salt lake city elopement guide
Everything You Need to plan a mountain elopement in salt lake city
table of contents
Why Elope in Salt Lake City
The Best Time of Year for a Salt Lake City Elopement
Mountain Elopement Locations in Salt Lake City
Fun Ways to Spend Your Elopement Day in Salt Lake City
How to Legally Get Married in Salt Lake City
Utah Elopement Photography Packages
Mountain Wedding Venues
Sample Elopement Day Timelines
I'm Bri, an adventure elopement photographer, based in Salt Lake City!
wait but who are you?
I focus on creating authentic photos through nature and connection. All while helping couples plan mountain elopement days where presence, adventure, and real connection are at the core.
mountain enthusiast & dog mom fueled by coffee and the thought of my next adventure
why elope in salt lake city
1. Easy Mountain Access
You can fly into Salt Lake City and be in the mountains in less than an hour! I don't know what other large city could say that. This makes it a great place for couples wanting a mountain elopement that you can still include your loved ones in.
2. You Can Include Your Dog!
As a dog mom myself, I know all the dog friendly mountain and city spots in Salt Lake City. I would love to point you in the right direction when planning a dog friendly elopement!
3. Mountain Activities for All Levels of Adventure
From skiing to hiking to a laidback night around the campfire, there are tons of activity options to match whatever level of adventure you are looking for! You can have a ski elopement that fills your desire for adventure and adrenaline, or a relaxing day in the mountains to slow down, or a little bit of both!
say less, i want to start planning now!
this is your adventure
The BEst Time of year to elope in salt lake city
Salt Lake City is beautiful year round, offering a variety of weather and activities with every season. The best time to elope in Salt Lake City depends on what activities you want to do and what weather you can tolerate!
Summer
Fall
Winter
Pros: The mountains are green, wildflowers bloom in June and July, and pink sunsets are a regular occurrence! And you can almost always expect sunny weather
Cons: It’s hot!!! Expect 85-110 degrees. And the mosquitos are gross.
Pros: The leaves turn shades of red, orange, and yellow and the 60-70 degree temps are lovely
Cons: The canyons get backed up with traffic. But I know all the hidden gems if you’re up for a bit of a trek (;
Pros: Winter is incredibly magical. Perfect for a super fun adventure elopement on the slopes, or a mountain wedding at a ski resort with friends and family!
Cons: It’s cold!! And it gets dark early around 5pm. Be sure to pack layers and start your adventure early.
September & October
December, January, February
June, July & August
mountain elopement locations near salt lake city
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Millcreek Canyon
Provo Canyon
Uintas
45 min drive from SLC
45 min drive from SLC
20 min drive from SLC
1-2 hour drive from SLC
1 hour drive from SLC
Mountain Wedding venues near salt lake city
Millcreek Inn
Log Haven
Snowbasin Resort
Solitude Resort
Wedding Packages Include:
Event coordination
Outdoor patio for reception
Small Indoor space
Very small getting ready rooms
All food and bar drink service
Sound system and lighting
Full Setup & Takedown
Chairs/Tables/Linens/Drinkware & Flatware
Dog Friendly
Log Haven has a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that can cater to small or large mountain weddings, intimate wedding receptions, and private dinners. Their website doesn’t provide many details - you have to reach out to them for more details and pricing information.
Pricing: Ranges from $5200-15k - pricing varies based on weekday/weekend, time of year (busy/slow season) and full or half day venue rental
Packages Include:
Setup and Takedown
Food & Bar Service
Cake
Tables/Chairs/Linens/Flatware/Glassware
Bridal Suite
Gondola Access for your guests at their mountaintop lodge
Pricing: Packages start at 10k
Snowbasin has 2 outdoor/indoor lodges available for your mountain wedding day.
Solitude has 4 indoor/outdoor venues for ceremonies and receptions ranging from $4700-16k
These packages include:
All setup and takedown
Shuttle Service around the resort
Event coordinator and event staff
Dinnerware and Linens
Food and Bar Service
Solitude also offers 3 outdoor venues for ceremonies only ranging from $2000-4500 depending on if you have a weekday or weekend ceremony.
East Canyon Resort
Packages Include:
Set up and take down
Bridal Suite
1-2 night condo stay for the wedding couple
Chairs, Tables & Linens
Special Event Staff and Security
Alcohol and pets allowed
East Canyon has an indoor and outdoor space at their lodge for weddings, as well as a private mountaintop location for smaller ceremonies.
Pricing: Packages are $1000-1200 for ceremony only, and $8000-8500 for ceremony and reception.
Sundance Resort
Sundance offers 8 different venues available for your ceremony and reception. The views at Bearclaw Cabin and Mandan Summit (pictured below) are absolutely unreal!
Packages Include:
Tables/Chairs/Linens
Glassware and Silverware
Event Staff
Food and Bar Service
There is no pricing information available on their website, you will need to contact them from their website or at sales@sundanceresort.com
Alta Peruvian Lodge
Wedding Packages Include:
Tables/Chairs
Setup and Takedown
Venue Access a day before your wedding to setup
No time limit on how long your event can last
Event Staff
Day Use of Suites for Getting Ready
Pricing: The total cost to hold your mountain wedding at Alta is $10k, no matter the time of year or day of the week.
Alta Peruvian Lodge is available for mountain weddings from June to September. Unlike all other mountain weddings, they don’t offer food and bar services so you get to bring your own catering and bar services.
Snowbird
Wedding Packages Include:
Tables/Chairs/Linens
Glassware and Silverware
Event Staff
Food and Bar Service
Backup Indoor Spaces in case of Inclement Weather
A complimentary stay at the Cliff Lodge for the wedding couple
Complimentary access to the Cliff Spa for weddings guests stay at the Cliff Lodge
Discounts on lodging, lift tickets, and transportation for wedding guests
A Snowbird Wedding Specialist to help plan your event
Pricing ranges from $13,500-22,500
Snowbird has 4 different venues for your mountain ceremony and reception.
While this covers the best venues, I have a full guide with ALL of Utah's Mountain Wedding Venues
More info on snowbasin weddings
More info on solitude weddings
More info on east canyon weddings
More info on sundance weddings
More info on alta weddings
More info on snowbird weddings
More info on log haven weddings
More info on millcreek inn weddings
fun ways to spend your elopement day in salt lake city
Hike to an Alpine Lake
Spend the Evening Around the Campfire
A fun and intimate way to end your adventure elopement day in the mountains. Crack open a couple beers, roast some s’mores, and cuddle up around the fire
Have a Mountain Picnic
Anywhere you spend your mountain elopement day in Salt Lake City will have day use picnic sites with campfire pits. However, American Fork has some of the most beautiful picnic spots right along the river.
Get Some Good Food
Refuel with pizza at The Pie or Slackwater for pizza AND the largest beer menu in Utah! The perfect stop after your day adventure in the mountains! Who doesn’t love pizza and a cold beer
Visit a Local Brewery in Salt Lake City
After your mountain adventure, end the evening with loved ones at a local brewery, this is a great way to include your family and friends in your elopement day.
Fisher Brewing, TF Brewing, and Level Crossing are some of the best in Salt Lake City!
Spend the Day on the Water
You can river raft in Provo Canyon or go canoeing or paddleboarding at one of Utah's many reservoirs.
- Little Dell Reservoir is located between Salt Lake and Park City, about 20 minutes east of Salt Lake City
- Silver Lake Flat Reservoir is in American Fork Canyon, about an hour south of Salt Lake City
Plant a Tree
What a special way to plant the roots of your relationship into nature and give back to the environment!
The Cottonwood Canyons and Uintas are full of gorgeous lakes we can hike to for your Utah elopement day!
How to legally get married in salt lake city
Utah makes getting married quick and easy! You can apply for your application online, and then there’s no waiting period, so you can pick up your wedding license the day before your elopement day.
You Will Need an Officiant & Two Witnesses
You can reach out to my favorite Salt Lake City officiant, Anita Gordan, who has 10 years of experience and is well versed in mountain elopements!
OR one of your loved ones can get ordained for free to officiate your wedding
Getting Your Marriage License
apply for your marriage license
get ordained for free
salt lake city elopement photography packages
I have packages ranging from 6 hours to 2 day coverage to fit adventures of every size!
My most booked package is the 8 Hour Package, giving us just enough time to tell the story of your Salt Lake Elopement Day, without stress or rushing.
8 Hour Elopement Day
Pre-Wedding Coffee Date
Digital Film Style Photos
Your Personal Planning Guide
Professional Photo Gallery
72 Hour Sneak Peeks
pricing starts at $4800 for an 8 hour elopement day in Salt Lake City
salt lake city elopement photography packages
I have packages ranging from 6 hours to 2 day coverage to fit adventures of every size!
My most booked package is the 8 Hour Package, giving us just enough time to tell the story of your Salt Lake Elopement Day, without stress or rushing.
- Max + Katie
"Bri made us feel completely at ease throughout the day"
We couldn't be happier with our elopement photos! Bri captured every moment so beautifully and made us feel completely at ease throughout the day. Her calm presence, creative eye, and attention to detail gave us memories we'll cherish forever. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an elopement photographer who truly cares. Thank you for being such a special part of our day!
sample timelines for your adventure elopement day!
6 Hour Day
8 Hour Day
12/1pm Get Ready Together at Airbnb
2pm Drive to Provo Canyon & Go Ziplining Through the Mountains!
4:30pm Have a Riverside Picnic with a Charcuterie Board and Champagne
6pm Head to Secret Mountaintop Location
7pm Read vows at Sunset
8pm Head back to Salt Lake City for Dinner and Drinks at Level Crossing Brewery
9pm Coverage Ends - Good Sleep & Call it a Day!
3pm Get Ready Together at Airbnb
4pm Drive to Little Cottonwood Canyon
5pm Start Hike to Cecret Lake
7pm Explore the Lake + Read vows at Sunset
8pm Campfire, a Toast, and S’mores Under the Stars
9pm Coverage Ends - Get Some Dinner, Good Sleep & Call it a Day!
Morning
6am Start Our Trek to the Lake
7:30am Watch the Sunrise + Write Vows at the Lake
Afternoon
12/1pm Post Hike Pizza & Drinks at The Pie Pizzeria
2pm Go Back to Airbnb and Get Ready in Wedding Attire
5:30pm Head to Mountain Location for Sunset
Evening
7pm Read Vows as the Sun Dips Behind the Mountains
7:30pm Campfire, a Toast, and S’mores
8:30/9pm Feel Sooo Fulfilled After a Beautiful, Adventurous Day.. Go home & get a good night’s sleep!
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Sunrise to Sunset
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