The Church of Dirt Wedding Venue in Park City, Utah
Some wedding venues are built from marble and chandeliers. And then there is the Church of Dirt - a hand-crafted altar made from aspen wood, nestled at nearly 10,000 feet above sea level on Guardsman Pass near Park City, Utah. No price tag. No wedding coordinator. No rules. Just mountains, open sky, and two people choosing each other in front of the people who matter most.
A Summer Wedding Among the Mountains
Before the Church of Dirt closed its doors in late 2023, Kol & Yessica gathered their closest family and friends there for a summer wedding as honest and grounded as the landscape surrounding them...
Why Micro Weddings Are Having a Moment — and Why They Should Be
A micro wedding typically includes 20 or fewer guests. It is not a compromise. It is a choice — a deliberate decision to trade a crowded reception hall for something smaller, more intentional, and often far more meaningful. I have photographed weddings of all sizes, and I can tell you honestly: some of the most emotional, most beautiful, most timeless weddings I have documented have been the small ones.
Here is why micro weddings work so powerfully:
Every guest is truly your person. No obligation invites, no distant acquaintances. Every face in your wedding photos is someone who genuinely loves you.
The ceremony breathes. Without a crowd to manage, ceremonies slow down. You actually hear the vows. You actually feel the moment as it happens.
Your budget goes further. Fewer guests means more freedom to invest in what matters: photography, flowers, a beautiful dinner, a stunning location.
The photos tell a real story. Emotion is visible when the guest count is small. I can be everywhere. I catch the quiet moments, the knowing looks, the tears being blinked back.
Book your Micro Wedding in Utah
If you are dreaming of a small, intentional wedding in the mountains of Utah — whether in Park City, the Wasatch Range, Big Cottonwood Canyon, or beyond — I would love to be your photographer. I specialize in micro weddings and intimate ceremonies where the guest list is small, the emotion is real, and the locations are extraordinary.
Secure your spot today by contacting me here
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