After successfully staying hidden in plain sight from one another they had their first look on the banks of Mann Lake before we headed to a nearby canyon for a little hike and to escape the heat.

Meanwhile, their dog, Nova, facilitated necessary detail shots between fetch tosses.

On the way to their camping spot, they picked up their favorite foods, treats, firewood, a telescope, and extra gas so they were ready for their unplugged elopement adventures! On the day of their elopement, they carefully got ready back to back in the van. Prior to their wedding day Alyssa and Kevin rented a camper van to travel and boondock in for the weekend. Their Alvord Desert Wedding Getting ready in their camper van Why Alyssa and Kevin chose the Alvord Desert for their elopementįor Alyssa and Kevin seclusion was of the utmost importance and they truly couldn’t have picked a more perfect location to fulfill that desire! This expansive and diverse desert area is 3 hours from Bend, Oregon, 8 hours from the coast, has next to no cell service, and no major town nearby–talk about seclusion! What it lacks in people and amenities it makes up for in endless white mudflats, lush canyons, towering mountains, and natural hot springs to explore from sunrise until sunset. Seek out the perfect mud flats ceremony location.

Oregon salt flats