Captivating Crested Butte Micro-Wedding

A newlywed couple hugging and kissing on a hill that rests in the opening of tall spruce trees. They have the snowy peaks of Crested Butte as a scenic backdrop.
 

Kyla + Levi’s Summer Ceremony With Their Furry Witness, Luna

 

Crested Butte, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Colorado, has always held a special place in Kyla and Levi's hearts. The awe and seclusion of this location drew them in from the beginning, making it their go-to romantic getaway. It was in these picturesque mountains that they got engaged, so it was only natural that they returned for their intimate micro-wedding.

Eloping here was a choice born from the desire for authenticity, uniqueness, and intimacy. Kyla and Levi wanted their special day to be a true reflection of their love, surrounded by the grandeur of the snow-capped peaks that had witnessed their journey through the years.

It was a stress-free day, with an unhurried timeline that allowed them to savor every moment. Carefully chosen by the couple, their ceremony location was a grand lookout that offered the breathtaking views they desired while being accessible for their whole party.

Kyla was a vision of natural beauty and elegance in her free-flowing gown by Lillian West. The open back revealed her mountain tattoo, a fitting symbol of their love story and love for nature. She carried a Misty Mountain Floral bouquet made with natural wildflowers, the perfect burst of color amidst the wilderness.

Their ceremony was a heartfelt exchange of vows, with their dog Luna serving as their wedding witness. With the help of a clean-touch ink pad, she bravely signed their marriage certificate, leaving a paw-shaped mark that would forever remind them of her presence on their big day.

After saying their "I do's," Kyla, Levi, and their parents celebrated with cocktails before the newlyweds headed off to a private picnic in the hills for a moment of togetherness. The adventure continued with a visit to a nearby lake where Luna took a quick dip, and Levi dipped Kyla for some jaw-dropping portraits. Later, we searched for wildflowers in the nearby meadows. Vibrant violet Silvery Lupin and lush hills sprinkled with yellow created a picturesque scene for their final portraits.

This day couldn't have been more perfect! The sun was shining, it was peak wildflower season in Crested Butte, and we found the perfect patch of purple heaven for this beautiful couple.

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A photo overlooking the grooms shoulder as he doodles a sun above the mountains in his vow book as he awaits his big day.
The bride and her mother in a rustic bedroom as she gets ready to say "i do". Her mother, in pink, is adjusting the veil and her daughter glows and smiles into the distance.
A black and white photo of the bride smiling while looking down, showing her beautiful bridal makeup and loose bangs framing her face. Her mother is just out of frame as she adjusts the veil.
The first look between a bride and her father, they each reach out towards the other as he walks towards her.
Father-of-the-bride wipes the tears off of his face as his daughter hold his side and comforts him.
Groom and his bride gaze into each others eyes after their first look. The groom is in a blue suit while they bride's mountain tattoo shows on her upper back.
Newlyweds holding hands as they look upon the glorious mountain peak in the distance.
Couple kneel down to pet their black and white speckled dog while a tall mountain peak towers in the background.
A blonde bride holding her colorful bouquet, arm-and-arm with her father as they walk to the altar. Her dog Luna joins them in her floral collar.
A gorgeous bride reading her handwritten vows during her mountain-side micro-wedding ceremony.
A detailed black and white photo of a woman placing the ring on her fiance's hand as her veil blows in the wind
Bride sprays champagne in celebration of her marriage. She is in the company of (from left to right) her parents, her new husband, and his parents. They are all holding champagne flutes and smiling with the bride.
A bride pressing her nervous dogs paw onto the pet-safe ink pad to sign their marriage certificate. On the other side, her husband is holding the ink-pad in-place
Newlyweds kneeling down in the grass before the mountains to take a photo with their dog after signing their marriage certificate, which the man is holding. Their dog is licking his face as the bride smiles down in pure joy.
A custom wedding charcuterie board with the newlywed's names engraved in it. For their picnic, the couple chose peppers, fruits, a variety of dips, salami, cheeses, crackers, mr and mrs wine glasses, and a cabernet sauvignon.
A stunning bride smiles as she looks to the right while holding her vibrant bouquet in the Crested Butte mountains.
A dashing groom standing with a great smile, in his blue suit, brown belt, light blue shirt, and black & white floral tie. Behind him are the luscious fields and snow-striped mountains.

Congratulations, Kyla + Levi!

Florals: Keli Massey of Misty Mountain Floral

Hair & Makeup Artist: Amethyst McDowell of Bridal by Amethyst

Bridal Gown: Lillian West Collection from The Bridal Collection

Groom’s Suit: Paisley & Gray by Men's Wearhouse

Lodging: Meridian Lake cabin rental from VRBO

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Elopement Photographer Andrea Enger (Portrait by Realm Studios)

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If you’re still in the research phase, I hear ya! Here are some more resources that my couples have found helpful. I hope you do, too!

Colorado Elopement Guide

Elopement Planning Toolkit (free download)

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