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Romantic Elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes in Telluride, CO | Sarah + Trevor

Adventure Elopement, Colorado Elopement

November 7, 2024

Rocky mountain peaks in Telluride, Colorado on a clear sunny day.

Colorado does an exceptional job at spoiling couples with options when it comes to choosing a breathtaking setting for their elopement. The Observatory at Alta Lakes in Telluride, Colorado is one such location, and it’s where today’s lovely elopement takes place. Sarah and Trevor chose to celebrate their love at this romantic cabin and the epic landscape that surrounds it, and it couldn’t have been a better fit for them. These two are ALL about adventure. They met through taking the same CrossFit class, shared their first date on a run called the Monster Dash, and love to go mountain biking together, so suffice to say they were beyond excited to explore the incredible mountains of Telluride, Colorado!

The Observatory at Alta Lakes in Telluride, Colorado on a sunny day

The Start of Their Elopement in Telluride, Colorado

To start the day off, both Sarah and Trevor got ready for their elopement in the comfort of The Observatory at Alta Lakes. The Observatory is one of my favorite options for couples looking to celebrate their elopement or intimate wedding in Colorado. The rustic and cozy cabin acted as the perfect getting ready space for both Sarah and Trevor, and with it being at the base of Silver Mountain their adventure began as soon as they stepped out the front door!

Amidst the jaw dropping beauty of the Telluride landscape, Sarah and Trevor kicked off their elopement celebrations with a first look. This special moment was the perfect showcase of the deep connection these two share. Both Sarah and Trevor were legitimately radiant, I mean just LOOK at those smiles! This joy would carry on throughout the entire day, and it was made all the more magical thanks to the astounding setting we got to explore. 

A patterned, lace wedding dress hangs on a wooden door
A bride gets ready putting on her lace, floral patterned wedding dress for her elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes
Black and white photo of a bride doing the "rock and roll" hand gesture while smiling at the camera in her wedding dress as she walks down a set of stairs
A groom smiles at the camera while holding his chest in his grey suit with a tan tie
A bride taps the groom on the shoulder to get him to turn around for their first look while standing out looking at the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom hug one another after their first look while standing in a forest in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride spins and dances in her lace wedding dress as the groom smiles and watches, behind them are the mountains of Telluride, Colorado and Alta Lakes
A bride spins and dances in her lace wedding dress as the groom smiles and watches, behind them are the mountains of Telluride, Colorado and Alta Lakes
A groom kisses a brides shoulder while standing behind her as she kisses his head while the two stand in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride laughs and smiles back at the camera while carrying the trail of her wedding dress hiking through the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom kiss one another while surrounded by fall colored trees outside of their elopement venue The Observatory at Alta Lakes in Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom embrace and look through the trees of a forest in Telluride, Colorado towards the camera
A groom laughs and smiles while the bride whispers in his ear as they hold one another in a forest near Telluride, Colorado
Detail photo of a small branch of a tree with the lace pattern of a brides wedding dress on the forest floor beneath it
A bride and groom embrace one another while the groom holds the bride's flower bouquet as they stand in a forest near Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom stand atop a mountain looking out over the landscape of Telluride, Colorado
A bride looks down at her flower bouquet as she stands atop a mountain in Telluride, Colorado
Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing with the landscape of Telluride, Colorado behind them, taken near their elopement venue The Observatory at Alta Lakes
Black and white detail photo of the back of a bride's lace wedding dress as the groom puts his hand on her waist

Celebrating Their Elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes

Throughout our adventures it was clear that both Sarah and Trevor were having the best day of their lives. Our exploration led us to scenic mountaintops, deep evergreen forests, and picturesque lakes which all made for a beautiful array of portrait photos. Through it all Sarah and Trevor were smiling and laughing non stop! The adventure culminated with the two sharing their vows next to one of the Alta Lakes. They fittingly played rock, paper, scissors to decide who would go first, and proceeded to have one of the most moving moments of the entire day. After signing their marriage license, we made our way back to The Observatory for the finale of their elopement in Telluride. To cap off their incredible day, Sarah and Trevor had a lovely candlelit picnic followed by the most amazing sunset portraits.

A bride and groom kiss one another while standing underneath the mountains of Telluride, Colorado next to their elopement venue The Observatory at Alta Lakes
A bride and groom read their vows to one another while standing in front of Alta Lake in Telluride, Colorado
Black and white photo of a bride and groom laughing with one another as they stand in front of Alta Lake in Telluride, Colorado
A groom slides the ring on the finger of the bride while standing in front of one of Alta Lakes near their elopement venue The Observatory
A bride and groom hold hands and raise them in the air towards the camera after sharing their vows in front of one of Alta Lakes in Telluride, Colorado
Black and white photo of a bride and groom laughing and holding hands while standing in front of the mountains of Telluride, Colorado and one of the Alta Lakes
A bride and groom embrace and hold hands as the bride smiles while they stand in front of the mountains of Telluride, Colorado and Alta Lakes
A bride and groom embrace and look at one another while standing under the mountains of Telluride, Colorado near their elopement venue: The Observatory at Alta Lakes
A bride and groom hold hands and look at one another while standing on the shore of one of the Alta Lakes in Telluride, Colorado near their elopement venue The Observatory
A bride and groom stand next to one another and rest their heads on each other as they look out over Alta Lakes and the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom kiss as the bride stands on a rock next to one of the Alta Lakes in Telluride, Colorado
A bride smiles at the camera while in her lace wedding dress on top of a rock in front of the mountains of Telluride, Colorado and one of the Alta Lakes
A bride twirls her lace wedding dress while standing on a rock in front of one of the Alta Lakes and the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
Black and white photo of a bride being spun in the air by the groom as they stand in front of the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom smile and laugh as they walk hand in hand towards the camera in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom kiss one another near their elopement venue The Observatory at Alta Lakes, around them is an evergreen forest in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom warm their hands together with their mouths during their elopement portraits at The Observatory at Alta Lakes in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom sign their marriage license on a rock while celebrating their elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes
The interior of the wood cabin The Observatory at Alta Lakes
A bride and groom make lunch together while in their wedding attire while inside The Observatory at Alta Lakes
A bride in her wedding dress prepares lunch for her and the groom's elopement while inside The Observatory at Alta Lakes
The interior of The Observatory at Alta Lakes, pictured is a stone fireplace and a wooden dresser in the living space
Windows of The Observatory at Alta Lakes looking out towards the forest and mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom stand on the deck of The Observatory at Alta Lakes as they celebrate their elopement
A bride and groom look up as they shoot a cork from a bottle of champagne while celebrating their elopement in Telluride, Colorado
A bride takes a drink from a bottle of champagne as the groom laughs while they stand outside The Observatory at Alta Lakes
A bride and groom sit on a picnic blanket with a charcuterie board and champagne as they celebrate their elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes
A bride and groom enjoy a picnic together as they look out over the mountains of Telluride, Colorado after their elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes
A bride and groom cut a small wedding cake together during their outdoor picnic in Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom dance together and hold one another while looking out towards the mountains of Telluride, Colorado with small candles surrounding them
Black and white photo of a bride and groom dancing while surrounded by small candles in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride walks up a rocky hill towards the groom as the sun sets over the hill after their elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes
A bride and groom stand next to one another and look out towards the sun as it sets on the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride sits on a grooms lap as they kiss one another atop a rocky hill in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado at sunset
After their elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes a bride and groom walk across a rocky hill in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado as the sun sets
After their elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes a bride and groom sit together and watch as the sun sets on the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
The landscape of Telluride, Colorado as the sun sets over the mountains, evergreen trees, and Alta Lakes

Creating Your Own Adventure Elopement

There’s no shortage of adventure to experience if you decide to elope in Colorado! Sarah and Trevor’s time in Colorado is a prime example of this. The two not only crafted a beautiful elopement day in Telluride, but they also made the remainder of their trip into their honeymoon! They brought their mountain bikes ALL the way from Minnesota, and proceeded to enjoy the last remaining days of Summer here in Colorado to celebrate their elopement. If you’re wanting to learn more about how to make the most of your elopement in Colorado, check out my complete guide so that you’re ready for anything! Finally, if you’re looking to book me to document your elopement, and to help you plan out all the details of your adventure, be sure to inquire ASAP!

After their elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes a bride and groom hold hands and raise them in the air while smiling at the camera as the sun sets in the mountains behind them
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands and lifting them in the air after their elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado
A bride and groom walk up a rocky hill together as the sun sets behind them on the mountains of Telluride, Colorado after their elopement at The Observatory at Alta Lakes
The mountains of Telluride, Colorado as the sun sets on them

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