09/05/2026
Part Two. Grand Teton National Park sunset photo adventure.
When Rob and I decided on a private elopement, we knew we also wanted epic sunset photos on the Jackson Hole side of the Tetons.
The plan was simple yet special: wearing our official wedding attire; dress and suit, do our first look (Rob really wanted this), and head to a unique spot far above the typical photo locations.
We wanted a unique Teton sunset, but in true “us” fashion, we didn’t want the standard Schwabacher Landing or Mormon Row photos that everyone has.
This time, we actually planned ahead. On our June trip to Jackson to see Gregory Alan Isakov at Snow King we scouted, mapped out the route, and hiked (yes it included a short hike) to the exact spot we had picked for the hopeful perfect sunset; weather permitting.
As stated in part one, we have been to the Teton Valley more times than we can count and have never experienced back-to-back days of rain.
Naturally, for our elopement week, the forecast called for rain every single day. 🤦🏻♀️
After staring at the radar and weighing our options, we decided to pack both our sunrise vows and our sunset photos into a single day: August 12th. It looked like our best window to dodge the rain and actually capture those dreamy Teton views.
We knew it would be a marathon. It meant outfit changes, makeup refreshes, and very little sleep, but Rob, our photographer, and I were all in.
However, after our chaotic morning e-bike adventure and with the cloud cover deepening, we went back and forth on whether to drive over the pass or reschedule.
We debated for hours. Finally, after some heavy detail-digging, Rob and our photographer, Ben, decided we had a decent shot at catching some good light... though there was a very real chance we’d get poured on.
I told the crew I was along for the ride and started getting ready, this time stepping into my actual wedding dress with the help of my mom.
Once ready, Rob and I drove over Teton Pass from Driggs in separate cars so we could preserve the magic of a real first look.
We settled on Sawtooth Overlook for the big reveal before heading up to our secret location. The first look was incredible and we s