Hannah & Chandler
A snowy winter Swiss ski resort elopement
Itinerary of their Swiss ski resort elopement
Due to Leave No Trace policy, the exact location names have to stay undisclosed
10.00-10.30am: Chandler gets ready
10.15am: I’ll arrive at your hotel room and start the photography coverage
10.30-12.45am: Hannah gets ready (hair and makeup, dress)
11.30-12.30am: we go out with Chandler to pick delicious takeaway food and I’ll bring it back to the room for Hannah. We’ll also pick up the snowshoes.
12.45-1.00pm: first look in or near the hotel
1.00pm: walking from the hotel to the train station (2mn, the hotel is extremely close)
1.12pm: taking the train to the mountaintop
1.45pm: arrival at the mountaintop and taking in the view. Walking down to the lake or the ceremony spot if the lake is covered.
2.10-2.25pm: ceremony at the mountaintop
2.25-2.45pm: couple photoshoot at the mountaintop
2.45pm: start of the descent from the mountaintop to the lake
3.30pm: start of the hike and couple photoshoot on our way down
5.30pm: take the train at the train station to Zermatt
5.59pm: arrival in Zermatt
6.00-6.20pm: walk to the viewpoint
6.20-7.15pm: photoshoot under the milky way with Zermatt in the background
7.15-7.30pm: walk to the restaurant
7.30-10.00pm: dinner
10.00-10.15pm: photoshoot in the streets of Zermatt
10.15pm: end of photography coverage
What they have to say about their adventure
Amber was INCREDIBLE on our elopement day. She took us to the most beautiful region of Switzerland I have ever seen and took the most epic shots of my husband and I. She was extremely kind, helpful and kept our timeline on track. She helped me plan me dream wedding and the day and location couldn’t have been any better. I am still in shock!! Would 100000% recommend. Thank you so much for making our special day such an incredible adventure.
Reflections on the day
Hannah and Chandler were a couple who decided to elope in the peak winter season in Switzerland, and chose the picturesque town of Zermatt as their location for an unforgettable adventure. The day started off with the couple getting ready in their cosy hotel room, eagerly anticipating the day ahead. After that, we headed to a beautiful wooden chalet for a first look, capturing the magic and excitement of the moment.
Next, we hopped on a train and ascended to the summit of the mountain to take some breathtaking photos. However, upon reaching the summit, we were greeted by crazy, deadly cold winds and had to abandon our plans. Undeterred, we went down one station and stopped at a beautiful rock, which we climbed with snowshoes on to admire the view.
Originally planning on hiking down the mountain, the cold winds proved too much for the couple, and we opted to do the ceremony at the rock instead. Though they were chilly and eager to move, I encouraged them to wait just five minutes longer for the sun to peek through the clouds. Our wait was rewarded with the most beautiful light, illuminating the snowy landscape and creating a truly magical atmosphere for their vows.
After the ceremony, we waited for the Matterhorn to reveal itself, but unfortunately it remained hidden. Not to be discouraged, we descended into the forest and captured stunning photos at sunset, basking in the warmth of the golden hour.
As the day drew to a close, we retreated to a Michelin-star restaurant in the charming town of Zermatt. Over delicious food and good company, Hannah and Chandler laughed and reminisced about their unforgettable day, marveling at the beauty of the Swiss Alps and the magic of their elopement experience.
Behind the scenes of their Swiss ski resort elopement
A short anecdote: Hannah, Chandler, and I had meticulously planned their elopement itinerary months in advance, but an unexpected snowstorm forced a last-minute change due to the extreme cold. We quickly adapted, selecting a new ceremony location which, serendipitously, turned out to be perfect when the clouds parted, bathing the scene in stunning light. This unexpected twist added a magical touch to their special day.
This elopement won 3 international photography awards
Photos of this Swiss ski resort elopement
