Joshua Tree National Park Elopement

Joshua Tree National Park, California

Becca + Madison

Madison + Becca hail from Canada, and took a trip to the States to visit some friends in Los Angeles. I hail from Los Angeles, and what better backdrop for a Southern California elopement than the desert vibes that come with eloping in Joshua Tree National Park?!

I was fortunate enough to have my brother assist me during this desert elopement. Coffee in hand just like you’d expect from a Los Angeles elopement photographer, my brother Andrew and I were thrilled to be able to be a part of Becca + Madison’s elopement day.

Madison + Becca were very intentional and planning the details of their California elopement. From adorning each other in homemade bracelets at their Yucca Valley Airbnb, to renting a badass motorcycle that would serve as their transportation throughout the national park. Becca + Madison also share their love for tattoos, and chose to commemorate their elopement by getting matching Joshua Tree tattoos at Hilltop Tattoo Company in Twentynine Palms.

Tattoos complete, we traversed through Joshua Tree National Park to their elopement ceremony spot, but not before meeting up with officiant Kate of Tapestry Event Co.! I adore working with Kate, and it just so happened that she was vacationing in Palm Springs during the time of Madison + Becca’s elopement — serendipity is always welcome with me.

After a mountaintop ceremony overlooking the Coachella Valley, Becca + Madison shared a first dance and enjoyed the sun setting behind Mount San Jacinto.

Becca and Madison put on friendship bracelets.

Madison and Becca put on friendship bracelets.

Madison and Becca put on motorcycle helmets.

Becca and Madison ride off on motorcycles.

Madison and Becca ride off a long winding road in the Joshua Tree dessert on a motorcycle.

Madison and Becca get matching tattoos at a tattoo parlor in Joshua Tree.

Becca and Madison share their matching tattoos.

Becca and Madison stand near their motorcycle.

Madison and Becca stand with their motorcycle at Joshua Tree National Park.

Standing near their motorcycle before the elopement.

Madison and Becca stand kiss while standing near their motorcycle.

Becca and Madison walk through the desert.

Becca and Madison kiss in the Joshua Tree National Park.

A gif of Madison and Becca kissing in the Joshua Tree National Park.

Madison and Becca hold hands in Joshua Tree National Park.

Becca and Madison drive in the Joshua Tree desert on their motorcycle.

Madison and Becca get ready for their elopement in the desert.

Becca and Madison hold hands in the Joshua Tree desert.

Becca and Madison eloping in the Joshua Tree desert.

Becca and Madison hold hands in the Joshua Tree National Park during their elopement.

Madison and Becca stand hand in hand in the Joshua Tree desert.

Becca and Madison stand together during their elopement.

Becca and Madison hold hands at their elopement.

Becca and Madison read their vows during their elopement.

Madison and Becca speak at their elopement ceremony in Joshua Tree.

Becca and Madison read their vows to each other during their Joshua Tree National Park elopement.

Becca and Madison reading their elopement vows.

Madison and Becca stand together during their Joshua Tree elopement.

Becca and Madison recite their vows at their elopement.

The desert sun of Joshua Tree National Park.

Becca and Madison walk through the rocky desert.

Becca and Madison hold each other in the desert.

Madison and Becca stand together in the Joshua Tree National Park desert.

Becca and Madison stand forehead to forehead.

A wide view of Madison and Becca in the desert.

A wide angle shot of Madison and Becca holding each other in the Joshua Tree desert.

Becca and Madison share a slow dance in the desert.

A gif of Becca and Madison dancing in the Joshua Tree National Park desert.

The sun sets in Joshua Tree National Park.

Where to Stay for Your Joshua Tree Elopement

There are a few different towns dotting the Mojave desert in California that have their fair share of romantic places to stay when you elope in Joshua Tree National Park! Here are some of the best places to stay during your visit to Joshua Tree National Park.

If you’re thinking of eloping in Joshua Tree, we are here to help. From the best places to stay during your Joshua Tree elopement, to picturesque locations for your elopement ceremony, and help with vendor recommendations, your vision for an elopement in Joshua Tree National Park can come together as clearly as the desert skies.