Blog / Author Archives: Melissa Lakey

I am a filmmaker, photographer and visual artist living on a mesa near Joshua Tree National Park. My husband Jim and I are co-owners of both The Quail & The Dove—where we create unique and artistic wedding films—and Apple Canyon Designs, a creative studio specializing in web design, commercial photography, and video.

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Free Joshua Tree Elopement Giveaway!

Want to win a FREE epic desert elopement? We’ve partnered up with an amazing team of vendors to give away an Ultimate Desert Elopement for one lucky couple dreaming of running away to Joshua Tree! The winners will elope on November 12th, 2017 in Pioneertown, CA.

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The Crawford’s Desert Romance on The Knot!

One of our favorite weddings we shot last year was recently featured on The Knot! Check out the Knot’s post, An Edgy, Landscape-Inspired Wedding at Havasu Springs Resort in Parker, Arizona to see the feature. It was also included in their post, 50 Wow-Worthy Weddings Across All 50 States, as their pick for Arizona.

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How to Have a Great Modern Wedding Ceremony

Guest Post by Celene de Miranda, Desert Wedding Officiant, Joshua Tree. Celene is an ordained, non-denominational wedding minister who lives here in Joshua Tree. We love her approach to wedding ceremonies — and weddings in general — and invited her to share some of her thoughts here on the blog.

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5 Tips for Getting a Great Wedding Film 

No matter the location, lighting or weather, part of our job is meeting any challenges on your wedding day and coming up with creative solutions! However, if you follow these tips it will help make your wedding film be the best it can be and avoid any problems. These tips will also make your photographer happy and your day go smoother.

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Plan the Perfect Mountain Wedding in Idyllwild, CA

We have a soft spot for weddings in Idyllwild, California — I grew up there, and Jim lived there for his first 7 years in the US. It is such a beautiful, friendly mountain town and a great place to get married. We’ve put together a collection of local vendors and venues in or near Idyllwild to help you get started planning your mountain wedding day.