Southern Utah Elopement — Brayden & Syd Photography

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Elopement | Southern Utah

Hi! Sydney here 👋 I’m one half of our photography team! Before you jump into the details of Ben & Johnathan’s incredible Southern Utah Elopement, I just wanted to say how honored we are to be a part of something like this. Ben & Jonathan asked us to be their witness to their elopement and sign their marriage certificate as such, and I will remember being a part of this perfect, loved-filled morning forever. This is so much more than a “job” for us. Being a part of a couple’s love story is something we cherish and don’t take lightly. I wanted to personally thank Ben & Jonathan for letting us be a part of theirs. LOVE YOU TWO! 💛

Ben & Jonathan decided they wanted to elope, which to them meant having Ben’s brother officiate and have me and Brayden as witnesses. So the five of us headed down to Mexican Hat, Utah. This area is named after a rock formation that resembles a sombrero, or a "Mexican Hat." After arriving at our adorable cabins and walking across the street for some surprisingly good food at Comb Ridge, we headed back for the night where Ben & Jonathan surprised us with dessert and a hand-painted card because we happened to be sharing our anniversary with them! (We have the best couples 🥲)

Ben & Jonathan chose this location for their elopement because they wanted beautiful red rock, without the crowds that sometimes can come with National Parks. They got their wish. We didn’t cross paths with anyone the whole time we were out there. We woke up before the sun and ventured to our ceremony location. We were surrounded by beautiful red rocks, had the melody of a running stream nearby, and Ben & Jonathan said their ‘I dos” as we welcomed the sun.

After their elopement ceremony, we all sat down for a desert picnic and cake. Then Ben & Jonathan broke out their custom patch-covered denim jackets for their elopement portraits, which was the most incredible way to finish out the morning.

Ben & Jonathan's day is a perfect example of doing everything your way, which we adore!

We love these two and can’t wait to see them again! 💛