You’ve Never Seen A Winter Wedding Like This

Wedding vows in snow, couple in front of a wooden structure

There is something so dreamy about winter weddings–the contrast of evergreens against the blanket of fresh white snow, the rosy cheeks, and the decedent layers of faux fur and velvets. This Colorado photographer lives for winter elopements and this wedding in Ouray captures all of the amazing things a winter elopement has to offer–beauty and adventure. From exploring the snow-covered remnants of the big gold rush to snow-shoeing together through the forest, this destination elopement is something that this couple will cherish forever.

When it comes to planning your destination elopement, Vows and Peaks is a one-stop-shop–planner/photographer. These photos by Sean Oblizalo of Vows and Peaks capture every candid moment between the couple and their incredible surroundings and Bridal Veil Floral created the stunning bouquet and boutonniere. To see all of the photos from this epic elopement, check out the full gallery. Read on to hear more from Sean Oblizalo of Vows and Peaks about what a destination elopement could look like for you!

Wedding rings in velvet boxes next to invitations on a wooden surface

Woman adjusting grooms bow tie before the wedding ceremony

Bride helping groom with cufflink on wedding day preparation

Groom walking to his bride on a snowy mountain wedding day

Newlyweds pose in the snow-covered mountains on their wedding day

Winter wedding couple embraces with snowy mountain backdrop

Bride and groom embrace with snowy mountains wedding backdrop

A MAGICAL DESTINATION

Couple exchanging vows in snowy mountains on their wedding day

You don’t need to go far in Colorado to find America’s Swiss Alps. Ouray is one of the best places to elope in Colorado and in the winter it feels like you’re in your very own snow globe! Jordan and Stephanie flew out from Chicago to explore this amazing area for their elopement. We started out with an epic first look followed by a snow-shoeing adventure and capped it off with an amazing sunset.

A smiling couple enjoying their winter wedding in a snowy mountain setting

Bride and groom looking at reflection in mirror, wedding day in winter

Happy couple sharing vows outdoors in snow with old wooden structure

Newlyweds sharing a kiss in front of a rustic snow-covered cabin

Newlyweds pop champagne in snowy mountain wedding celebration

Newlyweds toasting champagne on a snowy mountain wedding day

Bride and groom enjoying champagne in the snowy mountain scenery

A LITTLE ADVENTURE

Bride and groom in wedding attire standing in snowy winter landscape

Summer is obviously the most popular season for elopements, but winter makes for some breathtaking views and awesome adventures. Ouray was a big mining area and still has remnants of its gold rush days just outside of town. Exploring this area in the winter really made for an awesome adventure and epic photos. Exploring and showing off this area to two midwesterners was something I won’t forget!

A bride and groom walking through deep snow in a winter wonderland