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Dreamy Joshua Tree Desert Wedding at High Desert Paradise. Yucca Valley, CA | Melissa & Mel
Dreamy Joshua Tree Desert Wedding at High Desert Paradise. Yucca Valley, CA | Melissa & Mel

With the plans of a big wedding put on hold because of the pandemic (which they joked was actually a blessing in disguise because an elopement is WAY more their style!), Melissa and Melanie switched gears to have an intimate gathering with their immediate family in Joshua Tree instead. They found High Desert Paradise through air bnb, which provided ALL the incredible desert wedding vibes and an awesome spot for everyone to stay. The huge saguaro and handmade blanket aisle are just some of the highlights. It is the perfect venue for an intimate desert wedding!

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Wedding, Elopement, DestinationMadeline Barrjoshua tree wedding photographer, lgbtq+ elopement, lgbtq+ weddingComment
3 Magical National Parks to Elope at!
3 Magical National Parks to Elope at!

As a lover of National Parks, eloping in one of them sounds like a dream come true. Every National Park I have visited has inspired me in so many ways. There’s truly something magical about them and I love helping couples plan epic experiences at them. All of these spots do require permits and planning ahead, as well as a promise to leave no trace!I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph at some amazing spots, so I thought I’d share some of my favorites!

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Elopement, Tips, DestinationMadeline Barr2020, elopement insiration, national park elopement, national forest elopementComment
The best locations in San Diego to elope and have a micro-wedding!
The best locations in San Diego to elope and have a micro-wedding!

San Diego is basically heaven. It’s hard to find an ugly spot here and I thank my lucky stars every freaking day that I get to live here. Our beaches are pristine and sunsets never disappoint. Desert and mountains are all with in an hour and there are just so many options when looking for a special space to commit to your boo. This makes it the perfect place to Elope! While things are unpredictable and not normal at the moment, eloping is such a great option for those who need to postpone their weddding. You can find more info on getting a marriage license in San Diego HERE! As an elopement photographer, I’ve been able to go to many incredible, private and easy to elope at locations. Here are some of my faves!

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Elopement, Tips, DestinationMadeline BarrMadeline Barr Photosan diego elopement photographer, san diego elopement, southern california elopement, san diego micro wedding, where to elope in san diego, batch 1, lgbtq wedding photographerComment