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Snowboarding & Skiing Elopement in Vail Colorado

Kirstyn and Frank came all the way from Florida for their snowboarding and skiing elopement in Vail, Colorado. These two are high school sweethearts and have been together for 13 years. They learned how to ski and snowboard together and it’s something they love doing as a couple. They knew they didn’t want a big traditional wedding- so they decided to elope in Vail and incorporate their shared love of skiing and snowboarding into their day.

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Snowboarding & Skiing Elopement in Vail Colorado

On their wedding day, Kirstyn and Frank got ready at their ski-in-ski-out hotel and then hit the slopes. First, they skied and snowboarded two runs together, and then met their family at the top of Vail mountain for their wedding ceremony. 

The views for their Vail ski elopement ceremony were absolutely spectacular! It was a warm sunny day, so between the mountain views and the weather, it couldn’t have been more perfect!

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After their ceremony, Kirstyn’s dad and stepmother joined her and Frank for their last run of the day! As they skied down into the base area, they were greeted by a small crowd cheering for them. People at the base and at surrounding patios in Vail Village were in awe watching them ski down the mountain in their wedding attire! Next, they popped off their skis and snowboard, and met up with their family for slopeside Après-Ski drinks to celebrate! 

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It was so wonderful to be able to capture Kirstyn and Frank’s Vail elopement and spend the afternoon skiing with them! Throughout the day, anytime other skiers saw the bride and groom they cheered and wished them congratulations! It was super sweet!

Hair + Make-up: Taylor Olson | Dress: Lulus

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I photograph ski elopements in Colorado and across the US. If you’re thinking of incorporating skiing and snowboarding into your wedding day, check out my Colorado Ski Wedding Guide here!

Ski and Snowboard Wedding at Steamboat Ski Resort

An Instagram Reel of this wedding actually went viral, with 91 million views and counting!

Courtney and Pat’s long-awaited dream of a Ski and Snowboard Wedding at Steamboat Ski Resort came true on 2/22/22! They got engaged while skiing together in March 2020 and had to postpone their wedding due to the pandemic. Courtney and Pat live in New Hampshire, but considered Switzerland and Colorado for their ski wedding. They decided on Steamboat Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and booked an awesome ski chalet right by the mountain. 

On the day of their wedding, the weather forecast predicted a snowstorm and I totally expected a complete whiteout. However, they lucked out with the best ski weather: a beautiful sunny day with a fresh layer of powder! 

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Courtney and Pat met while on separate trips to Sunday River in Maine (where Pat eventually proposed), but weren’t able to ski together then. When they finally got a chance to ski and snowboard together a few months after dating, Courtney described it as a “make it or break it” moment. Courtney grew up ski racing and her parents are even part of a New Hampshire Ski Club, so skiing has always been a big part of her life. Evidently, she and Pat skied and boarded very well together!

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After getting ready at their slope-side chalet, Pat, Courtney, and Courtney’s family skied a run all dressed in their wedding attire. For the ceremony, Pat snowboarded down to the mountain top ceremony where friends and family waited below. In ski wedding style, Courtney and her father skied down together taking synchronized turns. It was perfect! They had a sweet ceremony with epic views overlooking the valley. 

Afterward, Courtney and Pat hit up the lodge with their guest for celebratory drinks. Then they skied a run with their “ski squad” who were all dressed to the nines in their wedding clothes! It was EPIC to see the best-dressed people on the mountain, skiing and snowboarding together!

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They ended their night back at their chalet with a delicious dinner, toasts, and special dances. Courtney, Pat, and their friends and family were so much fun to spend the day with! They kept me smiling and laughing all day long! Courtney and Pat’s ski wedding in Colorado couldn’t have been more perfect!

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Curious about how a ski and snowboard couple spends their honeymoon? Courtney and Pat went heliskiing in Jackson Hole, WY! They had their honeymoon booked prior to their wedding date, so they went heliskiing before their wedding. Courtney and Pat are an incredible example of creating a wedding day that feels true to who they are!

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Hair: Salon Monet | Make-up: Caroline Lalive Beauty | Video: Silk and Sage Films | Chalet: Edelweiss Chalet | Ceremony: Steamboat Ski Resort

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Crested Butte Snowboarding Honeymoon | Natalie + Jamil

Crested Butte Snowboarding Honeymoon | Natalie + Jamil

Natalie and Jamil decided to celebrate their marriage with a trip to the beautiful Crested Butte. The mountain is known for having some of the county’s most advanced terrain. Both Natalie and Jamil share a deep love of snowboarding, so they wanted photos of the two of them tearing up the mountain!

Breckenridge Snowboard Wedding | Stacey + Donnie

Breckenridge Snowboard Wedding | Stacey + Donnie

Stacey and Donnie celebrated their marriage by dressing up in their wedding clothes and snowboarding at Breckenridge. It was a super snowy day, and it felt like we were inside of a snow globe! After a few runs they warmed up in the Pioneer Crossing Lodge at the top of Peak 7 and enjoyed some champagne and beer at the bar.

While taking some photos outside of the lodge, the wind picked up and we were surrounded by what felt like a tornado of snow! Stacey and Donnie embraced the snow and we got some awesome photos. After they were properly warmed up, they donned their ski gear and did a few more runs before taking the gondola back.

These two had such a fun (and snowy!) day. It was a perfect way to celebrate their relationship by spending the day doing what they love to do together- snowboarding!

Vail Ski Vow Renewal | Heidi + Gary

Vail Ski Vow Renewal | Heidi + Gary

After 15 years of marriage, Heidi and Gary decided to renew their vows while vacationing in Vail. They spend their day skiing dressed to the nines and enjoying the beautiful weather. They took in the incredible views from the top of the mountain, and we took some portraits with the Gore Range and Mount of the Holy Cross as the unbeatable backdrop. We found a gorgeous spot overlooking the town of Vail, and they renewed their vows and recommitted themselves to each other. It was such a beautiful, fun day!

Keystone Snowboard Elopement | Veronica + Ryan

Keystone Snowboard Elopement | Veronica + Ryan

Veronica and Ryan eloped while snowboarding at Keystone, and it was a beautiful blue bird day! They spent the day snowboarding in a suit and dress.

We found a gorgeous spot overlooking Mt. Guyot for their self-solemnized ceremony. They has a beautiful, intimate ceremony of just the two of them; saying their vows and exchanging rings with the most spectacular backdrop. Just as Ryan dipped Veronica for a kiss, some skiers passed by and cheered!

Winter Park Ski + Snowboard Elopement | Carissa + Aaron

Winter Park Ski + Snowboard Elopement | Carissa + Aaron

Carissa and Aaron are childhood sweethearts from Oklahoma who recently moved to Colorado because of their love of skiing. Aaron even proposed to Carissa on a family ski trip to Wolf Creek.

We took their ski and snowboard wedding photos at Winter Park on a Friday, and it was a beautiful bluebird day. It was so much fun to see people who were so excited to witness a bride and groom skiing and snowboarding. Carissa + Aaron got so many congratulations’ and cheers from the other skiers and from some pumped-up lift operators.

It was such an awesome, beautiful day. We skied a few runs and ended with Carissa and Aaron toasting some champagne at the lodge. Check out some photos from their day below!