Salt Lake Temple Weddings

Each year couples from all over the world come to be married in the Salt Lake Temple in Utah. I have photographed more weddings at the Salt Lake Temple than probably any other single location throughout my photography career. The grounds are always so beautiful and it is one of my favorite places to photograph Utah weddings!

Redlands California LDS Temple Weddings

If you are from outside California, a wedding at Redlands LDS Temple makes for a unique and unforgettable destination wedding. Filled with beauty rivaled only by other LDS temples.

Vernal UT Temple Weddings

Just north of downtown Los Angeles, the Vertigo Event Venue has become a premier spot for all kinds of events. This includes weddings and receptions.

The Vertigo Event Venue offers unique and distinct spaces to accommodate a variety of different events. This flexibility can really ensure a unique look for your wedding. The venue provides 4 different spaces, each with its own unique charm. These spaces include

Logan Utah LDS Temple Weddings

The Logan Temple is a lovely marriage between historic charm and efficient function. The exterior retains its original architecture from its pioneer origins, while the interior was been remodeled to accommodate increased amounts of traffic. The wedding photos outside the temple are some of my favorite of all the temples. The “castle” ambiance makes brides feel like a princess. The grounds are elevated and gives a stunning view of the Logan Valley. The grounds also feature tall trees, beautiful flower beds, and a fountain for stunning photographs.

Idaho Falls LDS Temple Weddings

The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple (formerly the Idaho Falls Temple) is the tenth constructed and eighth operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the city of Idaho Falls, Idaho, it was the LDS Church's first temple built in Idaho, and the first built with a modern single-spire design.

Oquirrh Mountain UT Temple Weddings

The Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple is located in South Jordan, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. South Jordan was the first city in the world to have two temples. The temple was the fourth in the Salt Lake Valley and the 13th in the state of Utah.

Laie Hawaii LDS Temple Weddings

Laie Hawaii Temple is located on the northeast shore of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The temple sits on a small hill, a half-mile from the Pacific Ocean, in the town of Laie. The Laie Hawaii Temple was the first temple built by the LDS Church outside the contiguous United States. The temple is also the oldest to operate outside Utah, and the fifth-oldest LDS temple still in operation.

Provo City Center Temple Weddings

Provo Utah is the second city in the LDS Church to have two temples, the first being South Jordan, Utah, with the Jordan River and Oquirrh Mountain temples. The Provo City Center temple is the second temple in Utah to convert an existing tabernacle into a working temple, the first being the Vernal Utah Temple, and the fourth LDS temple converted from an existing building. (The three previous being the Vernal Utah Temple, the Copenhagen Denmark Temple, and the Manhattan New York Temple.) It is one of only two LDS temples not to include the name of the state/province or country in which the temple is located (the other being the Salt Lake Temple)

Kona Hawaii LDS Temple Weddings

The beautiful white marble Kona Hawaii temple with it’s many palm trees is a handsome landmark along Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway. It was dedicated in the year 2000 and is the 70th operating temple of the LDS faith. The temple is located on the Big Island and serves Latter-day Saints on the big island of Hawaii as well as Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

Bountiful LDS Temple Weddings

Nestled up right next to the mountains, the Bountiful Utah Temple is one location that we have become very familiar with over the years. It’s beautiful columns offer a wonderful graphic element to the images that we make at the Bountiful temple. Lighting is generally gorgeous as there are no obstructions to block the sunset and the views are jaw dropping gorgeous.

Manti UT Temple Weddings

The Manti Temple is one of Utah’s most rural temples. It’s a bit of a drive, but the history and pioneer heritage is really impressive. This is one of my favorite temples to photograph with brides and grooms. It is the fifth constructed temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was the third LDS temple built west of the Mississippi River, after the Mormon Pioneers' trek westward. The grounds are absolutely huge, as it accommodates the Manti pageant during the summer. The temple sits atop a hill and can be seen for miles giving you a great view of the rural countryside. The images at the Manti temple should be exquisite.

Jordan River UT LDS Temple Weddings

This temple is definitely underrated. It has more sealing rooms than any other LDS temple. It hosts fewer temple marriages than most other temples, so if you like a personal pampered feel, then this temple is a lovely choice. The grounds are large, and the exterior of the temple, is undeniably impressive. Recent interior renovations have made the interior of the Jordan River temple appealing to most any bride.

Mount Timpanogos UT Temple Weddings

The Mount Timpanogos features a long, circular arched portico at the front of the temple surrounded by beautiful flowerbeds and lush foliage. There are so many opportunities for picture taking on these large temple grounds. Mount Timpanogos also has the benefit of being adjacent to a really lovely park with a rustic stone amphitheater and gardens. The entire area is just beautiful for pictures.

Sacramento California LDS Temple Weddings

The Sacramento California Temple is the 123rd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) .The temple was the seventh built by the church in California, more than any state except Utah. The Sacramento California Temple serves a membership which totals approximately 80,000 in the area.

Ogden Utah LDS Temple Weddings

This temple has both history AND style. Originally built in the late 1960’s, it was a sister temple to the Provo Utah Temple. However, in 2014 it was completely refashioned into a more up-to-date temple. The temple is located in downtown Ogden and is right next to the vintage Ogden tabernacle.

Boston LDS Temple Weddings

The Boston Massachusetts Temple is located in the Boston suburb of Belmont, Massachusetts and was dedicated in 2000. When LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley announced the building of small temples in April 1998, he also spoke of a goal to have 100 temples built by the end of 2000. The Boston Massachusetts Temple marked the completion of that goal.

Payson LDS Temple Weddings

The Payson temple is located on the southernmost edge of Utah's Wasatch Front, and is the 15th dedicated temple in the state. The temple became one of the largest built, at 96,630 square feet on a 15-acre lot.

Seattle Washington LDS Temple Weddings

The Seattle LDS Temple is located in Bellevue and is the main wedding venue for LDS members in the greater Seattle area. It also has very nice grounds for photography. They have a stand of trees, manicured gardens and large grassy areas on the grounds. It is also quite close to Robinswood Park and the rest of Bellevue for other portrait locations.

Draper UT LDS Temple Weddings

The Draper Utah temple overlooks the entire Salt Lake valley and is a great location for capturing Utah sunsets. Depending on the time of year and angle we can capture beautiful mountain scenery, or sunset scenery, or in this case, Grandpa’s classic car with bride and groom. (Beware though, although magical, some of the coldest weddings I’ve ever photographed were done at the Draper LDS Temple.)

Brigham City UT LDS Temple Weddings

This temple is a great choice for its historic and sentimental value. President Boyd K. Packer dedicated this temple in his home town of Brigham City. This temple is directly across the street from the historic Box Elder Stake Tabernacle, so vintage style photography is certainly on the menu . The town of Brigham City definitely offers small town charm.

Newport Beach LDS Temple Weddings

Hidden away in Malibu Valley, along the Santa Monica Mountains lies the gorgeous 55-acres of land that is the Triunfo Creek Vineyards. It’s a charming, yet humble estate that features a French country farmhouse sitting upon a beautiful green landscape, surrounded by towering eucalyptus, California Oak, and Sycamore trees.

Las Vegas LDS Temple Weddings

The Las Vegas Nevada Temple is the 43rd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the Sunrise Manor CDP near Las Vegas, Nevada, the temple sits on 10.3 acres of land at the base of Frenchman Mountain

Saint George Utah LDS Temple Weddings

Completed in 1877, the Saint George temple was the church's third temple completed, but the first in Utah, following the migration west of members from Nauvoo, Illinois, following the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

San Diego LDS Temple Weddings

The San Diego Temple was dedicated in 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 7.2-acre plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 8 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 72,000 square feet

Palmyra New York LDS Temple Weddings

The site for the Palmyra New York Temple is on the grounds of the original Smith Family Farm atop a wooded hill in pastoral western New York. It is in an area prominent in the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement. The temple is on the border between the towns of Manchester and Palmyra.

Cedar City LDS Temple Weddings

The architecture of the Cedar City LDS temple echoes the red rock formation seen in the surrounding hills of Southern Utah. It has reminiscent elements of the Presbyterian architecture style that the pioneers brought with them that was found prevalent in the east. (ie. the cupola bearing the angel Moroni.)

LDS Temple Weddings

Within the next few years there could be 250 operating LDS temples around the world. I have been blessed to have photographed hundreds of weddings at many of them. I am always drawn to the unique beauty and architecture of the temple. They are amazing structures both inside and out. For faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, temples are the most sacred place of worship on earth. Since photography is not permitted inside the temple, we take the time to photograph immediately following the marriage sealing when the bride and groom exit the temple. And, in many cases we also have a different time or different day where we can photograph on the temple grounds without the pressures of the wedding day timeline. Wedding pictures on the temple grounds always turn out gorgeous - now matter what the time of day or what the weather may bring.

Salt Lake City Temple Weddings

Each year couples come to Utah from all over the world to be sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple. Downtown Salt Lake City makes for the perfect wedding with it’s central and easily accessed location. There are nearly 25 temples all around Utah, (and hundreds around the world), but the Salt Lake temple has a unique draw. It was one of the first temples completed by the church, and is definitely the most monumental. The temple grounds and areas surrounding all of Temple Square are gorgeous. Even in inclement weather you should expect to get some incredible images.

Utah Temple Wedding Reception Venues

Obviously, your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. You’ve been dreaming about it your whole life, you’ve chosen your temple and now the time has come to make your dream a reality. Perhaps one of the next important decisions in creating the desired atmosphere for your big day is choosing the right reception venue. While important, it can sometimes be intimidating and overwhelming to find what fits best with your style, group size, and bank account.

Finding Your Temple Wedding Photographer

It’s no secret that there are a lot of photographers for you to choose from. It seems that everyone in Utah is a photographer. So, how do you know what photographer is capable, experienced, respectful of the institution of marriage and the sealing ordinance? Let’s be honest, everyone has a camera, but not all wedding photographers are “created equal”. It’s a combination of experience, education, natural abilities, training, and experience - not only experience with the camera, but experience with directing people, and experienced sensitivity to the faith and people in it. We are one of the only Wedding Photography studios in Utah that offers many years of affordable wedding experience, and luxury wedding photography options, and these are more than a few important reasons why we think we could be a good fit for you.

1. We Know Temple Weddings

Our home and studio is in Northern Utah, and we have photographed many temple weddings here AND all over the world. We understand the flow of a wedding day and we can provide you with a written timeline of what we suggest to make your day run very smoothly. We strive to give our clients the best possible experience and instruction on how we will make the most gorgeous images on their wedding day.

2. We have wedding experience at all of the temples in Utah

Within the next few years Utah may have 25 operating temples - more than any other state. After years of photographing hundreds of Utah temple weddings, we can say that we have experience at each of them and know the best places, angles, and nuances of how to photograph temples. For inspiration, take a look at our Instagram account!

3. We give 100% on every temple wedding

We have a high standards for ourselves and for our wedding photography. We have experienced nearly everything imaginable that happens at weddings. We know, in order to capture the best moments, you have to be able to put in the work. We are with you before, during and after the wedding. We will work with you to make sure that you are happy, because after all, this is the most important day of your life. We don’t take that for granted.