Samantha + Ryan @ Purgatory

WHAT: A Heartfelt Day on the Mountain Top

WHEN: September 19, 2025

WHERE: Purgatory Ski Resort

COORDINATORS: Lexi and Bryn

VIBES: Moody, Sentimental, and So Sweet

These are a few of my favorite things:

Surpassed our wildest expectations

Here’s what the couple had to say:

We expected the day to be wonderful, but because of y’all, it surpassed our wildest expectations. Thank you so much! You literally made the day so easy and stress-free for us.

Personal touches

The day was thoughtfully dotted with sentimental and personalized details. From custom table numbers like “Fangorn Forrest” and “The Dog Track” to pictures of loved ones who had passed away to photo books of their years dating. The day was full of little details that truly made it Sam and Ryan’s day. I loved the out-of-the-box thinking, and it showed that the small details can make such a big difference in making the day feel yours.

The best first dance

Sam and Ryan choreographed the CUTEST first dance, complete with a combination of a lot of songs, including “I’ve had the Time of My Life”, an upbeat fantasy jig, some oldies, and a sweet sentimental song to top it all off.

They were so in love

Sam and Ryan were SO in love. You could tell they just wanted to gaze into each others eyes and dance the night away. Right as they started to take the chair lift up to Paradise, it started sprinkling, and once they got to the ceremony for the first look, it was cold and windy. The weather didn’t dampen their spirits or their love for a second. They paid so much attention and care to each other. It was so wonderful to see such servant hearts towards each other on their big day!

Vendors:

Venue: Purgatory Ski Resort
Catering: Purgaotry Ski Resort
Floral Design: Adela Flora
Photography: Ponderosa Portraits
Transportation:
Alcohol: Purgatory Ski Resort
Dessert: Odd Bird Baking Co
DJ: Stand Alone DJ
Hair + Makeup: Southwest Hair and Makeup for the bridesmaids 
Coordination: The Perfect Day Co