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.

There’s not a ton to eat in Landers—but Giant Rock Meeting Room makes up for that and then some. The pizza is excellent,

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.

There’s something about the desert that just gets me. The light, the textures, the way everything feels both timeless and brand new...