Austin proposed to Hannah during a trip out to Colorado from Texas, so it was only fitting that they chose to have their destination elopement in Estes Park. Hannah and Austin chose to elope because they preferred the special nature of a private ceremony without any guests. Hannah said it perfectly herself, “We are excited that the ceremony will be completely centered around us and our love for one another, and not about appeasing & entertaining guests.”
These two have such a crazy cool life/love story too! Even though they didn’t start dating until 2015 they went all the way through school together from Kindergarten through high school graduation. After they began dating they found out that they were born in the same hospital in Longview, Texas less than 24 hours apart from each other. So serendipitous!
Even though they had planned an intimate ceremony with just the two of them for their elopement Hannah’s step mom reached out a couple of weeks prior and shared that Hannah’s biggest hang up with choosing to elope was that her father wouldn’t be walking her down the aisle. Her father and step mom surprised them by traveling to Estes Park from Texas and was there waiting for them at their ceremony spot. It was such a sweet and emotional surprise!
Speaking of emotional, that’s exactly the perfect word to describe their ceremony. They each shared their vows through tears, but the connection and support they had for each other through it was so sweet and intentional. They each brushed tears away from the others face and even though they were surrounded by some of Colorado’s most stunning mountains they had their eyes locked in to each other the entire time. It was such a beautiful thing to witness and to document!
Officiant: Ceremonies with Lisa
Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Wedding Rings: Stuller
Are you planning a destination elopement in Estes Park and need help finding the perfect location (and of course a photographer too!)? Let’s chat!