The newlyweds say their vows while surrounded by loved ones in a circle formation during a blizzard winter snow wedding
The bride and groom share their vows as their friends and family create a circle around them.
Kersten and Jonny, who love the outdoors and skiing, chose to have a simple winter wedding close to Jonny's family cabin. The cabin, where Jonny got ready for the ceremony, has been passed down for generations. The plan was to hike about a mile into the backcountry, requiring snow shoes and skiis, and have an intimate ceremony surrounded by trees at approximately 9,000 ft in elevation. The group departed for the ceremony site from the parking lot of Mammoth Mountain base lodge in the early afternoon. What was not planned was the record-breaking winter storm that left several feet of fresh snow.
At Mammoth Mountain in CA, the groom and his friend try to free cars in icy parking
The groom and his friend attempt to get vehicles out of the cabin driveway in icy conditions.
The wedding party men at Mammoth Mountain ski resort in Mammoth Lakes, CA used sticks and lumber on icy roads
The men had to use sticks and lumber to gain enough traction for a car not suitable for the winter storm.
Bride urges dog to wear wreath for winter storm wedding at Mammoth Mountain ski resort in CA
The bride tries to convince her dog to wear his wreath for the wedding.
Hiking in Mammoth backcountry during winter storm - wedding guests and family to ceremony site
Wedding guests and family hike in the mountain backcountry during a winter storm to the ceremony site.
Bride preps for winter ceremony in icy conditions at Mammoth Mountain ski resort in Mammoth Lakes, CA
The bride gets ready in frigid temperatures putting on her dress and veil.
At Mammoth Mountain ski resort, the groom surprises his bride with a rose at their ceremony in the falling snow
The groom surprises his bride at the beginning of the ceremony with a fresh rose.
At Mammoth Mountain resort, the bride and groom kiss and guests throw rose petals into the falling snow
The bride and groom share their first kiss as guests throw rose pedals.
Dog photobombs groom and bride at Mammoth Mountain ski resort in Mammoth Lakes, CA
The couple's dog jumps for the bouquet during posed pictures.
In Mammoth Lakes, CA, the couple gets bundled up after the storm ceremony at Mammoth Mountain ski resort
The bride and groom, freezing cold and wet from the storm, get ready to put on more protective apparel.
Bride, groom, and loved ones toast with mountain-hiked champagne at Mammoth Mountain wedding in CA
The guests toast with champagne that was hiked in the for wedding.
A snowy group photo at Mammoth Mountain ski resort in Mammoth Lakes, CA with the bride, groom, friends, and family
The entire wedding group gather for a posed photo as the winter storm intensifies.
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A wedding at a Ski Resort can offer a unique and memorable setting for couples who value intimacy and quality time with their loved ones. Surrounded by stunning views, close friends and family can gather in a cozy and intimate setting to witness the union of the couple. The beauty of a winter landscape, with its snowy peaks and glistening trees, adds a picturesque backdrop to the ceremony and creates a romantic and magical atmosphere. The possibility of a winter storm only adds to the charm and excitement of the day, with the potential for a whiteout creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all in attendance.
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