Reanna + Roxy’s Two Day Elopement Wedding in Moab, Utah
Reanna and Roxy reached out to us from Instagram about a year before their elopement day. They wanted to elope just them two in Sedona, Arizona – somewhere with adventure, red rocks, and night skies! Eventually, they chose Moab, Utah as their destination based on the variety of formations, things to do, and quaint adventure town. As we planned, ideas shifted and they knew they had to bring their loved ones out for this once in a lifetime epic adventure.
Reanna and Roxy’s story began as friends when they met through family. As their relationship grew they went on adventures together around Florida, in Oregon, to Italy, moved in together, then moved towns, become dog moms and doctors! Spending time with these two you can instantly feel their connection, see they care for, respect and love each other.
Upon arriving in Moab, it was full send! They kicked off their week in Utah off roading, hiking and even zip lining. They explored together just them two and brought their friends and family along for some of the adventures!
Day 1 – Adventuring around Moab
Having never been to Moab, Utah before Reanna and Roxy wanted to get the most out or their time spent in the area. Day one was their adventure day, true adventure elopement style in the red rocks. We started the morning off in Arches National Park before sunrise to see the stars, watch the sky turn from dark to blue, to eventually the sun warming the desert sandstone.
It was a beautiful morning seeing all of the different towering arches, taking our time to enjoy the views and soak it all it. We stopped at all of the major arches scrambling and playing in the pink, orange sand in between sand stone walls.
After a short break in the day, we re-met in town to start our second half of the days adventure. Reanna and Roxy rented an epic off-road ready Bronco so they could access off-the-beaten-path nooks within Moab. They were stoked to get it out and play on the off-roads within the canyons. We drove out down Potash road along the Colorado River passing climbers, petroglyphs and the occasional other off road driver until finally reaching the start of some of the best views in the area! After a while of driving, we stopped at an overview of the Colorado so they could write their vows.
I love having two days with a couple, as it provides time to create space for moments. Time to really take your time, enjoy, soak it in and be present for the epic day you’ve spend months or a year planning. They sat together, back to back in the sun as they wrote their vows and chatted together. We continued our off road drive through the canyons, across streams and up switch backs. We stopped along the way to enjoy the views and to switch drivers to they could each experience the road.
We reached our highly anticipated destination, Dead Horse Point State Park. Reanna and Roxy decided to share their vows with each other here, privately. It was a moment of peace all around and joy as they shared their love with each other – their coming to this point, promises for the future and happiness for where they were now. Following their vows we ventured around the massive edges of the canyon cliffs that tower over the road they had driven to get here. They shared champagne out of cups with their Bernadoodle’s faces on them and confetti cake. They read a letter from a dear friend of their’s that was not able to attend the wedding that was originally going to officiate their ceremony. They took some time, as the sun set behind the canyons, to cuddle up and Reanna read the letter allowed to Roxy. You could tell the letter was filled with so much love, wisdom and care, it was truly a perfect way to end day one of their elopement wedding.
Day 2 – The Wedding
Reanna and Roxy held their wedding at Red Earth Venue in Moab, Utah with around 80 of their closest family and friends whom traveled from all over to join them in celebration in the desert!! We started the day with getting ready with their mother’s and bridal party. It was relaxing to spend the morning and early part of the afternoon all together eating, drinking and getting hair and make up done. Their mom’s helped them get into their dresses and add the final touches to their looks. Before being ready to go, Reanna had us secretly give Roxy a card and present, a beautiful snake coiled ring which she wore the rest of the evening.
Once ready, they shared a first look together before heading over to the venue. On day 1, they wore different dresses, so they could still share this special moment together and not have to worry about keeping their dresses clean while adventuring. Their first look felt like time stood still for a minute. Their bridal party looked on from a distance as they loaded the school bus for transportation. The two brides took their time admiring each other’s dresses.
Everyone arrived on location at the venue via the big yellow bus and it was time for the celebration to begin. We first checked out all of the beautiful decor and floral work before heading out deeper on the property for photos with the bridal party. In true desert fashion, the wind was 30-40 mph on this day, but we embraced it and had a great time!! The wind died down enough to hold the ceremony outside, as planned, the venue said it was the windiest wedding they had had so far for the year! Each of the bride’s dads walked them down the aisle to start of the ceremony. Reanna and Roxy shared part of their personal vows for their guests to hear and held a sand mixing ceremony. They shared their first kiss as wife and wife, allowing for the party to begin!!
Cocktail hour consisted of specialty cocktails designed by each bride, their guests taking in the incredible views and hugs for the brides. The brides entered their reception in the beautiful glass building where all their guests awaited in their reception dresses. Each bride danced with their father’s as their mother’s looked on emotionally. Soon after Reanna and Roxy shared their own first dance, of which they had been going to dance lessons for as a fun activity to do together pre-wedding. Following their first dance, they shared with guests a couple of traditional dances, the Hora Dance and the Italian Tarantella.
Reanna and Roxy’s group really knew how to have a good time and danced the night away! Reanna and Roxy created their own playlist for the evening and it was one of the best dancing playlists I have ever heard. Everyone had such a wonderful time on the dance floor, taking breaks to grab cake, fries from the late-night snack bar, and drinks!
As the night settled they shared one last dance together, privately, just them two and their empty venue. They held each other close as if holding onto remembering this night, this moment forever. Then it was off to the bus to join everyone in returning to Moab. Their guests made an aisle for them with sparklers and cheered them as one last hoo-rah! They did it, they tied the knot in the most beautiful celebration you could imagine.
Reanna + Roxy invited us out on a hike with their guests the day after the wedding and we of course joined!! We enjoyed getting to know their guests more and getting to just hang out with them again before they headed back to the East coast. I often look back through the questionnaires I send out couples before the elopement day and while editing the gallery. One of the questions I ask is, how do you want your elopement day/gallery to feel? Their answer was: for it to feel effortless, carefree, and fun. When I think back to the two days we shared with them it felt just that. Everything was so much fun from adventures to celebrations! It was a week to never forget and to always look back on filled with joy. The two days we shared with them felt a like a true documentation of their love and story becoming wife + wife!
Their Adventure Wedding Video
Words from Reanna
Vendors that made their day possible:
Photo/Video/Officiating – Adventure and Vow
Rentals + Planning – Kosi Events
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