![]() ![]() They read their very special vows to each other. They just took a moment & hugged each other & took in the view. When you’re planning an elopement in the mountains (even in the middle of summer) be sure you are prepared for cold temperatures! I got Nate into place for their first look & as Allie came down the trail, Nate got to see her for the first time. Even though it was summer, it was a pretty cold morning at around 35F. We met before sunrise because we really wanted that amazing color & alpenglow on the Tetons. Their Elopement Ceremony at Schwabacher Landing at Sunrise But they randomly ran into someone they knew & he was able to be one of their witnesses for the elopement ceremony! If you were wondering who signed as their other witness, it was me. I thought it was pretty special because a lot of times in these places you have to ask random hikers & other people to be a witness in states that require them, which can be really fun. They randomly ran into him in Jackson a day before their elopement & asked him to be one of their witnesses. Funny story about their witness, he is actually an old friend that they originally had met while canyoneering in Moab. We also met their officiant & witness their just before sunrise. Since they wanted to do a first look, I help Allie with her dress & buttoned it up for her. We met at the Jackson Hole Lodge & then went to Schwabacher Landing where Allie changed into her dress. It allows for great photos & just an easy place to go back to so you can relax the rest of the day. Whenever you are planning your elopement, booking a nice place to have to get ready in is always good to have. ![]() They did most of their getting ready at the lodge. It really is an amazing place to stay & offers easy access to all the shops & restaurants in downtown Jackson. The lodge has that rustic Wyoming charm & easy access to all of the rooms. They stayed at the Jackson Hole Lodge in Jackson, Wyoming. Like many couples, they had something else planned for their wedding & were going to have an international destination wedding, but COVID forced a change in plans. I helped with permits in Grand Teton National Park & helped them settle on Schwabacher Landing at sunrise for their elopement in Wyoming. Once I told them more about the Tetons & the amazing mountains in Wyoming, they were hooked. Nate & Allie were first interested in an elopement in Colorado, but I happened to be planning a trip out to Grand Teton National Park during the date & time period they had in mind for their elopement. ![]()
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