Cozy Vibes & Mountain Highs: A Dreamy Colorado Elopement

Some love stories are made for the mountains—and Hayley + Jesse’s was written in the stars and wrapped in fleece-lined flannels. These two tied the knot on December 1st at the charming Lake Estes Resort, surrounded by snow-dusted trees, jaw-dropping views, and their absolute ride-or-die crew. Family and friends flew in from all over the country to celebrate their love in the most intimate, joyful, and very Colorado way possible.

We didn’t just have a wedding day—we had a full-on two-day love-fest. From cozy mornings and heartfelt toasts to windblown hair on mountaintops and golden-hour portraits that had us all screaming, “OKAY, ROMANCE!”—Hayley + Jesse made sure every moment was intentional, fun, and 100% them.

The mountains showed off in every possible way, from soft pastel skies to that crisp winter air that makes you feel alive and in love and very grateful you brought an extra layer.

Hayley looked like an actual snow queen, and Jesse was serving “husband goals” in every photo. Their energy together is the kind that makes you feel warm even when it’s 30 degrees and you’re standing in a field of snow yelling “JUST ONE MORE SHOT!”

They laughed, they cried (we all did tbh), and they soaked in every second with their people—proof that intimate weddings don’t mean less celebration. It just means closer hugs, longer happy tears, and s’mores if you’re doing it right.

To H+J: Thank you for letting me tag along on this wild, beautiful, snow-kissed journey. Your love is the kind that doesn’t just show up in photos—it lingers. It fills every space it touches. And being the one to capture it? The biggest honor.

Here’s to cozy mornings, Colorado highs (altitude and vibes, okay), and a lifetime of adventure.

Planning a mountain elopement or cozy winter celebration? You already know I’m here for it.
Let’s make some photo magic.