Friends and Family
$2,275
- DurationUp to 2 hours
- GuestsUp to 20 guests
- Photos150-200 photos
Add-Ons
- Videography$1,075
- RAW files$250
in Sedona, AZ
Crescent Moon Ranch Elopement Packages
Located along Oak Creek with Cathedral Rock as backdrop. A romantic escape into nature's embrace.
- Packages from$2,275
- GuestsUp to 20
- Longest ceremony2 hours
- License$98
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- Friends and FamilyUp to 2 hours · Up to 20 guests$2,275
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- Superior communication and quick booking
- Permits and venue fees
- Vendor recommendations (restaurants, hair/makeup, florists)
- Event planning consultation with elopement expert
- Experienced officiant (legal, religious, or non-religious)
- Professional photographer with edited images
- Sharable online photo gallery
- High-resolution digital downloads
- Professional print ordering access
Flexible payment options available
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Elope at Crescent Moon Ranch in Sedona, AZ
Located along Oak Creek with Cathedral Rock as backdrop. A romantic escape into nature's embrace. Our all-inclusive Crescent Moon Ranch elopement packages start at $2,275 and include professional photography, a licensed Arizona officiant, ceremony coordination, and full guidance through the Yavapai County Clerk of Superior Court (Prescott or Camp Verde) process. Whether you imagine an intimate two-person ceremony or a micro wedding for up to 20 guests, every Crescent Moon Ranch package is flat-priced — no setup fees and no hidden or required add-on fees. Because Arizona has no marriage-license waiting period, most couples can book, get licensed, and elope at Crescent Moon Ranch in as little as a few weeks.
- Starting price$2,275
- Packages1
- CitySedona
- License$98
Quick Answers
Common Crescent Moon Ranch elopement questions
How much does it cost to elope at Crescent Moon Ranch?
The Friends and Family Package at Crescent Moon Ranch is $2,275 and includes up to 2 hours of coverage, up to 20 guests, an officiant, photographer, and 150–200 edited photos.
What makes Crescent Moon Ranch special?
Crescent Moon Ranch offers the iconic view of Cathedral Rock reflected in Oak Creek — one of the most photographed scenes in the American Southwest. It's the quintessential Sedona elopement location.
Why is Crescent Moon Ranch more expensive than other Sedona venues?
Crescent Moon Ranch requires a higher permit fee due to its popularity and protected status. The premium is reflected in the package price, and the iconic views are worth every penny.
Planning the day in detail? Read the complete Crescent Moon Ranch elopement guide or compare all 4 venues on the Sedona elopement packages page.
Arizona Marriage License
What you need to elope at Crescent Moon Ranch
Yavapai County Clerk of Superior Court (Prescott or Camp Verde) ↗
- Cost$98
- Wait PeriodNo waiting period
- Blood TestNot required
Important
The marriage license fee is paid directly to the county at the time of application — not to Elopements Inc. Both partners must apply for the license in person at the county clerk's office; we cannot obtain the license on your behalf. We walk every couple through the process step by step (where to apply, what to bring, when to go), but the application itself has to be completed by the two of you.
Reserve your Crescent Moon Ranch date
Flat-priced. All-inclusive. Most couples elope within 4–6 weeks of inquiry.
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The full Crescent Moon Ranch guide
History, photo spots, capacity, permits, and what makes this venue different — everything you’d want to know before booking.
- Location
- Oak Creek at Cathedral Rock, Sedona, AZ
- Backdrop
- Direct view of Cathedral Rock (no obstruction)
- Ceremony capacity
- Up to 50 guests
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor — open creek-side meadow
- Wheelchair accessible
- Parking-area ceremonies accessible; creek-side requires short walk
- Marriage license
- Yavapai County, AZ — $98, no waiting period
History & architecture
Crescent Moon Ranch is a Coconino National Forest day-use area on Oak Creek, named for the curved meadow at the base of Cathedral Rock. The site has been a Sedona ceremony location since the 1980s and is consistently ranked as the most-photographed Sedona wedding venue. The ranch itself is operated by the U.S. Forest Service with limited daily ceremony permits issued — typically two ceremonies per day during peak season to preserve the experience.
Best photo spots on the property
Creek-side meadow
The signature Cathedral Rock ceremony spot. Cathedral Rock fills the entire upper portion of every ceremony photo, with Oak Creek running through the foreground meadow. Best at sunset (1.5 hours before sundown) when the red rocks glow.
Oak Creek crossing
Shallow creek crossing with red rock walls on both sides. Used for portrait sessions immediately after the ceremony — couples wade barefoot for a 'first walk' set.
Buddha Beach pathway
The hike from the parking area to the meadow passes through stacked-stone cairns and cottonwood trees. The light through the cottonwoods is the most-photographed Sedona 'arrival' set.
Cathedral Rock summit view
From the meadow, Cathedral Rock's southern face dominates the frame. The most flattering portrait orientation is portrait (vertical) to capture the full vertical scale of the rock formation.
Capacity & seating
Coconino National Forest Special Use permits cap ceremonies at 50 guests. Most Elopements Inc. Crescent Moon Ranch ceremonies are 2-20 guests, well within limits. No amplified sound, no chair rentals beyond what fits in the meadow (typically 25 chairs max), no decorations left on site.
Permits & access
Coconino National Forest Special Use Authorization ($150 base permit + per-person fees for groups over 10). Elopements Inc. handles permit application and approval (typical processing 30-60 days). The permit specifies the date, time, exact ceremony spot, and guest count. Couples never file paperwork directly.
Best season for this venue
October-April is peak Sedona season — daytime highs 55-75°F, clean light, dry air. May and September are the photographic peaks for clean sunsets. June-August: ceremonies shift to 7 AM or 7 PM to avoid 95-105°F afternoon highs. December-February: 35-55°F daytime, dramatic with occasional snow on Cathedral Rock (4-6 snow days per winter on average). Snow on red rocks is the most-requested 'lucky' visual.
What makes it different
Crescent Moon Ranch is the only Sedona venue where Cathedral Rock fills the entire backdrop of the ceremony without any photo manipulation. Other Sedona spots (Bell Rock, Yavapai Vista, Airport Mesa) have red rocks in the background, but Cathedral Rock at Crescent Moon is the rock that 'looks like' Sedona to anyone who has ever seen a Sedona photo. The combination of Cathedral Rock + Oak Creek + the meadow makes this the most-recognized red rock ceremony backdrop in the United States.
Nearby for your elopement day or weekend
- Tlaquepaque Arts Village (15 min) — restaurants, shops, and Mexican-style architecture for post-ceremony dinner
- Pink Jeep Tours (15 min from uptown) — popular elopement-day add-on for couples who want a Sedona experience that night
- Slide Rock State Park (25 min) — natural sandstone water slide in Oak Creek for adventurous couples
- Cottonwood wine country (30 min) — Verde Valley wineries for next-day daytime activity
- L'Auberge de Sedona (10 min) — luxury creek-side resort, popular elopement-night stay
Crescent Moon Ranch questions
Can you elope at Cathedral Rock in Sedona?
Yes — Crescent Moon Ranch is the access point for the Cathedral Rock backdrop. The Forest Service issues Special Use Authorization for ceremonies in the creek-side meadow at the base of Cathedral Rock. Elopements Inc. handles the permit, the timing, and access as part of every Sedona package.
How much does a Crescent Moon Ranch elopement cost?
Crescent Moon Ranch elopements through Elopements Inc. are $2,275 (Friends and Family, up to 20 guests, 2 hours) — $400 above the other three Sedona venues to cover the higher-tier Coconino National Forest Special Use permit assigned to the Cathedral Rock site. The package includes the permit, the officiant, professional photography, ceremony coordination, and Arizona marriage license guidance. The $98 AZ license fee is paid separately to the county clerk.
Is Crescent Moon Ranch crowded?
Day-use visitors are present at the parking area and along the creek path, but the Forest Service limits ceremony permits to typically 2 per day. Elopements Inc. books the morning or sunset window when day-use traffic is lowest. The ceremony photos themselves rarely show other people in frame.
Can you have witnesses at Crescent Moon Ranch?
Yes. Arizona requires two adult witnesses to sign the marriage license. Elopements Inc. provides the witnesses at no extra cost for couples eloping just the two of them. The witnesses sign the license immediately after the ceremony in the meadow.
Reserve your Crescent Moon Ranch date
Flat-priced. All-inclusive. Most couples elope within 4–6 weeks of inquiry.
Crescent Moon Ranch FAQ
Crescent Moon Ranch Elopement Questions
Everything you need to know about eloping at Crescent Moon Ranch in Sedona, AZ.
How much does it cost to elope at Crescent Moon Ranch?
The Friends and Family Package at Crescent Moon Ranch is $2,275 and includes up to 2 hours of coverage, up to 20 guests, an officiant, photographer, and 150–200 edited photos.
What makes Crescent Moon Ranch special?
Crescent Moon Ranch offers the iconic view of Cathedral Rock reflected in Oak Creek — one of the most photographed scenes in the American Southwest. It's the quintessential Sedona elopement location.
Why is Crescent Moon Ranch more expensive than other Sedona venues?
Crescent Moon Ranch requires a higher permit fee due to its popularity and protected status. The premium is reflected in the package price, and the iconic views are worth every penny.
How many guests can attend at Crescent Moon Ranch?
The Friends and Family Package accommodates up to 20 guests at this premium Sedona venue.
Reserve your Crescent Moon Ranch date
Flat-priced. All-inclusive. Most couples elope within 4–6 weeks of inquiry.
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