Is there anywhere more beautiful to get married in the summer time than among the Tetons in Jackson Hole? You’d be hard pressed to find a more scenic, beautiful, and stunning location on the entire planet than right here. The wildflowers are blooming, the weather is perfect, and all your friends and family have gathered to witness this joyous occasion. Keep in mind the wedding is all about the bride and groom on their big day, but the guests should consider themselves pretty darn lucky to be invited to such an amazing locale and event. Not only will your guests get to enjoy the festivities, but they’re also on an unforgettable western vacation all rolled into one. In a way it’s the bride and groom’s gift to all of their guests to have their wedding in Jackson Hole. But, before you walk down the aisle and off into the sunset of wedded bliss there is some work to be done to prepare for the big day.
Accommodations
Don’t look any further than Jackson Hole Reservations for your lodging needs. They have booked a lot of accommodations for weddings. What they specialize in most is finding what each party member desires. So rather than blocking a large amount of rooms at a hotel that some people may or may not like or may not be able to afford, they spend the time to find whats right for each party. They can find accommodations for all budgets and all size parties. Motels, hotels, vacation condos, or vacation homes, they have it all. Even though weddings are all about the couple, they can help make it a vacation for their guests as well. Call 800-329-9205 to start planning.
Location
There’s simply no shortage of stunning views and wedding locations in these parts, which can make it a bit overwhelming for the couple to be, to narrow it down and pick their perfect venue. Your best bet is to prepare a budget, make some calls, and start visiting sites. Summer can be a short season in the mountains, so venues are sure to book up in advance. Don’t worry though there are plenty of options for all types of budgets. No matter where you choose to have your ceremony and reception it will be sure to impress and blow away your visiting guests with its beauty.
- Jackson Lake Lodge, gtlc.com, 307-543-3005
- Four Seasons Resort, fourseasons.com/jacksonhole, 307-732-5000
- Rancho Alegre Lodge, ranchoalegre.com, 307-733-7988
- National Museum of Wildlife Art, wildlifeart.org/about/wedding-rental, 307-732-5418
- Center for the Arts, jhcenterforthearts.org, 307-734-8956
- The Wort Hotel, worthotel.com, 307-733-2190
- Jackson Lake Lodge, gtlc.com, 307-543-3005
- Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, 855-854-0890, tetonlodge.com
- Snake River Ranch, snakeriverranch.net, 307-733-2864
- Snow King Resort & Grand View Lodge, snowkingresort.com, 307-733-5200
- Old Wilson Community Schoolhouse Community Center, oldwilsonschool.com, 307-733-0205
- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort-Couloir Restaurant, jacksonhole.com, 307-739-6257
- Grand Targhee Resort, grandtarghee.com, 800-TARGHEE
Caterer
Besides picking your location the food is bound to be your next biggest decision. Face it your guests are bound to get hungry after all that excitement and you don’t want to disappoint them. The quality of the food is bound to make a lasting impression on how your guests view the time they had at your wedding, so treat them right and feed them well. Stay traditional with your menu selections or get inventive, and pick fare that represents your culinary leanings as a couple. The sky is the limit here. Make sure to work with your caterer to have food options for guests that have food allergies or dietary restrictions, such as vegetarians, or food allergies. You won’t be able to please everyone, so make choices that appeal to you, while also serving options for those that are more selective. A hungry guest can be a grumpy guest, but that shouldn’t be a problem when you pick the right caterer for your event.
- Incredible Edibles, jacksoncatering.com, 307-733-1305
- Genevieve Catering, genevievecateringjh.com, 307-732-1910
- Chippy’s Kitchen & Catering, jacksonholecatering.com, 307-690-3214
- Bistro Catering, bistrocatering.net, 307-739-4682
- Three Peaks Catering, threepeakscatering.com, 208-354-9463
- Dining In Catering, diningincateringinc.com, 208-787-2667
Photographers
Gorgeous location and views, check. Stunning couple, check. Friends and family gathered from far and near, check. Now all you need is a photographer to record the day for a priceless heirloom keepsake. The day of your wedding is no dress rehearsal and you’re only going to get one chance to get it on film, so make sure you don’t skimp on this part and go with a tried and true professional. The valley is home to a plethora of talented and professional wedding photographers who can record your day in style and grace. Make sure you check out any potential photographer’s work by browsing their website to get a feel for the kind of work they do and pick one that matches the look you are going for. From traditional and classic portraits, to modern and edgy styles that resemble a fashion shoot, you are guaranteed to find the look and photographer you want.
- Katy Gray Photography, katygray.com, 307-690-8815
- The Image Well, theimagewell.com, 307-690-8120
- Taylor Glenn Photo, trgphoto.com, 307-413-7540
- Hannah Hardaway, hannahhardaway.com, 801-949-7915
- David Stubbs, davidstubbsweddings.com, 307-690-0286
- Heather Erson Photography, heathererson.com, 307-690-6797
- Abby Smith Photography, abbysmithweddings.com, 307-690-6811
- Andi Hatch, andihatch.com, 415-309-8834
- Lane Griffin Photography, lanegriffinphotography.com, 307-699-1791
- Trekking Photography, trekkingphotography.com, josh@trekkingphotography.com
Flowers
Flowers are a staple at weddings and for good reason. Nothing does more to spruce up the wedding party, ceremony, and reception with beauty than flowers. From corsages, boutonnieres, table settings, and more, your wedding is going to need flowers and you can’t really have enough of them. So, be prepared to become a bit of a botanist when planning your wedding or do the next best thing and hire a creative florist company to handle all of your flower needs.
- Jackson Hole Flower Company, jacksonholeflowercompany.com, 307-734-5300
- Briar Rose Flowers, briarroseflowers.com, 307-732-1222
- MD Nursery & Landscaping, mdlandscapinginc.com, 208-354-8816
- Gild the Lily Too, gildthelilytoo.com, 307-413-1747
Music
Nothing quite gets the party going like the music. Whether you opt for a live band or DJ, you’re going to need something besides an iPod most likely for the jams. DJs are great, because with today’s technology they can cue up just about any tune or request a guest could ask for at the press of a button. Some couples want a live band with instruments for the music, which is a great option too for your reception. And if you are on the fence you can always have both.
- Jackson Hole DJ, jacksonholedj.com, 307-203-4841
- A&B Productions DJ Entertainment, abpdjs.com, 208-589-6499
- Judd Grossman Band, juddgrossman.com, 307-690-4935
- Phil Round and the Snake River Band, philround.com, 307-413-7700
- Snake River Strings, jhmusicacademy.com, 307-690-0974
