Planning a wedding or elopement in Joshua Tree and wondering what time of year is best? You’re not alone—it’s one of the first things couples Google when considering this stunning desert location.

The Morada Joshua Tree was everything I love about a wedding in Joshua Tree: cozy, meaningful, and deeply rooted in the natural beauty of the desert.

The truth? Most of those shots aren’t the ones that end up printed or framed—but they do help tell the story of the day.

One of the best things about planning a micro wedding is that you don’t have to follow the traditional wedding playbook.