"Jocilyn took the stress out of planning!"

We had no idea how to plan a destination wedding but Jocilyn took the stress out of planning it all! She was very helpful in planning the schedule of our day, choosing the most beautiful locations and figuring out all the details. It happened to rain on our day which one would think is a total photo nightmare, but Jocilyn was prepared with umbrellas and made the whole expericence wonderful. She captured the most breathtaking images of our day and the rain just added to it all. Jocilyn is pure talent!

We had no idea how to plan a destination wedding but Jocilyn took the stress out of planning it all! She was very helpful in planning the schedule of our day, choosing the most beautiful locations and figuring out all the details.

Ella Sims - 2021 Bride

CHECKLIST

Choose your travel dates and book your lodging. Keep in mind that you will both need to appear in person with ID to purchase your marriage license. This will be at the Teton County building which is opened during regualar 9-5 business hours and closed on holidays. I suggest planning to do this at least one day prior to your wedding date and contact their office to make an appointment so you are sure they will be open. Their number is 307-733-4430 and detailed marriage license information can be found on their website HERE

Decide how you want your big day look. THESE questions will give you ideas to discuss and help you create the perfect celebration of your marriage.

Review my LOCATION GUIDE and choose your favorite backdrops.

Planning session with Jocilyn. I will reach out to get you on my scheduled for this. Together we will create a timeline of your day so all your events flow and we are able to take advantage of the best lighting for photos. 

Get your ceremony location permit: You will want to wait until after our planning session to apply for this permit since we will be deciding the best location and time for your ceremony during that meeting. You will be choosing a 2hr time slot for your ceremony which is a good amount of time for your ceremony and photos.  In most cases you will only need one permit for the ceremony location and not for additional locations where we will just be taking photos. (Refer to my location guide for all your options) Based on where you want to hold your ceremony will determine who you contact to get your permit.
For Grand Teton National Park Permits Submit an application.
For the Wedding Tree contact Bridger-Teton National Forest Just call or email.

Find an officiant - Below in the vendor recommendations is a List of local officiants. I suggest contacting a few and finding the best fit. You can also have one of your friends or family members officiate, this can be a really special thing to add to your ceremony! Just contact Teton County to make sure you get all the correct paperwork and info needed.

Make sure you have two witnesses for your ceremony - This is something that your officiant will make sure you have as it is mandatory for the state of Wyoming. If you don't have anyone traveling with you (no worries, this is common), I can be one of your witnesses and your officiant can bring someone along for another witness.

Schedule a time to get your marriage license with Teton County as mentioned in step #1.

Schedule with additional vendors - (list below)

HAIR & MAKEUP
Athena, Tanya Crocker, Autym

FLORISTS
Historia Florals, Chloe,
JH Flower Boutique, Briar Rose

CAKES & DESSERTS
 Simply Elegant Cakes, Seven Confections,
Persephone Bakery, Albertson's Bakery - (307) 733-5950

OFFICIANTS
(*Spanish Ceremonies Available)

*Brian Bultema
(Minister - Christian Themed Weddings)
bbultema55@gmail.com
307-699-4281

Melissa Croswhite
(Minister - Native Influence)
timberlineweddings@gmail.com
303-514-6565

T. Hamish Tear
(Officiant - Secular Weddings)
officiantjh@gmail.com
307-413-2789

*Cindy Dahlin
(Civil or Christian Ceremonies)
cindydahlin2000@gmail.com
307-690-5018

Eleanor Schoenhals
(Minister)
jha@silverstar.com
307-690-1284

Anna Franceschi
(Minister Universal Life - Pagan/Same Sex)
driftingbutterfly@gmail.com
307-880-0773

Joann McGregor
(Minister Non-Denominational)
jmcgregor83422@gmail.com
315-532-0017

Colleen M. Crook
(Universal Ministries - Non-Denominational)
colleen.crook@gmail.com
307-231-4636


CHURCHES

Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church
307-733-2516

Saint John's Episcopal
307-733-2603

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
307-733-6337

Church in the Tetons
208-270-7507

First Baptist Church
307-733-3706

United Methodist Church
307-413-9224

Presbyterian Church
307-733-6337






Vendor Recommendations

Happy Planning