How to Include a Helicopter in Your Wedding Day
A Moab Helicopter Wedding at Dead Horse Point
If you’ve ever dreamed of doing something unforgettable on your wedding day—something that feels epic, adventurous, and uniquely you—a helicopter wedding might be exactly what you’re looking for. For couples who crave sweeping desert views, quiet moments away from crowds, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience woven right into their love story, Moab is one of the best places to make it happen.
Recently, I photographed a beautiful helicopter wedding at Dead Horse Point. The couple spent a slow morning getting ready at Under Canvas Moab, exchanged vows on the cliffs, and then wrapped up their celebration with a sunrise helicopter tour the next day with Redtail Air. Their day was intimate, adventurous, and absolutely breathtaking.
If you’re dreaming of a helicopter wedding—or simply want to add adventure to your elopement—here are some inspiring ideas.
Why Choose a Helicopter Wedding?
Helicopter weddings open up locations and perspectives that you simply can’t reach on foot. Imagine landing on a remote cliff edge, hovering over canyons as the sun rises, or touching down on a mesa that feels like your own private world. It adds movement, energy, and genuine excitement to your day. And best of all, it creates memories that stay with you forever. Redtail air also offers small planes that can land on a remote airstrip for your ceremony.
Getting Ready at Under Canvas Moab
Under Canvas is the perfect basecamp for a helicopter wedding. You get the cozy luxury of a safari tent, desert views right from your deck, and enough space to relax before the adventure begins. Whether you’re sipping coffee together at sunrise or sharing private vows outside your tent, the slow morning sets the tone for everything that follows.
Ceremony at Dead Horse Point
Dead Horse Point is iconic for a reason—the sweeping cliffs and dramatic river views make it the perfect backdrop for an intimate elopement ceremony. This couple kept things simple and heartfelt, choosing a quiet overlook to read vows while the desert glow wrapped around them. After the ceremony, we explored the rim, capturing those moody, canyon-carved landscapes that make Moab so magical.
Sunrise Helicopter Tour With Redtail Air
The next morning, they celebrated all over again with a sunrise helicopter tour. There’s something surreal about watching the desert light up from the sky, the canyon walls turning gold as the sun hits them. A helicopter tour is the best way to end (or begin!) a wedding celebration in Moab—especially with Redtail Air, who knows this landscape better than anyone.
Ideas for Including a Helicopter in Your Wedding Day
1. Helicopter Entrance or Exit
Imagine flying in right before your ceremony or taking off as newlyweds afterward. It’s dramatic, fun, and makes for incredible photos.
2. Sunrise or Sunset Scenic Tour
Plan a private flight to soak in the views before or after your vows. Sunrise is especially magical in Moab—the desert glows in soft pinks and golds.
3. Remote Ceremony Location
Some helicopter operators can drop you at locations that are harder to reach, giving you a completely private ceremony spot that feels untouched.
4. Two-Part Celebration
Just like this couple, you can have your ceremony one day and celebrate with a helicopter tour the next. It spreads out the adventure and gives you time to enjoy each moment fully.
5. Aerial Photos
Ask your photographer about capturing shots as you board, lift off, or land. Helicopters create natural excitement—wind in your hair, adrenaline, and genuine emotion.
6. Adventure Portrait Session
Take the helicopter to a unique landing spot for portraits—think red rock mesas, canyon rims, or isolated viewpoints with sweeping 360° views.
7. Private Picnic or Champagne Pop
Bring a small picnic or champagne to celebrate at your landing location. It adds a romantic, relaxed touch to all that adrenaline.
Is a Helicopter Wedding Right for You?
If you want a wedding day filled with emotion, excitement, and desert beauty—absolutely. Moab’s towering cliffs, glowing sunsets, and endless open skies make it one of the most stunning places on earth for a helicopter wedding.
Whether you want an adventurous elopement, a remote ceremony spot, or an unforgettable ending to your day, incorporating a helicopter adds an element of magic that’s impossible to recreate anywhere else.
If you’re dreaming of planning your own helicopter wedding in Moab, I’d love to help you bring it to life. Let’s create a day that feels as bold and beautiful as your love story.
Vendor List:
Photographer: @metteblackburnphoto
Florist: @farmyardmoab
Hair & Makeup: @elyssa.hairandmakeup
Venue: @undercanvas @deadhorsepoint
Helicopter: @redtailair
