Love on the Horizon: A Salt Flats Elopement
The Couple: Haley + Grant Upchurch
ABOUT THE COUPLE + LOVE STORY: We actually met in the most unexpected way — playing cornhole at an event with thousands of people. Months later, we crossed paths again at a smaller tournament during a snowstorm. Rather than letting him drive over an hour home, I offered him my extra room. The storm iced us in for a few days, and those days changed everything — we immediately clicked and were inseparable ever since.
The proposal was straight out of a fairytale. He remembered a TikTok I had sent him a year earlier about the most magical place, Treetopia. He blindfolded me, walked me across a suspension bridge, and there he was, down on one knee. It was everything I could have dreamed of and more — I truly felt like I was living inside a fairytale.
WEDDING DAY DETAILS: We chose the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah — a place we had never even visited before. I knew I didn’t want a huge wedding; as a planner at heart, I didn’t want the stress of endless details to take away from being fully present. The Salt Flats felt like the perfect backdrop for an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Our closest friends and family flew in, and we turned the entire trip into a celebration. Every little thing came together flawlessly — from the atmosphere to the emotions, it all felt surreal and perfect. Watching it back through Jas’s film brings all those feelings rushing back like we’re right there again.
VENDORS & DETAILS:
Florals: Flower Imagination – Salt Lake City
• Photography: The Lightseeker
• Makeup: Nikki Beth MUA
• Hair: Hairbykayla.Utah
Each one brought so much talent and beauty to our day, but Jas’s film tied it all together into something timeless.
When we watched our film for the first time, we were overwhelmed — happy tears, laughter, everything. It was as if we were reliving the best day of our lives all over again. Jas has a rare gift: she doesn’t just create a wedding video, she tells a love story. Ours is now something we’ll cherish forever. We could not recommend her more highly — she is truly one-of-a-kind.
ADVICE FOR FUTURE BRIDES: Don’t get caught up in the endless planning or perfection — focus on what matters most: the love you’re celebrating. Trust your team of vendors, let yourself be present, and soak in every single moment. When you look back, it’s the genuine memories you’ll treasure, not the little details.
