Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film | Aspen Elopement The Little Nell

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March 11, 2024
Aspen Colorado Elopement on film

December is a beautiful month for a snowy, winter Aspen Colorado elopement at The Little Nell! When Julie and Rene contacted me for a session in Aspen, I was hoping they would pick this gorgeous overlook. On top of Aspen Mountain, via the Silver Queen gondola next to The Little Nell, these two shared their vows, exchanged rings, and signed their marriage license!

Julie is originally from Pittsburgh and received her PhD in political science from PSU. After doing a postdoc at Michigan, she started working at the University of Iowa. Julie has one daughter and loves being outside (hiking, sunbathing, running, walking her dog) and trying new things. Rene is originally from Texas and received his PhD in political science from Texas A&M. He started working at the University of Iowa after graduating. Rene has three children, is an avid Astros fan, and loves cycling.

Julie and Rene met at the University of Iowa while working together where they fell in love slowly over time. On Julie’s birthday, Rene told her that he wanted to take a walk around campus (where they have taken countless walks before). After saying many sweet things and talking about their love, he proposed.

These two love to try new things together and usually have one date night per week. Julie and Rene also like to travel together and hike, take walks, or ride their bikes. They have also taken trips to do 5ks, 10ks, or half marathons. Julie and Rene especially love just being cozy on the couch and laughing together. Their favorite trips were to Oregon and Montana (Yellowstone). Lastly, they also like to have family dinners with all of their kids. It is a little crazy, but also fun for everyone!

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After our time at the top of the mountain, we walked back to Julie and Rene’s hotel, Limelight, for a few more sweet portraits. Stopping along the way for cute photos with the holiday lights, it was an easy walk from the gondola to Limelight. If you’re planning an Aspen Colorado elopement, let me know here! I’d love to hear all about your plans!

*Julie and Rene’s bouquet and boutonnière were created by me. Film images photographed on Fuji 400h and processed at Photovision.

Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
A couple gets off the gondola in Aspen as they prepare for their mountain elopement.
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
A bride looks off camera as she stands on the top of a snowy mountain in Aspen.
A groom looks off camera as he stands on a snowy mountain in Aspen.
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
A groom listens as his bride reads her vows.
A groom places a wedding ring on his bride's finger, on top of a snowy mountain.
A bride places a wedding ring on her groom's finger, in the snow.
A bride and groom share their firsts kiss after reading vows to each other, on the snowy mountain in Aspen.
A bride and groom get ready to sign their  marriage license in the snow in Aspen.
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
A groom kisses his bride on the head while they look at the snowy mountains in Aspen, at The Little Nell overlook.
A bridal bouquet of white roses and purple flowers created by Mary Ann Craddock Photography.
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film at The Little Nell wedding overlook
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
Aspen Colorado Elopement on film via the Silver Queen Gondola
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
Aspen Colorado Elopement on Film
A bride and groom kiss under the sparkling lights in downtown Aspen in December.
A newly eloped couple kiss by the Christmas tree at Limelight hotel in downtown Aspen, as capture on camera from outside the hotel.

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