Whitney and Bryson said “I do” at Sun Valley Resort and their not so winter, winter wedding was one for the books. With an unusually warm winter we made the most of the day! They got married after dark by candlelight, then Bryson surprised Whitney with not one but TWO live bands. (Missed their welcome dinner at Whiskey’s on Main? Catch it here.)
If you’re planning a destination wedding in Sun Valley, Sun Valley Resort makes it SO easy on your guests. Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey is less than 15 miles away, and the resort keeps lodging, dining, and its wedding venues all in one spot. The resort’s wedding team also helps with site visits, catering, and menu planning, which is a lifesaver when you’re planning from out of state.
Whitney and Bryson chose the Sun Valley Club for their ceremony and reception. The timber and stone clubhouse seats up to 150 guests (250 standing) and has floor to ceiling windows, river rock walls, and a stone fireplace inside. Outside, three terraces look straight out at Baldy Mountain and Dollar Mountain. China, glassware, and a dance floor come with the space, so there’s way less to rent and haul in.
From October through May, events at the Club start after 6pm, which means a winter ceremony here happens after dark. Whitney and Bryson went ALL in. Their ceremony took place on the terrace with the aisle lined in candles.
Earlier in the day, we explored the resort for portraits. We stopped at the historic Opera House and the clock tower in Sun Valley Village, hopped on the red chairlift under the “It Happened in Sun Valley” sign (a nod to the song from the 1941 movie Sun Valley Serenade), and wandered the golf course with snowy Bald Mountain behind them. Fun fact: Sun Valley built the world’s first chairlifts back in 1936, so a chairlift photo here is basically required.
After cocktail hour, guests headed inside for the reception with branded mugs ‘The Bell’s’ with the Taco bell logo. Bryson brought in live sets from Sean McConnell and Mickey and the Motorcars, as a surprise to Whitney and they shared their first dance to live music. Then DJ Chris with Wildfire Entertainment took over and kept the dance floor PACKED!
Planning a winter destination wedding in Sun Valley? Book your venue early, plan for an evening ceremony, and go big on the candles. Your guests can ski and skate during the day, and the dark winter sky makes candlelight look incredible in photos.
Vendors:
Photography: Karina Dopp Designs
Venue & Lodging: Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley Club
Wedding Planner: Satin N Sage Events
Hair & Makeup: HMU by Tanya
Florist: Sawtooth Floral
DJ: DJ Chris with Wildfire Entertainment
Live Music: Sean McConnell, Mickey and the Motorcars
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