Sun Valley Elopement Packages

How to Elope in Sun Valley?

Sun Valley is a historic ski town in central southern Idaho. Rare for being nearly as popular in the warmer summer months as it is during the bustling snowy season, Sun Valley is known for its ski areas at Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain, and, in the summer, its many miles of mountain treks, equestrian trails, and sunny meadows. Like a low-key Aspen, Sun Valley has an authentic charm and panoramic mountain views to spare.

Why should I elope in Sun Valley?

America’s First Destination Ski Resort town is nestled in a surprisingly accessible area of the Northern Rockies. With a lively arts community and some of the best off-slope activities of any resort town in the country, Sun Valley has plenty to offer for the ski-averse. During the summer, the area offers up top-notch fishing and hunting and countless trails around town offering paths up the mountains to appreciate the region’s sweeping views of the peaky Sawtooth Mountains. For snowbirds, the area boasts some of the country’s best cross-country skiing and even the fabled onsite heli-skiing.

What is the best time of year to elope in Sun Valley?

Deciding on the best time of year to elope in Sun Valley will depend on whether or not you’re a fan of the snow. If you are, then you’re in luck, as snow can be expected from the end of October to the beginning of April. During the winter months, days usually hover around freezing while nights regularly dip below zero.

If you’re not a snow bunny, no worries! Sun Valley in the summertime is a dream come true for lovers of the outdoors. Due to the area’s high altitude, summer days tend to be hot and sunny, while nights drop to nearly freezing even in July and August.

What are the best places to elope in Sun Valley?

Just outside of Sun Valley, Eagle Creek is all mountains, meadow, and wildwood. The perfect setting for a wild and scenic outdoor elopement.
Stanley is an uncomplicated and largely untouched mountain town with fewer than 100 residents about two and a half hours northeast of Boise. Along the banks of the Salmon River and at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains, Stanley is easily one of the most naturally stunning towns in the state, if not the entire United States. Boasting big skies, big mountains, and crystal clear alpine lakes, Stanley is unbeatable for raw natural beauty.
At the base of the Sawtooth Mountains in Custer County, Redfish Lake is an alpine lake tucked into the valleys of the Sawtooth National Forest. A quaint and quiet lake with only a small dock for company, Redfish is comprised almost entirely of snowmelt, so the lake is typically crystal clear and safe for a post-nuptial dip.