Ghea + Justin’s mountain-side picnic and hiking elopement was the adventure of a lifetime!

From a mountaintop proposal on Mt. Elbert to an intimate Telluride elopement, these two Colorado lovebirds celebrated each other with adventure, family, and of course, epic scenery. Ghea and Justin wanted to balance their special day with time alone together and celebration with family and friends. They exchanged vows just the two of them among the aspen trees, and then they hopped in their Jeep to another spectacular mountain location for a ceremony with family and friends. “We wanted to get married this way because we wanted to focus on our relationship and our close friends and family, without all the stress and worry,” said Ghea.

Ghea wore a stunning strapless dress by Lulus and created her own dream bouquet of dried flowers from Etsy. Justin looked sharp in a navy suit from Brooks Brothers. Spring was just around the corner, with bright green grass under their feet and snow-capped peaks behind them. Their two best friends co-officiated a ceremony filled with tears and laughter, and the couple popped champagne along the banks of a rushing, alpine stream.

They returned to the cozy lodge for a delicious meal by Chef Tim Egelhoff of Timberline Chefs and mouth-watering, strawberry chocolate cake that Ghea’s mother made for dessert. As the sun set, the campfire was lit, sparklers swirled, and the dancing began. This beautiful, small mountain elopement was perfectly their own, from sunrise to sunset!

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Bride stands next to the car and clasps her necklace while getting ready for her mountainous hiking elopement.

Bride walks towards the Groom, moments before the first look. Both the Bride and Groom smile excitedly.

Groom gazes tenderly down at the Bride as they look out across a magnificent mountain scene.

Groom sweetly kisses the Bride's head, moments after their first look. Bride is smiling while holding her bouquet. Tall mountain pines can be seen in the background.

Bride and Groom excitedly hike to where they will exchange their vows. Groom helps hold the Bride's wedding dress skirt as they hike.

Bride and Groom hold hands as they hike along a mountain path to where they will exchange their vows. Mystical snow-capped mountains are in the background.

Groom sweetly holds the Bride's waist as the Bride caresses the Groom's face. Majestic mountain scene is in the background.

Black and white photo depicts the Bride and Groom laughing together. Groom is tenderly holding the Bride's hand.

Bride and Groom share a sweet moment as they joyfully embrace each other.

Bride and Groom tenderly kiss each other on a remote hiking path in Telluride. Stunning pine and aspen trees stand on either side.

Congratulations, Ghea + Justin!

Florals: Silk Flowers from Etsy

Wedding Dress: Lulus

Groom’s Suit: Brooks Brothers

Catering: Chef Tim Egelhoff from Timberline Chefs

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Elopement Photographer Andrea Enger (Portrait by Realm Studios)

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