Ski Weddings: Champagne, Snow & Saying “I Do” at Altitude

Experience a magical French Alps ski wedding! Explore the best time, attire, and thrilling activities for an unforgettable elopement.

A Ski Wedding in the French Alps

Why a French Alps Ski Wedding is the Ultimate Elopement

If you’re the kind of couple who spends more time in thermals than tuxedos, knows your way around a piste map better than a cocktail party, and thinks champagne tastes better at 2,000 metres, then a ski wedding in the French Alps might just be the perfect adventure for you.

Forget ballrooms and beach resorts. Imagine getting married on a mountaintop, with snowflakes in the air, skis on your feet, and the Alps stretching endlessly behind you. Whether it’s just the two of you or a full-blown celebration with your snow-loving crew, ski weddings are the ultimate way to combine love, laughter, and a whole lot of powder.

Lac de Montriond in Morzine, France.

Why Morzine Makes the Perfect Ski Wedding Destination

When it comes to ski wedding locations, Morzine ticks every box. It’s just 75 minutes from Geneva Airport, making it one of the most easily accessible resorts in the French Alps—ideal for guests flying in from the UK or further afield. But convenience is just the beginning.

Morzine sits at the heart of the Portes du Soleil, one of the largest ski areas in Europe, with over 600km of pistes stretching across France and Switzerland. That means endless terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, panoramic views at every turn, and a buzzing atmosphere on and off the slopes.

The town itself is full of charm, with traditional wooden chalets, incredible restaurants, cosy après spots, and that friendly, laid-back alpine vibe that makes people fall in love with it. Whether you're planning a wedding weekend or a week-long celebration, Morzine offers the perfect mix of adventure, accessibility, and alpine magic.

Let’s Talk Photos: Next-Level Wedding Shots

One of the biggest perks of a snowy mountain wedding is how outrageously good your wedding photos will be.

You won’t be posing under a floral arch in a manicured garden. You’ll be standing on a ridge, surrounded by untouched snow, with the Alps rising dramatically behind you. You’ll be captured mid-ski with your veil flying in the wind and you’ll pop champagne in the snow and dance as the sun sets.

And if you really want to go big? Take a helicopter ride over your ceremony site for some aerial shots that will blow your mind. Ski weddings aren’t just visually stunning. They’re cinematic, bold, and totally unique.

Sunset Ski Wedding in the French Alps

Après-Ski Wedding Vibes: Folie, DJs & Dancing on Tables

Now let’s talk après-ski. Because if you're going to get married in the Alps, you’re not settling for a polite dinner and a string quartet. You want celebration, atmosphere, and a party to remember.

Enter: La Folie Douce, table dancing, live DJs, singers in ski goggles, and you, with champagne in hand, surrounded by friends and family dancing under the alpine sky.

Whether you go all out with a full après takeover or opt for a relaxed lodge party with incredible music and flowing wine, the mountains know how to party. And there’s nothing quite like swapping vows, then jumping straight into an epic alpine celebration with everyone you love.

Cheese, Wine & Mountain Feasting

If the scenery doesn’t win you over, the cheese definitely will. Because no alpine wedding is complete without a melted cheese moment. Raclette, tartiflette, fondue, baked camembert... this is the kind of wedding menu people talk about for years. Swap the canapés for gooey Reblochon, and toast your day with perfectly paired wines.

And because this is the French Alps, you can expect amazing food and drink all day long. Champagne after the ceremony, rosé at lunch, full-bodied reds with dinner, and perhaps a wedding cake made entirely of stacked cheese wheels. Your guests will love you forever.

The Logistics of a Ski Wedding (And Why You Need the Right Team)

Let’s be real: ski weddings take more planning than your average summer celebration.

Snow is beautiful, but it’s also unpredictable. Your venue might be remote. Your guests might not ski. Your florist might need a lift pass. That’s why it’s essential to plan with a team that knows exactly what they’re doing.

At The Elopement Company we live and breathe this stuff. We know the terrain, the suppliers, the seasons, and the challenges that come with planning a winter destination wedding.

Here’s what we take care of (so you don’t have to):

• Land permits and licences for lakeside, forest and mountaintop ceremonies

• Snow clearing so your aisle doesn’t disappear under two feet of powder

• Supplier access, ensuring everyone (florists, photographers, celebrants) makes it up the mountain

• Non-skier access, because not all guests arrive in ski boots

• Timing the light, especially important for ceremonies in valleys where the sun sets earlier

• On-the-day coordination, so you don’t lift a finger

Planning a winter wedding isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about having a team who knows how to work with the mountains, not against them.

What to Wear When You’re Saying “I Do” in the Snow

You don’t need to choose between looking great and being warm. With a ski wedding, you get the best of both worlds.

Think bridal boots, faux fur, wool layers, embroidered thermals, and veils that blow in the wind. Think grooms in tailored suits layered with merino wool, beanies replacing bowties, and coordinated retro ski jackets for the party.

You can ski in your dress. You can après in your suit. You can swap your heels for snow boots and still look like an absolute icon. Mountain wedding fashion is practical, personal, and very, very photogenic.

Newylweds race down the slopes on their wedding day

Is a Ski Wedding Right for You?

If you’re the kind of couple who wants your wedding day to feel like a true adventure—then yes. This is 100% your vibe.

Ski weddings are for people who want to swap formality for fun. For couples who want to celebrate surrounded by their favourite people, incredible scenery, and a bit of wild energy. They’re for people who like their love stories with a side of cheese, champagne, and snowflakes.

And most of all? They’re for couples who want a day that reflects exactly who they are.

Let’s Make It Happen

At The Elopement Company, we create unforgettable ski weddings in the French Alps, whether it’s an intimate elopement or a full-blown party on the peaks. From planning to powder, we handle everything so you can just enjoy the ride.

If you're ready to get married somewhere extraordinary, then we’re ready to make it happen.

Drop us a line at info@theelopementcompany.co.uk and let’s plan the wedding adventure of your life.