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Risky Wedding Chapel: A New Las Vegas Wedding Chapel You Need to Know About
If you’re planning a Vegas wedding and want something that feels a little different from the chapels you’ve probably seen all over Instagram, let me introduce you to Risky Wedding Chapel. This newer spot in downtown Las Vegas has all the personality you want from a Vegas chapel, the red, the gold, the dramatic details, without locking you into one specific vibe. You could go sultry and fun, polished and classic, or somewhere completely in between, and it would work here. And

Mackenna Dugan
Sep 214 min read


A Sexy, Editorial Wedding at Wax Rabbit Las Vegas | Brea & Brendan
Brea and Brendan’s wedding at Wax Rabbit was sexy, stylish, and just ridiculously fun to photograph. They chose Wax Rabbit inside Durango Casino for their celebration, and the second you see the red velvet, moody lighting, and speakeasy feel, you get it. Add in Brea’s lace mini, Brendan’s retro-inspired look, champagne, and a whole lot of personality, and we had everything we needed. The best part? We had just 30 minutes to take all of their portraits before their guests arri

Mackenna Dugan
Sep 162 min read


A Full Las Vegas Elopement Experience | Melissa & Pauric’s 5-Hour Adventure
If you want the full Vegas treatment on your wedding day, give yourself enough time to actually enjoy it. Melissa & Pauric’s five-hour Las Vegas elopement experience is the perfect example. We bounced from the Strip to their chapel ceremony and eventually Downtown, mixing those iconic, only-in-Vegas moments with plenty of classic portraits along the way. They fully trusted me to bring their vision to life, which meant we could build a timeline that felt fun, intentional, and

Mackenna Dugan
Aug 203 min read


Love Story Chapel Las Vegas | A Modern Chapel for Your Vegas Elopement
If you love the idea of a Vegas chapel elopement but the super traditional, super popular chapels aren’t quite your vibe, let me put Love Story Chapel Las Vegas on your radar. It still gives you that fun, only-in-Vegas chapel experience, but with a completely different look, and one pretty major perk if photography is important to you. Love Story Chapel doesn’t charge an additional fee to bring in your own photographer, which means you can actually have the photographer you c

Mackenna Dugan
Aug 203 min read


Joshua Tree National Park Wedding | A Golden Hour Celebration with Lauren & Avant
If I could photograph one type of wedding over and over again, it would be a Joshua Tree National Park wedding like this one. Give me a gorgeous desert backdrop, a couple that's completely obsessed with each other, and a day that's centered around actually getting married instead of rushing through a million traditions. Lauren and Avant's wedding checked every box. They were the sweetest humans, their vows had everyone emotional (myself included), and Joshua Tree showed off i

Mackenna Dugan
Jul 192 min read


A Dreamy Surprise Proposal at Lake Las Vegas
Some proposals just stick with you, and this one absolutely did! This proposal at Lake Las Vegas was months in the making, and every little detail came together so perfectly. From the incredible floral setup overlooking the water to the golden sunset lighting, Aaron made sure this was a moment Liani would never forget. The best part? Liani had actually told him months before that if he ever proposed, I had to be the one photographing it. Talk about pressure... but honestly, i

Mackenna Dugan
Jul 53 min read


A Fun-Filled Las Vegas Wedding at Little White Chapel and Fremont Street
If there was ever a Las Vegas wedding that perfectly balanced heartfelt moments and absolute party energy, it was this one. From saying "I do" at Little White Chapel to dancing through Downtown Las Vegas with their favorite people, this day was the kind of celebration that reminds me exactly why I love documenting Vegas weddings. The energy was high, the guest list was intentional, and every part of the day felt completely true to who they are as a couple. What stood out most

Mackenna Dugan
Jun 243 min read


How to Plan a Full-Day Las Vegas Elopement: Rachael & Tim’s Epic Wedding Adventure
If you've been dreaming about a full-day Las Vegas elopement, let Rachael and Tim's wedding day be your sign to go all in! Instead of picking just one location and calling it a day, they turned their wedding into a true Vegas adventure, starting at The Cosmopolitan, making stops at Bellagio and the Little White Wedding Chapel, exploring Downtown Las Vegas, and ending the day surrounded by the stunning desert scenery of Red Rock Canyon. If this wedding feels familiar, there's

Mackenna Dugan
Jun 153 min read


Luxury Black Tie Wedding at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas
A wedding at Red Rock Casino is basically the perfect example of how a Las Vegas wedding can feel luxury, stylish, and still insanely fun all at the same time. Gabby & DJ’s day had everything, black tie fashion, a gorgeous resort venue, editorial-inspired details, emotional moments, and a dance floor that turned into complete chaos by the end of the night in the best way possible. Honestly, this wedding felt like such a refreshing reminder that Vegas weddings don’t have to fi

Mackenna Dugan
Jun 14 min read


Las Vegas Wedding Photographer FAQ: Everything You Need to Know Before Booking
If you’re here, chances are you’re deep in wedding planning mode and trying to figure out what it’s actually like to work with a photographer, not just what fits nicely into an Instagram caption. So I put together this wedding photographer FAQ to answer the questions I get the most from couples planning weddings, elopements, and sessions in Las Vegas and beyond. Whether you’re dreaming of a candlelit chapel ceremony, a wild desert elopement, or just photos that actually feel

Mackenna Dugan
May 118 min read


A Family-Focused Las Vegas Elopement with Kids in Downtown Vegas
If you’ve ever wondered what a Las Vegas elopement with kids actually looks like in real life… this is it. And honestly? It’s even better than you’d expect. Skye and Josh’s day completely flipped the script on what people think a Vegas elopement “should” be. No ditching the kids, no overly structured timeline, no trying to make it something it’s not. Just them, their boys, and a day that felt really, really true to their life right now, chaotic in the best way, full of love,

Mackenna Dugan
Apr 203 min read


Elevated Engagement Photos in Death Valley: Adriana & Kurt’s Dreamy Desert Session
If you’ve ever thought about doing your engagement photos in Death Valley, let this be your sign to just go for it. Adriana and Kurt trusted me enough to take a little adventure outside the usual spots, and it turned into one of those sessions that you genuinely don’t stop thinking about. Between the super bloom, the textures of the desert, and the way the light hits out there… it’s not just pretty, it’s unreal. These engagement photos in Death Valley felt elevated in every s

Mackenna Dugan
Apr 203 min read


Last-Minute Vegas Elopement at Sure Thing Too That Turned Into Absolute Magic
Okay, hear me out… this elopement at Sure Thing Too is exactly why I’ll always tell people you don’t need a year of planning to have an incredible wedding day. Isabel and Joseph originally booked me for engagement photos, and then last minute decided to just go for it and get married instead! No overthinking, no stress spiral, just a simple “why not now?” kind of energy. And somehow, they pulled everything together in five days. The baby blue suit, the white dress, the soft

Mackenna Dugan
Mar 203 min read


Garden Romance in Las Vegas: A Stunning Green Valley Ranch Micro Wedding for Two
When people think about eloping in Las Vegas, their minds usually go straight to downtown chapels, neon lights, and the chaos of Fremont Street. And listen… I love those kinds of Vegas elopements! But this Green Valley Ranch micro wedding is proof that Vegas can also look completely different, soft, romantic, and honestly kind of timeless. Tucked away from the Strip, Green Valley Ranch Resort feels like its own little world. Think lush greenery, beautiful architecture, olive

Mackenna Dugan
Mar 203 min read


From Texas to the Strip: A Chic Little White Wedding Chapel Elopement
When Maddy and Jacob decided to trade Texas for neon lights and palm trees, they weren’t looking for a ballroom. They weren’t looking for a 200-person guest list. They were looking for fun. For ease. For photos that actually felt like them. And that’s exactly why their Chic Little White Wedding Chapel Elopement made so much sense. It was stylish, intentional, and wildly stress-free, aka the holy trinity of modern weddings. They didn’t want anything over-the-top or stuffy. The

Mackenna Dugan
Feb 233 min read


Spontaneous Las Vegas Elopement in Downtown Vegas with Sushi, Pizza & Funky Details
If you’ve ever wondered what a Spontaneous Las Vegas Elopement actually looks like when you lean all the way in… this is it! Heather and Shawn reached out to me basically at the end of the year like, “Hey… so what if we just run off to Vegas and do this?” And instead of stripping it down to the bare minimum, they did the opposite. They kept the chaos, kept the personality, kept the little weird details that make them them. And honestly? That’s exactly why this day felt electr

Mackenna Dugan
Feb 173 min read


Steal This Vegas Elopement Timeline: How Sarah & Sean Did It ALL in 5 Hours
If you’ve been stressing over how to fit everything into your day, let this be your sign to breathe! This Vegas Elopement Timeline proves that with a little intention (and the right flow), you really can do it all without feeling rushed or cutting your must-have locations. Sarah and Sean booked my full 5-hour elopement package and used every single minute wisely, without the day ever feeling chaotic. From getting ready with friends to burgers and fries at the end of the night

Mackenna Dugan
Jan 273 min read


These 4 Vegas Wedding Chapels Let You Bring Your Own Photographer: Here’s Why That Matters
If you’re eloping in Vegas and actually care about how your wedding photos feel (hi, welcome, you’re my kind of couple), this matters more than you think. Most Vegas Wedding Chapels charge hefty fees if you want to bring your own photographer, or they flat-out don’t allow it! And that’s exactly why the majority of my work happens at the four chapels below. These spots let you choose your photographer, which means your photos reflect your vibe, not a one-size-fits-all venue st

Mackenna Dugan
Jan 273 min read


Why a Small Guest List Is the Secret to an Epic Las Vegas Elopement
When people think of a Vegas wedding, they usually picture chaos, crowds, and a whole lot of opinions flying around. But here’s the thing, an Epic Las Vegas Elopement doesn’t have to feel overwhelming at all! In fact, some of the best Vegas elopements happen when couples keep their guest list very small. This day was the perfect example. A tight circle of friends, high vibes only, and zero pressure to please anyone outside of their love story. Vegas already gives you permissi

Mackenna Dugan
Jan 63 min read


Why Design Matters in a Las Vegas Elopement (and How to Make It Feel Like You)
Here’s the thing about a Las Vegas elopement that people don’t talk about enough: choosing something smaller doesn’t mean you’re choosing less, It actually means the opposite!! When you strip away the pressure of a massive guest list and a mile-long timeline, you’re left with space, space to be intentional, creative, and deeply personal. Design suddenly isn’t just “decor,” it’s storytelling. Every choice gets to mean something! Your location, your colors, your florals, your o

Mackenna Dugan
Jan 63 min read
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