Sarah Yoakley

If you’re dreaming of dramatic mountain views, timeless elegance, and once‑in‑a‑lifetime scenery for your pre‑wedding portraits, few places compare to Zermatt, Valais Switzerland. With the iconic Matterhorn as your backdrop, charming wooden chalets, alpine chapels and snow‑capped peaks in every direction, Zermatt is a sought-after European destination for pre‑wedding photography — especially for couples traveling from Asia.

Planning a surprise proposal is invigorating, but if you’re traveling together, it can also be incredibly stressful. The biggest concern most have? How am I supposed to hide the engagement ring while traveling without ruining the surprise?

The Swiss Alps are breathtakingly gorgeous but they’re also unpredictable and constantly changing. That’s part of what makes them so special. After years of photographing surprise proposals, couples, families and intimate moments in Zermatt, I’ve learned that every type of weather has its beauty.