![The Tetons in winter | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Winter-Tetons-1024x683.jpeg)
Winter weddings in Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park are unbelievably magical! From gorgeous winter light to stunning snowy peaks, Jackson in the winter is a truly special place. Winter weddings in Wyoming do come with a few extra challenges, however – snow, wind, cold temperatures, and unpredictable forecasts. Here are 5 of my top winter wedding tips to make sure your wedding planning and day-of are as fun and smooth as possible!
Winter Wedding Tip #1: Flexibility
![A snowy winter wedding at Moose Creek Ranch | Jamye Chrisman | Wyoming Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BronwynandNathaniel-99-Gorgeous-Snow-1024x683.jpeg)
Be flexible – the weather can do anything. It can snow lightly, blizzard, or it can be a beautiful bluebird day. I do my best to get outside photos if you want. I’ll find protected areas if needed to be out of the wind and still get the winter photos. Embrace the weather and we will get some gorgeous snowy photos!
![A stunning couple at their Grand Teton National Park winter wedding photo session | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GTNP-93-Katie-and-Colton-Snowy-Peaks-2-1024x683.jpeg)
![A groom dips his bride in front of a snow-covered Grand Teton | Jamye Chrisman | Micro Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Winter-Wedding-Sunshine-and-Tetons-1024x684.jpeg)
![Blizzard wedding photos in Jackson Hole Wyoming | Jamye Chrisman | Micro Mountain Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chloe-Jason-Winter_mountain_wedding12of21-Blizzard-1.jpeg)
![A happy couple at the Wedding Tree in Jackson Hole during a blue-sky winter day with the snowy Tetons in the background | Jamye Chrisman](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Winter-Wedding-Sunshine-Wedding-Tree-679x1024.jpeg)
Tip #2: Be Prepared for Cold Temperatures
Be prepared to be cold! Winter temperatures in Jackson can range from negative temperatures to single digits to right around freezing. Wear tights and boots under your dress if you plan to get any photos outside. Have a cute wrap or shawl for some photos if it’s just too cold for only the dress. Dress shoes for men tend to be really slippery and cold in the snow – I would highly recommend wearing different shoes/boots for any outside photos.
![A bride wearing a black leather jacket matches her groom in all black during their winter wedding photoshoot in Grand Teton National Park | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GTNP-5-Katie-and-Colton-Jacket-1024x683.jpeg)
A leather jacket is a great way to add style to your winter wedding photoshoot!
![Tips for winter weddings: be prepared for any weather! This bride has winter boots, tights, and an umbrella to stay comfortable. | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chloe-Jason-Winter_mountain_wedding1of21-prepared-for-the-elements-1-1024x683.jpeg)
![A happy bride wearing winter boots during a snowy ceremony in Jackson Hole. Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sneakpeek-20-Bronwyn-Nathaniel-Winter-boots-683x1024.jpeg)
![Winter Wedding Tip: Make sure your guests have enough layers to stay warm. Bridesmaids wearing shawls during this snowy ceremony in Wyoming | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sneakpeek-0642-Bronwyn-Nathaniel-Bridesmaids-Shawls-1024x683.jpeg)
![A bride wears a fur shawl during her winter wedding photoshoot in the Tetons | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Taylor-Ashley-MrMrs-150-Shawl-1-1024x683.jpeg)
Shawls, wraps, and winter boots, oh my!
Winter Ceremony Tip #3: If you want an outdoor ceremony do it!!!
Just have your guests dress appropriately – they can always change boots and de-layer once they get inside. A hot cocoa bar/cider/hot toddies are great to have when guests arrive at the ceremony site so they can have something warm in their hands. Hand warmers and blankets are nice to have available too. A firepit can be a nice touch! Have fun!
![Winter wedding tip: Make sure your guests have something warm to drink! Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BronwynandNathaniel_Ceremony-4-Hot-Drinks-1-1024x683.jpeg)
![Winter wedding guests wearing layers in Jackson Wyoming | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Claire-Jeremy-Ceremony-155-Outdoor-Wedding-Guests-1-1024x683.jpeg)
![Blankets for winter wedding guests at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort | Jamye Chrisman | Wyoming Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Taylor-Ashley-Ceremony-5-Blankets-1024x683.jpeg)
Keeping guests warm with hot drinks, lots of layers, and blankets!
![Outdoor wedding guests keeping warm by a fire | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chloe-Jason-Ceremony-136-Fire-for-guests.jpeg)
![Winter weddings at the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole include a firepit for gathering and warm guests | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Claire-Jeremy-Ceremony-27-Firepit.jpeg)
Fires are a great way to have your guests gather and warm up! L: Wedding Tree, Jackson Hole. R: Four Seasons, Teton Village
Tip #4 for Winter Weddings in Jackson Hole: Be open to snowshoes
Depending on where you are having your ceremony or taking photos, snowshoes might be the best (and only) way to get there in the winter. Later in the season, the snow banks around Jackson Hole are pretty big – snowshoes are a nice way to get over them easily and not have the snowbanks in the photos. I do have some well-traveled locations that I love where snowshoes are not required, too.
![A bride walks over a snowbank during her winter wedding photoshoot in the Tetons | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ShannonRyan-123-Snow-Banks-1024x683.jpeg)
Snowbanks build up quickly here in Jackson!
![Snowshoes and outdoor winter weddings go hand in hand.](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Winter-Wedding-Snowshoes-2-679x1024.jpeg)
![A happy couple snowshoes away from the Grand Teton during their winter wedding photoshoot | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Winter-Wedding-Snowshoes-3-684x1024.jpeg)
Snowshoes can be a fun part of your ceremony and wedding photos!
![A couple snowshoeing to the Wedding Tree in Jackson Hole | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Winter-Wedding-Snowshoes-1-1024x683.jpeg)
Winter Wedding Tip #5: Add color to your winter wedding with bright florals!
I LOVE a pop of color in the bouquets. There is so much white and green in the winter that flowers are a really nice way to add some color.
![A colorful winter bridal bouquet | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chloe-Jason-Flowers-2-683x1024.jpeg)
![Happy couple in front of the Tetons during their winter wedding ceremony | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bouquet-Pop-of-Red-683x1024.jpg)
![A winter wedding bouquet including blush, pink, purple, and green | Jamye Chrisman | Jackson Hole Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Winter-Bouquet-684x1024.jpeg)
![A winter bridal bouquet with pops of red | Jamye Chrisman | Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bouquet-Pop-of-Red-2.jpg)
And finally, it gets dark early here in the winter.
Make sure you check the sunset time when planning your day. You might need to do an early ceremony or photos beforehand to have enough daylight for photos. I’m always happy to help with the best timing for photos and lighting!
![Early dusk during a winter wedding ceremony at Rendezvous Lodge Jackson Hole Mountain Resort | Jamye Chrisman | Wyoming Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Taylor-Ashley-Ceremony-170-Early-dusk-1024x683.jpeg)
Early evening dusk at the Rendezvous Lodge | Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
![A happy bride and groom pose in front of a setting sun in Teton Village, Wyoming | Jamye Chrisman](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Claire-Jeremy-SneakPeak-21-Magical-Light-1024x683.jpeg)
![Early sunset in the Tetons for this winter wedding | Jamye Chrisman | Wedding Photographer](https://jamyechrisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Early-Dusk-1024x683.jpeg)
Winter weddings in Jackson are magical and oh-so-romantic. If you love the winter and have dreamt of a winter wedding, Jackson Hole is the perfect place!
Questions about winter wedding photography in Jackson Hole? Reach out any time – I would love to chat through options with you!
[…] If you’re planning a winter wedding in Jackson Hole, snowshoes are highly recommended – check out my blog post 5 Tips for Winter Weddings in Jackson Hole here! […]
[…] I love winter weddings in the mountains – the crisp air, sparkling snow, and pure white backdrops make for such a unique experience. And winters in Jackson Hole, Wyoming are about as “winter” as you can get! (Check out my Top 5 Tips for Winter Weddings in Jackson Hole here!) […]
[…] Summer is typically peak wedding season in the Tetons, with many couples deciding to get married in the Tetons during the warmer months. However, winters are quieter and really beautiful! Although parts of the Park are closed to vehicles in the winter, there are still plenty of options. If you’re thinking of a winter wedding, be sure to check out my 5 Tips for Winter Weddings in Jackson Hole here! […]