In summary: All-inclusive Sedona elopement packages from Elopements Inc. range from $1,875 to $2,275. The base $1,875 package at Yavapai Vista, Secret Slick Rock, or Baby Bell Rock includes the Coconino National Forest Special Use permit, a licensed Arizona officiant, professional photography, ceremony coordination, and full Arizona marriage license guidance. Crescent Moon Ranch sits $400 higher because the Cathedral Rock site carries a heavier permit tier. The only separate expense is the $83 AZ license fee. Sedona runs higher than Nashville or Charleston specifically because USFS Special Use Authorizations and destination travel logistics add real cost.
The Sedona package tiers
Yavapai Vista, Secret Slick Rock, and Baby Bell Rock share the same Coconino National Forest permit category. Crescent Moon Ranch carries the higher-tier Cathedral Rock site permit.
| Package | Yavapai Vista | Secret Slick Rock | Crescent Moon | Baby Bell Rock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends and Family Up to 20 guests · 2 hours · 150–200 photos | $1,875 | $1,875 | $2,275 | $1,875 |
What every Sedona package includes
- Coconino National Forest Special Use Authorization. Federal permit ($150 base plus per-person fees over 10) filed 30–60 days in advance.
- A licensed Arizona officiant. Pre-ceremony consultation.
- A professional Sedona wedding photographer. 150–200 edited images.
- Ceremony coordination. Vendor arrival, USFS permit window, transport logistics, monsoon backup.
- Arizona marriage license guidance. Yavapai County Clerk in Cottonwood or Camp Verde (or any AZ county clerk). No waiting period.
- Two witnesses if needed. AZ doesn't legally require witnesses, but we provide two at no charge.
What's NOT included
- Marriage license fee: $83 paid to AZ county clerk. Both partners in person. Same-day, valid 12 months, valid in all 50 states.
- Videography (optional): $675–$1,475.
- RAW photo files (optional): $250.
- Florals and hair/makeup.
- Accommodation. L'Auberge / Enchantment $450–950/night; mid-tier $200–400; Cottonwood/Camp Verde $120–200.
- Travel. PHX is 2 hours by car. FLG (Flagstaff) is 45 min north.
Sedona elopement vs. Sedona traditional wedding
Average Sedona wedding 2025 ran $40,000–$65,000:
- Venue (resort or ranch): $10,000–22,000
- Catering: $11,000–20,000
- Photography + videography: $5,500–9,500
- Florals: $4,000–8,500
- Music/DJ: $2,500–5,000
- Coordinator: $3,000–6,500
- Attire, hair/makeup, paper, transportation: $5,000–11,000
An all-inclusive Sedona elopement covers venue, officiant, photographer, coordinator at 4–6% of a full Sedona wedding budget.
Why couples pick Sedona
- The red-rock aesthetic exists nowhere else in America. Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Coffee Pot Rock, Schnebly Hill sandstone — a visual signature no other elopement destination replicates.
- Vortex and spiritual culture. Four named energy vortex sites (Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Boynton Canyon, Airport Mesa) draw couples seeking ceremony significance. Baby Bell Rock is our most-requested vortex-aligned venue.
- Arizona's license process is the simplest in the country. $83, no waiting, no residency, no blood test, same-day, 12-month validity. Fly into PHX Friday, drive to Sedona, apply in Cottonwood Friday afternoon, elope Saturday at sunset.
How to book a Sedona elopement
- Pick venue — see Sedona packages.
- Submit inquiry. Confirmation in 24–48 hours.
- We file Coconino National Forest Special Use Authorization. October/April book 6–9 months ahead.
- Both partners visit any AZ county clerk (often morning of ceremony).
- Ceremony day: arrive, get married.