Why Elope at Merry Go Round?
You and your significant other are in love. For reasons personal to you two, you have decided to elope. You both like off-road adventure and natural, desert beauty. These preferences have led you to choose to elope in Sedona, Arizona.
But where exactly in Sedona should you exchange your vows? With so many amazing locations, it can be hard to choose.
A Merry Go Round Rock elopement blends your taste for off-road adventure with fantastic, scenic desert beauty. An hour long jeep ride through rugged red rocks and a brief, ten minute walk and you will be in one of Sedona’s most iconic locations. You will tie the knot in a locale so breathtakingly beautiful as to make the entire trip worthwhile.
This all sounds great. But what about permits? A photographer? What about planning the fine details? Where am I going to change my shoes?
This is where Lisa Garrett Photography steps in; an elopement photographer who not only wears several hats but wears them well.
With several years of photographing and organizing Merry Go Round Rock elopements under her belt, Lisa has created a custom package that fits the needs of the contemporary elopement bride. Hire Lisa, and you can expect her too:
- Provide the changing tent for briefing needed for the bride
- Help you understand the parking, Sedona shuttle services, and recommend taxi services if needed
- Coordinate the ceremony and shoot based on lighting
- Recommend a hair and makeup person
- Be flexible if it rains and having rain umbrellas
- Help to guide the family and bride and groom for poses
- Have hairspray on hand for windy days
As a professional elopement photographer Lisa knows the most amazing spots in Merry Go Round Rock. She knows the best perspectives to photograph from. She is aware of the optimal time of day for the best natural light. She has experience in capturing the intimate moments that happen between couples unique to the contemporary elopement genre. All of these factors make her photos stand out.
Eloping – A Brief History
The very word elope has a history rife with romance and social rebellion. Back in the fifteenth century, it was used to describe the act of a married woman leaving her husband to go and live with her lover.
As culture evolved, the word did too. By the nineteenth century, it came to define an unmarried woman secretly running away to wed without her family’s approval.
Eloping again underwent a meaningful transformation in the twentieth century. The Great Depression saw a rise in the number of elopements for obvious financial reasons.
Then came Las Vegas. The slick, Vegas marketing machine made elopements glamorous, quick, inexpensive and easy. Nevada made it simple for elopers to tie the proverbial knot quickly and without the hassle, high cost, or social pressure associated with a traditional wedding.
Today, eloping has again come to mean something different. Couples now choose to elope not to escape strict social mores or overprotective parents, although I am sure there is plenty of that, but rather to have a day focused on one another.
The Role of The Photographer in The Modern Elopement
As elopements changed, the role of the elopement photographer changed with them. The contemporary photographer who captures elopements is not simply a person with a creative eye and a sophisticated camera. Rather, it’s an artist that acts as a location scout, transportation coordinator, consultant, wardrobe stylist, and more.
A professional elopement photographer will know the best spots for elopements in their hometown. They will know just where to set up and shoot from. They will know the light and topography of the spot with great acuity. They will have experience in capturing the intimate moments that happen between couples unique to the contemporary elopement genre. All of these factors will make their photos stand out.
Why Merry Go Round Rock?
The term merry go round rock has a history nearly as unique as that of elopement. In the twelfth century, Arabian and Turkish horsemen would ride around in a circle to hone their skills. By the seventeenth century, the game had taken hold in Europe. Knights would ride in a circle and practice spearing hanging rings.
As culture evolved, the knights lost their jobs. The very thing that used to be used train warriors was now an amusement park ride.
Now let’s get to the practical stuff:
Fun
If a merry go round is doing it’s job correctly, the machine will make you feel happy and dizzy, just like love does. Although there is no physical merry go round at this location, there are spectacular views as far as the eye can see.
Adventure
Like adventure? Your brave and talented elopement photographer, Lisa Garrett, will accompany you on an hour long jeep ride through rugged terrain. After a swift, ten minute walk, you and your partner will find yourselves in a one of a kind, secluded location amongst fantastic red rock ledges in the midst of fresh, clean, high desert Sedona, Az. air.
Scenery
The red rock formations and steep cliffs make for dramatic and timeless landscapes that lend themselves to the creation of stellar and memorable photography.
Choosing Merry Go Round Rock and Lisa Garrett photography for your Sedona elopement package will ensure an experience that is memorable, fantastic, and smooth. Contact Lisa today to book your Sedona elopement
