A Winter Elopement in Zermatt: From Sunset Vows Beneath the Matterhorn to a Helicopter Tour

Winter elopements are seriously underrated, and this December Zermatt elopement beneath the towering Matterhorn may have you considering a snowy adventure. ✨

Adriana + Vlad reached out to me nearly two years ago, hoping to get married in a snowy landscape. I was thrilled. Winter is breathtaking, and I’m always excited to meet others who love a glittering white landscape.

The pair were getting married a week before Christmas, which meant many resorts and ski areas wouldn’t be open for the season yet (Christmas Eve is typically the opening date). Because of this, we headed toward Valais, where many high-alpine mountain towns have already kicked off their winter season. A little before their elopement, Adriana + Vlad also decided to add a helicopter tour, as it would be a completely new experience and a way to see even more of the area.

While everything was shaping up smoothly, in true wedding fashion, there’s always one little hiccup. In this case, their planned ceremony location pushed back its opening date by a week at the last minute. The pair were so flexible, though, and trusted me to come up with an alternative. We quickly pivoted to a wedding in Zermatt, where the two said their vows under the iconic and dramatic Matterhorn under a glowing pink and orange sunset. It wasn’t our original Plan A, or even Plan B… but Plan C. In the end, it may have been the best one, because what a view for a Matterhorn elopement!! 😍

While winter weddings may not be for everyone, if you don’t mind the cold and love to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, ice skate, or sled for miles down epic groomed tracks… there are countless opportunities for a one-of-a-kind adventure wedding.

Real Elopement Experience: A review from my couple

”From the first call we had with Christine we were sure that she is the perfect photographer for us because she made us feel comfortable. During the process we felt no stress because quickly we saw that Christine is much more than just a great photographer. She did so much planning for us and we just got to enjoy the time without any stress. She paid attention to details and she made us feel relaxed during the important day! When we met Christine in real life it felt like we have known her for a long time. She is very friendly, kind, empathetic. You can feel she loves her job. And of course the pictures came out AMAZING!! It was our first time being photographed and we were afraid of the results a bit, but from the sneak-peak photos we LOVE every photo!! Thank you ❤️”

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Check Out Adriana + Vlad’s Sunset Elopement in Zermatt