Eastern Sierras Sunrise Elopement
Location
Bishop, Eastern Sierra
Shoot Type
Elopement
Favorite Moment
When Isabel and Chris went fly fishing in their wedding clothes!
Like so many couples in 2020, Isabel and Chris were served lemons, and made lemonade. When their big wedding was cancelled, they had to pivot. They dreamed up what their perfect morning looked like, and did exactly that for their wedding day.
They chose to get married in Bishop, which is located in the Eastern Sierras. The Eastern Sierras is a hidden gem, with so many gorgeous, secluded locations. It’s a high desert, with 14 thousand foot peaks surrounding the valley. There’s something extremely special about it, it’s hard to describe unless you’ve been there.
After watching the sunrise on the snow capped peaks, we drove to Bishop creek, where Isabel and Chris said their vows next to the river. They popped some champagne, and got geared up to go fly fishing. Eventually, Isabel fully got in the river in her wedding dress! They were so obviously in their element, and fully living in the moment, it’s what I love most about elopements. Afterwards, they made breakfast in the back of their Subaru. The morning was unbelievably romantic, intimate, and perfectly them. I have to pinch myself sometimes that this is my job. I’m so grateful for couples like these two who trust me to capture such a special day for them! Congrats Isabel and Chris!
“Due to COVID-19, we pivoted from a wedding with our families and friends to an intimate elopement in the Eastern Sierras. Mary guided us every step of the way, from our initial introduction call when she gave us some fun elopement ideas, to checking in and sending us tips as we got closer to the day. She also gave me an incredible vendor recommendation for virtual makeup lessons (shoutout to Beyond the Literal!) so I was confident applying my own makeup the morning of.
My husband and I had a lofty elopement plan – to wake up at sunrise, get married, and go fly fishing in Bishop Creek. It probably wouldn’t have been so bad except it was November in the mountains and below freezing! Mary was there for it and didn’t flinch when I said we wanted to meet at 6am! She was flexible and supportive when my husband forgot our rings at the hotel, making what could have been a disappointing stressful situation all ok.
Neither of us have spent much time in front of a camera lens, but Mary made us look comfortable and like ourselves. I think a big part of that is the calm, easy going energy she brings. These photos are treasures to our friends and family who couldn’t be there in person, and I’m so glad we chose Mary to create them for us. I wholeheartedly recommend Mary Meck for adventure elopements and weddings!”
