Northern Utah Elopement Guide
Northern Utah has stunning views of the Wasatch Ridge, Bear Lake, Park City, Sundance, and SLC. Not to mention, skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, off-roading, water activities, gorgeous wildflower and waterfall hikes, a great food and hotel scene, and epic day trips to boot!
It is the perfect place to elope with you and your closest people! Especially, if you love nature, adventure, and amazing scenery!
Hi there! We’re Tana and Cory Metcalf - a husband and wife photo/video team, local to Utah! We love exploring all that the world has to offer and taking our doggos and cameras along for the journey, as well!
The best time to see the wildflowers at Albion Basin is from Late July to Early August.
Example Elopement Timeline: SLC
Elopement day up Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT
10:00am Start your big day off with relaxation. Enjoy the rooftop pool, hot tub, tea room, get a massage, mani pedi the morning of your elopement with your closest people The Cliff Spa.
1:30pm Take a 15 minute tram ride up to Utah’s highest restaurant and eat lunch at 11,000 feet at The Summit
3:00pm Getting ready photos Snowbird: The Cliff lodge - Dress shots, flatlay (rings, hiking boots, map of little cottonwood canyon, flowers) writing of the vows.
4:30pm Drive up to Catherine’s Pass (15 minutes)
4:45pm First look in the forest
5:00pm Hike up to Cecret Lake
5:30pm Snack on some charcuterie with your love while looking at the lake/ Take picnic pics - Hike down
6:15pm Take bridals in the wild flower fields at Albion Basin
7:15pm Ceremony with closest friends/family at canyon overlook
7:45pm Champagne Spray/Toast over canyon sunset
7:55pm Motorcycle leaving parking lot “fake exit”
8:15pm Fireside dinner with friends/family at Albion Basin Campground
9:15pm Night photos with lanterns overlooking canyon
9:30pm Drive back to lodge and take off wedding attire.
10:00pm Soak in hot tub overlooking the mountains and the stars.
Elopement Vendor Recommendations
Wedding Dresses: Boda Bridal
Dress Rentals: Raw Golden Rentals
Bridesmaids Dresses: Ivy City Co. Baltic Born
Florist: Blossoms and Twine
Cake: Baking Blond Co.
Spray Tan Artist: Tans By Bry
Things to Do near SLC
Spring/Summer/Fall
Hiking (Some local favorites Ensign Peak, Stewart Falls, Grandeur Peak)
Paddle Boarding (Tibble Fork, Causey Reservoir)
Visit Antelope Island and see the Great Salt Lake and roaming buffalo (Best time Spring and Fall to avoid bugs)
E-biking up Provo Canyon
Take Scooters around downtown SLC and Temple Square
Picnic at Liberty Park
Visit the Utah State Capitol and Memory Grove Park
Heber Dairy Farm - Ice Cream, Cheese, Grilled Cheese and Soup, and visit the cows
Park Silly (Sundays at Park City from June to September)
See a show at Hale Theater
Winter
Snow Shoeing
Cross Country Skiing
Places to Stay
Grand America - Elegant, vintage, and glamorous vibes with a luxury hotel - plus the most amazing brunch!
Inn on the Hill - also has amazing vintage vibes and a cute breakfast meal in the morning.
Alaskan Inn - Perfect if you are eloping more North (closer to Ogden). Stunning rooms with massage services and sleigh rides. Beautiful in fall or winter!
There are a lot of cute cabins to check out in the mountains, as well, on Airbnb!
