October 22, 2021

Will and Emily's Western Wedding at Wildhorse Ranch

Wedding, Wildhorse Ranch, Western

Wildhorse Ranch is a beautiful property that sits over Trail Creek Summit just outside of Sun Valley, Idaho. To get to the Wildhorse Ranch, you have to take a pretty sporty dirt road over a rough pass that many cars do not make it over. There is no cell service in the area and it is definitely the path less traveled. But, if you know Will and Emily, you know that their whole lifestyle is around taking the road less traveled. As ski patrollers and firefighters, these two live and breathe the outdoors and live in Sun Valley because of its incredible outdoor access.


Once you reach the entry to Wildhorse Ranch, you enter an oasis amidst the sagebrush. With a pool, guest cabins, and plenty of wide open spaces, this location for a western wedding is a photographers dream. Many guests chose to get ready in the designated camping zone and everyone (myself included) spent the night under the stars. It was such an amazing night and Emily and Will were up for all my antics - like stealing them away during dinner to capture some golden light. Let's just saw it was worth it. I hope to book another wedding at Wildhorse Ranch soon and highly recommend it for anyone looking to ditch the phones and reconnect with your loved ones up in the mountains of Idaho. Cowboy boots mandatory.

Wedding dress hanging in silhouette against bright windows in a moody black and white composition.
Hair styling preparation captured in warm light wearing a cozy red plaid flannel shirt.
Pool balls arranged on a dark table with selective focus creating depth in the composition.
Wedding party members getting ready in a rustic indoor setting with natural lighting.
Wedding party members in navy and white dresses sharing joyful moments indoors.
Group photo of wedding party members in coordinating navy blue and white attire.
Bride in flowing white dress walking across desert landscape with mountains in background.
Bride in lace-back wedding gown walking through desert terrain with mountain vistas.
First look wedding moment captured in rugged mountain desert landscape.
Romantic desert wedding first look with couple embracing against mountain backdrop.
Newlyweds share intimate moment in desert setting with autumn colors and mountains.
Wedding couple embracing in desert landscape with mountain scenery and sage brush.
Groomsmen lined up in navy suits and red ties against desert mountain backdrop.
Groom in a navy suit smiles while standing in a desert landscape with mountains in the background.
Wedding party members in dark suits walk in line against a desert mountain backdrop.