A Sublime and Sunny Elopement Amongst the Wildflowers in Crested Butte

Clinking their wine glasses together as they smile amongst the yellow and purple wildflowers, the bride and groom enjoy a lovely picnic on a gradient blanket. The tall green grass and flowers surround them on all sides.
 

I and D’s love story unfolded over many years. At first, the two connected through their brothers (who were friends), and then they got to know each other online before they finally met in person ten years later. Their connection was the type that slowly and beautifully evolved, until one day, they each suddenly realized they had met the person they wanted to spend the rest of their lives with– the person with whom they were most at home and most comfortable.

I planned the moment he was going to pop the question months in advance. He knew he wanted the moment to include family– which both I and D hold in the highest estimation. So during D’s family’s giant get-together on Christmas Eve, I got down on one knee shortly after midnight, and much to D’s surprise and delight, asked her to marry him.

Although their engagement was very much at the center of everyone’s attention, I and D wanted their wedding ceremony to be private and intimate. They envisioned a day filled with romance and breathtaking beauty… A day replete with love, joy, and laughter set against the backdrop of flowers, mountains, and waterfalls. That is, indeed, what they got!

After perusing pictures, they decided that Crested Butte was just the place for their elopement. On a bright, blue-sky July morning, I met with I and D at their Airbnb and we started preparations for the big day. D looked radiant as she walked towards I for their first look. The two embraced in a vibrant alpine meadow, framed by the soaring peaks in the distance. For the ceremony, I and D hiked towards a summit and decided upon a gorgeous little spot for an exchange of vows and rings. Later, the two strolled by lakes and then trekked to a cascading waterfall. As the sun began its slow descent, I and D enjoyed a romantic picnic in a wildflower-dappled field, where they toasted their future. The entire happy day was capped off by sunset and nighttime lantern pictures. What a perfect summer wedding day!

Check out my recommended vendors, venues, and BnB’s in my complete

Crested Butte Elopement Guide

…and be sure to see how this venue totally transforms in different seasons:

K+W’s Early October Micro-Wedding in Crested Butte

J+C’s Snow-lopement at Legendary Alpine Lake

Parked on the side of the road in Crested Butte, the groom stands on the edge as he fastens his tie. The sky behind him is blue, the grass and trees are lush, and the mountain has bits of snow remaining.
A close-up photo of the bride using a mirror in the car to apply her blush before her first look.
A lovely first look moment between the lovely bride and groom. As the mountains gently glow under the afternoon sun, the groom smiles brightly at his bride as he sees her in her dress & veil for the first time.
Overwhelmed with emotion, the bride and groom hug tenderly as they start the beginning of their elopement day in Crested Butte.
The sun shines brightly on the groom's tan suit, reflecting off the intense afternoon sunlight. With his back to the sun, blocking his bride from the harsh rays as she softly holds the back of his head in a loving embrace.
With a clear blue sky above and bright green grass below, this eloping couple are seen reading their vows to each other amongst the majestic beauty of the mountains of Crested Butte, Colorado.
A close-up image of the plus-size bride and groom's vow reading. She's holding his hand softly as he reads from his vow book.
With the trees and mountains as their witness, this shining bride and groom share their first kiss on a sunny afternoon in July.
A close-up of the groom holding the bride's hand, showing off her ring and the details of her lace sleeves.
A black and white image of the happy couples smiling widely at each other & holding hands in celebration of their union. The bride is holding up her bouquet in a "we did it" fashion.
While walking a trail through Crested Butte, the bride and groom hold hands and smile sweetly as they head towards their next location. The towering green and red mountains almost completely fill up the background.
A romantic moment at a flowing waterfall leads to a kiss and sweet nothings amongst the water and trees.
A plus-size bride and groom stand forehead-to-forehead on the edge of a lake, so close that their reflections mirror off of the rippling water. The sun is kissing the bride's dress perfectly, creating a soft glow that is absolutely dreamy.
The radiant eloping couple smile nervously as they're joined by wild horses grazing among the yellow wildflowers of Crested Butte.

Congratulations, I + D!

Wedding Gown: Voila Bridal

Suit: Bzach Custom & Off The Rack Mens Suits

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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!

Budget Guidebook (free download)

Colorado Elopement Guide

Elopement Location Planning Worksheet (free download)

Elopement + Micro-Wedding Planning and Design Resource (free download)

Elopement Planning Toolkit (free download)

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