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I wasn’t one of those girls who dreamed of my wedding, but once I met the guy I knew I would marry, I started to dream.
Our dream was to have a simple mountain wedding in the mountains surrounding my home.
We visited a variety of mountain wedding locations, hoping against hope that we would find “the one”. And we did!
Not only was it “the one”, but it was also in our budget!
Check out their site HERE!
Alta Ski Lodge is nestled up in the Wasatch Mountains. It was built a long time ago so it maintains that rustic ski vibe. The views of the mountain are unobstructed and magnificent!
As we do not live in Utah, we had to plan this wedding remotely. Which was perfectly easy. The lodge assigned us a wedding coordinator who was very responsive.
My mom did our flowers and directed the decorating. My sister and friend did the photography. My friends sister did our video. I DJ’d and made mine and my brides maids jewelry. My sister made the cake and friends donated cupcakes. My brother MC’d. The catering was done through the lodge. And my brother-in-law officiated.
Patrick and I met in the small mountain town of West Yellowstone, Montana. We like to think that starting our relationship in the mountains meant we needed a mountain wedding. An inside wedding wouldn’t cut it!
To read about how we met, click HERE.
I always hear stories of how terrible brides are or how hard it is to plan a wedding. To be fair, at times it was very stressful, but for the most part, it was super easy.
Maybe because the lodge didn’t need a lot of decorating? Maybe planning a mountain wedding is typically easy anyways? I’ll never know because I never plan on getting married ever again!
I didn’t want a thing that stood up and blocked the view of the mountain. I wanted a pine cone circle. My vision was that Patrick and I would stand in the circle as we did the ceremony to symbolize the foreverness of our marriage.
My mom picked up on this idea quickly, found the perfect pine cones, and made the most amazing pine cone circle.
I would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions! And I will definitely get back to you!
I love how true you are to yourself being a explorer! Such a beautiful wedding! Congrats!
What a beautiful wedding! I didn’t even think of a mountain wedding but now that I see yours I can definitely see the attraction!
What a unique and beautiful wedding! Love the photos!
It is the simple and natural weddings that are always the prettiest for it lets us see the love rather than the pomp. Well done!! and congratulations!!
The setting is stunning!! You both look so happy!! Congrats!
What a beautiful site mountains, family, friends and great food! Congrats on the wedding!!
You had an absolutely beautiful wedding! My husband and I did a lot of things ourselves with the help of my family and I think it means a lot more that way.
Absolutely beautiful wedding! I would have never thought of the mountains as a destination. My husband and I were married on a beach in Jamaica. Great read!
Absolutely gorgeous setting and photos!! Looks like a perfect day!
What a beautiful mountain wedding destination. You clearly picked the perfect venue!
Absolutely stunning wedding! Love the mountains and the pine cone circle…and sending bridesmaids a swatch so they can buy a dress the like? Brilliant!
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