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Sunrise Elopement in Grand Junction on the Ribbon Trail

There’s a spot in Grand Junction I’ve been waiting to photograph an elopement at sunrise at for years. I found it on a scouting mission — one of those evenings where I’m just wandering with no agenda — and I knew immediately that sunrise here would be something else. The way the light would pour […]

Sunrise Elopement in Grand Junction | Kathryn & Nic

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June 17, 2026

Elopement

If you’re planning a wedding in Colorado or Moab and the idea of a traditional reception—you know, the sit-down dinner, the choreographed first dance, the whole production—makes you feel more anxious than excited, you’re not alone. More and more couples are realizing that their celebration doesn’t have to follow a script that doesn’t feel like […]

Alternative Wedding Reception Ideas: What to Do Instead of a Traditional Reception (Ideas from Real Couples)

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February 4, 2026

Planning

When John and James began planning their fall wedding at Gateway Canyons Resort, they knew they wanted something that perfectly balanced natural beauty with unexpected celebration—and that’s exactly what they created. Their November wedding day was filled with golden desert light, heartfelt moments, and one of the most memorable reception surprises I’ve ever witnessed. Getting […]

John and James’ Fall Wedding at Gateway Canyons Resort

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November 13, 2025

Wedding

There’s nothing quite like exchanging vows surrounded by the wild beauty of Colorado’s red rocks and distant mountains. Morgan and Albert’s elopement was a heartfelt, simple celebration that captured the spirit of adventure and intimacy—exactly what I love about photographing couples who carve their own path. The Perfect Red Rock Setting Morgan and Albert wanted […]

Red Rock & Mountain Elopement | Morgan & Albert

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October 16, 2025

Elopement

Cozy Micro Wedding at Camp7 | Cora & Joey

When Cora and Joey began planning their wedding, they knew a big traditional day wasn’t for them. Instead, they dreamed of a heartfelt gathering where every detail felt intentional and every guest was family. Their cozy Micro Wedding at Camp7 in Grand Junction, Colorado, brought that vision to life—blending the warmth of autumn, the comfort […]

Cozy Micro Wedding at Camp7 | Cora & Joey

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October 1, 2025

Micro Wedding

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