Windows Down & Desert Gold — A Palm Springs Elopement by Vintage Car $5000

Windows Down & Desert Gold — A Palm Springs Elopement by Vintage Car

  • Palm Trees
  • Desert Breeze

You start the day getting ready by the pool in Palm Springs. Sun already warm, water reflecting light onto the walls, everything feeling a little hazy in the best way. It’s relaxed and unhurried. You’re taking your time, hanging out, easing into it instead of jumping straight into a schedule.

Then we take it on the road.

You spend the next hour driving around in a vintage car, weaving through palm tree lined streets and past those iconic mid-century homes. It feels cinematic without trying too hard. Windows down, music up, stopping when something catches your eye.

From there, we head out toward the desert and the windmills. The light starts to shift, everything softens, and the landscape opens up in that way that makes you feel small in a good way. This is where you can exchange vows if you want to, right as the sun drops and everything turns gold.

After, you head back into town and end the night at In-N-Out. Something simple, a little chaotic, and very you. No formal exit, no big production. Just closing out the day in a way that feels easy and real.

Guest Capacity
Guest Capacity
Only the couple can fit in the vintage car
Package Location
Package Location
California - Southern
Hike Distance
Photography Coverage
4 Hours
Elopement Setting & Scenery
  • • ✨ Mid Century Mod Architecture
  • • 🚘 Cruising in a Vintage Car
  • • 🌴Palm Trees
  • • 🌵 Desert Breeze at the Windmills
Package Style / Vibe
  • • Editorial and cinematic with a retro desert feel.
  • • Bright sun, crisp shadows, and that warm Palm Springs glow on clean lines and soft colors.
  • • Just you two, driving through palm lined streets, windows down, music on.
  • • Stopping where it feels right. Letting the day unfold naturally.
  • • A mix of playful, stylish moments in the city and quieter, more open space out in the desert.
  • • Perfect for couples who want something modern but still relaxed and real.
  • • Simple textures, good light, and moments that don’t feel forced.
  • • Ending out by the mountains or windmills, where everything slows down and the light gets soft.
  • • Easy, warm, and a little nostalgic in the best way.
What's Included
  • • 5 hours of photography
  • • Timeline recommendations
  • • Photo Direction & planning
  • • Digital & 35mm film coverage
  • • Sneak peek in 72 hours
  • • Full gallery in 8-12 weeks

  • Planning Support Included
  • • Custom Timeline
  • • Location Pins
  • • 25 page PDF of helpful tips & tricks

  • Vendors Included
  • • Photography Included
  • • Able to recommend Officiant, HMU, Florals & Video

  • Transportation Included
  • • You are welcome to hop in my Forrester :)

  • Permits & Legal
  • • Permits are not required for this location as long as you are not setting up any kind of arbor or chairs. If you would like to use either of those things, I can guide you through the permit process
NOT Included
  • • Photography Permits
  • • Car rental
  • • Transportation outside of Palm Springs
  • • Meals/drinks at restaurants
  • • Transportation between locations
  • • Flights or lodging for couple
  • • Hair, makeup, florals, attire
  • • Officiant services
  • • Permit and vendor booking fees
Additional Add-Ons
  • Robo lites Experience
  • Desert X tour
Availability
  • Monday-Thursday Only
Package offered by:
Madeline Barr Photo
Madeline Barr Photo
  • Based In
    San Diego, CA
Travel Policy

Any travel outside of helicopter, boat or animal are included in your custom package quote

Booking Terms

All packages are custom and include :

Planning & Permit Help Digital & Film Photography High Resolution Digital Jpegs Unlimited Downloads Print Rights Travel

Couples typically spend 7-10k on full day coverage

Madeline Barr Photo
Madeline Barr Photo

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