Black Hills Weddings

Q: Where can I elope in South Dakota?

The Black Hills of South Dakota make for the perfect backdrop for your elopement or micro wedding. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Cactus Collective Weddings offers its services to plan and coordinate wedding ceremonies in the beautiful Black Hills and its surrounding areas.

Spectacular Scenery for Your Summer Wedding

The Black Hills of Western South Dakota boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes of any place on earth. And when it comes to choosing wedding locations, there is no shortage of options.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Cactus Collective Weddings offers its services to plan and coordinate and photograph wedding ceremonies in the beautiful Black Hills and its surrounding areas. Throughout the summer, the beauty of the Black Hills is on full display making it a perfect spot to say “I do.”

Why the Black Hills of South Dakota is Perfect for Elopements and Micro Weddings

Picturesque cliffs, meadows, streams, hiking trails, forests (and more) make ideal backdrops
Ceremonies for up to 20 guests
Nature surrounds you on your wedding day
Great jumping off place for a road trip honeymoon
Low stress thanks to remoteness and limited availability of add ons
Serviced by locals who know the area and can adapt on the fly
LGBTQIA+ friendly

A young groom and bride are about to kiss as they stand near the edge of a rocky cliff overlooking a mountainous pine tree covered canyon on a sunny day.

A young couple dressed in traditional wedding attire turn their heads to look at each other as they pose for pictures in the Black Hills of South Dakota on their wedding day.

A groom lifts his bride off the ground and holds her against his chest as the two look lovingly at each other on their wedding day in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Wide shot of a wedding ceremony being conducted on the edge of a mountainous cliff in the Black Hills. Only the bride and groom and an officiant are present.

A young bride and groom walk hand-in-hand towards the camera on a dirt path through a pine tree forest. Their wedding is taking place in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A groom and bride embrace as they pose for pictures on their wedding day. They are standing on a dirt path leading through a grassy meadow in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

$A long shot of a distant bride and groom standing on the other side of a cliff. They are posing for wedding pictures following their ceremony in South Dakota\'s Black Hills region.$

$A close-up image of a mature couple touching foreheads and locking pinky fingers as they embrace closely on their wedding day in South Dakota\'s Black Hills region.$

A wide shot of a bride in a simple white dress standing on a rocky ledge in the Black Hills on her wedding day. Fog fills the mountainous canyon behind here.

A bride and groom stand listening to their wedding officiant during their wedding ceremony which takes place near the edge of a mountainous cliff in the Black Hills.

A wide shot of a groom and bride standing near the edge of a cliff. They are holding hands and facing each other while turning away from the camera.

A wide shot of a couple embracing on their wedding day. They are posing for wedding photographs on a cliff overlooking a mountainous Black Hills South Dakota canyon on a foggy day.

A bride and her groom hold each other closely at the waist and smile for the camera as they pose under a pine tree at the edge of a mountainous cliff in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A groom in a cowboy hat stands under the shade of a pine tree and smiles for the camera. Behind him is a sunny pine tree covered mountain slope which is part of the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A South Dakota bride in a white long sleeveless dress stands on the left side of the frame listening to a wedding officiant who stands underneath a pine tree in the background. She is looking off camera to the right.

$A bride with long brown hair and a floral crown holds her new husband\'s hand as the couple walks towards the camera as they pose for wedding photos in the Black Hills of South Dakota.$

$A happy looking couple poses for wedding photographs in front of a steep cliff that rises behind them. The groom leans over the bride\'s shoulders from behind and gives her a hug and kiss while she smiles at the camera.$

A wedding ceremony is taking place near the edge of a cliff. The groom appears to be holding a wedding ring which he is about to give to the bride. An officiant looks on between them and one guest in a blue dress is in the foreground.

A bride and groom can be seen in the distance on a faraway cliff. The couple is posing for wedding photos following their ceremony in the Black Hills of South Dakota

A pine tree covered mountain cliff fills the background as a couple is photographed in a medium shot holding hands and smiling. They have just been married in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A portrait of a bride standing in a field of tall grass and admiring her bouquet of flowers.

A tightly cropped photo of a bride standing next to a groom with only their torsos visible as the woman holds her bouquet of flowers for the camera.

A groom and bride pose in front of a stand of pine trees. They are presumed to be kissing but the woman holds her flowers in front of their faces to block the camera.

A young bride poses for a wedding portrait amongst the pine trees and rocky cliffs of the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A blurry pair of aspen tree trunks frame a couple kissing in the woods on their wedding day in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A bride holds a Champagne glass for her new husband to fill from a bottle. He pours as she watches. They are celebrating their wedding with mimosas and donuts in the woods of the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A bride and groom and their female officiant stand in front of a wooden arch during a wedding ceremony in the woods. The bride extends her hand and arm towards the groom as they hold hands.

$A closeup of a bride and groom running barefoot down a wooded path. Only their feet, ankles and legs are visible. A bouquet of flowers dangle from the groom\'s left hand and he holds the woman\'s hand in his right hand.$

A vertically framed full body image of a bride and groom holding each other as they stand in the woods on their wedding day. They have just gotten married in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A groom in a tan suit lifts his new wife off the ground as they pose for wedding pictures in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A bride and groom kiss in the woods. They are standing in front of a big floral display made up of dry palm leaves, pampas grass, and silver dollar eucalyptus.

A bride and groom embrace in the woods of the Black Hills of South Dakota. He holds her at the waist and kisses her on the forehead while she holds a floral bouquet at her side.

$A bride and groom sit at a propane fire pit and share s\'mores and a kiss. There are also small glasses of beer on the edge of the fire pit.$

$A bride and groom sit at a gas fire pit and nuzzle their noses as they hold a plate of s\'mores between them as part of their wedding day celebration in the Black Hills of South Dakota.$

A bride and groom take part in their Black Hills South Dakota wedding ceremony in front of a big floral display made up of dry palm leaves, pampas grass, and silver dollar eucalyptus.

A bride and groom pose for a playful wedding photo in the woods. She stands in front of him and lifts her arms straight out at her sides while he holds her hands.

A mixed-race wedding couple walks down a path with wine glasses. She is barefoot and holds her shoes and flowers. He holds the glasses and has one pant leg rolled up to his shin.

A newly married couple stands near the edge of a stream in the woods. They are posing for wedding photos in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A couple poses for wedding photos in the woods with a young child. The woman holds the boy in one arm and her flowers in the other while the man stands closely at her side. Soap bubbles are drifting through the frame.

A bride and groom stand facing a mountain stream and turn their heads to smile at each other. They have their backs to the camera and their arms around each other.

A groom and bride sit on the edge of a small footbridge above a mountain stream and dangle their bare feet into the water. They kiss as they pose for wedding photos in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A bride leads a groom by the hand as they walk through a grassy meadow along a path that cuts through the grass. It is a sunny wedding day in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

About Our Black Hills Wedding Packages

Black Hills weddings are available Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Plan your perfect wedding without compromise with Cactus Collective Weddings. We work with each couple individually to make sure that every detail, big and small, are arranged for your wedding.

We’ll handle the professional photography, officiant, bouquet and boutonnière, and the wedding permit along with the wedding venue so you don’t have to. Planning a wedding has never been more convenient.

A medium shot from the waist up of a bride and groom laughing and holding hands on their wedding day. The groom stands behind the bride and lifts her left hand towards his lips.

A groom reading vows to a bride. He throws his head back and his mouth open in laughter as she wipes her eyes.

A bride with a sleeveless wedding dress that shows off her tattoos poses for a portrait on her wedding day in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A groom and bride embrace for a kiss. They stand near the edge of a cliff in the Blacks Hills of South Dakota.

A bride poses for a full body photo of her and her wedding dress. She holds a bouquet of flowers as a breeze catches her veil and pushes it to the side.

A bride and groom sit on the ground and look at each other lovingly. They are posing for wedding photos in a grassy meadow in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A wide shot of a groom and bride and a wedding officiant during an elopement ceremony in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The three of them are standing near the edge of a cliff overlooking a pine tree filled valley.

A bride and groom kiss on a foggy and rainy day underneath a clear plastic umbrella.

A bride stands near a rocky cliff edge in the Black Hills of South Dakota. She is holding flowers in front of her. The pine trees in the background are covered in fog.

A groom and bride hold hands as they walk off into the distance. They are heading down a path that leads through a clearing in the woods.

A wedding portrait of a bride in a long white wedding dress. In the background there is a fog covered pine tree forest.

A wide shot of a groom and bride pressing their foreheads together as they pose for wedding photos at the edge of a cliff in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is a foggy day.

A bride and groom kiss underneath a pine tree that is growing at the top of a rocky hill. He wears blue jeans and a cowboy hat and leans against the tree.

A bride and groom stand together and pose for a wedding portrait following their wedding ceremony in the Black Hills of South Dakota. She wears a traditional white dress and he wears jeans, a vest and a cowboy hat.

A groom has his back to the camera as he looks out over a pine tree covered valley. His bride is leaning against his side while facing the camera and smiling.

A bride and groom exchange vows on their wedding day. They stand in front of a lone pine tree. The photo shows the couple and their officiant at the very bottom of the frame because the camera is positioned upwards to show the tree stretching to the sky.

A bride and groom hold hands and face away from the camera as they look out over a pine tree covered valley in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A bride and groom act like they are dancing near the edge of a cliff in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The groom twirls the bride.

A rocky cliff-side artfully frames a couple on their wedding day. The bride and groom are smiling as they face each other.

A bride and groom are surrounded by tall grass and pine trees as they pose for a wedding day picture. She wears a light blue jean jacket over her wedding dress and he wears a cowboy hat and jeans with his black sport coat.

A couple looks lovingly at each other as they pose for wedding day photos in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A groom poses for a wedding portrait. He stands in a grassy clearing in the woods. He sports bluejeans, a cowboy hat and a beard.

A bride and groom pose in the late afternoon sun at the top of a mountainous hillside with pine trees and a rocky cliff filling the valley behind them.

A bride reads vows from her phone as her groom stands listening with his hands folded in front of him at his belt line.

A bride and groom face each other and hold hands as they listen to their wedding officiant perform a wedding ceremony. The three of them stand near the edge of a rocky cliff in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A bride in a mauve pink dress and a groom in a grey suit sit next to each other on a log in the forest. They are posing for wedding photos in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A man and woman who have just gotten married stop for a photo on a path in the woods. They are surrounded by green leafy trees and sunshine.

A couple kisses at the conclusion of their wedding ceremony. They are standing in front of a wooden arbor which has been placed in the woods and is surrounded by greenery.

$A bride and groom sit at a gas fire pit and make s\'mores on their wedding day in the Black Hills of South Dakota.$

A groom and bride walk through a thicket of underbrush in a forest on their wedding day in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A groom in a tan suit with a white shirt stands in a forest and smiles as he looks off camera presumably as his bride approaches.

A bride and groom embrace in the middle of a pine tree forest. She stands in front of him as he reaches over her shoulders and gives her a kiss on the back of the head.

A bride and groom kiss in the woods on their wedding day. They are standing in front of a floral display made of dried palm leaves and pampas grass.

$A bride and groom roast marshmallows over a gas firepit. A tray of s\'more supplies sits on the table-surround of the fire pit.$

A groom and bride kiss in front of the opening of a teepee that has been erected in the woods in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A bride is pictured in a grassy meadow in a forest. She sashays happily as she lifts and spreads the corners of her dress dramatically up off the ground in excitement.

A mixed-race couple sit on a log picnic table at the edge of a stream on their wedding day in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

A groom and bride kiss on their wedding day. They are standing on a grassy patch underneath some pine trees in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

$A bride poses for the camera on her wedding day. She stands at the corner of a low wooden dock that sits beside a stream. The creek beds are covered in lush vegetation and there is a log visible below the water\'s surface.$

A bride and groom stand at the edge of a gently sloping creek bank as she reads her vows to him. They are holding their wedding in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

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Days: Monday-Thursday
Guests: 0
Photo: 60 Minutes + Editing + Image Rights
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About Black Hills, South Dakota

The 1.2 million acres that make up the Black Hills are filled with some of the most stunning natural scenery in the United States. As you drive along the scenic byways stretching across this majestic American landscape, the geographically diverse region offers countless photo worthy waypoints, pull-out spots, trail heads and camping and picnic areas to stop at. Any number of these are perfect places to relax, connect with nature and share your marriage vows with your partner.

Adventurous couples will enjoy a leisurely ride in the country as they leave the city, forget their worries and embrace the great outdoors on their wedding day. Miles of endless countryside offer solitude and privacy as you ponder your place in the universe and your luck at having found the one person out there that’s perfect for you.

In the Black Hills you can exchange vows in a quiet meadow, at the edge of a rushing stream, on the precipice of a cliff overlooking a canyon, or standing underneath a canopy of trees. These are just some of the natural venues available to you. Be surrounded by Mother Earth, as well as your closest friends and family who have made the trek with you for your wedding day, and have always been part of your journey.

Personalize Your Collection with Extra Touches

Give your wedding adventure your own personal touch with your choice of memorable must have add-ons. Extras such as getting candid photos throughout your ceremony, mini celebrations and extended photography coverage are just some of the fun options. See the full list.

Love Notes

"I can see why people love working with your company! The quote process with you has been the smoothest by far"

Engaged Couple

“Blown away by the location, the ceremony, and easy-going feel of the whole wedding day!”

Alison A

Married October 2023

“They made our special day very stress free. Everyone is very kind and they make sure everything is just how you want it.”

Sheridan E

Married November 2023

"Cactus Collective made wedding planning so easy. As a new bride starting to plan a wedding it quickly became very overwhelming. When I found Cactus Collective who pretty much does everything for you so much of my stress was lifted."

Tianna K

Married October 2023

Black Hills Weddings

Spectacular Scenery for Your Summer Wedding

Why the Black Hills of South Dakota is Perfect for Elopements and Micro Weddings

About Our Black Hills Wedding Packages

Just the Two of Us

Ocotillo

About Black Hills, South Dakota

Personalize Your Collection with Extra Touches

Love Notes

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