| June 4, 2015

Sprague Lake’s Most Intimate Wedding | Savannah & Zach

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When Savannah first contacted me about photographing her wedding… I knew we would be a perfect fit. Her vision was an intimate ceremony with only her closest family and friends. With less than 20 people, it had the laid-back vibe of an elopement. Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park ended up being the perfect backdrop for their day. It was a risk getting married at 8,200 feet in May, but the weather held out and the snow-capped peaks behind the deck at their ceremony site made it look like a winter wonderland. They got ready at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park and had a magical first look. After the ceremony, they celebrated with BBQ and cupcakes on the picnic tables at Sprague Lake. 

Landscape of road, with trees and mountains in the background in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Close-up of brown boots.
Bride sits and has her makeup done on her elopement day at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.
Child smiles and tries on bride's white wedding dress.
Child tried on bride's white wedding dress.
Friend helps bride synch her dress while getting ready at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.
Groom adjusts his tie.
Bride climbs up rock and approaches groom for first look at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Landscape of meadow, forest, and mountains at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride is standing on rocks, is wearing a white wedding dress, and holding a bouquet with red flowers.
Landscape of meadow and mountains at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom hold hands and walk together at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom hold hands and climb up rocks together at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom embrace, and share a kiss on their elopement day at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom hold hands at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Landscape of Sprague Lake, with forest and snow-capped peaks in the background, at Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom with their friends and family, on their elopement day at Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride walks towards groom during intimate elopement ceremony at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom stand on dock, holding hands, during intimate elopement ceremony at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom, both smiling, during intimate elopement ceremony at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom share a kiss during intimate elopement ceremony at Sprague Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Landscape of Sprague Lake, forest, and snow-capped peaks in rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom embrace in front of Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom embrace in front of Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom hold hands and walk on trail with snow, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Bride and groom hike down a hill together in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Groom kisses bride on forehead, while standing in front of a forest in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.

Did you know it’s only $150 to get married in Rocky Mountain National Park? With gorgeous ceremony spots like Sprague Lake, its the perfect place for elopements and intimate weddings. Contact us for a customized quote for your wedding or elopement if you’re planning on getting married in Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s my favorite place in the whole world!  

Getting Ready & First Look Site: The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park
Ceremony Site: Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park
Flowers: Lace and Lilies

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