Summertime is the time when we get outside more, go camping, hiking, play in the water, and many other activities! But summertime in the West also means it’s wildfire season. This Zion national park elopement happened on a day that smoke from a nearby wildfire came storming in, and we could hardly see the beautiful […]

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August 24, 2023

Zion National Park Elopement: Bri and Mike

Black and white photos of bride and groom facing away from the camera and embracing each other in a side hug while the groom kisses the top of the bride's head in Zion National Park in Utah.

Capitol Reef national park is the least visited national park in Utah, which is such a shame! Also, did you know that this park is the closest one to Salt Lake City? And it boasts all of the magnificent desert colors that Utah is known for! Take a Jeep tour, go canyoneering, take a hike, […]

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August 18, 2023

Capitol Reef Intimate Wedding

One bride is leading the other bride across the photo while holding hands with red rock walls and towers behind them in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.

In this guide to eloping in Zion National Park, I will go over everything you need to know about getting married in Zion. Including best times of the year, what to do, where to stay and eat, and the locations you can choose from to have your ceremony. Zion National Park is one of the […]

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August 4, 2023

Eloping in Zion National Park

Elopement with Bride and Groom standing apart with their bodies facing the camera holding hand in the middle of the two of them looking at each other in Zion National Park in Utah at Canyon View Overlook at Sunset

Are you dreaming of a wedding day that’s adventurous, intimate, and set against the backdrop of majestic mountains? Then you need to consider Grand Teton National Park! This iconic national park in Wyoming offers breathtaking landscapes, making it a perfect location for an elopement. If you’re considering eloping in Grand Teton National Park, here’s a […]

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April 21, 2023

Eloping in Grand Teton National Park

Fall Elopement in Grand Teton National Park in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Groom is dipping bride and they are kissing while the wind is blowing through the bride's hair.

In this guide to eloping in Capitol Reef National Park, I will cover locations, activities to do in the area, where to stay, and where to eat. If you’ve never visited this park, you have to make the trip! If you’re planning to have a Utah elopement but not sure where to elope yet, you’ve […]

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November 1, 2022

Eloping in Capitol Reef National Park

Are you a national park fanatic and have plans to visit all of the ones in the U.S. in your lifetime? What about getting married in one? Utah has FIVE national parks that are all stunning in their own way, and all showcase that red rock desert landscape that Utah is loved and known for. […]

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October 6, 2022

Eloping in Utah’s National Parks

Bride and groom stand on cliff edge overlooking red sandstone canyon below in Canyonlands National Park. It is a clear day with blue skies and you can see the La Sal mountains way in the distance.

I am heading back to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone this weekend! So I thought I would share some of my favorite photos from there! The Grand Teton National Park is the perfect place for an elopement and adventure! I loved every second of this day with Collin and Hannah. And I would love […]

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September 21, 2022

Grand Teton National Park Elopement

Last week I talked all about eloping in Moab! So I thought it would be fitting to share this cute vow renewal that happened last spring in Moab! If you are thinking about having any kind of wedding or vow ceremony, Moab is a great location choice. Go read up on all the things you […]

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January 6, 2022

Moab Vow Renewal

Bride and groom overlooking the canyon in Canyonlands National Park in Moab, Utah

If you’re planning your elopement but not sure where to elope yet, you’ve probably been looking online. In your search, it is very likely that the Western states have popped up a lot, especially Utah! And for good reason. And a top favorite for couples is eloping in Moab. If you’ve seen photos of Moab, […]

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December 29, 2021

Eloping in Moab

Bride and groom on horses facing the camera with the sun setting on the buttes and cliffs in the background in Moab, Utah

As you may know by know, I specialize in Adventure Elopements and Intimate Weddings. And a lot of these elopements and intimate weddings (and even adventure sessions and vow renewals) happen in our beautiful national parks! And I will always be down to photograph your national park elopement! Before I even got into photography, I […]

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November 8, 2021

National Park Elopement Planning Tips