The Oregon You Don’t See: A Rugged Multi-Day Eastern Oregon Glamping Elopement $9,000

The Oregon You Don’t See: A Rugged Multi-Day Eastern Oregon Glamping Elopement

  • Mountains
  • Off-The-Grid
  • Desert
  • Glamping
  • Hotspring

You’re ready for the Oregon that most people don’t get to experience. The part of Oregon with few crowds, epic views, and even more opportunities for adventure.

Start your day by getting ready in playa-side lodgings with your elopement specialist HMUA. Spend sunrise watching the sun peek over the saddle across the playa while listening to coyotes howl in the distance, and wild mustang herds whinny. After a quick breakfast, head out with your vehicle onto the playa. Let’s see how far we can drive before we hit the other side! Spend a few minutes selecting your perfect ceremony spot for later. Experience the feel of driving on a surface with no road lines. 25mph feels like 50!

Lunch break! I hope you’re ready for the best burger and bottomless milkshake in Oregon. We’ll head 30 minutes south, nearly to the Nevada border, to a restaurant that people travel to from Portland in a day, just to eat their burger.

It’s back to your glamping lodgings to get ready for your ceremony. Spend time in the quiet, alien landscape to center yourself and connect with your partner. Head to your ceremony location, with no one in sight for miles (yes, you can see that far in any direction).

After your ceremony, it’s a blue-hour hot springs soak at the base of the glacial-carved mountains as the stars appear in the sky above you. End the day by stargazing out on the playa and capturing the night sky in your images, with your silhouettes lit up by handheld hurricane lanterns.

Day 2, we’re heading to the summit of those mountains that have been guarding you in the west. See the playa from above, then hike down to a lake frequented by wild mustangs. See where glaciers have carved their way through this mountain range, and have an opportunity to wear your wedding attire in a totally different backdrop.

Guest Capacity
Guest Capacity
Up to 5
Package Location
Package Location
Oregon
Hike Distance
Hike Distance
4 Miles
Hike Distance
Photography Coverage
14 Hours
Elopement Setting & Scenery
  • • ⛰️ Death Valley-like playa at the base of glacial carved mountains and natural hot springs.
  • • 🏜️ Rugged (but 2WD accessible) desert driving experience
  • • 🌌 Lanterns and stargazing
  • • ✨ Rugged and romantic
  • • ♨ Relaxing hot springs soak
Package Style / Vibe
  • • Rugged desert
  • • Epic Dark Sky Sanctuary stargazing
  • • Hot spring soaks as the light disappears from the sky
  • • Off-roading via personal vehicle and motorcycle sidecar (add-on)
What’s Included
  • Photography Included
  • • 14 hours of photography coverage over 2 days
  • • Heirloom album credit (& edit session)
  • • Sneak peeks within 7 days
  • • Finalized gallery personally delivered in 6-8 weeks

  • Planning Support Included
  • • Custom planning portal
  • • Custom vendor recommendations
  • • Lodging recommendations
  • • Extensive ceremony and adventure locations file
  • • Planning/Getting to Know You call
  • • Attire resources (including boutiques by state)
  • • Leave No Trace guide
  • • Activity recommendations and brainstorming to fit your vibe
  • • Custom day-of timeline including all your desired details/wishes

  • Vendors Included
  • • Guidance for local florists, stylists, and officiants (recommendations provided upon booking)

  • Transportation Included
  • • All travel within Oregon included for photographer
NOT Included
  • • Ceremony/wedding permits
  • • Meals/drinks at restaurants
  • • Transportation between locations
  • • Flights or lodging for couple
  • • Hair, makeup, florals, attire
  • • Officiant services
  • • Coverage beyond 14 hrs (optional add-on)
  • • Permit and vendor booking fees
Package offered by:
Sam Starns | Oregon Elopement Specialist
Sam Starns | Oregon Elopement Specialist
  • Based In
    Southern Oregon
Additional Add-Ons
  • GIF
  • Short-form video for Reels or TikTok
  • Motorcycle sidecar playa experience
  • Additional hourly coverage
Availability

May-late October

Optional Notes & Customization
  • This collection can be tailored to your vision.
  • Motorcycle sidecar drive on desert playa
Sam Starns | Oregon Elopement Specialist
Sam Starns | Oregon Elopement Specialist

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