Mt. Charleston Weddings

Name: Mt. Charleston
Address: Las Vegas

Secluded Scenery For Your Special Day

At the top of Mount Charleston, you’ll find a real treat for mountain lovers looking to marry their sweetheart surrounded by bristlecone and ponderosa pine trees, rocky cliffs, endemic wildflowers and butterflies, and yes, a ski resort! A short drive from the craziness of the Vegas Strip, you’ll find these serene and calming mountains that stretch to more than 11,000 feet. Locals love the cool retreat from the heat of summer and the snowy playground the Spring Mountains provide in winter months.

Why Mt. Charleston is Perfect for Micro Weddings and Elopements

Mountainous scenery for beautiful wedding photographs
Peaceful and serene peaks and valleys
60-minute scenic drive from the Strip
Intimate meadows and clearings abound
Hiking trails and ski slopes for active adventurers
Cool respite form the desert heat in the summer
Seasonal snow in winter for couples eloping on the slopes
Possible wildlife sightings of wild horses, elk, coyotes and more
LGBTQIA+ friendly venue

A wide shot of a bride and groom looking at each other and smiling as they stand in front of a brown safety railing with the Spring Mountains in the background and blooming bushes in the foreground.

A medium shot of a bride and groom holding a bouquet of flowers between them as they turn their heads in opposite directions to look at the surroundings of pine trees and mountains.

A groom sits on the edge of a large boulder and holds his new wife close on their wedding day in the Spring Mountains range outside of Las Vegas.

A wide shot of a bride and groom standing at the base of a gentle slope in a clearing in the Spring Mountains outside of Las Vegas.

A bride and groom walk towards the camera and look at each other gleefully during their wedding in the Spring Mountains outside of Las Vegas. The hillside behind them is dotted with a large rock outcropping.

A groom and bride walk hand in hand away from the camera down a paved path through the pine trees, blooming bushes and tufted grasses.

A bride and groom bow their foreheads to touch each other as they stand in the center of a paved spiral design built into the ground.

A bride and groom walk down a gentle mountain slope holding hands. The bride holds her multi-colored floral bouquet in her outside hand.

A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand away from the camera and towards the visitor center building at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway. They pass through a bridgeway built of native stone.

A bride and groom stand in the center of a paved spiral design built into the ground.and bow their foreheads to touch each other as they pose for photos on their wedding day.

A bride in a white dress and a groom in a black tuxedo gaze up at a canopy of pine trees that fill the frame with weathered and twisted branches.

A bride and groom hold hands and turn their heads to look at each other as they stand in a meadow of wildflowers between pine trees with tree covered mountains in the background.

A bride and groom take a relaxed and casual stance as they pose in a meadow of wildflowers between pine trees with tree covered mountains in the background.

A bride and groom raise their arms in celebration of their marriage in the Spring Mountains outside of Las Vegas as they stand in front of a hillside dotted with a large rock outcropping.

A bride and groom stand closely together at the edge of a paved patio that overlooks a forest of tall pine trees and a mountain peak.

A bride and groom kiss and hold hands as they stand and face each other with a mountain hillside in the background.

A groom sits on a boulder as his bride stands between his legs. The couple looks lovingly at each other and smiles.

A bride and groom smile and pose for wedding photos in front of craggy old pine trees. The bride holds a bouquet of flowers with a dark red ribbon dangling from it.

An outdoor amphitheater is punctuated with decorative natural boulders at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway near Las Vegas.

About Our Mt. Charleston Wedding Packages

Plan your perfect wedding without compromise with Cactus Collective Weddings. We work with each couple individually to make sure all big and small details 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.

Photography Only

From one hour to all day coverage options
Options for the getting ready portion of your day and your reception
Professional photo editing
All image rights
Custom online gallery for viewing and downloading images
Optional printing and photo books available for additional charge

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Just the Two of Us

Days: Monday - Thursday
Guests: 0
Photo: 60 Minutes + Editing + Image Rights
Modern Minister
Bouquet and Boutonnière
On-Site Host
Complimentary Consultation with our Transportation Concierge

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Ocotillo

Days: Monday - Sunday
Guests: Up to 12
Photo: 90 Minutes + Editing + Image Rights
Modern Minister
Bouquet and Boutonnière
On-Site Host
Complimentary Consultation with our Transportation Concierge

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Agave

Days: Monday - Sunday
Guests: 13-30
Photo: 90 Minutes + Editing + Image Rights
Modern Minister
Bouquet and Boutonnière
On-Site Host
Complimentary Consultation with our Transportation Concierge
Complimentary Consultation with our Hotel Room Block Concierge

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Saguaro

Days: Monday - Sunday
Guests: 31-50
Photo: 105 Minutes + Editing + Image Rights
Modern Minister
Bouquet and Boutonnière
On-Site Host
Complimentary Consultation with our Transportation Concierge
Complimentary Consultation with our Hotel Room Block Concierge

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About Mt. Charleston

The soaring top of Mount Charleston makes a marvelous backdrop for outdoorsy couples coming to Las Vegas to get married.

Eight endemic butterfly species which are found nowhere else on earth, call these mountains home, while the ski resort, open in the Nevada winter, is home to snowboarders and skiers looking for some downhill fun only an hour from the Las Vegas Strip.

Note: Cactus Collective Weddings is under permit with the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.

Personalize Your Collection with Extra Touches

A cake and champagne mini reception, live acoustic ceremony music and eco-friendly décor. These are just a few of the extra flourishes you can book through us so your special day feels extra special. See the full list of options.

What people are saying

"The photos Cactus Collective showcases on the site is exactly what you get. I would trust McKenzi and Cactus Collective a million times over! Thank you, Thank you!"

Kylie C

Married January 2020

“We knew we wanted to try finding a package-type deal in Las Vegas for our small wedding. We opted for a few add ons like music, a site visit, extra photography, videography, and champagne toast. The team was communicative throughout the whole process.”

Lindsay M.

Married April 2021

“Cactus Collective helped me plan a destination wedding at the scenic Valley of Fire outside of Las Vegas. Everyone commented that the ceremony, officiant, food, decor and overall experience was amazing. Thank you Cactus Collective and your incredible team for a day I'll always remember!!!”

Jessica H.

Married January 2020

The Peak of Wedding Perfection

The vast wilderness encompassed in Mt. Charleston is an all seasons escape for mountain lovers, outdoorsy types and nature enthusiasts.

This national recreation area offers picturesque settings for couples wanting to get outside and experience the great outdoors during their micro wedding or upscale elopement.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas behind and escape to the mountains.

Grab your binoculars and try your luck at wildlife sightings, or snag a lift pass and hit the slopes. The outdoor possibilities are numerous and your wedding photographs will look spectacular!

Mt. Charleston Weddings

Secluded Scenery For Your Special Day

Why Mt. Charleston is Perfect for Micro Weddings and Elopements

About Our Mt. Charleston Wedding Packages

Photography Only

Just the Two of Us

Ocotillo

Agave

Saguaro

About Mt. Charleston

Personalize Your Collection with Extra Touches

What people are saying

The Peak of Wedding Perfection

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