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Elopement planning made simple.

Permits, locations, timelines, what to wear, and real couples who did it their way. No fluff, no generic advice — just honest guidance from the field.

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If you're thinking "where do we even start?" — start here.

These are the posts I point every new couple to. They cover the big questions first so you're not spending hours in tabs trying to piece it together yourself.

Armando Nevarez 4/30/26 Armando Nevarez 4/30/26

Emerald Bay Elopement Guide: Permits, Timing, and Everything Couples Need to Know

Emerald Bay is stunning — but South Lake Tahoe has a dozen elopement spots most couples never find. D.L. Bliss, Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Falls, and more, with timing and permit info for each.

Armando Nevarez 4/29/26 Armando Nevarez 4/29/26

Sand Harbor Elopement Guide: Nevada's Most Beautiful Ceremony Spot

Plan your Sand Harbor elopement with insider tips on permits, golden hour timing, ceremony spots, and what to expect. AJ Photography helps couples elope on Nevada's most beautiful beach.

Armando Nevarez 4/14/26 Armando Nevarez 4/14/26

The Real Challenges of Planning a Yosemite Elopement (And Exactly How to Solve Them)

Permits, timed entry, crowds, weather, and logistics — the real challenges of planning a Yosemite elopement, and how an experienced Yosemite photographer solves every one of them.

Armando Nevarez 4/7/26 Armando Nevarez 4/7/26

Taft Point vs. Glacier Point vs. Sentinel Dome: Which Yosemite Elopement Location Should You Choose?

Choosing between Taft Point, Glacier Point, and Sentinel Dome for your Yosemite elopement? A detailed comparison of views, hiking, timing, crowds, and photography from 7 years in the park.

Armando Nevarez 4/4/26 Armando Nevarez 4/4/26

How to Elope on the Oregon Coast — The Complete Planning Guide (2026)

Everything couples need to plan an Oregon Coast elopement — best locations, permits, tides, seasons, and honest advice from AJ Photography.

Armando Nevarez 4/4/26 Armando Nevarez 4/4/26

How to Elope in Sedona, Arizona — The Complete Planning Guide (2026)

Everything couples need to plan a Sedona elopement — best red rock locations, permits, seasons, and honest planning advice from AJ Photography.

Armando Nevarez 4/1/26 Armando Nevarez 4/1/26

How to Elope at Lake Tahoe — The Complete Planning Guide (2026)

Everything couples need to plan a Lake Tahoe elopement — best locations, permits, seasons, and real planning advice from AJ Photography.