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      • Amorology {San Diego Wedding Planners}
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      • Blue Sky Ranch
      • Empire Lodge, Deer Valley Wedding
      • SLC Garden Park Ward Photography
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      • Amorology {San Diego Wedding Planners}
      • Destination Wedding Planners {When Pigs Fly Events}
      • Michelle Leo Events
      • Southern Utah Wedding Florist
      • Southern Utah Wedding Officiant
      • Southern Utah Wedding Planners
      • Southern Utah Wedding Planners {Forevermore Events}
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    • 10 Posing tips for Engagement Photos
    • 10 Steps to Finding the Best Utah Wedding Photographer
    • 10 Tips for Engagement Photo Fashion
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    • Making the most of your iPhone for Photos
    • Travel tips & Tricks Part One
  • How-To’s
    • Finding The Right Photographer
    • Hiring an Elopement Photographer
    • Hiring a Wedding Videographer {NP Films}
    • Preparing for Your Engagement Photos
    • Guide To Purchasing a New Camera
    • How to Get Married at the Salt Lake Temple
    • Zion Proposal Photographer
    • Guide To Purchasing a New Camera
    • Buying a Travel Camera
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    How to Plan a Destination Wedding in Zion: A Step-by-Step Guide for Southern Utah Couples

    June 3, 2025

    How to Plan a Destination Wedding in Zion: A Step-by-Step Timeline for Stress-Free Southern Utah I Do’s Planning a destination wedding in one of the most stunning landscapes on Earth—Zion National Park and Southern Utah—can be an unforgettable experience. But without the right plan, the desert magic can turn into logistical mayhem. Here’s your step-by-step guide and timeline to make planning smooth, legal, and fun—while capturing the breathtaking scenery you’re dreaming of. 12+ Months Out: Dream Big & Lock In Your Vision Choose Your General LocationZion National Park? Snow Canyon? Coral Pink Sand Dunes? Southern Utah has diverse backdrops—decide what…

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    Zion Park Engagement Session {Jessica+Jamie}

    June 13, 2019

    Southern Utah Engagement When Jessica and Jamie reached out to me about photographing their engagement session in Zion I was beyond thrilled. Jamie and Jessica are both from the Ohio area and were planning on doing a trip to Southern Utah. We lucked out with some beautiful weather and as always, stunning backdrops. Jessica and Jamie were super fun to work with. Being a same sex lesbian couple, they were concerned with finding a photographer that would be comfortable photographing their love. Im all about telling the story of love that coupes share and was excited to work with them!…

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    Zion Nature Center Wedding {Cheska+Adam}

    February 15, 2019

    Zion Nature Center Wedding Cheska and Adam traveled with their friends and family from all over the world to be married in Zion National Park. These two are the sweetest couple and were so fun to work with! They were married at The Nature Center in Zion. It is one of the prettiest spots in the park for a wedding. Its perfect with its beautiful lawn and stunning views of the park. Southern Utah with all of its national and state parks has become a draw for couples from all over. There is a sense of awe and wonder to…

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    Zion Canyon Overlook Wedding {Chantelle+Macrae}

    October 12, 2017

    Zion Overlook Pre Wedding I love Zion National Park for a wedding. In all the world there really is no place quite like Zion! Chantelle and Macrae are both from Southern Utah, and wanted to have Zion to be the background of their bridal photos. I love the Zion Overlook hike for wedding photos! A Zion canyon wedding is so unique and beautiful! The day was warm, albeit beautiful. I loved the afternoon sunlight breaking through the sandstone cliffs, lighting these two just perfectly! Not to long ago I was photographing engagements for Chantelle and Macrae. We had an amazing…

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    Engagement

    Joshua Tree Engagement Photos {McKenzie+Adam}

    May 22, 2017

    Southern Utah Engagement Photographer Joshua Tree Engagement Photos As a photographer I just love light! I love light shining thought trees, and over mountains. This engagement photo session with McKenzie and Adam provided some awesome light! I love the sun shining through the Joshua Trees where we started their photo session. These trees really became the theme of our Joshua Tree Engagement. That being said, there were so many other amazing backdrops by the river! We made our way from the cactus like Joshua Trees to the river. The red rock cliffs mixed with the cool water from the river was…

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    Zion Slot Canyon Pre Wedding {Tina+Mike}

    May 15, 2017

    Zion Utah Wedding Photographer Zion Slot Canyon Engagement Elopements, weddings and engagements have become so popular in Zion. There is a reason that people travel from all around the world to visit and be married in Zion National Park in Southern Utah! This place is absolutely spectacular. The slot canyons are probably one of the lesser thought about features of Zion. A Zion Slot Canyon Engagement can be so unique and beautiful! I am so glad that we did Tina and Mike’s engagement photos in Zion. Engagement Photos In Zion Tina and Mike wanted to have their engagement photos taken…

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  • Engagement

    Winter Zion National Park Engagement {Braden+Sara}

    January 4, 2017

    Engagement Proposals in Zion National park happen all year long, but the winter is the off season for Zion National Park. People don’t associate Zion with snow, but we do get it from time to time, and when it happens, it is beyond breathtaking. I loved photographing the engagement of Sara and Braden in Zion National Park in the winter. I love the warmth of the red and orange sandstone mixed with the cold snow. It makes for such beautiful and interesting photo backdrops. As a wedding photographer in Southern Utah I have the opportunity to work often in Zion,…

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