Couple hiking around cliffs on their elopement day

Couple walking to the cliff edge in Moab during adventure elopement

Eloping couple stands on the edge of a cliff in Moab, Utah

Couple soaking in the last bit of sunshine before sunset during their Moab adventure elopement

Couple watching the sun set behind the cliffs at the Moab adventure elopement

Couple dancing on rocky cliff as the sun goes down

The moon and sunset on red cliffs in Moab Utah

Cliffside sunset adventure elopement portraits in Moab, Utah

Glowing red sunset at adventure elopement in Moab, Utah

Cliffside elopement photography in Moab, Utah at sunset

Couple on a cliff in Moab Utah with the moon in the background

Couple walking off into the sunset on their Moab adventure elopement day

Sorrel River Ranch Wedding Photos After Dark

To round off the adventure, we returned back to their lodging for a campfire, stargazing, and wedding cake. The perfect end to an incredible wedding day in the Moab desert.