Alexis + Joshua @ Purgatory Ski Resort

Real Weddings

Apr 6

Written By Amber Andrew

WHAT: A Rainy Fairytale

WHEN: October 10th, 2025

WHERE: Purgatory Ski Resort

COORDINATORS: Taylor, Bryn, Ayla, Ben

VIBES: Fairytale, rainy, moody, celebration, fall

These are a few of my favorite things:

An alter of roses + Fall foliage:

Cinder & Pine Weddings absolutely hit it out of the park with one of the most beautiful wedding arches our team has ever seen. The left half of the arch provided a perfect backdrop for Alexis complete with greenery and white and pink accent flowers. The right side of the arch where Joshua stood was striking orange and yellow aspen leaves. All of this covered a wooden horseshoe frame. This jawdropping arch was the perfect compliment to the Fall mountainside behind the ceremony and Alexis and Joshua, so clearly in love with eachother.

Cocktail hour ice cream:

Alexis and Joshua have their priorities correct - with ice cream being at the top. Instead of waiting for dessert, the couple treated their guests to an ice cream bar during cocktail hour along with drinks and appetizers. Deco Desserts set up a table with three ice cream flavor options and cherries, whipped cream, sprinkles, caramel and chocolate sauce. It was the perfect way to continue the celebration, even before dinner!

Postcard guestbook:

Alexis and Joshua are adventurers at heart and they channeled this with their creative guestbook! They chose a selection of vintage postcards from many different countries. Guests were able to pick one to sign and write a quick note for the couple to keep in a cute basket for years to come.