Desert Wedding by Nicole Thomson from Map & Compass Photography

“By chance, Emily and I connected in April via Instagram about her and Peter’s October wedding in Ruidosa, TX. I already had plans to be in the area on the weekend of their unique wedding for another celebration in this remote area. You can check out the other intimate desert wedding here! The stars aligned and in the coming months, Emily and I talked multiple times to iron out logistics of her and Peter’s day.

The couple…

Peter and Emily are a perfect balance – the yin and yang. Peter is a videographer and creative at heart. Emily has an organized and logistic mind. Both are incredibly kindhearted individuals who care deeply about people, travel, good food, and wine. When they both told me of their vision to host a small 50-person wedding at this Modern Solar Home, I was blown away and 100% all in!

The vision…

Their creative vision was one of a kind and made me excited to participate! Although the journey to this remote desert location is quite the trek, a small group of immediate family and friends traveled from various places, like Austin, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and all the way from Canada, to celebrate their unique adventure wedding day. I’ve never seen a group of people surround, support, and love a couple so well! Peter and Emily’s day holds a special place in my heart and was one of the most meaningful weddings I’ve captured to date.

The ceremony…

My favorite part of the day was the ceremony. They walked down the aisle hand and hand, exchanged hugs with both sides of the family, then had a ceremony integrating friends from different phases of life. Friends spoke to their character and shared fond stories. For anyone looking to make their ceremony more unique and meaningful, I HIGHLY recommend an event inspired by Peter and Emily’s wedding. There wasn’t a dry eye!”

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VENDOR LOVE:

Venue: Modern Solar Home
Coordination + Florals: Brandee Winter
Catering: Big Bend Catering Company
Rentals: Illusions Rentals
Wedding Cake: 5 Points Local
Bride’s Dress: Halston Heritage and Alice and Dolivia
Bride’s Ring: Family Heirloom and Trabert Goldsmiths
Bride’s Earrings: Fibrous ATX
Groom’s Attire: Soto & Co
Invitations: Designed by the Groom!
Ceremony Musicians: Hannah Hurlburt

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Desert Wedding By Nicole Thomson From Map & Compass Photography

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Outdoor Wedding Venues // There are countless wedding venues all around the country and it might be hard to find the real gems sometimes. Ceremonies that are held outdoors are getting more and more popular and epic new wedding ceremony spots pop up all the time. Forest Weddings, Desert Weddings, Mountain Weddings and many more.

This is why we sat down and picked out the very best and prettiest spots for your outdoor wedding. Scroll down and check out the most scenic ceremony spots that you have ever seen!

Camp Campbell – California

Camp Campbell is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains in the heart of the redwoods, creating a rich environment for weddings. They have 3 ceremony site from which you can choose from.

The Chapel: Surrounded by a ring of tall majestic redwood trees that give the perfect backdrop for your outdoor wedding
The Swenson Family Lodge: This newly built lodge is surrounded by groves of tall redwood trees
The Sommer Lodge: The main room has floor to ceiling windows and is picture perfect.

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The 1909 – California

The 1909 is located in the epic Topanga Canyon surrounded by beautiful trees, fields, and creeks. There are 2 ceremony sites from which you can choose from.

The Amphitheater: It is nestled under a canopy of two majestic California Oak Trees and can comfortably seat 120 people. Perfect as your outdoor wedding venue.
The Meadow: Over 6000 sq. ft. of grass and shaded with a canopy to ensure maximum comfort on warmer, sunny days. Unique to this setting, the adjacent creek provides a soothing, natural element.

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Cathedral Park – Oregon

The Cathedral Park is located in Portland (Oregon) right next to the St.Johns Bridge and is surrounded by picturesque trees and a river. There are 2 ceremony sites to choose from

Stairs & Deck: The stairs are located beneath the east end of the St. Johns Bridge. The beautiful stone stairs descend to a large deck overlooking the bridge pillars and river.
The Amphitheater: Located along N. Pittsburg Ave, just below the St. Johns Bridge offering a stage with a natural amphitheater.

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Acre – Baja California Sur

Image by Lukas Piatek

Acre is located in Baja California on 25 acres of farmland that is surrounded by verdant palms set in a mango orchard. Made for all manner of celebration, whether an intimate gathering for 20 or 500-guest extravaganza.

Visit Acre

Vernonia Springs – Oregon

Vernonia Springs consists of 28 private and secluded acres of forestland, pastures, springs, creeks, and ponds located in Vernonia (Oregon) and is simply beautiful! Worth checking out if you are looking for the perfect outdoor wedding venue

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Toccoa Falls – Georgia

Located in the foothills of the northeast Georgia Mountains, Toccoa Falls College offers the beautiful setting of “The Falls” and the lovely Gate Cottage Restaurant for your wedding celebration. The beautiful 186-foot-high waterfall, Toccoa Falls, is one of the tallest free-falling waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. Above all, who doesn’t want to get married in such a picturesque setting.

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Le Haut Desert Aerie – California

Located on 40 acres, surrounded by 100’s of acres of pristine wildlands, the Aerie offers long views from Mount Gorgonio to the Eastern Mojave and a supremely sublime refuge from the stresses of urban life. Only 30 mins away from Palm Springs, the Aerie is your number one choice for outdoor wedding venues in the desert.

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The Ruin Venue – California

Right next to Joshua Tree National park lays this hidden outdoor wedding venue gem. Located right in the desert and surrounded by rocks and bushes. This location also offers an abandoned stone house for your reception. Highly recommended by us if you are planning a desert wedding.

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UC Botanical Garden – California

The 34 acres of the UC Botanical Garden is located in the hills above UC Berkeley, nestled in Strawberry Canyon and overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The Garden is home to over 10,000 different kinds of plants, including many rare and endangered species. Among the natural splendor of this living museum are several lovely sites for a celebration. With beautiful landscapes, a majestic Redwood Grove, and proximity to Berkeley, Oakland, Walnut Creek and San Francisco, the Garden is a favorite location for all types of events.

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Moab Under Canvas – Utah

Located on 40 acres 7 miles north of Moab, Utah, the campsite blends into its dramatic surroundings where deep canyons and towering plateaus create a raw landscape of immense power.
The luxurious glamping tents offer guests the opportunity to enjoy Utah’s spectacular desert without giving up the comforts of home.

Visit Moab Under Canvas

We hope you enjoyed our top outdoor wedding venues for your biggest day. We will be updating this page so make sure to come back soon for more epic wedding locations when you are planning an outdoor wedding. If you are looking for a photographer, head over to our Artist Search so you can easily find the photographer of your dreams.

For more inspiration, make sure to check out this wonderful outdoor wedding in Texas, this Callaway Gardens wedding, these 50 stunning images of a desert wedding, and much more.

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