Weddings on the Mogollon Rim Archives

Alex & Jade | Mogollon Rim Wedding

The Mogollon Rim will stop you in your tracks…all that space and stillness. On this day, it also showed off its dramatic side in full force.

The ceremony started with storm clouds gathering across the valley. Then came the rain. Steady, insistent. But no one even thought about stopping. Alex and Jade just smiled through the downpour, held onto each other, and said their vows without hesitation. The umbrellas came out, and the rain became part of their story.

Dashing back to the parking lot, any additional plans tossed aside, everyone gathered behind the lifted tailgate of an SUV as Alex and Jade lifted a tiny pink blanket from a wicker basket. A little pause. A few tears. A lot of smiles. It’s a girl!

When the sky finally cleared, the Rim was wrapped in the golden light of sunset, quiet and dreamlike. We wandered the overlook for a few minutes, letting the calm settle in while capturing some of the most breathtaking images of the day.

The celebration at The Old County Inn was easy and warm. Pizza, drinks, and toasts from the dads that drifted between laughter and that kind of emotion you only get at the end of a long, good day.

Days like this are why I love what I do. People leaning into life as it happens, rain and all..

Congratulations, Alex & Jade!

Another Wedding Favorite on the Mogollon Rim

Ceremony: Mogollon Rim | Reception: Old County Inn

It was one of those crisp, wind-whipped days that mirrored the raw, genuine love between Rob and Sarah. Their intimate wedding on the Mogollon Rim near Strawberry, AZ, captured the essence of simplicity and deep personal meaning.

After a scenic 30-minute drive down a rugged dirt road, we arrived at the very edge of the Rim, a spot steeped in significance as it was where Rob first proposed to Sarah. And there was something beautifully poetic about returning to that exact place, where every whisper of the wind seemed to echo memories of their first promise.

Surrounded by their closest family and friends, the ceremony was intimate and deeply meaningful. Although a chill lingered in the air, it only served to enhance the day’s character. In addition, the expansive landscape and dramatic rock formations provided a breathtaking backdrop, perfectly contrasting with the warmth of shared smiles and laughter. Every moment was filled with honest emotion, eschewing grandeur for authenticity.

Following the windswept ceremony, the celebration moved to the cozy confines of the Old County Inn. Dinner was refreshingly simple. Pizza paired with wine in a relaxed atmosphere that felt like a natural extension of the intimate ceremony. It was the kind of meal that felt like a warm embrace after the cool mountain air, a perfect, unpretentious end to a day rich with meaning.

For me, this wedding was a powerful reminder of how deeply personal and transformative such a day can be. It’s moments like these, filled with authenticity and heartfelt emotion, that reaffirm why I love capturing weddings.

Congratulations Rob & Sarah!