Woods Walk Wedding in Crested Butte, Colorado / Vika + Leo
If you’re dreaming of a relaxed intimate wedding with your families in stunning Crested Butte, take a look at Vika and Leo’s wedding day. They came to me with most of their vision decided on, with their hearts set on a Crested Butte wedding after previously visiting and loving it. They lived in Colorado at the time, so I think it’s saying something that the locals are even choosing to get married in Crested Butte, because it truly is that special! In addition to the location, it was important to them to be able to spend quality time with their families in a relaxed way. Their weekend was also a chance for their families to come together and spend time getting to know each other.
They booked an incredible AirBnB in town to be used as their getting ready space and reception space, and decided on Woods Walk for their ceremony spot. Woods Walk in Crested Butte is an excellent ceremony spot given how accessible it is from town, that it is nestled in nature offering a tranquil spot with excellent views and can easily accommodate guests and decor. Woods Walk is conserved land managed by the Crested Butte Land Trust. The benefit is that your spot can be reserved just for you and you can feel confident the land is being taken care of. It is an affordable option in lieu of choosing a full service venue.
Guests were able to drive less than ten minutes, take a short stroll through an aspen grove and arrive at this gorgeous ceremony location. There Vika and Leo exchanged their vows and celebrated with their families. After documenting some family portraits and portraits of the couple, we headed back to their luxurious cabin to hang with their guests and enjoy a meal on the deck that offered expansive views. For your wedding meal, when not having your wedding at a venue, there are typically two options. You can reserve a spot at a local restaurant or hire a private chef. Since most restaurants have a minimum, sometimes a private chef can be the more affordable option! Vika and Leo chose the latter allowing them a more customized experience and to further enjoy their cabin and it’s view in a relaxed way. Alpen Chef, based in Crested Butte, did an incredible job cooking and serving their meal.
After their early dinner enjoyed with their family, Vika, Leo and I went off to two near by trails for their portrait time. The weather was absolutely perfect on that late June day and the wildflowers that Crested Butte is known for were in abundance. Vika and Leo got to explore two of my favorite trails, hiking and chatting, taking in the flowers, peaks, lake, and even some wildlife. Ending with enough time for them to head back to their guests and enjoy the evening at their cabin.
I feel like i’m beginning to say this about every wedding day, but truly this wedding day at Woods Walk in Crested Butte was so relaxed and stress free. Again and again my couples are proof that wedding days can be laid back and enjoyed at a slower pace. They specifically said “Slowing down and sharing a memorable day with our families is the most important part.” and they achieved just that.
Here’s what Vika + Leo had to say about their wedding at Woods Walk in Crested Butte:
“Erika is the best wedding photographer a couple can ask for! If I could give her more than 5 stars I would. She somehow perfectly balances feeling like a close friend from the instant you meet her and being brilliantly professional at the same time. We had an engagement photo shoot in North Carolina and a wedding in Colorado, and Erika helped us plan and prepare for both. Her wonderful husband, Jake, joined us for both events as a second photographer and also officiated our wedding. We cannot thank them both enough for making our day extra special and stress-free, and for capturing our wedding so beautifully!”
Vendors:
Ceremony Venue: Woods Walk
Private Chef: Alpen Chef