snowboard wedding

Colorado Snowboard Elopement at Keystone Ski Resort

Chris and Amy had their Snowboard Elopement at Keystone Ski Resort in April. This adventurous couple learned how to snowboard together within the past year, and both fell in love with the sport! When Chris proposed in March, Amy suggested incorporating snowboarding into their wedding day. Chris responded, “That’s batshit crazy, but I can’t think of a reason not to do it”. So they did! Instead of waiting for next year, they planned their wedding for 4/3/21, two weeks after their engagement!

Colorado Snowboard Elopement at Keystone Ski Resort

Colorado Snowboard Elopement at Keystone Ski Resort

Chris and Amy exchanged vows at 11,660’ on Keystone’s North Peak, surrounded by Amy’s four daughters and Chris’ two sons. They propped up their snowboards to make an arch looking down the Anticipation run. About halfway through the ceremony Chris’s board fell and slid ALL. THE. WAY. DOWN. THE. HILL. Chris ran after it in his dress shoes, but after he could no longer see where it went, he came back up. Since it was afternoon, the run was closed as well as the lift at the bottom. After they finished their ceremony we checked in with Ski Patrol, who couldn’t help until the next day. Amy’s oldest daughter Bri volunteered to walk down the mountain to go find it. She called Chris dejected and said she couldn’t find it anywhere, so we waited for her to climb back up the hill.

I started to get worried that Bri was taking too long to come back, when I saw her little sisters jumping up and down cheering. Bri was headed back up WITH THE BOARD! Not only did she walk all the way up and down the mountain in a dress, she went in waist-deep snow to retrieve the board. Chris was so excited when he saw Bri walking up with his board, he couldn’t stop smiling. He ran down the hill to help her bring the board back up, where she was hugged and cheered on by her sisters and mother and high-fived by her new stepbrothers. Thanks to Bri, Amy and Chris got to snowboard for the first time as husband and wife in their wedding attire! 

After the ceremony they snowboarded down. At one point Amy fell and was laughing hysterically. The photo of that moment was actually featured as one of Fearless Photographers' photos of the week! You’ll know it when you see it in the photos below! Also, I loved the dress Amy wore. She actually found her dress using my guide on How to Ski in Your Wedding Dress! Check it out if you’re on the hunt for a wedding dress or you’re dreaming of a ski wedding, but are not sure how to ski in your dress.

Once we reached the base, we took the shuttle back to Keystone Village where Chris and Amy joined their family at a restaurant for a celebratory dinner. I absolutely love that they decided to include their brand new love for snowboarding into such an important day!

Vendors

Mountain: Keystone Resort | Dress: Lulus

Review

Amy left me the sweetest review I have to share: 

"I am sooooo thankful we invested in photography with Gabrielle at Ski The Day! We did a small elopement with just our kids, a pastor, and Gabrielle. It was totally worth the investment! I get so many compliments about the photos, they capture the day so well. Looking at them brings me great joy and helps me connect with the moment. If you do a skiing or snowboarding elopement, proposal, wedding etc, choose Ski the Day, you won’t regret it!!"

Groom preparing for first look at Keystone Ski Resort
Winter Wedding First Look at Keystone Ski Resort
Snowboard Wedding First Look at Keystone Ski Resort
Snowboard Wedding Photos at Keystone Ski Resort
Bride and Groom Colorado Ski Resort Wedding Photos
Snowboard Wedding Ceremony at Keystone Ski Resort in Colorado
Snowboard wedding ceremony in Colorado.
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Ski Wedding at Keystone Ski Resort
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Snowboard Wedding Ceremony at Keystone Ski Resort in Colorado
Colorado Snowboard Elopement Ceremony at Keystone Ski Resort
Colorado Snowboard Elopement Ceremony at Keystone Ski Resort
Snowboard Elopement in Colorado Bride and Groom Portraits
Ski Wedding in Colorado Bride and Groom Photos
Winter Wedding Photos at Keystone Ski Resort in Colorado
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Bride Style for Ski Wedding in Colorado
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Bride and Groom on Gondola for Ski Wedding in Colorado
Snowboard Wedding Photos on Gondola in Colorado
Colorado Ski Wedding Photos on Gondola at Keystone Ski Resort
Snowboard Elopement in Colorado Gondola Photos
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Colorado Snowboarding Elopement at Keystone Ski Resort
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Bride and Groom Riding Shuttle at Keystone Ski Resort
Wedding Photos at River Run at Keystone Ski Resort
Keystone Ski Resort Wedding Photos at River Run

Colorado Snowboard Elopement Photographer

I’m Gabrielle and I’ve been skiing since I was 5! I grew up competitively alpine racing for 10 years, so skiing with my camera gear is no problem. As a Colorado wedding photographer, I get to combine my love for skiing and weddings to help adventurous couples create a wedding day that is true to them! Head over to my contact page with the button below to get in touch about planning your Colorado ski or snowboard elopement!

For more Colorado snowboard wedding inspiration, check out this Snowboard Elopement at Keystone!

Ski Wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort

Lea & Sterling’s ski wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort Colorado was a dream wedding day for a couple who loves to ski and snowboard! They were both presidents of their respective skiing and snowboarding clubs in college, so hitting the slopes is truly a big part of their lives. Lea and Sterling visit Beaver Creek every year to ski and snowboard, so it made sense to have their wedding here!

Ski Wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort in Colorado

Ski Wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort

This April wedding day started with Lea and Sterling getting ready at Grand Hyatt at the base of the mountain. For the first look, we took Sterling up in the Centennial Express Gondola to wait at the top of the mountain. Lea and her Mom rode up in a separate gondola shortly after. When Lea’s gondola arrived, Sterling turned around just as the gondola doors were opening. Out walked his gorgeous winter bride ready to ski!

After their first look, we took another lift up to the top of Beaver Creek, and took their couple’s portraits and a few family photos. Then Lea & Sterling hit a run down the mountain followed by their friends and family skiing along. Lea was in a beautiful ballgown and Sterling wore a classic tux. They got a lot of cheers of congratulations from onlookers as they were skiing and snowboarding down. After enjoying a run with their friends and family, Lea and Sterling did a run with just the two of them. Later we hopped in a gondola and headed down for their ceremony in the village!

Lea and Sterling exchanged their vows at the base of Park Hyatt at Beaver Creek Ski Resort. They had an emotional ceremony filled with lots of laughter and a few tears. Lea’s stepdad officiated the ceremony and it was a full-circle moment because he was the one who taught her how to ski!

Next, Lea & Sterling celebrated their nuptials with a shot ski! Their shot ski was custom-made by friends for their wedding day. Lea & Sterling were also super competitive about their “cake smash”- they were determined to smash cake in each other’s faces and they made it happen! I loved getting to ski alongside Lea & Sterling on their wedding day. Ski and snowboard weddings are my jam and I love helping couples plan a day that fits them!

Vendors

Photography: Ski the Day | Video: Cat Lemus of Studio Lemus | Hair + Make-up: Tiffani at Park Hyatt Spa | Dress: Something New Boutique | Venue: Park Hyatt Beaver Creek | Ski Resort Mountain: Beaver Creek | Cake: Mountain Flour

Ski Bride Putting on Ski Boots for Winter Wedding
Ski Bride Putting on Ski Boots for Wedding
Groom Putting on Snowboard Boots at Beaver Creek Resort
Groom Riding Gondola at Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Gondola at Beaver Creek Ski Resort
First Look for Ski Wedding with Gondola at Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Ski Wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort with Gondola
Bride and Groom First Look for Winter Wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Bride and Groom First Look at Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Ski Wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Bride and Groom with Ski Gear for ski wedding in Colorado.
Bride and Groom with Snowboard for snowboard wedding in Colorado
Bride and Groom Winter Weddding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Bride and Groom in Ski Gear for Colorado Wedding
Groom wearing snowboard boots for snowboard wedding in Colorado.
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Bride on skis at ski wedding at Beaver Creek Resort in Colorado
Winter Wedding Bride with Fur Shawl
Winter Wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort in Colorado
Ski & Snowboard Wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Bride skiing in wedding dress for Colorado ski wedding.
Bride and her family skiing on her wedding day in COlorado at Beaver Creek Resort
Skiing bride and snowboarding groom during their Colorado wedding at Beaver Creek Resort
Family cheering skiing bride in Colorado during a Beaver Creek wedding
Bride and Groom in Gondola at Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Bride and groom in gondola for ski wedding in Colorado.
Winter wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort in Colorado
Winter Bride at Ski Wedding in Colorado
Winter wedding at Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek
Winter Wedding at Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek
Ski Wedding at Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek Colorado
Ski Wedding at Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek
Ski Wedding Ceremony in Beaver Creek Colorado
Winter Wedding Ceremony at Park Hyatt in Colorado
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Ski  Wedding at Beaver Creek Ski Resort in Colorado
Bride and Groom with wedding shot ski
Wedding Shot Ski
Wedding shot ski
Shot ski at wedding in Colorado
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Ski Theme Wedding Cake
and Groom Smashing Wedding Cake
Winter Wedding Reception at Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek
Bride and groom on ski lift for ski wedding in Colorado.

Looking for a skiing Colorado Wedding Photographer?

I’m Gabrielle and I’ve been skiing since I was 5! I grew up competitively alpine racing for 10 years, so skiing with my camera gear is no problem. As a Colorado wedding photographer, I get to combine my love for skiing and weddings to help adventurous couples create a wedding day that is true to them! Head over to my contact page with the button below to get in touch about planning your Colorado ski elopement!

Interested in seeing more ski wedding inspiration? Check out this Winter Park Skiing Elopement!

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!

Why You Should Plan Your Ski Elopement on a Weekday

Why You Should Plan Your Ski Elopement on a Weekday

Imagine this- you arrive at the mountain and park only steps away from the gondola. You ski or snowboard on a mountain with only a few other people around. You have the whole trail to yourself. As soon as you get to the bottom, you ski right through to the lift and don’t have to share your chair with strangers. It’s just you, your partner, and the mountain. You talk, you snuggle, and enjoy the view until you get to the top for another perfect run.

How wonderful does that sound? Planning your elopement on a weekday allows you certain conveniences that are hard to come by over the weekend.

Jackson Hole Ski Wedding | Sarah + Lucas

Jackson Hole Ski Wedding | Sarah + Lucas

Sarah and Lucas decided to incorporate skiing into their wedding day at Jackson Hole. They chose a ceremony that best represented both them and their love of skiing. Here’s what they have to say about their ceremony, in their own words: