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Emily & David’s Intimate and Romantic Elopement in the Dolomites with Final Stop at Marmolada Mountain
We talked to Cat Ekkelboom-White from Wild Connections Photography, who’s behind these stunning photos, and got the story behind this intimate and romantic elopement in the Dolomites with a final stop at Marmolada mountain…
“When Emily & David came across photos of the Dolomites, they knew instantly that this was where they wanted to get married. They dreamed of a day that was intimate and romantic, relaxed and yet still adventurous.
Wild Connections Photography
Wild Connections Photography
Wild Connections Photography
During the planning stages of their elopement, working together with their elopement planner Jlenia, they were unsure about whether they wanted to get up early and have their elopement at sunrise. Sunrise would mean starting hair & makeup at 2am, so it’s not surprising that they weren’t psyched in the idea. But after explaining to them the benefits of sunrise (fewer people and beautiful golden glow), and showing them photos of how it could look if they opted for sunrise, they decided to go for it. Sharing their private vows at sunrise ended up being their favorite part of the day. And you can see from the photos that it was 100% worth it!
Wild Connections Photography
Wild Connections Photography
Wild Connections Photography
Wild Connections Photography
Wild Connections Photography
After a post-sunrise refuel, with breakfast at a nearby mountain hut, the couple spend the next few hours exploring the nearby area before taking a helicopter tour around the Dolomites, landing at a mountain lake for a pause to cut their cake and making one final stop just behind the tallest mountain of the Dolomites, the Marmolada. They ended the day with a pizza party back at their chalet, which had been beautifully decorated with flowers.
The following day they headed out on another adventure. What should have been a hiking day had to be revised, as poor David had a knee injury, so instead, I took them on a magical mystery tour of some stunning locations around the Dolomites that could be easily reached without too much walking. And since we weren’t hiking, they decided to wear their wedding outfits again, and make full use of the stunning scenery for more photos.
Wild Connections Photography
Wild Connections Photography
Wild Connections Photography
Tip from Cat, the photographer: When travelling to a destination like the Dolomites, stay in the area for at least 4-5 days. There’s so much to see and do here, whether you want to enjoy hiking or climbing, relax in the spa or enjoy tasting some of the incredible local cuisine at mountain huts or a Michelin-star restaurant. You could even do like Emily & David, and book an extra day with me and let me take you on a guided hike or magical mystery tour of the area.
Wild Connections Photography
Wild Connections Photography
Wild Connections Photography
The styling of their day was whimsical and romantic, reflected in the soft pink, cream and green florals, Emily’s stunning Winnie Couture gown, and their elegant choice of vow books and jewelry.”
Vendors to credit:
Photography – Wild Connections Photography @
Wedding planner – Jlenia Costner @
Hair & Makeup – Viki Aichner @viki_hairandmakeup
Hotel – Mi Chalet @mi.chalet
Helicopter – Elikos @elikos_
Dress – Winnie Couture @winniecouture
Suit – BLVDier @BLVDier
Florals – Paola Simone @paolasimone.fiori.
Cake – Garage Patisserie @garage.patisserie
Wedding planner – Jlenia Costner @
Hair & Makeup – Viki Aichner @viki_hairandmakeup
Hotel – Mi Chalet @mi.chalet
Helicopter – Elikos @elikos_
Dress – Winnie Couture @winniecouture
Suit – BLVDier @BLVDier
Florals – Paola Simone @paolasimone.fiori.
Cake – Garage Patisserie @garage.patisserie
