As a lover of mountain ranges of all shapes and sizes the Grand Tetons have always been a place I have dreamed of photographing an elopement. I would flip through instagram and pinterest just imagining what a sunrise elopement would look like underneath the golden glow of the mountains. Apart from their beauty the Grand Tetons are only minutes away from Jackson Hole, WY. This town have some of the most beautiful accommodations as well as world class skiing and snowboarding that you can practically walk to. It is a perfect place to escape for an elopement as you can enjoy the local town with all it’s charm and even drive up to Yellowstone which is a quick 2 hour drive north.
After sitting home for so many months because of COVID my husband and I devised a plan to do a massive 1 week road trip with our final destination being the Grand Tetons. I started styling and contacting vendors to try to create the elopement style I always dreamed would look amazing amongst the towering mountain-cape. I was very lucky to find and work alongside some really talented vendors from all over the country. Our florist and cake were both from Boise, ID and the hat, calligraphy, and rentals were all from California. With a huge collaboration like this I was so happy we were able to make this vision come to life.
Our models Renae and Daniel are already married but you can tell they keep the love alive! We all braced for the cold as we knew that a sunrise shoot in the end of October would be chilly. Equipped with a heated blanket, hand warmers, and many warm up breaks we were able to take some of the most spectacular photos right as the sun rays hit the mountains behind them. We had so much fun working with these two as we captured every smile and intimate moment.
Early in the planning process we decided to break up this elopement into two separate session. The first was a sunrise exchanging of vows and the second part included cake and sweet heart table overlooking the valley at sunset. I think this is a really awesome schedule for real couples looking to Elope to the Grand Tetons. It gives you a nice afternoon break to check out the park or take a rest and then enjoy the last bits of light the day has to offer in style. This styled shoot was also a good test run for us as we gained so much experience through the planning and styling process. I am glad to say both Allen and I became super familiar with local vendors, the permitting process as well as the many amazing locations around the park.
Overall I hope this photoshoot gives you all the mountain elopement inspiration you need! If you are looking to elope in the beautiful mountains of the Grand Tetons let us know! We would love to help you with the entire experience from styling to timeline assistance!
Featured in Wandering Weddings
Photography / Styling - Sam Rae MUA Photo
Planning: Rayanne Rose Weddings
Florist - Petal Works Design Studio
Cake - Amaru Confections
Table Rental - AKT Made
Rentals (Cushions, Rug, Accessories) - Archive
Tabletop Rentals - Rustic Peony Co.
Calligraphy - Chalk N Ink
Ribbons - Emma Linh Co
Suit - Stitch and Tie
Dress - Rue De Seine
Dress Rental - JJP Dress Rentals
Hat - Friends of Friends Hat Co.
Bride Shoes - Dolce Vita
Models - Renae Johnson + Daniel Spreier
