A SUMMER WEDDING AT PINEY RIVER RANCH IN VAIL, COLORADO

 

Alex and Zach’s summer wedding at Piney River Ranch in Vail, Colorado was the most perfect, laid back, and fun day ever! Piney River Ranch is such a special place and one of my favorite places ever to photograph weddings! It is so remote, and the views are UNREAL (no, it’s not a green screen!).

On Alex and Zach’s wedding day, we had the best time soaking up the views and having the most perfect Colorado mountain evening with all of their friends and family. They took the canoe out, hung around the fire, and danced the night away! There was even a moose who hung out in the water all day, it was literally perfect!

When Alex first reached out about photographing her wedding, I was so excited! We immediately connected on being from the midwest and a love for health and fitness! On her wedding day, it felt like I had known her forever! Alex and Zach are two of the kindest, most fun and down to earth couples ever and their day reflected that in every way possible. Congrats again Alex & Zach - thank you for your trust and letting me be a part of it all!

“As soon as I saw Alyssa's Instagram I knew I had to have her as my wedding photographer, and it was the best decision I could have made!! Our mountain wedding photos are absolutely stunning- I can't stop looking at them. Working with Alyssa was a dream. She is incredibly talented but also so much fun to be around- we had a blast! I can't recommend her more. You will be so glad you chose her as your wedding photographer. I will definitely be working with her again in the future- I don't think you can find anyone better!!” - Alex & Zach

View of the lake and mountains at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride's white heels and white and pink bouquet rest on a tree stemp in the woods
A white wedding dress hangs from the inside of a glamping tent at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride smiles as she opens a bottle of champagne while getting ready
The bride lifts the bottle of champagne and smiles
The bridal party toasts their glasses of champagne together
The bride puts on an earring while getting ready inside the glamping tent at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The mother of the bride embraces her daughter and smiles
The mother of the bride helps button her wedding dress
The groom buttons his sleeves while getting ready
The groom folds his sleeves while getting ready
The groom pours a flight of bourbon while getting ready at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The groom and his groomsmen toast with their bourbon glasses
The bride walks toward the groom with his back turned for their first look at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride touches the groom's shoulder during their first look at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The groom turns to see the bride for the first time during their first look at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride and groom embrace during their first look
The bride and groom hold hands and walk along the edge of the lake at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride and groom look lovingly at each other next to a mountain lake
The bride and groom embrace and stare lovingly at each other
The bride and groom kiss with a mountain backdrop at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride smiles at the camera as the groom kisses her on the head
The bride smiles as the groom kisses her on the head
A close up of the bride's pink, white and green bridal bouquet
The bride looks away from the camera while posing at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The groom looks off into the distance while posing outside at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride and groom pose on a dock in front of the lake and mountains at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The groom kisses the bride on the cheek while standing on the dock at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
Couples portraits at Piney River Ranch
The bride poses with her maid of honor in front of the lake at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The groom poses with his best man in front of the lake at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The wedding party poses in front of the lake and mountains at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
View of a fire pit with wooden seats set up around it at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
A handwritten sign that reads "Welcome to Our Wedding! Alex + Zach August 26th, 2022"
View of the ceremony altar with the lake and mountains in the background at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The groom smiles as he watches the bride walk down the aisle toward him
The bride and her father walk down the aisle together at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride and her father walk down the aisle together at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The father of the bride gives her away to the groom at the altar at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride and groom stand together at the altar at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The groom smiles during the ceremony as the officiant speaks
The bride smiles as the officiant speaks
The officiant speaks to the couple during the wedding ceremony at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The groom says his vows during the wedding ceremony
The bride and groom share their first kiss at the altar at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride and groom excitedly walk down the aisle together after the ceremony at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The groom dances down the aisle with the bride
The bride and groom pose with all their wedding guests in front of the altar at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride and groom pose with their family at the altar
The bride and groom pose with their family at the altar
The bride and groom kiss at the altar, showcasing her lace veil at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The officiant signs the marriage license with the bride and groom
The groom signs the marriage license
The wooden outdoor seating area at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
View of the bride and groom's reception table, decorated with flowers and a "Mr & Mrs" sign
A decorated reception table with flowers at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
A decorated reception table with flowers and candles at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
A small white wedding cake, decorated with berries and a miniature of the bride and groom
The bride and groom make the "yes!" sign with their fists
The bride and groom kiss while sitting at their table during the reception
The father of the bride makes a toast during the reception
The maid of honor makes a toast during the reception
The wedding guests laugh during the speeches
The bride and groom raise their glasses in a toast
The bride and groom cut the wedding cake together
The groom takes a bite of the wedding cake as the bride laughs
The bride and groom share their first dance together
The bride and groom stare lovingly at each other during their first dance
The bride and groom kiss during their first dance
The bride and her father share their father/daughter dance
The bride and her father smile during their dance
The groom and his mother laugh during their dance together
The groom and his mother do a goofy dance together
The bride and groom walk out onto the dock together at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride and groom go for a paddle in the canoe at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride and groom ride a canoe on the lake at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
The bride and groom ride a canoe on the lake at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
Wedding guests dance together during the reception at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
Wedding guests dance together during the reception at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
A wedding guests does the worm in front of guests during the reception at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
Wedding guests dance together during the reception at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
Wedding guests dance together during the reception at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO
Wedding guests dance together during the reception at Piney River Ranch in Vail, CO

Vendors:

Venue: Piney River Ranch

Bridal Dress: Wendy's Bridal

Wedding Planner: Privé Events

Caterer: Piney River Ranch

Florist: Privé Events

Hair & Makeup: ElePosh

Videographer: Crossley Film Co.

DJ: Colorado Wedding Productions

 
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