Pastel Inspired Elopement Inspiration from Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats

Pastel Inspired Elopement Inspiration from Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats

Designed by a Detroit, Michigan-based vendor team, this elopement shoot was inspired by the pastel sky, the serenity of the land and wide-open space and the whimsical nature of the Bonneville Salt Flats outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. all of which are the antithesis to the sombre winters and overcast skies that we know oh-so-well during midwest winters.

Words and Photography by Emily Kyle Photography.

Grooms Attire

After falling for the whimsical bell sleeves of the Lulu’s lace wedding dress, I knew I wanted a suit that was unique and loved the dusty pink suit from Stitch and Tie that complimented the beachy and pastel elements of the scenery in a fun yet casual way. I wanted to bring a sense of the beach to the salt flats with a unique mismatched suit.

The Bouquet

Brandi from Lee Floral Design created the most enchanting bouquet, combining dried and fresh florals for a textural overload (in only the best way possible) that was the perfect pop against the lace of Megan’s dress. The luxurious dark pink anthuriums bring vibrant colour to the bouquet, complementing Trey’s dusty pink suit.

The Vibes

Everything about the shoot is a little undone – long flowing hair with soft curls, just a jacket, no-tie, and unfinished long ribbon on the bouquet. And while wind may not sound like an elopement day’s best friend, in this case, it made the moments and the photos. The wind brought movement and energy that couldn’t have been a more perfect reminder that when you embrace the mess and the elements, that’s when the magic happens and in simplicity, there’s a lot of beauty.

Anyone else completely in love with this cool elopement? I’m all over those un-done vibes and the natural elements. The Utah salt flats are such a unique location for a special couples session.