Alpine Vows

If you’ve ever wondered what an effortless mountain wedding looks like, let Mojo and Chris show you how it’s done!

We hiked out into the Crested Butte high country as the sun painted its first light on the mountains. Watching them see each other for their first look and frolicking, surrounded by wildflowers, was the perfect way to kick off their wedding day!

After their sunrise romp, we headed down to Crested Butte Mountain Garden for an intimate ceremony officiated by Chris’s brother and surrounded by their loved ones (and their best girl, Winnie). It was packed with happy tears, so much laughter, and even more love.

Afterwards, everyone headed to Sunflower for brunch, where we devoured the best breakfast and what might be the best chicken and waffles I’ve ever had (10/10 recommend).

This day was also the ultimate proof of why splitting your elopement coverage is the secret sauce to a stress-free wedding experience.

Mojo and Chris took a mid-day break to relax, hang out with family, and catch up on Love Island. By the time we met back up by the river for sunset, they were totally refreshed and in the moment. Playing in the water, belly laughing, and completely wrapped up in each other. Splitting your day gives you the best of both worlds: quiet golden-hour moments in the mountains and zero-stress quality time with your favorite people.

Mojo and Chris, what an absolute dream of a day, squelchy boots and all!

Vendor dream team:
Planning: Alpenglow Events & Rentals
Florals: Alexis Taylor
Brunch reception: Sunflower
Cake: Hannah | Blue Sky Baking Co.
Venue: Crested Butte Mountain Gardens

Julie and Derek’s elopement was proof that you don’t have to pick just one way to celebrate your wedding day!

They loved the idea of a classic ceremony with their family, but they also really wanted an unforgettable, quiet moment together in the mountains. So we built a day that gave them both!

First came the sweetest ceremony with their kiddos (their daughter played co-officiant, which was just the cherry on top of a perfect day) and family cheering them on surrounded by the stunning Colorado mountains. Then, we kicked off the adventure part of the day and headed up to a secluded alpine lake. With bright turquoise water behind them, pine trees framing the view, and wildflowers at their feet, they shared private vows that brought out the happiest tears.

It was warm, adventurous, full of energy, and such an incredible reminder that your wedding day can be every single thing you dream it to be!

There is nothing quite like witnessing two people who are completely, effortlessly entirely themselves together.

Rachel and Ryan chose to say their vows surrounded by rushing water, towering mountains, and wildflowers. Their entire day was packed with laughter, intention, and so much joy. Here is a little sneak peek of a day that was as vibrant as their love!

Happy Pride!!!! 🌈

Pride is a reminder of what happens when we choose love over fear. It is about community, visibility, and the beautiful freedom to be entirely yourself.

While June brings a beautiful wave of color and celebration, Pride lives in my heart all year long. There is no off-season for celebrating love. Every day is an opportunity to create a safe space where you can breathe easy, hold your partner’s hand, and know that you are completely surrounded by warmth.

To every q***r couple, your love is a masterpiece and it deserves to be shouted from the highest peaks!

Thank you for trusting me with your stories, your laughter, and your hearts.

Happy Pride today, and every single day!

***rlove ***rpride

The clouds rolled in low and instead of worrying about it, Nicole and Sergio just let Colorado do its thing. It felt like the mountains pulled a curtain around them and drew them in close.

Before they met at the amphitheater for their private vows, Nicole’s mom helped her into her dress, crying through every button. Sergio’s brother helped with his jacket and gave him a pat on the shoulder.

When Sergio turned and saw her walking toward him, a smile spread across his entire face. Their vows mixed perfectly with the breeze through the aspens and the sound of the lake.

Half of Nicole’s elopement was shot on film, and it was such a perfect aesthetic for her wedding. The thing I love about film is that it asks something of you. You trust the moment and move on, no peeking, no do-overs. It was exactly how she envisioned her day documented.

A violinist played them down the aisle. They laughed through their ceremony. Their families’ cheers echoed off the water, and then it was quiet again, just the two of them frolicking through the meadow with wildflowers at their ankles and the iconic Maroon Bells standing behind them.

We are so honored to have been there 🤍

If this is the kind of day you’re dreaming of, reach out. Dates at the amphitheater move fast and we would love to help you get yours.

📍 Maroon Bells Amphitheater, Aspen CO
🏨 Viceroy Snowmass
📷 Digital + film

There is something incredibly powerful about stripping away the guest list of 200 and keeping only the souls who truly anchor you. When you choose a small group elopement, you aren’t just picking a location; you are curating the energy of your entire day, ensuring that every person standing in that mountain circle is adding to your peace rather than draining it.

But how do you keep it intentional when family dynamics get complicated? We wrote a new guide for the 2026 couples who want to protect their peace while inviting their people along for the ride.

Head to the link in our bio to see how to pull off a small group elopement without the drama!

Still buzzing over the news that this moment from Kayla and Will’s elopement won a Legend Award!

It is a massive privilege to be recognized by the judges, and honestly, just being in the company of the other winners is an honor in itself. It’s such a huge deal to be listed alongside so many talented photographers that I’ve been inspired by for a long time!

What I love about this shot is that it is exactly how Kayla and Will’s elopement felt. Fun, connected, and completely present.

It’s not often that rain settles into the Colorado mountains and sticks around for the whole day, but we spent that morning wandering through the trees and just letting the weather happen. Kayla and Will are the kind of people who didn’t just handle a rainy day, they completely embraced it.

Their love is so effortless and joyful, and seeing that firsthand was such a highlight for me. Kayla and Will, thank you for being the absolute troopers you are and for choosing me to document the pure love and fun you two share!

This is the story about how Morgan and Layton traveled all the way from the South and saw snow for the first time on their wedding day ❄️

We met at the Bear Lake in April, and while Denver was starting to see some green, the mountains were still very much in the middle of winter. That’s the thing about Colorado: If you’re planning to be at 10,000 feet in April, you aren’t getting wildflowers; you’re getting a winter wonderland!

After they exchanged vows at Bear Lake, we hiked up to Dream Lake. Just as we started hiking, the snow started falling and watching their faces light up was the best part of the entire day. Seeing those massive, jagged peaks covered in fresh snow for the first time is a reaction I’ll never forget!

Their RMNP elopement just goes to show that the best days aren’t about chasing “perfect” weather. They’re about the person who holds your hand when you’re slipping on an icy trail and you’re just happy to be experiencing something totally new together.

If you want to see what a real April elopement looks like in Rocky Mountain National Park, the full story is at the link in my bio ✨

Taylor and Jacob didn’t rush into their wedding day. They hiked into it. Talking, laughing, stopping to look at wildflowers, taking in the incredible mountain views like they had all the time in the world…because they truly did.

By the time we reached Lake Isabelle, it was just still alpine water, soft summer wind, and two people standing by the shore, self solemnizing with shaky voices and vows that felt like no one else in the world existed for a few quiet, beautiful minutes.

Halfway through their portraits, it started to rain. Instead of running for cover, they stayed. They laughed. Held each other tighter. Danced. And let it become part of their story.

Days like this are why we love elopements. They are intentional, meaningful, and a little unpredictable.

You can read their full elopement story and watch their video on the blog.

And if your wedding day feels more like a mountain trail than a ballroom, we’ll meet you at the trailhead 🥾💛

Afternoon light spilled into their Keystone Airbnb. Travis buttoned Madison’s dress, and she straightened his bowtie. They giggled together, leaned into each other, and the quiet rhythm of getting ready felt electric.

Outside, snow dusted Breckenridge. Cold air stung their cheeks but couldn’t touch them. They held each other close, spoke vows that made their eyes glisten, and for a moment, everything else disappeared. It was just Madison and Travis in the snowy mountains of Colorado, expressing their love for one another in the most tender way.

After their ceremony, we headed to Lake Dillon where they wandered through snow, playing, hugging, letting the world fall away. They were so full of joy you couldn’t help gut laugh along side them!

Back at their Airbnb, they signed their marriage license, read letters from family, shared cake, and slipped into matching sweatsuits. And to end their wedding day they toasted their marriage at their favorite bar, soft smiles and laughter filling the space around them.

PS: Peep their custom “we eloped” newspaper! Are you kidding me?! So good! 😭

You can read their entire elopement story on the blog, link in bio 😘

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