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Gabrielle and Michael @ The Black Diamond Lodge

Amber leaves still clung to stubborn branches, and the mountain peaks had just a faint dusting of bright white snow. Guests were cozy in scarves and jackets as they witnessed Gabrielle and Michael exchanging vows beneath a soft gray sky. It was a beautiful moment wrapped in the fading glow of fall and the peaceful promise of winter.

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Lauren + Sam @ The Black Diamond Lodge

Churros. I could probably stop there, but I will elaborate. Lauren and Sam’s guests got to indulge in delicious, fresh churros during the rehearsal dinner, choosing flavors and toppings to suit their liking. A churro was the perfect finish to a Mexican inspired meal from Zia Taqueria. 

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Kailey + Nick @ The Black Diamond Lodge

Rather than make their cake cutting a big event, Kailey and Nick chose to privately cut their cake with just their parents and grandparents. They snuck away mid dance party to share a quick moment with their closest loved ones. While everyone else was tearing up the dance floor downstairs, Kailey and Nick were cutting into the cutest heart-shaped cake in the quiet upstairs and slowing down to enjoy conversation with some of the people who mattered most. 

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Hallie + Jackson @ Echo Basin Resort

Instead of a typical cocktail hour, Hallie + Jackson opted to have a brews and bluegrass hour, featuring a bluegrass band made up of Hallie’s family members.  Hallie and Jackson are both incredibly musically gifted, so a whole hour of bluegrass music really captured the joy and passion of this couple.

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Jen + Will @ Purgatory Resort

Jen + Will’s big day featured a bud vase escort wall, where guests searched for their name that was tied to a beautifully filled bud vase of flowers, and took it to their seat to double as table decor. Not only did the guests love getting to see which bud vase was theirs, each guest got to take their bud vase and flowers home at the end of the night. Nothing makes us sadder than wasted wedding florals, so it was amazing to see them all go home to be enjoyed!

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Sawyer + Alexis @ The Powerhouse Science Center

Sawyer and Alexis wandered the streets of historic downtown Durango for their portraits, and the result was pure magic. Think brick-lined sidewalks, vintage storefronts, and that unmistakable small-town charm that makes this place so special. Every photo felt like a love letter to the town where their story is unfolding.

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