Getting Married in Palm Springs?!
Congratulations! I’m photographer Claire Eliza, and as a snowbird frequently flocking to the desert for both shameless spa getaways & wild wedding fun, I know quite a lot about getting married in Palm Springs.
So, not only would I love to be your wedding photographer I’m also here to gift any tidbits of advice about planning your day - from favorite venues & vendors to all the wedding photo secrets from the mid-century paradise (scroll down for the guide!).
But first, here’s some gorgeous wedding photos to reel you in…
Let’s Book Your Wedding Day
Ready to talk photos? Send me an email at hello@claireeliza.com to chat about availability, pricing & all the photo questions you may have.
Favorite Venues
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
I’m telling you, The Ace Hotel & Swim Club absolutely lives up to the hype! The hotel group synonymous with ‘cool’ renovated this mid-century pool house into a dreamy, desert oasis equipped with enviable chill vibes. With great food (their diner Kings Highway is my favorite breakfast in town!), Insta-worthy pool parties, colorful artwork & experienced wedding team, you’ll be too busy enjoying yourself to have a moment of wedding worry.
Colony 29
If you were fangirling Whitney Port’s Palm Springs wedding like us (sorry, not sorry) you’ll be delighted to hear her own wedding venue is available to us all! With six rental homes across seven acres, you can create your own wedding oasis amongst the palms & rugged rocky mountain terrain.
Villa Royale
If you’re looking for a space that embodies everything we love about Palm Springs, Villa Royale might just be it. The luxurious boutique hotel evokes daydreams of swanky private getaways of Hollywood’s finest thanks to its Spanish style architecture, mid-century modern decor, secluded garden, turquoise pool & tantalizing new restaurant ready to cater your party.
Frederick Lowe Estate
Your photographer will thank you for booking such a backdrop-filled venue for your wedding day. Enjoy 360-degree views, olive groves, palm trees, gardens & impeccable architectural design that undoubtedly will result in the most gorgeous wedding photos you could ask for.
Smoke Tree Ranch
Once a desert retreat for none other than Walt Disney, Smoke Tree Ranch offers an impressive level of privacy for your wedding weekend. With cottage accommodations spread across the vast properly rugged property (it’s all for looks!) & numerous spaces to choose from for each wedding event, you’ll feel like you rented an entire town in the Wild West for your wedding day.
Korakia Pensione
Transport your guests to Morocco with a quick flight to the American Southwest. One of the most unique venues on the list, Korakia features gorgeous riad-style tiling & decor, a beautiful pool & all-white-walls that make you feel you’ve taken a magic carpet to the North African coast.
