Intimate Big Cottonwood Canyon Elopement

Victoria and Jared’s Big Cottonwood Canyon elopement was everything they hoped for — peaceful, scenic, and completely them. These two engineers, who first planned a big wedding near Snowbasin, decided instead to elope in the mountains and celebrate with family later.

We spent three hours exploring the canyon, starting at Silver Lake near Brighton before chasing the sunset down the mountain. This Big Cottonwood Canyon elopement was timed perfectly for early October when the air is crisp and the trees still glow. Crowds can be tricky here, but knowing the light — especially at the lake — makes all the difference.

They shared private vows off an unbeaten trail, took breaks, and made space for quiet moments. That’s the beauty of a three-hour Big Cottonwood Canyon elopement: it feels like an experience, not a photoshoot.

For couples dreaming of an outdoor Utah mountain wedding, this Big Cottonwood Canyon elopement is proof that intimate can still feel epic.