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Colorado elopement in Rocky Mountain national park photo taken by Mikayla Renee photo

Getting married? Congratulations! Now, it’s time to figure out the details. When do you want to get married? Where do you want to get married? And, more importantly, how do you want to get married? Do you want to have a big wedding, a small intimate wedding, or are you planning to elope? If you love […]

at Donovan Pavilion, bride and groom face the crowd after their first kiss

Donovan Pavilion is a beautiful timber and stone wedding venue in Vail, Colorado. The city of Vail owns and operates the venue so it is one of the cheaper (only by cost, not by quality) wedding event spaces in the area. If you’re looking for a wedding venue in Colorado that is accessible and beautiful, […]

Are you wanting to say I do in the mountains? The Viceroy Snowmass Hotel is a luxury resort that offers ski-in, ski-out lodging and doubles as gorgeous Colorado venue that can accommodate up to 280 guests for your Aspen wedding.   Getting to the Viceroy Snowmass Located at the base of Snowmass Village at 8,100 feet, the […]

Bonez is a Tequila Bar and Grill that is a favorite among Crested Butte locals and visitors. If you’re planning to get married in Crested Butte, Bonez is an amazing place for you to host your wedding reception as it is one of the larger event spaces in town! Getting to Bonez When you’re driving into […]

If a high alpine elopement in a small, cozy ski town is your idea of the perfect day, then the Colorado towns of Crested Butte and Telluride should be top of your list. Learn what sets each town apart as you decide between the two! Crested Butte vs Telluride Similarities There’s probably a reason you’ve […]

At Blackstone rivers ranch, bride and groom kissing on bridge while crossing creek

Blackstone Rivers Ranch is a rustic wedding venue in Idaho Springs and is only a 35-minute drive from Denver. Perfectly tucked next to a river and surrounded by beautiful nature, as a Colorado wedding photographer, I understand why so many couples choose to get married here. If you want a relaxing space with tons of […]

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Congratulations! You’re going to marry the love of your life! Amidst the excitement of your engagement, you realize that there are still a ton of decisions to make… Even if you don’t want a big, elaborate wedding, you still have some planning to do. Do you want a small, intimate gathering? Do you want to plan an […]

While Colorado enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year, it still gets its fair share of snow, making the state a mountainous winter wonderland for a few months out of the year. If you are enchanted by the idea of a Colorado winter elopement, check out this guide to planning one!  Why Plan a Colorado […]