Weddings at Gateway Canyons, and elopements as well, are becoming ever more popular as the word about the area is getting out. If you're looking for a luxury red rock experience here in Colorado, Gateway Canyons Resort is the place for you! It actually sits only 30 some miles from Moab as the crow flies, and Gateway Canyons Resort, being so nearby, has all the red rock views and adventures of Moab with none of the crowds. Gateway is also in Colorado, allowing you to self-solemnize your elopement if you wish!
Gateway Canyons Resort weddings are wonderful because of our longer season here west of the Rockies. Outdoor weddings can be held most of the year with relatively uneventful weather and warmer winters. While July and August are extremely hot and less recommended, the architecture of the indoor spaces offered by the resort are beautiful options too. I love the golden hour celebrations after the heat of the day has gone down. The colors the canyons change as the sun sets is one of the prettiest things in the world.
Kathi - Wine Country Ceremonies
Carolyn - Heart Centered Weddings
Country Elegance Florist
Sweet Kiwi Bakery
Wild Rose Cakes
Garvey's Gardens
Gateway Canyons Resort - This exquisite resort campus is host to a spa, vintage car museum, luxury lodging, and helicopter tours. Famously owned by the man who owns Discovery Channel, its campus is the main attraction in town. Conde Nast rated Gateways Canyons Resort #10 Top Resort in U.S. and is an attraction all its own.
BLM Land – Much of the Gateway area is located on or near BLM land and public areas. Leaving no trace is important on these lands. They offer a free option for venue, with red rock canyons and creeks to explore.
Gateway Glamping - Another newer addition to the venue space in Gateway is this glamping campground with luxurious tents to rent out, and beautiful desert views! It is a smaller "venue" and best serves 2-person elopements.
Thimble Rock Pointe - This A-Frame cabin vacation rental is a great space for getting ready and home-base for your elopement if you don't want to stay at the resort or glamp. It is located up the canyon on the way into the Gateway area, only about a 10 minute drive into town.
Gateway Canyons Air Tours (Helicopter Tour) - If you're looking for more wild adventure, you can consider the Gateway Canyons Air Tour helicopter tour for part of your elopement day. They can customize a flight for your dream backdrop or just give you a tour of the beautiful spaces you're staying near.
I specialize in drinking chai tea lattes, and watching Gilmore Girls reruns! I also specialize in capturing the story & scenery of your celebration.
As a full service wedding photographer in Grand Junction, my mission is to preserve your favorite moments in beautiful images for you to relive those best moments of life that fly by too fast.
A Little About Me...
I believe there’s no better sight than the night sky at 10,000 feet.
I also believe you should be able to be authentically you on your wedding day. Whether that’s an off-beat elopement or more traditional wedding celebration, I strive to capture each genuine moment.
I strive to capture the day as it unfolds, all those candid moment to perfectly preserve what it felt like to be there. Too many photographers use their couples' wedding days as a portfolio building time, but you won't find that around here. I'm there for you - not for me!
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We'll hop on the phone or Zoom to get to know each other and talk all about your dreams and ideas for the big day, and how I can help make your life easier.
From there I'll help with location guides, scouting, emergency kit info, permits, activity suggestions, vendor recommendations, timeline creation, group photo lists, and so so much more. I will help you craft the most incredible day, with backup plans because life is life. You'll feel like you've never been so excited or prepared for anything before.
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The day is here and you're surprised you're nervous after all this time. I will capture your day in a way that tells the story for you to relive forever. You'll have sneak peaks within 24-48 hours and a full gallery of the whole day within a month or so.