You just got engaged! Hell yes Congrats! Whats next?
First, celebrate your love and enjoy the moment. Next, set your wedding or elopement vision, choose a date and location, and plan your budget. Hire a photographer who matches your style, then start tackling the fun details invites, outfits, and music. Take it step by step and enjoy the adventure together!
You Said “Yes!” Now Let’s Celebrate
High fives, champagne, maybe a little happy dance your engagement is official! Before you start stressing about guest lists, color palettes, or seating charts, take a breath and celebrate your love story. This moment? It’s all yours. Savor it. Post that ring selfie. High-five your partner. Pop the bubbly.
Life’s too short for anything else.
Step 1: Dream Big (And Weird)
Do you want a traditional wedding? A tiny intimate ceremony? Or a full-on adventure elopement under the desert stars or Yosemite cliffs? Whatever your vibe, own it.
Pro Tip: Make a mood board. Pin all the things that make your hearts skip a beat textures, colors, landscapes, wild ideas. No limits. No judgment.
Step 2: Budget Like a Boss
Yeah, we said “fun first,” but money matters. Figure out what’s a must have and where you can freestyle. Photography? Non-negotiable. Flowers? Optional. Champagne fountain? Totally your call.
Having a clear budget keeps the stress low and the good vibes high.
Step 3: Pick a Date and a Playground
Your wedding or elopement location sets the whole mood. Think desert sunsets in Joshua Tree, epic Yosemite cliffs, or a secret California hideaway. Pick a date that feels right and maybe skip the rainy season unless you love a little adventure chaos.
Your backdrop? Epic. Your memories? Forever.
Step 4: Hire a Photographer Who Gets You
Your photographer isn’t just there to snap photos they’re your partner in crime for memories you’ll keep forever. If you’re wild, free, and adventure obsessed, you want someone who can chase sunsets, scramble over rocks, and still catch those intimate, tender moments.
📸 That’s where Desert Born Studios comes in. We don’t do stiff poses or cookie cutter shots. We capture real, raw love, whether you’re hiking in Yosemite or dancing barefoot in the desert.
Step 5: The Fun Stuff (Yes, Really)
Invites, outfits, music, flowers this is where your personality shines. Go bold, go weird, go you. Your wedding or elopement should feel like a reflection of your story, not a Pinterest copy.
Step 6: Enjoy the Ride
Planning can be messy, emotional, hilarious, and insanely fun. Embrace it. Laugh when things go sideways. Dance in your living room. High five your partner every time you check something off your list.
Remember: the day isn’t just about “perfect.” It’s about you, your love, and the adventure of a lifetime.
Adventure-Ready? Let’s Capture It
If your hearts beat for wild, raw, and unforgettable experiences, we’re here for it. Whether it’s a California elopement, desert wedding, or epic proposal, Desert Born Studios is your partner in capturing moments that are as real and untamed as your love.
📩 Reach out today and let’s make your engagement—and your wedding—an adventure you’ll never forget.
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