A Morning in Telluride and the Beginning of the Wedding Day

On the morning of the wedding, Victoria and Fantin needed to collect the marriage license they would sign during the ceremony to make their wedding official. We took the gondola down to Telluride, grabbed a coffee and wandered through the typical streets of this little mountain town, taking a few photographs along the way. Then we headed back to the lodge for the beginning of the preparations.

They each got ready in their own cabin, surrounded by their closest friends. It was the perfect opportunity to photograph the details, stationery and all those little moments of connection between the people who had crossed the Atlantic to celebrate such an important day with them.

The couple then met on one of the terraces for an emotional first look, followed by a moment with their parents. There were plenty of tears and laughter. I found this wedding particularly easy to photograph because there was so much love in every interaction. Combining a documentary approach with more cinematic and elegant photographs created such a rich and diverse gallery.

A Ceremony Surrounded by the Colors of Fall

For their destination wedding at Mountain Lodge Telluride, Victoria and Fantin couldn't have chosen a more beautiful season. Fall offered the most incredible scenery. The ceremony took place on the ski slope, completely covered in snow only a few weeks later, with the mountains rising behind them. Floral arrangements surrounded the couple and created the perfect frame for the photographs. Two of their loved ones officiated the ceremony as Victoria and Fantin exchanged their vows in front of their families and friends. The ceremony ended with the signing of their marriage documents and a joyful exit surrounded by flower petals and champagne.

For an intimate wedding, I always recommend keeping this moment relatively short. Couples can even choose to exchange private vows after the ceremony, somewhere beautiful and secluded. It gives you time together, adds another meaningful moment to the day and creates even more opportunities for photographs.

Couple Photos at Sunset in Telluride

With the ceremony and intimate cocktail taking place in the late afternoon, we were able to photograph their couple session at the perfect moment: sunset. And we were incredibly lucky because it had been grey and rainy throughout most of the day before the sky finally cleared for the evening.

We took the car and drove to several of Victoria and Fantin's favorite places around Moutain Village. I wanted the photographs to showcase the landscapes that made this destination so special: the mountains in the distance, forests, golden aspens and the little lake surrounded by cabins. Between movement and a few more editorial poses, we created some of my favorite photographs from the day.

Wedding Reception and S’mores Around the Fire

As night fell, we returned to the main lodge to join everyone for the reception. The experience at Mountain Lodge Telluride was incredible. Their families had prepared speeches and their friends had organized games and surprises. Even with only around fifteen guests, the atmosphere was full of life. Victoria and Fantin shared some incredibly touching moments before cutting their wedding cake. Later, everyone gathered around the fire to make s’mores, a comforting American classic made with toasted marshmallows, chocolate and biscuits. It was such a simple and warm way to end this intimate celebration in the Colorado mountains.