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The Spots

Schwabacher Landing

Snow-capped mountain range reflected in a calm lake with trees lining the shoreline.

The iconic sunrise spot. Popular for weddings, wildlife, and alpenglow seekers.

Ceremony spot, permit required for weddings
Short, easy hike around a small channel maintained by beavers and several dams.
Typically accessible May through October, pending seasonal road closures
In Grand Teton National park
Beautiful scenery - beaver dams create still water great for reflections
Teton views
Frequent wildlife sightings
A popular spot, but easy to escape and find privacy from crowds

A black-and-white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors with mountains in the background, featuring a bride and groom exchanging vows before an officiant, surrounded by guests.

A young couple walking near a lake with mountains in the background, holding glasses of champagne, during sunset.

Black and white photo of two women holding hands outdoors in a mountainous landscape, both wearing large wide-brimmed hats and elegant clothing, one in a white dress and the other in a dark suit.

Taggart Lake Loop

A bride and groom walking hand in hand across a rustic wooden bridge over a river, dense green pine forest on a mountain backdrop, during daytime.

A beautiful and easy hike. Plenty of variety of landscapes and scenery. Lakes, bridges, mountains - a little for everyone. Generally busy, but easy to tuck away for privacy.

In Grand Teton National Park
3.8 Mile loop, easy hiking
Typically accessible May through Late October, pending seasonal road closures
Constant views, frequent wildlife sightings
Great variety of landscapes and scenes, great for longer sessions and for those wanting a mix of different photos

A woman in a wedding dress and a man in formal attire walking on a fallen log in a forested mountain area with trees and mountain peaks in the background.

A couple in wedding attire walking hand-in-hand along a trail in a forest, with tall trees and mountains in the background, in black and white.

A young couple sitting on a large rock by a lake with pine trees in the background, smiling at the camera, dressed in casual and semi-formal clothing.

Jenny Lake

Snow-capped mountain reflected in a calm lake with evergreen trees in the foreground.

One of (if not) the most scenic and accessible of the alpine lakes in Teton Valley

In Grand Teton National Park
Various easy hiking options - a long loop around or a few trail offshoots with waterfalls close by
Typically accessible May through Late October, pending seasonal road closures
Beautiful alpine lake views and Tetons in the background
Frequent wildlife sightings
Heavy crowds in summer

*For those who want to escape the crowds, consider Jackson, String, Leigh, or Phelps Lake instead. Still phenomenal views, minus the people.

Delta Lake

A couple dancing on rocks in a lake with mountainous landscape and trees in the background on a sunny day.

(Found’s Favorite)

This challenging 7.4 out-and-back hike features alpine lake views on the way, plenty of rock scrambling and screaming pika, and a major reward/view at the top. Worth it every time.

In Grand Teton National Park
Typically accessible May through late October, pending seasonal road closures
7.4 Mile Out and Back Hike
Approx. 2300 feet of elevation gain
Challenging, recommended for those with generally good physical fitness - you will get sweaty - something to consider for photos and clothing choice
Great for those wanting an spectacular background and don’t mind putting in the work to get there

A happy couple sitting on a large rock by a lake with snow-capped mountains and evergreen trees in the background.

A black and white photo of a couple embracing in front of a mountain landscape, with the woman's head resting on the man's shoulder.

A scenic mountain landscape with a calm lake in the foreground, rocky hills, and tall mountainous peaks covered partially with snow in the background.

The Wedding Tree

Snow-covered mountain range at sunset with trees in the foreground.

A popular and sentimental spot for small wedding ceremonies. Named after two trees whose branches grew together and perfectly framed the Tetons.

Ceremony spot, permit required
In Bridger-Teton National Forest
Small walk from a parking lot - approx. 40 minutes from Jackson
Accessible year round, snow tires recommended in winter months
Grand sweeping views of the Gros Ventre (pronounced “grow vont”) River and the Teton Range
Reservations for ceremonies are required at least 30 days in advance

Sign in a grassy area indicating 'Wedding Tree Day Use Area, Bridger-Teton National Forest' with trees and mountains in the background.

A wedding ceremony outdoors with mountains in the background, featuring a couple facing an officiant.

A bride and groom holding hands outdoors with mountains in the background, the bride holding a bouquet of red and white flowers, both dressed in wedding attire.

Shadow Mountain

Pregnant woman holding ultrasound photos outdoors with mountains in the background at sunset.

All the views, without the crowds.

A local spot known for camping, biking, cross country skiing, and horse back riding
Located 25 miles north east of Jackson, in Bridger-Teton National Forest
Typically accessible May 1 through November 31st
Sweeping views of the Teton range
Variety of forest and mountain scenery, wildlife sightings very possible
Pets allowed!

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A pregnant woman and her partner are standing outdoors, forming a heart shape with their hands over her baby bump, with sunlight shining through the trees in the background.

A man and woman with a dog walking in a grassy field with wildflowers, trees, mountains, and a cloudy sky in the background.

The Overlooks

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For folks looking for beautiful, quick, and easy spots - consider the overlooks.

Oxbow bend, Snake River Overlook, Glacier View, Teton Point - the options are many.
Snake River Overlook, Glacier View, and Mountain View Turnouts are ceremony spots - permits required
Various distances from Jackson
In Grand Teton National Park
Typically accessible year-round