When you dream of your Colorado wedding…
You want a feeling of epic adventure and insane views without the hard work, cause really, who wants to sweat on their wedding day? I get it. Lucky for you Colorado offers just that.
Believe it or not Colorado is where adventure and luxury can go hand in hand which makes it the perfect place for your wedding day. And you’ll need your day to be captured well. I’m here to make that happen. After visiting multiple times and falling in love with the landscape more and more I decided to make this my home away from home and have been photographing couples in Colorado for the past 6 years. I’m here to help your dream day come true and turn your memories into art.
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“Erika somehow perfectly balances feeling like a close friend from the instant you meet her and being brilliantly professional at the same time.”
—VIKA
I’m here to make that photo you have in your mind, come to life.
You close your eyes and you two are running hand in hand with towering jagged peaks around you. You turn, smiling at each other, thinking how can this be real? You feel so alive, so full of joy.
Your photos should take you right back to that moment, that feeling. I’m here to make that happen.
I believe you deserve thoughtful documentation of your wedding day story so that you not only love the final product, but you also enjoy the experience of being photographed. I’ll never let the process of capturing your memories be anything but fun and easy.
Best Places to Get Married in Colorado
Crested Butte
Crested Butte, while a lesser known spot compared to the more popular ski resorts, offers less crowds and a stunning display of wildflowers in the summer. It has a ridiculously cute downtown and doesn't require you to go far for incredible views and trails full of flowers. Crested Butte offers more of a romantic laid back vibe than epic adventure.
San Juan Mountains
The San Juan Mountains offers epic views, alpine lakes and access to 4x4 jeeping trails that can take you to the most insane locations without breaking a sweat. If you want to avoid hiking but have access to insane views, come here for an unforgettable jeeping experience and then end in a small mountain town like Ouray, Silverton or Telluride for an intimate reception with your guests.
A real Colorado wedding day…
You’re family and pups standing next to an alpine lake nestled in the mountains, exchanging your vows. Your parents are your officiants and your dog signs your marriage license as witness. You share a delicious locally made cake before the two off you head off to wander through a wildflower filled meadow like you’ve never seen before. In the quaint downtown loved ones are eagerly waiting to hear about the adventure and share a delicious meal.
With authentic photographs that capture it all.
This day was lived wholeheartedly by Haley & Ross in Crested Butte, Colorado.
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“We had the blessing of booking Erika for our wedding and it was the best decision I’ve made besides choosing the groom!”
—Madeline
Colorado Wedding Packages
All Packages Include:
Exclusive planning guide
A planning guide created by me for couples planning wedding days just like you. This will guide you through the planning process and provide tips for getting the most out of your wedding day and your photos. Think of it as your go to guide to explore pros and cons of allll the options you have when it comes to your wedding that will help you process and decide based on knowledge and expertise from someone who has seen a lot of weddings! It’s all of my advice without having to schedule a call or send an email (which you can always do too!)
Custom timeline
Along with your input I craft a custom timeline that is specific to your needs and priorities while taking things into consideration like sunset timing, specific location logistics, family portrait lists and more. I discern how much time to dedicate to each part of your day and ideal lighting conditions so that we make the most of your coverage while ensuring you don’t feel rushed running from one thing to the next on your day.
locations and permit support
From wildflower season to peak fall foliage, from permit requirements to trail logistics, I’m here to offer my expertise and suggest incredible trail locations and intimate venues perfect for what you’re dreaming of. Taking into account number of guests, permit limitations, accessibility, trail length, scenery, time of year and more. I’ve got plenty of recommendations for you.
Sneak peeks + Online Gallery
You’ll receive sneak peeks from your wedding within just a week. I mean you are literallllyyyy dying to see them, so I’ll get a handful of images to you to enjoy while I intentionally edit your final gallery to reflect the authentic beauty of your day. Final galleries are delivered in just 6-8 weeks!
Colorado wedding packages vary from 3 hours to multi day weddings
and range $4200 to $9800+
Next Steps…
Inquire and receive my full pricing guide.
Set up a free consultation call.
Officially book and have my support the whole way.
Colorado Portrait Sessions
Celebrating an anniversary or engagement? Or is it just time to get some updated photos of you two to celebrate your relationship in a beautiful place?
Adventure Sessions are 1-2 hour sessions to capture just that. You'll receive help with location options and a full online gallery.
$800
Colorado Wedding Planning FAQs
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While my address is in North Carolina, Colorado is my home away from home and I come out and explore all over Colorado June-September. Inquire with me about my current Colorado schedule!
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Ah that’s going to be a tough choice! Colorado is known for it’s variety in landscape and really has a bit of everything. Some of my favorite places though are Crested Butte (the wildflower capital!), Ouray, and Telluride.
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The peak season varies from late June to early August depending on specific location and elevation. Crested Butte is the wildflower capital and peak season there is my absolute favorite time of year and is usually late June through July.
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Jeeping is super popular in Colorado! It’s a great way to cover a lot of distance in hard to access areas and see amazing places that a car can’t take you. The best part is, you can hire an expert guide to take you and your guests on a jeep tour, which are also customizable!
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Nope! There are accessible spots with views that don't require hiking and in some areas you can hire a guide to take you (and your guests) jeeping to epic locations!
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In Colorado you can self-solemnize, which means you can legally marry yourselves! Your dog can sign the certificate as witnesses with their paw print!