How to Elope

Forget the Rules. This Is Your Moment. Let’s Make It Count.

Eloping doesn’t mean less. It means more of what matters to you.

It’s easy to assume that eloping means a rushed courthouse ceremony or a “just the two of us” situation in some random spot. That it’s short, simple, and not worth making a big deal out of. 

 

But your love is worth more. 

More presence. More meaning. More freedom. More YOU.

WHY DO COUPLES ELOPE?

Eloping isn’t about running away. It’s about running toward a life built intentionally—starting with your wedding day.
And we’re here to help you do it your way—with intention, beauty, and no rules but your own.

Hi, We’re Light Preserves!

We plan, officiate, and photograph epic, soulful elopements across California, the Southwest, and beyond.

Our job? To make your entire elopement process feel effortless, inspiring, and like a total hell yes.  

From location scouting to permits to ceremony ideas and dreamy portraits, we’re here to help you create a wedding experience that feels like you—on your best, wildest day.

How to Elope (With Us)

1. Reach Out

Tell us where you are in the process (dreaming, planning, overwhelmed).

2. Let’s Dream Together

We’ll craft a custom elopement plan: location, timeline, logistics, and a vibe that feels like you.

3. Get Married in a Way That Feels True

Whether it’s at sunrise in the desert or with your toes in the ocean at sunset, we’ll be there to guide, document, and cheer you on.

IMAGINE...

Ease in every way – for your travel, while building your timeline, moving through the moment, all of it.


Photos that are all you –because we start with what matters: creating an experience that’s authentically yours.

The experience of a lifetime – because your once in a lifetime love, deserves an extraordinary beginning.

Let’s Start Planning Your Elopement

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