Sam & Allison | Fall Elopement on the Grand Mesa

Sam and Allison’s fall elopement on the Grand Mesa was the perfect combination of yellow leaves, crisp mountain air, ultimate seclusion, and the sweetness of marrying your best friend. The two exchanged their vows and promises to one another on the lakeside just before sunset, their pup Cocoa witnessing the event with her “flower girl” […]

Sam & Allison | Fall Elopement on the Grand Mesa

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October 13, 2022

Elopement

elopement at John Denver Sanctuary Aspen

Some weddings are about the grand gesture. Ted and Kathy’s elopement was about something quieter—about two people who knew exactly what mattered to them and weren’t interested in anything else. They’re from here in the Grand Valley, but they chose Aspen’s John Denver Sanctuary for their October ceremony. Just the two of them, two friends […]

Elopement at John Denver Sanctuary Aspen | Ted & Kathy

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October 8, 2022

elopement at John Denver Sanctuary Aspen

Elopement

Mallory and Kent’s Durango wedding at River Bend Ranch was not always the plan, but certainly became the perfect day to celebrate their story. The two met first in 2017, being long distance at first as Mallory finished her doctorate. “Every day that passed during that period it became more apparent that Kent and I […]

Mallory & Kent | Durango Wedding at River Bend Ranch

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October 6, 2022

Wedding

Leslie & James | Picnic Elopement in Moab

When Leslie and James approached me to capture their picnic elopement in Moab, I was already looking at a super busy fall season. But when I heard their plans and the team they had assembled, I knew I wanted to document the moments! We met a little after sunrise at the base of a BLM […]

Leslie & James | Picnic Elopement in Moab

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October 3, 2022

Leslie & James | Picnic Elopement in Moab

Elopement

Ultimate Guide to Western Slope Elopement Settings

Usually I will blog things that seem like topics people are searching for already, but today’s topic is just something I’ve been really focused on lately. It may be a little pedantic, but I think it’s an important subject to help couples narrow in on exactly what locations they have in mind for their day. […]

Ultimate Guide to Western Slope Elopement Settings

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October 2, 2022

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