An Epic Winter Elopement in St. Moritz: From a Helicopter Ride to Sunset Vows

It’s no secret, one of my favorite parts of the Alps for elopements is Engadin St. Moritz. Whether you’re looking for off-the-beaten-path or something easy to access, there’s something for everyone here year-round. 

When Dylan + Ryan reached out about their elopement, I was immediately bursting with ideas. Their willingness to try new things and brave the cold led to a sunny, memorable winter wedding.

The pair started the day with a luxurious hotel stay and stunning balcony views overlooking the frozen St. Moritzersee. It’s the kind of vista that you can’t help but keep peeking out at. At their hotel, they also read emotional letters shared from family and friends. By this time, we were sufficiently warmed up…and bracing ourselves for the single-digit (Fahrenheit!) temps outside. The chill was worth it, though, since Dylan + Ryan decided to try something new and explore the Alps via helicopter. Landing at a private mountain top spot above 3000meters while sharing champagne- does it get more epic than that?  

As the day drew to a close, we picked out the perfect spot for sunset vows. The Swiss Alps stretched endlessly in every direction as soft, warm light touched the mountainsides. Both the cold and the views will make it a ceremony none of us will ever forget it….1000% worth it.

Adventure, luxury, and some of Switzerland’s most diverse and interesting mountains…there’s nothing dreamier than a winter elopement in St. Moritz. 

Our 2026 wedding year started off strong, thanks to these two wonderful humans who trusted us to help them celebrate 🥳

If you want to learn more about eloping in St. Moritz, you can check out our St. Moritz Elopement Guide here.

St. Moritz Helicopter Elopement Timeline

This adventure elopement in St. Moritz included two distinct locations. The first location was part of their helicopter tour, where we landed in a secluded spot. Afterward, we ventured to a second mountaintop location where the couple exchanged vows and soaked up the last rays of sunlight. You can check out Dylan + Ryan’s elopement timeline below. 

• 8:00 am – We arrive for getting ready coverage!
• 9:00 am – Ryan is getting on suit, putting finishing touches on getting ready, hair and makeup wrap up. 
• 9:15 am – Dylan is ready to put on dress, finish getting ready 
• 9:30 am – All dressed + ready to go. We’ll get started arranging first looks outside the hotel.
• 10:00 am – First looks at the hotel. Reading letters from family & friends.
• 11:30 am – Pack up, and drive to the helicopter tour 
• 11:45 am – Arrive at helicopter tour location + enjoy helitour with a champagne toast.
• 1:30 pm –  Leave Helicopter Tour + Drive to ceremony location
• 2:00 pm – Travel up the mountain. Warm up with a lunch break.
• 3:00 pm – Ceremony & Sunset portraits on top of the mountain
• 4:00 pm – Wrap up + say goodbyes.

Real St. Moritz Winter Elopement Experience: A review from our couple

”Christine and Scott were an absolute dream to work with! I could tell Christine took her work seriously from the moment we spoke to them for the first time on the phone, and from that point forward it was all as easy as can be. The day we took photographs the temperatures were freezing and everything was still absolutely seamless. They both did everything and more to make us feel comfortable, happy and at ease. Our sneak peek photos and teaser video are both beyond words – we feel so lucky to have these pictures and memories for a lifetime.”

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Check Out Dylan + Ryan’s Helicopter Elopement Teaser Film

Check Out Dylan + Ryan’s Swiss Winter Elopement