Colorado is a self-solemnization state, which is important information to know if you’re thinking of getting married here. But what does self-solemnization in Colorado mean and how does it affect your wedding plans? With my years of wedding and elopement photography in Colorado, I thought I’d put together this little resource to answer these questions…
Karla & Sule had an intimate wedding back home in Chicago and a year later had a Surf Hotel Wedding (reception, a part 2 if you will) in Buena Vista! They had an amazing live band that gave life to an amazing party! Surf Hotel Wedding Photos
Ali & Donny knew they wanted an intimate wedding day, one with just their parents and siblings. They also knew they wanted mountains and pretty photos. That’s where I came in! Donny was Ali’s best friend’s brother. Ali went to a wedding as her friend’s plus one and the rest is history! Now they have…
Megan and Hayden had the most beautiful wedding at Woods Walk at the end of June. The wildflowers were popping out and starting to do their thing and everything was so green and lush. We totally lucked out and missed the rain during their ceremony–the skies opened back up as soon as we started to…
Bre & Cody met in a rock climbing gym years ago and love going on adventures & making memories together! They have family in Pennsylvania and San Diego so they decided to meet halfway in Colorado to throw a Woodland Park wedding with all of their favorite people and their pup, Maple! They shared private…
Jules found me on Tik Tok and reached out so I could photograph her and Chris’ wedding day! From her inquiry alone, I could tell she had the best personality and I was immediately sold. They planned an intimate wedding in their backyard in Lyons and it was SO! THEM! Truly, touches of them in…
Priest Lake Campground is the perfect spot for an intimate elopement outside of Telluride–it’s accessible, allows for groups up to 16, and has beautiful views! Dezirae and Austin met when they were 15 years old and have been inseparable ever since! They have always valued photos and intimate, intentional experiences — after 9 years, they…
ShuJie & Niv knew of each other while attending the United States Air Force Academy. After graduation, they reconnected in Alaska and the rest is history! They decided on an Ameristar Casino Wedding in Blackhawk! After years of long-distance due to the military, they were finally able to tie the knot in the Summit Ballroom at Ameristar with the help…
Soon after Michael & Teddy moved from the east coast, they knew they wanted to elope in Telluride with their two pups! One of their friends from back home shipped a cake across the country to help them celebrate! Although, it was a little banged up upon arrival in Colorado, M & T felt so…
Michela & Lou have been in love with Telluride since forever, it holds a very special place in their hearts! They had their wedding ceremony at San Sophia Overlook and partied at The Peaks Resort after. This wedding included my bride making her own wedding cake (!!), some cutie pups, perfectly overcast weather, a quick…