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passion for love led us here
As a Louisiana native where hospitality runs deep, and now a Zion local who believes in bringing that same warmth and care to every couple I serve. In the South, we welcome people like family, and I want you to feel that same sense of home as you plan your wedding.
That’s why I’ve created these resources—to guide you through every step of your elopement with ease, intention, and a touch of Southern hospitality. Whether you're dreaming of exchanging vows in Zion’s vast canyons or seeking the perfect details for your intimate day, you’ll find everything you need right here.
So grab a coffee (or maybe a sweet tea), settle in, and let’s make your Zion photo experience feel like home—wild, beautiful, and undeniably you.
ELOPEMENTS
Weddings
We believe in heirlooms. Being able to photograph your connection to your loved ones is a dream come true. But it doesn’t stop there for me. Our photo journey isn’t complete until I know you have tangibles treasures hanging on your walls, decorating your coffee tables in beautiful high quality albums, printed on holidays cards […]
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Plan a Lake Powell kayak or paddle board into Antelope Canyon, then sunset photos at Horseshoe Bend. Timeline, tips, what to bring, and WWU photo planning.
You know that moment when you peel off your hiking shoes and your feet feel like they’ve been negotiating with gravity all day? Zion is famous for doing that to a person. Big views, big effort, big “why do my calves feel like overcooked noodles?” energy. That’s why I’m obsessed with Zion Canyon Hot Springs as the […]
ANGELS LANDING PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHER (Zion) 🤍
Angels Landing permits for 2026 are open. A permit is required past Scout Lookout to the chains/summit. Spring seasonal lottery: Feb 13–Feb 25 (for hikes March 1–May 31).
Planning a secret proposal on Angels Landing (yes, even if you searched “Angles Landing”)? The lottery isn’t guaranteed, so your timeline matters.
For fixed travel dates, I partner with Zion Guide Hub, an authorized guiding team. If you don’t secure a permit on your own, you can still hike to the summit with a guide company that has permits available for your date.
I’ll help you plan the moment (crowds + light + shuttle timing), keep the surprise under wraps, and capture it naturally so it feels like you, not a production.
Send me “Angels Landing Proposal” + your dates for a calm Plan A + Plan B.
Overwhelmed by Wedding Planning in Zion?
meet your Zion
planner + photographer
Hey there, my name is Kate, Zion is my home.
You’re not alone.
Between logistics, permits, and expectations, it’s easy to feel lost—or like your vision doesn’t quite fit the mold.
At The Wild Within Us, I help couples who crave something deeper transform their wedding into a ritual—an intentional, breathtaking experience that honors love as a sacred journey.
As a Zion local with over a decade of experience, I guide you every step of the way. From personalized planning to soulful elopement photography, I curate an experience that’s effortless, luxurious, and rooted in meaning. You’ll feel held, seen, and completely at home in the wild.
This is more than a wedding—it’s a transformation.
It’s a day of deep connection and joyful adventure, preserved in artful images that become heirlooms—rituals you’ll return to, year after year, as you celebrate your love.