Planning an elopement in the Tetons always feels a little bit like stepping into a dream, but Kate and Mason’s Delta Lake celebration? It was something else entirely. It was intentional. It was soulful. And it was beautifully, wildly them.
These two Colorado-based trainers didn’t just show up for their wedding day, they climbed for it. And honestly? Every step, every bead of sweat, every deliberate breath up the mountainside reflected exactly who they are as a couple:
strong, grounded, adventurous, and deeply connected.
The Journey Up: 8 Miles, 2,300 Feet, and a Whole Lot of Love
Delta Lake is not for the faint of heart — it’s about 8 miles round-trip with roughly 2,300 feet of elevation gain, boulder fields, steep switchbacks, and all the rugged terrain the Tetons are known for.
But Kate and Mason? Total champs.
They packed in everything:
her full traditional wedding dress (yes, train and all), his suit, their dress shoes, champagne, a charcuterie board, makeup, a battery-powered curling iron, and even a makeshift dressing room setup. It was equal parts impressive, intentional, and so unmistakably them.
Every mile felt like a reflection of the vows they were hiking toward — choosing one another not in ease, but in effort… not in instant comfort, but in deep commitment.
Arriving at Delta Lake: Ceremony at the Water’s Edge
When we reached Delta Lake, the Tetons greeted us with that surreal kind of stillness that only exists at high alpine lakes — turquoise water, jagged peaks, sun warming the rocks. Truly nature’s cathedral.
Kate slipped into her gown behind a privacy setup we created off to the side, and when she stepped out? Literal magic. Mason’s face said everything words never could.
And then… the world went quiet.
As the ceremony began, every single hiker around us stopped. Conversations faded. Footsteps paused. You could truly hear a pin drop as Kate and Mason shared their vows with the mountains as their witnesses.
It was reverent.
It was intimate.
It was the kind of moment people talk about years later.
A Celebration Complete With Champagne + Charcuterie
After sealing the deal as Mr. and Mrs. Belford, we popped champagne overlooking the milky-blue water and laid out a gorgeous charcuterie spread they had lugged up the mountain like champions.
The combination of joy, altitude, sunshine, and the view? Literal perfection.
Morales Photo & Film captured every laugh, every tear, every wind-tossed strand of hair, and the images tell the story better than any words ever could.
Why Delta Lake Was the Perfect Place for Them
Some couples choose easy paths, wide venues, or drive-up overlooks, and those choices are beautiful in their own way.
But Kate and Mason wanted something rooted in effort, presence, and intention.
They wanted:
✨ A place that felt wild-hearted and expansive
✨ A ceremony grounded in nature
✨ A moment that matched the depth of their relationship
✨ A journey they would never forget
And Delta Lake gave them all of that and more.
A Note on Adventure Elopements Like This
If your heart beats faster reading this, if you’re imagining lacing up hiking boots on your wedding day or saying your vows where the water glows glacier blue, trust that instinct.
Adventure weddings require planning, permits, safety prep, sunrise/sunset timing, and logistics that are completely different from traditional weddings. But with the right guide and the right heart behind it?
They create the kind of memories that live in your soul forever.
Kate + Mason’s Day, at a Glance
Location: Delta Lake, Grand Teton National Park
Date: July 7, 2025
Vendors: Morales Photo & Film & Satin N Sage
Trail Stats: ~8 miles RT | ~2,300 ft elevation gain | Strenuous
Vibe: Intentional, adventurous, intimate, wildly romantic
Highlights: Silent onlookers, mountaintop vows, lakeside champagne, charcuterie picnic, glacier water sparkling at their feet
Thinking About Your Own Adventure Elopement?
If this kind of wild, soulful celebration feels aligned with who you and your partner are, I’d love to help you bring it to life. Whether you’re dreaming of Delta Lake, Taggart, a sunrise summit, or a quiet lakeside moment tucked deep in the mountains, you don’t have to plan it alone.
Let’s create something intentional, breathtaking, and beautifully you.
Together, we’ll craft a wedding day that feels like home, even in the wild.
Let’s Get Planning
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