Brides Sweet Kiss: Rowing Across Stunning Mountain Lake with Her Skillful Husband
The bride blows a kiss to her husband as he paddles them across the beautiful mountain lake in Telluride.
Julie and Sebastien chose Trout Lake in Telluride, Colorado for their intimate elopement. Usually, Colorado would be showing off-peak fall colors on this late September date, but the 2023 fall colors were late. The aspen trees were just starting to turn their signature yellow, but don't think for a moment that these two were bummed at all. Nothing but grins all day, Julie and Sebastien celebrated their elopement with their kids and immediate family members surrounded by green leaves and stunning mountains.
They all got ready in a mountain house and celebrated after the ceremony with champagne and cake. On our very first call, Julie mentioned that she wasn't totally sure she wanted to elope. She had planned to get married at a beautiful church that had a pond and a canoe for newlyweds to use. They were really looking forward to that! I quickly eased her mind that we could incorporate a canoe in her Trout Lake elopement plan. After the call ended, I went about securing a canoe rental, only to find that there were no longer any available in all of western Colorado. A good samaritan answered my social media plea, and thanks to Patricia, we made their canoe dreams come true! When I met Sebastien in person, I had to bend from the waist to meet his eye. And I'm a tall woman! Sebastien is a whopping 6'10" and Julie is 5'1" of statuesque babe. But it was never difficult to photograph them. Mostly because they kept each other laughing all day.
Colorado Girl Discovers Lipstick Smudged Hand During Makeup Session at Wedding
A young lady getting her makeup done realizes that there's lipstick on her hand.
Young Boy Peeks Through Window at Bride Posing for BW Portrait at Telluride Wedding
A young boy watches the bride pose from inside the window.
Enchanting CO Flower Girls Embrace Role, Releasing Giant Dandelion at Telluride Wedding
The flower girls live up to their name and blow a giant dandelion away with the breeze.
A Tender Moment: Flower Girl Holds Sheet Music While Brides Daughter Plays Violin at Colorado Trout Lake
One flower girl holds sheet music while Julie's daughter plays the violin as her mom walks in to the ceremony.
Mountain Wedding Detail Pic: Witnessing the Synchronized Bond in Colorado's Trout Lake, Telluride
The couple's hands joined together during the ceremony.
Mountain Wedding: Colorado Bride Bursts into Laughter as Groom Playfully Presents Ring
Julie throws her head back laughing as Sebastien jokes over the ring he's about to place on her finger.
Chic Ringbearer: Cider > Champagne - Unleashing Cool Vibes at Trout Lake Wedding
The ringbearer is too cool for champagne, so he opts for cider instead.
Mountain Wedding: Towering Groom Lifts Petite Bride at Trout Lake, Telluride
Sebastien, who is 6'10", easily scoops up his 5'1" bride and carries her towards the lake - but he didn't throw her in!
What are some of the unique advantages of having a wedding at a mountain house?
A wedding at a mountain rental house can offer a picturesque and natural setting, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. A serene environment allows for a peaceful and intimate celebration, perfect for those seeking a romantic and nature-filled ceremony. In addition, the remote location of a house in the mountains provides privacy for the couple and their immediate family members.
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