The trail was muddy, the air was thick with fog, and everyone showed up anyway. Parents, friends, loved ones — all hiking together, soaked to the bone, cheering each other on. It felt less like a wedding and more like a shared experience — a great ridiculous soaked to the bone adventure.
There’s something really special about starting a wedding day this way. No rushing. No distractions. Just movement, breath, and the sound of rain hitting leaves and jackets as everyone climbed higher. By the time we reached the top, no one cared about being wet anymore — we were all in it together.
If you’re planning a mountain wedding or elopement in Utah and want it documented honestly — rain, mud, and all — I’d love to be there with you.
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A Rainy Wedding Day in the Utah Mountains
Hiking Together to the Ceremony
It was one of those days where nothing went according to plan — and somehow, it was perfect.
They, their closest people, and I hiked to the top of a mountain in Alpine, Utah, expecting moody clouds and cool air. Instead, it poured rain the entire time. The kind that soaks your clothes, sticks to your hair, and makes you laugh because there’s nothing else you can do.
and finally, here's a look at sophia + bryson's rainy wedding ceremony in Alpine, Utah
Mountain weddings come with a little unpredictability — weather, trails, timing — but that’s part of the beauty. Alpine offers some of the most peaceful, dramatic landscapes in Utah, especially if you’re willing to embrace whatever the day brings. Sometimes the best stories are the ones you never could’ve planned.
I love days that ask us to be present. Days that don’t go according to plan but somehow turn into something even better. If you’re dreaming of a wedding day that feels like an experience — something shared, something real — these are the kinds of stories I’m drawn to documenting.
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When it rains something magical happens to the light. It softens in a way you can't get without the water and clouds. It lowers people inhibitions and asks them to accept the imperfections. For some reason people smile and it makes for the most incredible photos every single time.
Rain has a way of stripping everything down to what matters. It slows time, softens the light, and pulls people closer together. This day wasn’t polished or perfect — it was real. And honestly, that’s what made it unforgettable.
