Snowy Winter Elopement in Breckenridge, Colorado
Snowy Winter Elopement
B + R
For the last 14 years, B and R took the idea of a long-distance relationship and stretched it about as far as it could go. In fact, it took somewhere around 24 hours of plane travel just to reach one another, depending on your layovers. So when they got engaged in January 2020, they were very ready to get started with the next chapter of their lives together and end the long distance once and for all. But things didn’t quite work out that way…
They met in high school, via the internet of course. How else is someone from Mississippi going to meet another teenager across the world in New Zealand? Their first interactions were over a shared love of digital art. R had created some art for 3D games and B liked it so much that she decided to reach out. Among other similarities that they discovered and blossomed with time, that shared passion carried them both a long way. They currently work in digital art all these years later, even collaborating on some projects together.
So now, back in 2022, the backlog of fiance visas in the US finally getting under control meant that R was officially able to join B in Mississippi. And now the countdown was on, the next step in the visa process was to get legally married within 90 days. So they decided to drive to Colorado to elope in the snow without any witnesses or officiant.
They originally chose to have their ceremony on a gorgeous mountaintop hike outside of Breckenridge, Colorado. But as the day came closer, the favorable forecast changed to a day with temperatures below freezing. Wanting to stay close to their vehicle for warm-up breaks, B and R decided to switch their elopement location. This ended up being the right call.
We met with B and R in the snowy parking lot for their first look and their ceremony. B rode in the backseat of the car while R drove so that he wouldn’t see her dress. R waited nervously at the edge of the forest while B walked carefully through the snow. When R turned around, they both smiled and hugged each other. After so many years, they were finally getting married!
Their ceremony was held on the edge of a lake, surrounded by snowy mountains and forest. Alex started their ceremony with a reading and caused B to start crying before she even started reading her own vows. But by the time it was R’s turn to read his vows, he had us all laughing as he shared inside jokes.
After their ceremony, we headed to a second location for their first dance. The fog rolled in and brought some light snow with it. B and R had a mini dance party on a large rock together, shuffling through some of their favorite songs. As the night grew darker, we brought out two lanterns that B had borrowed from her grandmother. By the time we hiked back to the car, it was almost completely dark and everyone’s fingers were frozen, but we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!
This elopement took place on Ute Land.
“Lisa and Alex were absolutely the perfect choice for our elopement to CO. TLDR; They’re amazing, choose them, you’ll love your photos, and you won’t regret choosing them for your big day.
On short notice (2 weeks) Lisa & Alex managed to put together a beautiful and easy to follow package for us to choose from on our special day, with multiple choices and options. They even had plans for the weather and thought everything through that we would possibly need. They were also quick to reply to any of our concerns and never left us feeling abandoned. Not to mention they have great energy, they’re fun and easy to talk to.
Near the 2nd to last day before our wedding, we had to decide upon a location for our elopement. They were prepared for the weather and warned us about the conditions that followed in the different locations of our special day. Due to such, we decided to change our location. They did everything in their power to make sure we were comfortable and warm (as it was winter and snowing on the day).
Alex was our officiant and gave a beautiful speech before our vows, and they really took the time to make sure we had our special moments with one another. Needless to say, our photos came out amazing. The scenery was breathtaking and beautifully captured. Their work really shines in showing the raw natural moments, and they have great attention to lighting and helping set a mood.
We’re not the best with posing for the camera, so Lisa & Alex helped instruct us so everything looked natural (and it was!). In many moments the cameras melted away and my husband and I were just focused on one another. It was truly the perfect day, and we couldn’t be more than grateful to Lisa and Alex for making it so.
Not to mention it was also their anniversary! Talk about selfless! For to go out of their way on their special day. Just goes to show what kind and thoughtful people they are.
Thanks again Lisa & Alex for making it a dream come true!”
Photographs
Elopement Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
Elopement Photographer: Vow of the Wild
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We're Lisa + Alex, the goofballs behind Vow of the Wild. We live in Colorado, but we’re passionate about exploring new places. Being elopement photographers + videographers is a dream for us and we can’t imagine doing anything else (other than being professional dog petters).
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