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Sarah and Jake had the most epic summer adventurous Lake Tahoe elopement ever!! They celebrated with their closest family, check it out!

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Adventurous Lake Tahoe Elopement || Sarah & Jake

Sarah and Jake had the most epic summer adventurous Lake Tahoe elopement ever!! They celebrated with their closest family and friends, come check it out!

Emerald Bay Ceremony

Sarah and Jake eloped in August 2025 at Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, which is truly such a beautiful spot!! They arrived with their closest friends and family, and we all walked to their ceremony spot. They had about 15 people join, which was truly the perfect amount!! Their guests walked out to the overlook with Jake, the groom, as they waited for Sarah to arrive. Sarah wanted Jake to be surprised & see her for the first time during their ceremony, and that’s exactly what happened! She met her dad and he walked her through the trees, and down to see Jake for their ceremony.

They shared their vows to each other overlooking the shimmering blue water and cliffs of Lake Tahoe, surrounded by their favorite people!! It was epic. After they got married, they celebrated with champagne, hugs and laughs! Come check it out:

Bride holding dad's arm while walking down to outdoor elopement ceremony in Lake Tahoe with pine trees and scenery in background

Elopement guest emotional during ceremony in Lake Tahoe with rocks and pine trees in background

Groom standing with his hands clasped and smiling watching bride walk down to outdoor elopement ceremony in Lake Tahoe with pine trees and rocks in background

Groom hugging bride's dad during elopement ceremony with Lake Tahoe and pine trees in background

Overview of elopement ceremony at Emerald Bay with Lake Tahoe and mountains of pine trees in background

Bride emotional and wiping tears while reading vows from vow book during elopement ceremony in Lake Tahoe

Groom reading vows from vow book during elopement ceremony in Lake Tahoe with pine trees in background

Bride smiling while listening to groom read vows during elopement ceremony in Lake Tahoe with pine trees in background

Elopement couple's first kiss after ceremony in Emerald Bay with Lake Tahoe and mountains in background

Elopement guests clapping after ceremony in Lake Tahoe with mountains of pine trees in background

Groom pouring champagne into special glasses for elopement couple after ceremony in Lake Tahoe

Groom holding hand out of car towards greenery after elopement ceremony in Lake Tahoe

Elopement couple smiling and holding champagne glasses up with guests in celebration after ceremony in Emerald Bay with Lake Tahoe in background

Elopement couple leaning out of car windows towards camera while smiling and celebrating in Lake Tahoe

Adventurous Emerald Bay Elopement

After their ceremony & some photos with their loved ones, we headed off for an adventure!! Their loved ones went to grab some lunch and hangout, and the 3 of us went to explore Tahoe together, and take photos of the newlyweds! We explored all over Emerald Bay, and I showed them some of my favorite spots! We took photos overlooking the water (some of my favorites always!!), within the forest, and made it to the water at the bottom.

There’s a large dock at the bottom of the hike, and we ran on the dock as if they were going to jump into the lake!! Haha it was so much fun. They said they would totally do it if they didn’t have other plans after… and I would have joined them!

Bride leaning on groom's shoulder with her arm around his waist while the elopement couple looks out at Emerald Bay and mountainside of pine trees in Lake Tahoe

Elopement groom holding bride's hand while leading her up large rocky hill in Lake Tahoe with lots of pine trees in background and cloudy skies above them

Elopement bride stepping up on rock while holding floral bouquet in the air and groom holds bride's dress in Lake Tahoe with Emerald Bay in background

Elopement couple holding hands up together admiring wedding rings in front of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe

Groom smiling while helping elopement bride get up from rocky hill in Lake Tahoe with pine trees and Emerald Bay in background

Elopement couple standing together and smiling at camera in front of greenery with Emerald Bay and pine trees in background in Lake Tahoe

Elopement couple running away from camera through a small creek with greenery around them in Lake Tahoe

Elopement couple standing together and smiling at camera with sunglasses on while bride leans on groom's shoulder in Lake Tahoe with Emerald Bay in background

Elopement couple sitting on large rock hill together while bride looks back over shoulder at camera and smiles in Lake Tahoe with Emerald Bay in background

Elopement couple standing and holding hands together while looking out at Emerald Bay and mountainside of pine trees in Lake Tahoe

Elopement couple walking down trail together towards camera while smiling and bride holding her dress up surrounded by greenery and pine trees in Lake Tahoe

Elopement couple hugging each other while bride has eyes closed on a dirt trail with greenery and pine trees in background in Lake Tahoe

Elopement bride laying on groom's lap while looking at each other and sitting on a pier in Lake Tahoe with pine trees in background

Heavenly Gondola Ride

We definitely didn’t bring enough water for the 3 of us in the middle of summer, so Sarah’s friend got us all Jamba Juice!! Peep the first photo below where we’re all HYPED to have some smoothies hahaha. Definitely learned our lesson to bring wayyy more water than we thought we would need, especially during the summer! That smoothie was so refreshing… lemme tell ya.

After we met up with their loved ones, we hopped on the Heavenly Gondola ride up to the top of Heavenly!! It was so epic!! You can see the entire lake from up there, it was so stunning!! We took some more photos, explored around, and took in the stunning sights from above.

Elopement couple holding up drink cups together while smiling at Heavenly in Lake Tahoe

Heavenly gondolas riding up track while elopement couple smiles at each other in Lake Tahoe

Bride kissing groom's cheek while elopement couple is sitting on bench and riding up Heavenly gondola in Lake Tahoe

Elopement couple riding up Heavenly gondola while holding hands and looking out window towards Lake Tahoe

Elopement couple walking together while holding drinks and bride sticks out her tongue at groom with guests walking behind them at Lake Tahoe

Groom pouring beer into bride's cup while both are wearing sunglasses with Lake Tahoe in background

Close up of bride holding custom printed beer can with elopement couple's name and wedding date in Lake Tahoe

Elopement bride with her arms in the air while holding cup and wind blows veil over her face and Lake Tahoe in background

Elopement couple holding cups up together and smiling at each other in front of railing with view of Lake Tahoe in background

Ugh… it was such an honor to document your elopement, Sarah and Jake! Thanks for trusting me with your memories, it was a DREAM and I just love y’all so much!!! I can’t wait to hang again soon when you’re back in town.

xx Bridge

Lake Tahoe Elopement Photographer

If this sounds like the kind of day you’ve been dreaming of, I’d love to help you bring it to life — and capture every incredible moment. I know the hidden gems, best lighting, and quiet trails to help make your elopement feel peaceful, beautiful, and fully you.

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xx Bridgette

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Bridgette Wuest is a wedding photographer based in Lake Tahoe, California. She specializes in documenting real emotion through her photography, with an editorial, documentary approach. Inspired most by your love story unfolding in front of her.

With a decade of wedding experience, Bridgette creatively captures weddings and intimate celebrations in Lake Tahoe and beyond. Her work feels like opening up your grandparents old wedding album... evoking feelings of nostalgia, timeless portraits, and real emotions. She has been featured in Rocky Mountain Bride and The Knot.

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