Guide to: The Perfect Winter Elopement in Utah
With snow-capped mountains and picture-perfect scenic views, Utah is the ideal backdrop for your winter elopement. While sure to be beautiful in Utah’s winter wonderland, planning for your winter elopement may prove to be challenging given the obstacles that come with the winter season such as road closures and rough weather. That’s why we created this guide, to help you curate the most gorgeous and romantic elopement of your dreams.
Destinations for a Utah Winter Elopement
Obviously, Utah has many breathtaking locations that are perfect for a winter elopement. But which one is right for you?
Zion National Park
Winter time proves to be a great time to visit Utah’s most popular national park. The weather averages 50 degrees during the day in the winter months, so it’s not unbearably cold. The scenery is beautiful during any season, so if you’re looking for beauty and bearable temperature, Zion is the destination for you.
Park City
If you’ve always dreamed of a mountain wedding, Park City is the destination for you. With its world-class ski lodges coupled with the unbeatable views of the Wasatch mountain range, Park City will give you the ideal winter wonderland elopement.
Bear Lake
Perhaps the most ideal elopement destination for the winter season in Utah is Bear Lake. The frozen lake and perfect views of Longs Peak and Hallet Peak make for a romantic setting. Winter is the perfect time to elope in Bear Lake as you avoid the summer crowds and get the incredible winter views.
The Perfect Time for a Winter Elopement
The best months to plan your winter elopement are end of December to mid-march, as you will skip the holiday crowds and can ensure a winter wonderland. It is important to make note of and plan around the long weekends in January and the holidays in February, as ideal destinations may draw more of a crowd during this time.
What to Wear for a Winter Elopement
Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to be cold during your winter elopement! Here are some tips for staying warm while maintaining fashionability.
Ladies
- Add layers to your dress
- Consider long sleeves
- Keep in mind practicality: Is your dress easy to move in? Is it difficult to put on?
- Consider winter boots
- Wrap up in a shawl
Men
- Layer up!
- Prioritize comfortability
- Wear boots that keep snow out
Final Tips to Guarantee a Perfect Utah Winter Elopement
- Be prepared for cold weather!
- Take into consideration road closures and weather warnings.
- Include fun activities in your winter elopement such as ice skating, skiing, or sleigh rides!
- Bring hand warmers and hot drinks!
- Winter can be unpredictable: secure a back-up plan.
Winter Elopement Packages in Utah
We hope this guide has made you eager to begin planning your winter elopement in Utah! For more ideas on how to curate your ideal winter elopement, click here. If you’re ready to start planning, click here to view packages!