California and Colorado Elopements

Douglas and Elizabeth’s San Francisco Garden Wedding

The intimate San Francisco garden wedding of Beth and Doug was filled with so much laughter that in looking for pictures to post here, it was hard to find any where they and their guests weren't in some phase of laughter--ranging from what looked like a happy giggle all the…

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Callie and Paolo’s Intimate Colorado Summer Wedding

Callie and Paolo  traveled from Ontario, Canada to Denver to catch a Broncos game and--since neither of them likes being in the spotlight--they planned to be married in an intimate setting overlooking the Continental Divide on a glorious summer evening. "We've always wanted to go to Denver, plus Paolo is…

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A Snowy Aspen Wedding Ceremony for Mark and Blake

Mark and Blake traveled from Oklahoma to Colorado to elope with family by their side. Their ceremony took place under the covering of a rustic gazebo in Aspen, and a last minute snowfall added a magical feel to their special day. Blake's bouquet of purple and fuschia flowers popped against…

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An Intimate Glen Oaks Ceremony for Anne and Chris

Chris and Anne had their hearts set on eloping in Big Sur, with a specific venue in mind. But because of the Soberanes Fire, mudslides, flooding, and difficulty in securing wedding site locations in the area, I stepped in and offered an alternative setting. Planning an elopement from a distance…

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A Vail Christmas Wedding for Jason and Blake

Jason and Blake wanted to elope in Vail during the 2017 New Year.  Fortunately, I know of a special place I refer to as "Hidden Gem", away from the tourist hustle and bustle of Vail.  It was a gorgeous location for their ceremony, especially against the snowy backdrop in January.…

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