There’s something undeniably magical about a Grand Valley elopement, especially when it’s filled with everything that makes this area great. Troy and Kelli’s wedding day was the perfect blend of adventure and intimacy, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Colorado National Monument. From their relaxed morning ceremony to a lively luncheon at Varaison Vineyards, […]

Colorado elopements seem to be the latest big thing, and I can safely tell you that I believe eloping is the best way to get married! The more popular parts of the state, though, can be overrun with other couples also eloping at the area’s most sought-after mountain peaks, even at sunrise or sunset. If […]

As we sat a the bar for a quick drink before their snowy engagement on the Grand Mesa, Adam and Monica recounted their proposal story to me. It was a seemingly average evening when Adam took Monica out to 626 on Rood – their favorite restaurant for enjoying oysters. This was a common date night […]

I have been so busy lately getting ready to launch my new venture here on the blog with my weekly western Colorado wedding venues features that I’ve been woefully falling behind on blogging recent sessions! I’m looking at four days straight of family photos coming up starting today, though, so I thought I’d better get […]

Today I’m reminiscing about the past fall. Eric and I had our first adventure up to the Grand Mesa, the spot we would ultimately choose for our wedding this year. It was almost color weekend (when the aspen trees are their most yellow) and it was everything I love about fall, all wrapped up into […]