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THE ULTIMATE DESERT ELOPEMENT GIVEAWAY ("GIVEAWAY") SPONSORED BY OAK+AMBLE LLC AND ALEXIS RALSTON PHOTOGRAPHY ("SPONSORS") AND ADMINISTERED BY OAK+AMBLE LLC. GIVEAWAY BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 1ST AT 12AM PST AND ENDS ON SEPTEMBER 15TH AT MIDNIGHT PST.  ACTUAL ELOPEMENT PRIZE WILL TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 12TH, 2017.  By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and the decisions of the Sponsors/Administrator. Void where prohibited by law. The prize is neither transferable nor exchangeable and cannot be exchanged for money or money's worth.

By entering the giveaway each entrant unreservedly agrees to these Terms & Conditions with govern the giveaway and awarding of the prize. By entering the giveaway each entrant agrees to release, discharge and hold harmless Oak+Amble
LLC, Alexis Ralston Photography, all other vendors involved and their employees, contractors and associates from any damages whatsoever suffered or sustained in connection to the giveaway or the acceptance of the prize.

RULES:
  • Giveaway is open to legal residents of the United States of America who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees or contractors and immediate family members of, and any persons domiciled with any such employees or contractors, are not eligible to enter.  One (1) lucky couple will be chosen based on their love story provided. The odds of winning will depend on the number of entries received.
  • Winners shall be solely responsible for all travel, lodging (except for your wedding night which is included in the prize) and transportation expenses incurred to collect the prize, cost of and attaining wedding bands, elopement attire (we can provide styling assistance if needed) and legal California marriage license* and any taxes and fees associated.  
  • Winners must show proof once legal California marriage license has been attained.  
  • Entrants must follow all participating vendors Instagram accounts, we'll be checking!
  • Winners will be called and/or sent an email notifying them as the winners within 1 week of the giveaway coming to a close.  Winners will have 24 hours to respond. If no response is received within 24 hours, another winner will be chosen.
  • Elopement will take place November 12th, 2017 at The Ruin Venue in Pioneertown, CA.  Winners must make themselves available to accept prize.  If winners accept prize but do not show up, they will be liable for the total cost, upwards of $15,000.00, for all vendors time, talents and overhead costs to put together this prize.
  • ***An elopement is traditionally just you and your love running away to get married in secret.  There have been questions about family members attending and to these requests, we have decided that if you wish to have your immediate family attend, there will be an 8 guest limit.  Chairs may or may not be provided for the short and sweet ceremony, so keep that in mind for young children and the elderly.  Also keep in mind that it may be still be hot Mid-November and that guests should take that into consideration as well.  Be mindful of our venue and our earth.  Please take anything that was brought on site with you when you leave.
*You do not need to be a California resident to get married in California but you will need to get a marriage license from a California County Clerk’s office. You can get one from any County Clerk in California. Marriage licenses are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.  Blood tests are not required in California and there is no waiting period. Both parties must appear in person and bring valid picture identification to the County Clerk’s office.

Winning entrant grants sponsors and all vendors included in this giveaway permission to use any and all photos taken for social media, website, portfolio and advertising uses.

Sponsors reserve the right to alter these Terms & Conditions at any time and in its sole discretion.
Sponsors reserve the right, at any time, to cancel, modify or suspend the giveaway if, in its sole judgement, the giveaway is not capable of being conducted as specified.

​Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and or Google+ are in no way associated with this giveaway.
Images included in the giveaway post may not depict the exact prize, and are for illustrative purposes only.

These Terms & Conditions and any matters relating hereto shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of California and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of San Bernardino county.

Vendors and what is included in your prize:
Floral Design- Oak+Amble LLC // Instagram
  • Organic style Bridal Bouquet(s) with silk and matte satin ribbons from Torn and Tied
  • Matching Groom Boutonnière(s)
  • Floral decor for ceremony, sweetheart table and cake
Fine Art Film Photography- Alexis Ralston Photography // Instagram
  • 3-4 hours of film photography coverage on wedding day
  • Gallery of images delivered digitally
Coordinating- The Walk Down The Aisle // Instagram
  • ​Coordination of styling and day of timeline
Venue- The Ruin Venue // Instagram
  • Getting ready in the Studio Suite
  • Use of The Ruins for ceremony and pictures
  • ​Day of necessities from Burrtec Posh Potty
​Officiant- Minister Marie of Let's Get Married SoCal // Instagram
  • Guidance on the marriage license and certificate
  • Simple and sweet 30 minute or less ceremony
Videography- The Quail and The Dove // Instagram
  • 3-4 hours filming on wedding day
  • 3 minute long highlight film (Aerial Videography Included)
  • Film delivered digitally
Hair- Hair Design by Christine // Instagram
  • Professional hair styling services
Makeup- Sabrina Bennett // Instagram
  • Professional make up services
Calligraphy- Danielle Wraith // Instagram
  • Handwritten gifts for the couple
Lodging- The Coyote House // Instagram
  • A nights stay at this cute abode, close to Pappy and Harriet's.
  • Star gaze with your new spouse in the hot tub and celebrate your marriage!
​A simple cutting cake will also be provided.

Terms & Conditions
Please read carefully.  By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you understand that you are entering a contest to win a package from an amazing group of vendors that will donate their services in order to provide a once in a lifetime opportunity of an *almost all expense paid Elopement for you and the one you love.  By entering, you are agreeing that both you and your significant other are ready, willing and able to accept this Elopement and will be legally bound by marriage when it's complete. 

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