Farrah & John had planned a summer Colorado elopement in the beautiful remote country of Routt National Forest. But nature had other plans. On the morning of their wedding, they awoke in their A-frame cabin to see their breath as cold clouds in the air. When they looked outside their window, they discovered that 6-inches of snow had descended overnight. We were on our way out the door to meet them when Farrah texted me a photo of the scene. The green landscape, aspen trees, and wildflowers had disappeared. Snow! In June!
“I only have my Birkenstocks,” Farrah texted me. They hadn’t packed for a snowy elopement. So Mike and I packed extra socks, boots, and coats for Farrah and John. On our drive into the mountains, the clouds grew thicker and the temperature dropped. At first, winter’s reappearance disappointed me but Farrah and John’s positive attitude quickly reassured me. Their willingness to accept with grace what nature had given them on their wedding day is a sweet, humbling reminder of what’s important.
When we arrived at the cabin nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the snow fell in huge, clustered flakes like cotton. A fire roared strongly in the woodstove. John lounged on the cabin’s bunk bed and nursed a Coors Light while Farrah got ready in the loft. She pulled on a pair of my wool socks and my Blundstone boots and layered my long brown coat over her wedding dress. They had their first look on a footbridge over a babbling creek. Then they walked hand-in-hand to their ceremony spot, to the wooden arch John had built himself. Farrah and John read their vows to each other among the snow-coated sage. The ink of their handwritten words bled through the pages of their vow books. Now it’s the most special memento when the universe blessed their Colorado elopement with a blanket of white.
You’re going to want to make sure you scroll to the end to see the Mama and baby moose who visited us!
Dress: BHLDN
Bride’s Shoes: Blundstone’s
Bride’s Coat: Free People
Florals: Trader Joe’s
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What a precious little A frame house. I love how intimate these images feel. You captured them so beautifully! And I love your tones!!
Thank you so much. The A-frame was the sweetest element and we really leaned on it in this weather!
Whoa. I ADORE these. The snow added such a beautiful element to an already spectacular day. Way to jump in there and make it work BEAUTIFULLY!
It was definitely a “here we go!” kind of day haha so fun!
Colorado is a dreamland and these photos are perfection.
While the whole set is gorgeous, I really love the lifestyle portraits in the cabin. It reminds me of camping growing up and how much fun it was.
Those are my favorite ones too. Thank you!
this is an absolute dream! from theA frame cabin to thes now Im so in love with this whole shoot. Beautiful Job.
Thank you, that’s so kind of you to say!
Woah I love this so much! The snow is super cool, you did an amazing job capturing their day!
Thank you so much! It came down so hard! haha
That A frame is so cute! And thank goodness you were able to bring some extra clothes. It’s still so crazy to think it snowed on the summer solstice! You still captured their day beautifully.
I know, we can’t believe it! That’s Colorado for you, haha
Oh man, this images are so soft and pretty. I love the romantic, intimate vibes. And good for them for being positive about the snow!
Their good nature about the whole situation really made the day so amazing. We were able to laugh about it instead of being disappointed. 🙂
Snowy elopements are always so romantic. I love the vibe of the getting ready shots.
Thank you! Those are my favorites too.
This looks like a fairytale!! I love all of the snow. You did a wonderful job capturing them!
Thank you! This place was really transformed into another world with the snow.
Summer Solstice…and snowing! Yep! Love love every moments captured!
It’s definitely the best wedding day story! Thank you so much friend!
I am beyond obsessed! That location is so quaint and adorable. I also am so stoked that they had such a beautiful attitude about it. The shots turned out perfect!
They chose the most beautiful remote country for their elopement. It was so them! Thank you!