In the heart of Las Vegas’s enchanting Red Rock Canyon Overlook, Jaycee and Clayton exchanged their vows in a romantic elopement ceremony. Against the backdrop of majestic desert cliffs and sprawling vistas, their love blossomed amidst the timeless beauty of the Southwest. Adorned with faux pampas and embraced by the warm desert breeze, they radiated joy and affection, their spirits intertwined like the desert flora. With cowboy hats as their crowns and southern Texas charm as their guide, they embarked on this journey of love and unity, forging a bond as enduring as the desert sands. Take a peek at Jaycee and Clayton blog and witness the process of how they celebrated their union.

General Elopement Experience:

Can you share your love story and what led you to choose elopement in Las Vegas?

Clayton and I are both from a very small town in East Texas!  

We found each other through a mutual friend and immediately hit it off. It was a match made in heaven the first time we seen each other in person. We hung out one night on our first date and have never been apart since. He and his little girl saved me! They are an answered prayer I never knew I needed! 

When Clayton popped the question infront of Cinderellas castle at Walt Disney World. We were beginning to take #Rhodestohappilyeverafter. 

If you know anything about East Texas girls we dream of a wedding since we were born. When I started looking at wedding venues the prices are crazy in this world today. So I knew I wanted to do a very very small wedding and to honey-moon in Vegas. So we thought what better way to save and combine at the same time. Then we stumped upon y’all’s website and he and I were hooked on red rock canyon and the price!

What made you decide to work with our elopement planning services?

You website was one of the best and pretty much answered all my questions! When I called to inquire about the wedding, the  coordinator of a life time answered aka my Lo girl! She was a dream and had me hooked on the booking immediately! 

Describe the overall experience of planning your elopement with us. Was it what you expected?

It was way easier and less stressful than I expected! Yall walked me through each step! It was an absolute breeze and soo soo worth it! If I had to do it again I would use yall ever single time! Down to yall letting me is our personalized cow hide rug! Everything was perfect! 

Were there any unexpected challenges you encountered during the planning process?

No at all Lo made everything so easy and peaceful for me! She literally understood the assignment! 

Venue and Location:

Tell us about your choice of venue or location for the elopement. What drew you to that particular spot?

We chose red rock canyon for the beautiful view of the mountains! My honey is a big nature guy and loved helping me pick our perfect spot!  

How did the location enhance your elopement experience?

The pictures were chefs kiss! Mrs. Kristen Joy y’all booked for me out did herself! 20/10 recommend this experience and wedding and all the vendors booked! Everything was absolutely amazing!

Were there any unique or unexpected moments at your chosen venue?

The view was crazy breathtaking! The pictures did not do it justice! It was the perfect start to a lifetime of love! 

Budget and Cost Savings:

Many couples choose elopement for budget reasons. How did eloping in Las Vegas impact your wedding budget?

The price I was going to spend on a big East Texas wedding when it was all said and done was around 30k and with my small intimate picture perfect wedding that I had with Las Vegas at elopements was not even $5,500! We had just bought our first house and two new vehicles, so we knew we didn’t want to spend 30k on one day! But with it all said and done like I said before I would book through Las Vegas elopements all over again that’s how perfect my experience was! 

Were there any cost-saving strategies or tips that you found particularly helpful?

Be honest with Las Vegas elopement’s they will work with you on a payment plan if need be (depending on circumstances) but over all Lo and Emily exceeded my expectations! 

Family and Friends:

Did you choose to invite any family or friends to your elopement? If so, what was their reaction to your decision?

 Yes, we only invited my parents his parents, my sister and brother-in-law and his two little sisters at first everyone was upset because they wanted a big wedding but when everything was said and done they said the same thing. They’re so glad that we did a small, intimate destination wedding. 

1. If you didn’t invite family and friends, how did you communicate your elopement plans to them?

Post-Elopement Celebrations:

1. Did you have any post-elopement celebrations or plans to celebrate with loved ones afterward? We ate at one of the top steakhouses in Las Vegas! Mastro Ocean club the one restaurant that Las Vegas elopements suggested! There was only 10 of us so it was perfect! 
2. How did you feel about your choice to have an intimate elopement instead of a traditional wedding after the fact? I would do it all over again 110%! 

Advice for Future Couples:

1. What advice would you give to other couples considering eloping in Las Vegas or planning an intimate ceremony? Less stress less money the absolute way to go I will do it all over again? 
2. Looking back, is there anything you would have done differently or any additional tips you’d like to share with couples considering a similar path?

Enjoy every minute it all happens soo soo fast! 

VENDORS

Officiant : Rick Strasser

Photographer : Kristen Joy Photography

Floral: Amy Wong Events

HMU: Amelia & Co

Coordinator & Permit: Desert Elopement Las Vegas 

If you are interested in eloping with us, contact our team for more information!