Itzel + Devin’s Mountainous Midsummer Micro-Wedding

Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom holding hands and smiling in front of a misty mountain range during their Colorado elopement.
 

Colorado in July:
(Mostly) Sunny Days + Starry Nights

 
 

Upon deciding to spend the rest of their lives as husband and wife, Itzel and Devin knew exactly what kind of wedding they wanted—a July elopement on a mountaintop near Vail.

”An intimate wedding within nature,” Itzel told me. “We want an experience we will never forget, as well as something to resemble our adventurous lives together!”

I was overjoyed to get to work with such a nature-loving couple who have a passion for camping, snowboarding, hiking, and exploring the mountains, especially ours in Colorado. They first met on a job interview when Devin was looking to hire someone in the Albuquerque sub shop they’d both work in for the next two years.

“It’s so amazing how a small moment of time can impact your whole entire life!” Itzel said.  Then she told me about their first date at the local pizzeria and how they eventually fell madly in love. “After that point, it was all set in motion to be where we are today.”

The couple told me life since their July elopement has been full of love, life, and joy. “We’ve endured countless trips together, laughs, and memories, as well as hardships and stresses. We have two sweet dogs and have built our relationship to be a fun and adventurous one.”

They couldn’t have picked a more beautiful day for their wedding. Colorado in July is simply beautiful. We were wowed by all the wildflowers that made the scenery at our private site pop with beautiful color. The day was mostly warm too, topping out in the mid-70 degrees. For an hour in the afternoon, Mother Nature decided all those flowers needed a lil shower. Clouds rolled in (as they can do on any sunny Colorado day), the rains came down, and a cool breeze blew through the valley. As an experienced Colorado photographer, I’m no stranger to changes in weather. I kept the adventure alive and spirits high. I cheered the couple on and we made it through the rain (and even got some great images with moody clouds).  It was a blast. Later on, the night temps dipped into the low-40’s, and millions of stars twinkled in the clear, dark skies in celebration of our happy bride and groom.

If you’re wondering about what different months bring, weather-wise in Colorado, scroll on to enjoy images from Itzel and Devin’s intimate July elopement. Or check out my blog When to Elope in Colorado!

Custom Weddings of Colorado (CWC) was chosen as their wedding planner. Wendee Vezzetti of CWC specializes in the type of intimate wedding packages Itzel and Devin desired. CWC works with an incredible vendor team and I’m so glad to be included.

Itzel’s gorgeous florals were created by Pink Posey Designs; an absolutely delectable cake was made by La Patisserie Francaise.

I handled the photography! Enjoy the photos and if you have any questions about how you can elope in Colorado in July, reach out to me. I’d love to help!

A bride gets ready for her midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. Her wedding dress and veil are spread out in a large circle around her.
Photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride being walked down the aisle by her brother during her midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. She’s wearing a veil and holding a bouquet of red and white flowers and he is wearing all black and dark sha
Photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride being walked down the aisle by her brother during her midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. She’s wearing a veil and holding a bouquet of red and white flowers and he is wearing all black and dark sha
Photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride emotionally hugging her brother as he gives her away during her midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. She’s wearing a veil and holding a bouquet of red and white flowers and he is wearing all black an
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom laughing hard, standing at the altar as he reads from his vow book during their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom’s First Kiss at the end of their midsummer micro wedding ceremony in Colorado in July.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom embracing as he kisses her forehead after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom, arm in arm walking down a gravel path is a wooded forest, after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom kissing in a wooded area after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July.
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Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom pausing to smile for the camera while hiking in a wooded area after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July.
A bride poses in the woods after her midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. Her veil trails behind her and she holds a large bouquet of red and white flowers at her side.
Newlyweds pose in the woods after her midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. They’re kissing while each jabbing a fist into the air in celebration.
A bride poses in the woods after her midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. Her veil trails behind her and she holds a large bouquet of red and white flowers at her side.
A bride poses in the woods after her midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. Her veil trails behind her and she holds a large bouquet of red and white flowers at her side.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom running toward each other excitedly in a forested area after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom high through a forested area after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. She is hiking up her dress, revealing brown hiking boots.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom high through a forested area after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. She is hiking up her dress, revealing brown hiking boots.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom in black and white during a tender moment. He kisses her forehead as she drapes her arm around his shoulders.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom hiking in a forested area after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. He is holding her veil out behind her.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom hiking in a forested area after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. She is forging ahead, gathering her dress above her thighs, while he eagerly follows her.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom hiking arm in arm in a forested area after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom standing atop a boulder in a forest clearing after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom holding hands, walking in a field after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. Snowy mountains peek through a low fog in the background.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom holding hands, walking in a field after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. Snowy mountains peek through a low fog in the background.
Colorado elopement photographer Andrea Enger captures a bride and groom leaning on each other while standing in a field after their midsummer micro wedding in Colorado in July. Snowy mountains peek through a low fog in the background.


Congratulations again, Itzel + Devin!

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Colorado Elopement Guide

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