Best. Day. ever.
In Case You Missed It: Oh wait… Everyone missed it!
You can click on any of the photos to make the larger. We want to give a special thank you to our incredible elopement photographers, Lisa + Alex of Vow of the Wild. Y’all are first class - thank you!
Rise & Shine
We went back and forth on what our ideal timeline would look and feel like for our big day, and while we didn’t love the idea of a 4 a.m. start time, we did love the idea of having the sunrise and amazing views all to ourselves.
The coffee was flowing not long after our 2 a.m. alarm went off, and in the midst of Lindsay doing her own hair and makeup, and Brandon loading up the Jeep, we snapped this quick selfie before heading out to meet our photographers.
Governors Basin
Ouray County, Colorado
first look at sunrise
Lindsay's Papa Joe would frequently tell her, "Elope Sugarboog, Just Elope." This patch was made from one of Papa Joe's work shirts and sewn into the inside back of Lindsay's dress, because Papa Joe always had her back.
Our ceremony
we did it!
lunch break
After our sunrise ceremony, we took a break to Facetime our close family to share the news and have lunch “in town”. Ouray is absolutely picturesque, even casually, from the restaurant’s rooftop.
Our next adventure is just beginning
Never underestimate the power of hiking poles, especially if your bride is wearing sandals. And yes, the water was VERY cold. And no, Lindsay wasn’t expecting it!
ALpine Loop & OUr First Dance
a picnic with Panoramic views
Although it was just the two of us, we asked our parents to join in our elopement by writing letters for us to read on our special day. Their words of encouragement and advice made us laugh and cry, all at the same time. We are so grateful for their love and support as we start our lives together.
