Are you not sure if getting married is the right step for you? If you want to skip the headache of the paperwork necessary to make things legal, then there are other choices for you! While a traditional wedding ceremony can send someone running for the exit, there are different ways to affirm your love for each other. See the options found at each of these Sedona alternative weddings.
Why Plan for a Sedona Alternative Wedding Ceremony
There is a lot to be said about connecting to each other and the land that we stand in. That’s why I would argue that there isn’t a single spot better suited for an alternative wedding than Sedona, Arizona.
Sedona is known as a spiritual place full of magical vortexes and shamans. People come from all over to be inspired by the land and to connect with their inner selves. They come here to dip their toes in uncharted waters and the collective universe.
Sedona is also a pretty popular location for elopements because it is surrounded by National Forest System land where you can have up to 75 people without needing a permit. While Sedona is busy year-round, sunrise is such an amazing time to have the area to yourself. You can greet the day and start a commitment to each other in the new light.
Wedding Ceremony Ideas For a Sedona Alternative Wedding
For some folks, marriage isn’t the answer for displaying how committed they are to a person. That’s why they turn to a wedding ceremony of a different kind. You can have a commitment ceremony, soul bonding ceremony, or even a family bending ceremony without any legal paperwork.
My in-house elopement wedding officiant, Sarah Kay, designs the most thoughtful ceremonies that speak to the land and to the deepest parts of the couples souls. She really is spiritually connected and often knows what the couple needs before they do.
A Sedona alternative wedding ceremony can include saging, crystals, the four directions of the earth and more. During a soul bonding ceremony with Tibetan bowls we can even offer a guided meditation. This can be followed by a wedding picnic of delicious foods! Embracing love for each other in a unique way is the highlight of planning adventure elopements.
Sedona might be my favorite location idea for a soul bonding ceremony. It’s important to be surrounded by nature in a great location and to also take advantage of the night sky. We can always go for sunset and astrophotography following the ceremony!
Finding Secluded Alternative Wedding Locations
While it’s hard to find what would be considered a “secret” spot in Sedona due to today’s high tourism; we can still hike to a quiet location. Also, if you are up for renting a jeep or a 4×4 off-roading vehicle then the possibilities are endless!
I know of many Sedona wedding locations that will allow for an undisturbed connection to the earth and each other. It’s all beautiful and you don’t need to have Cathedral Rock or some recognizable feature in the background to make it worth it. If you can’t hike far or have guests, you might be looking at areas that are more accessible for you, which also means the chance of larger crowds.
Dogs are also allowed on the land and we will make your day happen rain or shine! Rain is a gift in the southwest and an absolutely treasured time. I loved seeing the rainbows on Chelsea and Tanner’s day!
FUN FACT: I’ve seen more rainbows in Sedona than anywhere else!
Sarah Kay and I would love to help you create the space where your energy can be bonded together at a Sedona alternative wedding. Whatever you choose, you should celebrate your love and commitment in a way that is authentic to you!
Wedding Vendors
Elopement Destination | Sedona, Arizona
Photographer | Terri Attridge Photography
Assistant | Sarah Kay
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