The Perfect Summer Mountain Wedding in Utah

Shelby Culp + Eric Craig | 8.9.2025

Have you ever ridden into a wedding on a ski lift? Forget a getaway car, Shelby and Eric’s wedding had a getaway gondola. Between the incredible views on top of Sundance Resort and the obviously sentimental speeches at dinner, it’s clear that this summer mountain wedding was memorable for every guest in attendance.

Designer Details for the Bride

Let’s start with the real showstopper of the night: the bride. Not only is Shelby’s detailed lace gown topped off with the most glistening sparkles and delicate 3D applique, but it’s a perfect two-in-one look with sleeves for the ceremony that can be taken off for a whole new look throughout the night. Proof that you actually can have a statement sleeve even in the heat of summer. Especially when they’re as eye-catching as these ones!

And that’s not the only beautiful bridal look from the evening; Shelby added a cute scarf moment to keep cozy in the refreshing mountain air at cocktail hour, and of course brought out a whole new dress for the dancing at the reception. You know we’ll never not love a second dress over here… Especially when that second look has sparkly fringe!

Plus, an iconic Louis Vuitton moment to match the looks. When you’re choosing your wedding outfits, you might as well add in a little something designer, you know, just because you can. Especially when it comes in white.

Romantic Evening Lighting on the Mountain

Speaking of cocktail hour, who doesn’t love a classic champagne tower? It was paired perfectly with the vibes of the Sundance patio space and delicious his-and-hers cocktail options. Espresso martini? Yes, please! It’s elevated and delicious. Shelby and Eric’s cocktail hour is the ultimate guide for how to make even the in-between moments enjoyable, and just as gorgeous as the big ones.

Here’s your official requirement to add string lights to your outdoor reception space. As the light dips below the mountain line of your perfect backdrop, the lights go up and add the perfect romantic aspect to every photo, and that extra warm glow to every hug and congratulations.

To add even more romantic lighting to your summer mountain wedding, a candlelit dinner is absolutely everything and more. Shelby and Eric’s textured blue napkins and matching dinnerware only make every toast and cheers all the more cohesive. Oh, and the acrylic table numbers with a chairlift moment? We’re obsessed.

It’s All About the Love

But aside from how gorgeous all the details are, it’s so clear in every photo from their wedding day that it was all about the love these two have with each other and every guest that came to celebrate. Every speech, every time the bride and groom look at each other, and every one-on-one interaction with their loved ones are overflowing with love! And that’s really what it’s all about.

Then you get to the first dance photos, and it’s like everyone in the room melts away for such a special moment for the newlyweds. If you’re looking for the epitome of true love on film, feel free to stop here. Everyone was smiling with tears in their eyes, even the younger guests, for the father-daughter and groom dances, too.

Western-Themed Rehearsal Dinner

We’d be leaving out one of the best parts of this summer mountain wedding weekend if we didn’t mention Shelby and Eric’s rehearsal dinner, too; between the boots and bolo ties and Shelby’s dress, a shortened version of her mom’s wedding dress, the sentimental moments and perfect design details simply don’t stop.

The pearl purse? It’s clear that Shelby is the queen of accessorizing, even on her wedding weekend. Here’s your sign to do the same!

And the guests absolutely understood the assignment when it came to dress code! We’re loving every single shot of the western-inspired rehearsal dinner at the same venue where they said I do. Even the band fit the vibes perfectly.

Shelby and Eric’s wedding day is just more proof that paying attention to even the smallest details is what makes every single moment on your wedding day just as sentimental as it is stunning. It’s the intentional designs that highlight elements of your love story that make your summer mountain wedding come to life, just like these two did.