Heather and Kyle’s Stormy Zion Elopement was captured by Southern UT-based elopement photographer, Karen Castor Photography.
WORDS FROM THE COUPLE ABOUT THEIR STORMY ZION ELOPEMENT
Why did you choose to elope?
“We weren’t interested in the big wedding. We just wanted an adventure, exploring a new place and doing something unique that’s all about us.”
How was your elopement?
“It was the best adventure we’ve had! And we got to share it with our siblings, who were beside us on our elopement journey.
Coming from Canada, we were excited to explore Utah, somewhere we had never been. Zion National Park now has a special place in our hearts.
We planned a sunset elopement, so our day started around 4 pm. Karen met us at our hotel and helped to get us organized. We had our ceremony by the river and it was beautiful outside. Sharing our handwritten vows was truly a special moment. Afterward, we celebrated by popping champagne on our deck and had a quick moment to recharge before the next part. We did a short hike to a viewpoint and wow, was the view ever stunning. We loved how the day started off sunny, but a storm rolled in just in time for our photos. The moody sky fit perfectly with our aesthetic and reminded us of our engagement (which was during a thunderstorm).
We ended at the pub and celebrated with a pint, under the twinkling lights.
The day was amazing and we couldn’t have asked for more.”
Do you have any regrets about your elopement?
“None whatsoever. We had a blast on our trip and the wedding day was like something out of a dream. These memories, especially in the photos, will always remind us of one of the best days ever.”
What advice do you have for future couples looking to elope?
“Don’t hesitate, plan the elopement! It will be the best decision you make. Less stress, less money spent, and more time spent together.”
Review from the Couple
“Working with Karen was a dream from start to finish. Despite being in Canada (and never having been to Utah) we had seamless video calls to plan our elopement in Zion National Park.
Karen’s expertise in the area assured us of a fantastic experience. Her photos are truly stunning, and her ability to make us feel at ease during poses was remarkable. Karen’s laid-back, go-with-the-flow attitude created a relaxed atmosphere, even when stormy weather added an unexpected twist to our photo shoot. Highly appreciated and highly recommended!”
STORMY ZION ELOPEMENT TIMELINE
4:30 PM | Ceremony by the Water
5:00 PM | Champagne Pop
5:30 PM | Leave for Sunset Viewpoint – Stop for First Dance and Winding Road Photos
6:00 PM | Arrive at Parking
6:10 PM | Start Hike
6:45 PM | Sunset Bridals
8:00 PM | Start Hike Back to Parking
8:30 PM Drinks with guests
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For the couples who....
want to capture a full day with no breaks or they want to split coverage between 2 days. It's best for the couples who want a day dedicated to just them and then the next day dedicated to their guests.
What's included:
+ up to 12 hours of photography coverage
+ Personalized planning workflow that will guide you through the process from start to finish
+ Custom location scouting, vendors recs, activity inspo, permit assistance, and timeline creation
+ Behind the scenes photos send straight to your phone
+ 3-5 Polaroids
+ Online gallery with unlimited high-res downloads, personal printing rights, and access to pro lab printing
+ All travel within AZ or UT
EPIC ADVENTURE | $7,300
package 1
package 2
FULL DAY ADVENTURE | $6,200
package 3
For the couples who....
are eloping with no guests or want a light adventure elopement with a few guests. If you choose to have guests, a minimum of 2 hours would be dedicated to ceremony, guest portraits, travel time, and buffer room for traffic, hiking, delays, etc. This is based on past experiences with eloping with guests.
What's included:
+ up to 4 hours of photography coverage
+ Personalized planning workflow that will guide you through the process from start to finish
+ Custom location scouting, vendors recs, activity inspo, permit assistance, and timeline creation
+ Behind the scenes photos sent straight to your phone
+ 3-5 Polaroids
+ Online gallery with unlimited high-res downloads, personal printing rights, and access to pro lab printing
+ All travel within AZ or UT
For the couples who....
want to take advantage of the desert golden sun at both sunrise and sunset, explore multiple locations, or need more time for a longer adventure or wedding day. This package is able to be split half and half in order to get the best of both worlds on your elopement day or it can be continuous coverage depending on what works better for your vision.
What's included:
+ up to 8 hours of photography coverage
+ Personalized planning workflow that will guide you through the process from start to finish
+ Custom location scouting, vendors recs, activity inspo, permit assistance, and timeline creation
+ Behind the scenes photos sent straight to your phone
+ 3-5 Polaroids
+ Online gallery with unlimited high-res downloads, personal printing rights, and access to pro lab printing
+ All travel within AZ or UT
HALF DAY | $5,100
ARIZONA + UTAH
ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES
*MOST POPULAR PACKAGE*
What's Included:
+ up to 12 hours of photography coverage
EPIC ADVENTURE | $7,300
package 1
package 2
FULL DAY ADVENTURE | $6,200
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