There is something about saying vows with a ridge of forested peaks behind you that no ballroom can replicate. An outdoor mountain wedding trades chandeliers for open sky and hotel carpet for pine needles, and for a lot of couples that trade is worth every bit of extra planning it takes. But mountain weddings are not the same animal as a backyard ceremony or a hotel garden event. Elevation changes the weather, the terrain changes the layout, and the remoteness changes how you think about vendors, parking, and guest comfort. Here is how to work through all of it without losing the parts of the day that made you want a mountain wedding in the first place. Start…
