If your idea of the involves more land and less sea, you'll want to scout a few mountain—better yet, mountaintop—locales as part of . After all, there's a reason why this location type has become one of the most popular on the wedding scene; couples are flocking to Colorado, Wyoming, Washington, and Oregon to tie the knot. Clearly, the mountains are calling.
If you're listening—and want to host , surrounded by one of earth's best natural wonders—go ahead and bookmark the following mountaintop wedding ideas. We've curated a rich collection of décor elements and experiences that will take your celebration to the next level—style-wise, that is (as far as elevation goes, you're already as high up as it gets). From inspiration, complete with and ski motifs, that will get you (and your guests!) excited about the organic event to come to earthy ideas that let Mother Earth do the talking, there are so many ways to pay homage to the mountains through your party's design.
As you're about to glean from the examples ahead, when it comes to mountain wedding décor, less is always more: Think streamlined that tap into the setting (browns, olive greens, rust oranges, and charcoals are king) and native floral (and nonfloral) elements sourced straight from the area. The best part? You can use just about any big-day detail to drive your theme home, which means your mountain moment can be big (as in, actually exchanging vows at the apex, like this duo did here at this celebration) or small (adding a few scenic stamps to you RSVP envelopes, for example). In this case, the sky really is the limit.
Get guests excited about their upcoming trip to the mountains by working a few relevant motifs into your invitation suite. In addition to an on-theme postage stamp and wood backing (a leather strap secured the note to the natural slab), added a custom illustration of a ski lift—modeled after one from the actual venue.
When you think of the mountains, what types of activities come to mind? Chances are they're all outdoors—including camping. Borrow details from this adventurous pastime when ideating your own event. Ahead of this celebration, collected vintage thermoses, which were later repurposed as inventive escort cards (and favors!).
If you were lucky enough to secure a venue with sprawling, grassy fields—and epic views of a nearby mountain range—an al fresco reception is a must. We love how this reception tabletop plays into the organic romance of outdoor dining. The flowing linens brought a soft, ethereal vibe to the setup; weighted flowers from were used to hold down the fabric (a genius wind-proofing method!).
Tying the knot amongst snow-capped peaks and an aquamarine lake? If that's the case, bookmark this duo's portraits (they were taken at Moraine Lake)—the surreal water and majestic mountains make for unparalleled wedding photos.
Let your surroundings do the talking by keeping your mountaintop wedding ceremony's décor simple. A green-and-white grounded floral arch and serpentine vines were the only decorative elements this scenic service, designed by , needed.
There are so many ways to pay homage to the mountains with your stationery. From faux animal hide sleeves and leather accents to buffalo stamps and illustrations, this suite put the creatures that call the mountains home on full display.
The best mountain locales also involve a lake—if yours does, make full use of your surroundings and incorporate a boat ride into your celebration. This duo did just that; they took a private canoe ride post-ceremony to soak in the first few moments of married life.
Here's proof that you can nod to the mountains with even the smallest big-day details. This couple replaced traditional table number cards with moose-shaped iterations by ; they were perfect for their Wyoming celebration.
Though tabletop décor is always important, tying the knot amongst one of the world's best natural wonders means the view often supersedes decoration. topped this elongated tablescape with red-centric arrangements, which contrasted (and, therefore, highlighted) the bright blue lake and rocky mountains in the distance.
This , , and suite is proof that mountain-themed invitations can be as refined as it gets. Letterpressed onto pearl paper and accented with die-cut, foil-printed pheasant feathers, this paper set's notes and calligraphed envelopes were only the beginning. The itinerary was sewn together with a debossed leather cover, which featured the couple's crest; together the entire ensemble (sent in a pretty box) was elevated, masculine, and perfect for the duo's rural Tennessee celebration.
Those views shouldn't be missed, which is probably why you're celebrating your mountainside outdoors. But if you envision a religious ceremony surrounded by peaks and valleys, you'll likely want a venue that feels like a place of worship (if not a place of worship, itself). This couple enlisted local carpenter Wade Richardson to help them create what they call an open-air church; complete with a chapel's signature vaulted arches and wooden pews, the space, decorated with florals from took on the spiritual quality only religious venues typically invoke (and allowed the celebrants to admire the scenic locale).
A venue near these natural wonders often means plenty of wide, open spaces—which means there's ample room for your pup. Feel free to bring him along for the festivities (and change of scenery—he'll love it!), like this duo did.
Look to native colors, textures, and motifs when ideating even the smallest décor moments, like your big-day lounge. Lynn Easton of cited "lodge chic" as the inspiration behind this cozy space, which was filled with rustic wood, game animal print, and jute touches.
Kick off a weekend of fun in the mountains with a welcome bag (stuffed to the brim with local treats) that says it all, just like this one does.
Before you and your bridesmaids slip into your big-day dresses, take a moment to take in the calm before the storm—and the beauty of your surroundings. This group stepped outside for post-hair-and-makeup portraits in their matching personalized button-down shirts from . The mountains in the distance served as the perfect backdrop.
At first glance, this ceremony structure appears to be just that—a simple, unfussy installation that marks this wildflower-lined aisle. Upon further study, however, you'll notice its unique composition: thick Aspen branches (a nod to the Montana venue's native trees).
Here's another unique altar marker to bookmark. The crest-shaped structure, created by , perfectly framed the lake and mountain backdrop.
Take a literal approach to your mountain wedding's invitation design. painted peaks and valleys—depicted with autumnal foliage—onto this duo's central card. The team added additional thematic details, including pine sprigs, colorful leaves, and a rendition of the barn venue, throughout the rest of the suite.
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