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Arizona Elopement Collective – Your Team For Adventurous Elopements

Let’s Create the most YOU wedding possible!

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Ditch the Cookie-Cutter, Embrace the Extraordinary

our vision

We believe every love story deserves an elopement as unique and adventurous as you are. Forget the traditional wedding rulebook –  we’re here to help you curate an Arizona experience that captures the heart and soul of your relationship.

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Your Authentic Elopement Adventure – Done for you

Our Mission

We are here to make your dream elopement a stress-free reality. Through personalized planning, top-notch vendors, and a focus on unforgettable moments, we’ll leave you free to soak in the magic of your day. This isn’t your mom and dad’s wedding – it’s a celebration designed just for you, filled with authentic joy and breathtaking beauty.

Epic Weddings for Epic Couples

We believe in creating an authentic wedding experience that is tailored to your personality, love story, and vision for your wedding day.

How We Fell in Love With What We Do

Part 1

We eloped in 2019, taking a $5k leap of faith that ended up surprisingly amazing. Yet, even amidst that joy, something nagged. I (Rich) was still searching for my path, feeling adrift. I tried lots of things, nothing really felt right.

Then, funny enough at our own ceremony, it hit me. After tying our knot Shelby looked at me and said “Rich, you should do this.. officiating and creating experiences like this!” It was one of these divine moments in life when everything felt right.

So I jumped in, put my name out there and finally felt seen and accepted for who I truly am. Shelby and I both realized that chasing this kind of joy was our calling.

Frustrated by impersonal vendors, we vowed to change the game – curating elopements filled with passion, not just paychecks. We sought vendors who match our clients’ unique spirits, believing experiences should be full of genuine connection.

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The Spark That Gave Life To Arizona Elopement Collective

Part 2

Shortly after the pandemic began in 2020, many large, traditional weddings were stripped of their ‘production’-like feel and they were forced to be more intimate, held in backyards, mountains, beaches, etc. We started getting booked by couples to officiate and play music (Shelby is also a musician). We quickly realized later that year that even though these celebrations were small in nature, they still took a ton of time and effort to coordinate and a lot of couples didn’t really know how to bring everything together. 

After seeing so many experiences that could have been better (not a fun feeling on a wedding day), we decided to create a package to do just that! Let’s Knot and Say We Did began offering all-inclusive elopement packages and we began booking out our services across the US!
After two years of living out of a suitcase and creating these epic experiences, we wanted to limit our travel to the summer months and be more Arizona based with our offerings. With two of the top ten wedding destinations being in Arizona, it felt like the perfect place to begin creating epic teams. There are also so many beautiful vendors who are passionate about the services they provide. And THESE are the vendors we choose to have at our Arizona elopements. 

Now, we have an exceptional team of planners and vendors who believe, like we do, that your elopement should be an extraordinary expression of who you are.
That’s the spark behind Arizona Elopement Collective.

Where elopement dreams become breathtaking realities

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Meet our Team of Arizona elopement experts

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Rich

Co-Founder, Planner + Logistics Guru
Rich is a connector and logistics king. With grace and joy, he has created a little black book of the best vendors in Arizona (double vibe checked by Shelby). He’s guided and planned over 300 wedding experiences and ceremonies for couples. And he will make sure everything within the vendor coordination process is FLAWLESS.
Rich is also a Master of Ceremony. He leads our officiant team in creating the most authentic ceremony experience that honors your love, your story, and your union. Our ceremonies are all about YOU + your love.
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Shelby

Co-Founder, Photo Editor, Designer + Queen of Vibes
Shelby is an intuitive, joyful, and creative soul who empowers couples to get exactly what they want out of their wedding day. She is a giant permission slip that you don’t have to do things the way other people have (or are pressuring you to do)! She has high standards, sleek boundaries, and helps make sure every vendor on your wedding day is the absolute best fit. Queen of Vibes is an understatement. She only works with the best, and is very particular about who is involved in your space. She’s mostly behind the scenes, making sure everything and everyone is set up for success on one of the most important and memorable days of your life.
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Kelsey

Elopement Planner
She’s your behind-the-scenes magic maker, keeping your wedding day running smooth as silk and soaked in joy. Think of her as the long-lost best friend you didn’t know you needed — the one who somehow always knows just what you need, before you do. Birds might actually sing to her. Butterflies definitely land on her. She’s warm pancakes on a slow Sunday morning. She’s the bee’s knees, the cat’s meow, and the gentle hand guiding you through one of the most meaningful days of your life.
Kelsey doesn’t just coordinate timelines — she curates calm. With grace, heart, and a whole lot of sparkle, she keeps everything flowing with ease so you can sink fully into the magic of your “I do.” Your joy is her compass, and she’ll be there every step of the way to make sure you’re not just taken care of, but truly seen.


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Paige

Elopement Photographer
Paige is not only talented at taking beautiful photos; she is the epitome of calm, cool, and collected (even in the most dramatic of circumstances). She’s made of moon beams and peppermint tea. She’s a fresh breeze on a spring day. She’s a banana pineapple smoothie. She’s the pearl you find after searching for hours, days, weeks. And she’s who you want by your side if there was an alien invasion. With a background in ER trauma care, and a lifetime of being true to herself, she’s a real one. She will capture your love in an authentic way that rings true to who you both are and will bring out the absolute best in you on your wedding day.
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Kenzie

Elopement Photographer
Kenzie is a talented photographer who loves creating memories alongside each couple she works with. She not only creates fun moments throughout each session, she also makes you feel safe, secure, and loved. She’s your favorite yellow crayon. She’s a basket full of daisies. She’s an afternoon picnic in the park. She’s a warm slice of apple pie. She’s the campfire that you sing songs around while roasting marshmallows. She IS a marshmallow! She’s fun, sweet, and a joyful presence on your wedding day. Her goal is to make each person in front of her feel loved and accepted, and that is exactly what she does. I mean who doesn’t like marshmallows?
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Sidney

Elopement Photographer
Sidney is the fun sister you didn’t know your heart was missing — the kind who shows up with snacks, great music, and a camera in hand, ready to make you feel like the main character in your own romantic movie (because you are). She’s a Midwest summer evening with a glass of iced tea, a honey vanilla latte, and your mother’s favorite flower blooming at just the right time. She’s warmth and laughter, depth and sparkle. The kind of soul you want next to you on your best days — and the one who would show up for your worst, no questions asked. Sidney doesn’t just take photos; she captures YOU. She turns fleeting moments into forever memories and somehow always leaves every wedding with a few more lifelong friends. Her light is electric. Her confidence is magnetic. And her gift? Making you feel wildly loved just for being you.
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Ryan

Officiant
Dr. Ryan Lambros is the creative ceremony master you’ve always dreamed of. He is fun, sarcastic, and brilliant. He will make you laugh like you’ve never laughed before; bring out all your healthy emotions; and have your ceremony flow with style and ease. His unique skill for holding space for everything, while blending together every aspect of your story, is seen in how he personalizes and customizes each ceremony to fit every couple’s specific style, vibe, and needs. Every ceremony he officiates will reflect who and how you are.
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Jen

Officiant
Being around Jen feels like coming home. She’s the warm hug you didn’t know you needed, the steady voice that grounds you, and the sacred presence that turns vows into something truly unforgettable. With a spirit as deep as the roots of an old tree and a heart wide open, Jen weaves together ceremonies that feel intimate, soulful, and completely yours. She’s part guide, part gentle sage — nurturing, present, and deeply intuitive. Her words don’t just fill the space, they bless it. Whether your ceremony is under a canopy of trees or on a windswept cliffside, Jen creates a feeling of sacred stillness that everyone carries home in their hearts.
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Mario

Officiant
Mario is your charismatic wedding officiant ready to sprinkle some magic on your big day! Originally from California, Mario has called the beautiful landscapes of Arizona home for many years. Overflowing with energy, warmth, kindness, and a genuine passion for people, he is fluent in Spanish and enjoys immersing himself in the culture of diverse communities. Mario’s love for people and authenticity shine as he carefully crafts each ceremony to uniquely tell your love story. With a beautiful wife and four amazing kids by his side, Mario treasures the importance of family. He brings energy, passion, connection, and a touch of humor to every ceremony. When he’s not officiating weddings, you may catch him relaxing with a cigar and good bourbon in hand.

Creating beautiful art out of regular people

Your wedding day is not a photo shoot. The beautiful photos you see on our website are a byproduct of creating moments alongside you and documenting the day as it unfolds. No awkward posing. No staring at the camera for hours. We’re here to capture the connection and love you already have for one another. 

The Arizona Elopement Collective Experience