Mountain Adventure to Kick Off Their Utah Wedding Weekend
An adventure session prior to your wedding day is a great way to get comfortable on camera and have some fun! I took Danielle and Dylan to the most gorgeous area in Little Cottonwood Canyon when they arrived in Utah for their mountain engagement session. We spent the evening exploring a couple little trails in the area and ended the night watching the sun set over the jagged mountain peaks.
Private Dinner & Welcome Party
This was a destination wedding weekend for these two, so it was very important to them to welcome their loved ones to Utah. Danielle and Dylan got this beautiful Airbnb where they stayed for the weekend and hosted their welcome party. It is spacious and has a large backyard with a pool and hot tub.
Their family shared stories from their relationship and reminisced on loved ones over an intimate dinner made by a local private chef. After plenty of toasts, Kenny Fong and Scott Seibert, a saxophone and keyword duo started playing as friends started to arrive. Everyone spent the evening mingling over drinks, munching on the charcuterie table, and dancing as the sun went down.
Classy Wedding Details
The next morning, Danielle and Dylan got ready for their mountain wedding day with their family at the Airbnb. The two are dressed in Anthropologie, Brooks Brothers, and a beautiful feathered bowtie made by Brackish. With hair and makeup done by Stephanie and Marisa.
Danielle wanted a special first look moment with her dad, where she gave him a photo of them from her childhood to put on the back of his tie.
Small Mountain Wedding Ceremony
Now for the main adventure of the day! We all headed up a long, bumpy road in Provo Canyon to reach the location I had scouted out for their mountain wedding ceremony. Dylan and his groomsmen had come up earlier in the day to set up the chairs. But you can hire Mountain Event Rentals to do this part for you!
As we arrive at the short trailhead that leads to the ceremony spot, a light rainstorm begins. A very real risk of a fall mountain wedding in Utah. Though, we came prepared for this with umbrellas, and luckily the storm passed within 10 minutes! We spent a couple hours enjoying the mountains and taking photos with family and friends before heading to dinner.
Intimate Wedding Reception After Their Mountain Wedding Day
The couple and their loved ones headed to The Continental in Provo after the wedding; a classy restaurant that has unfortunately closed since their wedding.
However, here are a couple other great options for a reception after your mountain wedding:
This was a fun and relaxed evening, with a couple wedding traditions the two still wanted to incorporate; like toasts during dinner, dancing with their parents, and cutting this lovely cake made by Bucko Bakery.
Utah Elopement Photographer
Hi there, I’m Bri! I’m an adventure elopement photographer based in Utah, and intimate weddings in the mountains are my specialty. I tell every love story with an authentic and scenic approach to capture candid moments. In addition to being your photographer, I help each of my couples through collaborative planning calls, location scouting, vendor recommendations, and timeline creation. Danielle and I worked together to create her mountain wedding weekend, and I would love to help you do the same!
Keep reading to learn more about how to plan a mountain wedding! (:
How to Plan Your Mountain Wedding in Utah
I know wedding planning is overwhelming, and a new world to navigate for many. And then, you throw in the logistics of getting married in the mountains. All of the sudden it feels pretty daunting as you’re looking at different locations, trying to plan around the weather, and figuring out logistics in a new area.
But that’s why I’m here! And I’ve created the roadmap for planning your mountain wedding:
1- Reach out to me and lets get your vision straight
We will start with a free exploration call where we can meet each other and chat about what’s possible for your unique wedding day. Then we will discuss the best time of year, and locations that will be best for your unique elopement day.
2- Pick a location and secure permits
Most mountain locations in Salt Lake City don’t require a permit! But if you want to get married in a State Park or one of the National Parks in Southern Utah, you will need a wedding permit. I will give you all the information you need to apply for and obtain any necessary permits.
3- Book Lodging & Vendors
Once you’ve got the date set in stone, get your lodging and vendors booked so we can make this vision a reality! You can find mountain wedding locations, places to stay, and more in my guide on how to plan a mountain elopement in Salt Lake City!
4 – Plan Activities & Nail Down Timeline
Now that you’ve got the official things taken care of, let’s nail down your timeline and start filling in your day with moments of fun and adventure! This is where you get to add pieces of yourself into your special day, whether that is a sunrise hike, an afternoon on the water, or an evening around the campfire.
Thanks for reading, I hope this was helpful! If you’re ready to start working one on one with me to plan your wedding, you can reach out to me to schedule a free consultation call.
Or find more inspiration and location ideas for your mountain wedding!
