Elopement

When they read their vows, they were standing in a circle of peaks they had already climbed together — summits with their own memories attached, their own hard days, their own stories. For a couple who have spent years roped together on rock and snow, saying “I do” there wasn’t a scenic choice. It was the only honest one.

Because more than the finished photos, I wanted to break down what an elopement day itself can actually look like - the journey to the location, the timing, the intimate, symbolic ceremony and everything in between. If your search history looks something like: "What does a real elopement in the Swiss Alps actually look like?" "Mountain elopement inspiration Switzerland" "Real wedding Zermatt" "Small elopement photos Alps" ...pull up a chair. This one's for you.

Zermatt is one of the most iconic mountain destinations in the world, and for good reason. You have breathtaking Matterhorn views year round, beautiful mountain lakes in the summer and spring, scenic train rides, accessible, yet isolated locations, luxury hotels and cozy chalets, incredible hiking opportunities and a peaceful atmosphere once you step away from the main tourist areas.