Yessenia & Dan’s Sapphire Point Elopement
The day before Yessenia & Dan’s Sapphire Point elopement, temperatures were reaching 65 degrees. However, in less than 24 hours, the same location was expecting multiple inches of snow and a drastic drop in temperature. That’s the thing about Colorado in the spring time. It is not uncommon to experience drastic weather changes. One moment it can be bright and full of sunshine, and the next, there will be snow storm rolling in.
I remember jumping on the phone with Yessenia the night before her elopement. We talked about our plan for her day. She was definitely nervous about the changing weather and the potential for snow. I assured her that the snow will make for some STUNNING images, but they just needed to come prepared. I suggested bringing warm clothes, blankets and potentially umbrellas if they wanted to stay dry.
Setting Up Sapphire Point Overlook
I met up with Dan at Sapphire Point in the early afternoon. I had told him I would come and help set up the ceremony space so that way we could start on time to hopefully avoid the worst of the storm. When I got there, he had recruited his family to help set out chairs and clear any visitors that lingered at the overlook. His mom was helping him with his boutonniere. The officiant, who was a family friend, was running through the ceremony with Dan on last time before Yessenia showed up. She was staying at a nearby lodge with her family and friends and had spent the morning getting ready.
Elopement Ceremony At Sapphire Point: The Calm Before The Storm
The clouds began to move in over the overlook. That was when Yessenia arrived at Sapphire Point for her elopement. She made the long walk down the trail towards the overlook where she met her father. Together, they would walk down the makeshift aisle Dan and his family had created with the chairs. Preceding Yessenia were two of the sweetest little flower girls you have ever seen. They sprinkled the walk way with flower petals. At this point, Dan was facing away from the aisle. He waited until Yessenia had made it halfway down the aisle before he turned around so he could really see her.
They had decided to do a traditional first look. They waited to see each other for the first time as Yessenia was walking down the aisle. Everything about the moment when they first saw each other was perfect. Everyone was in tears. It was so clear how much these two love each other.
Once the two joined hands at the front of the aisle, the officiant started their intimate Sapphire Point elopement ceremony. The words he spoke brought tears, laughter and smiles to everyone who was there. Yessenia and Dan shared their vows and exchanged rings. The wind was picking up at this point and the two of them had a hard time putting the ring on each others finger because it was getting so cold. The officiant said a final prayer and officially announced them husband and wife. Yessenia and Dan shared the sweetest, most wholesome first kiss. It was full of giggles and overwhelming joy.
Celebrating The Newly Weds!!
After their first kiss, Yessenia and Dan made there way back up the aisle. Their guest celebrated their marriage by showering the couple in bubbles as they held hands walking up the aisle. As soon as everyone had cleared their chairs from the overlook, the couple continued to celebrate. They popped open a bottle of champagne and sprayed it into the sky. Everyone was laughing and cheering!
After the champagne had been shared, a family member brought over a thermos full of steaming hot chocolate. He poured each of them a cup in hopes of warming up. There’s nothing that a good warm drink can’t fix.
Exploring The Mountain Among The Snow Clouds
Once the initial celebration has ended, all of Yessenia and Dan’s family members returned to their cars and went back to the lodge to warm up. Yessenia and Dan choose to brave the cold a little longer. They explored more of the area around Sapphire Point where they had their ceremony.
At this point, snow started dumping on the couple and their Sapphire Point Elopement quickly turned into a winter wonderland. Huge chunks of snow started falling and was getting caught in their hair and clothes. It really created a level of magic that everyone was not expecting.
The couple hiked through the forest and explored the area. They ventured to the edge of the cliff and enjoyed the view when the snow clouds started to lift. The temperature dropped again to almost 15 degrees. The couple curled up in a blanket so that they could warm up and continue to enjoy the magic of their Sapphire Point Elopement. They didn’t want this day to end.
The Beautiful End To A Magical Sapphire Point Elopement
Eventually everyone was soaking wet from all the snow and even though you couldn’t see it, the sun had slipped behind the mountains. It was starting to get very cold. Yessenia and Dan hurried back up the trailhead towards the road and ran up the road to their car. With the heat on full blast, the couple made their way down the mountain towards their lodge. This is where they met up with their family and friends. They all shared more hot chocolate and dried off before heading to a local restaurant for dinner.
Yessenia and Dan’s Sapphire Point Elopement was nothing short of a winter fairy tale. It was filled with love and laughter. They experienced the harsh beauty of springtime in the Colorado Mountains and they were showered with love from their family and friends.
Yessenia & Dan,
Thank you both so much for allowing me to celebrate such a special day with you and all of your family and friends. Your Sapphire Point Elopement was something straight out of a fairytale. You were both such troopers for sticking it out in the cold. The love you two share with each other is simply contagious. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness! Here is to your next big adventure!
![Storm clouds build over the mountains at Sapphire Point Overlook at Dillion Reservoir in Colorado. A perfect venue for an intimate elopement.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2731.jpg?ssl=1)
![Chairs at a mountain top elopement decorated with ribbons and bows. This is a great way to add decorations to your elopement.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2736-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Two flower girls walk down the aisle with their dad and drop flower petals on the ground at an intimate elopement.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2746-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Flower girl sprinkles flower petals on the aisle as the bride get ready for her elopement ceremony. Flower girl holding a small basket.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2753-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride walks down the with her father at Sapphire Point in Colorado.](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2762-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Groom gets emotional has he sees his bride for the first time as she walks down the aisle with her father.](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2767.jpg?ssl=1)
![Officiant says a prayer at the start of the couple's elopement ceremony overlooking an alpine lake in Breckenridge Colorado.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2787.jpg?ssl=1)
![Groom shares his personal wedding vows with his bride at their small Colorado wedding](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2784-2.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom exchange wedding rings at their adventurous mountain elopement](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2810.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom face each other and exchange their own vows at their Colorado elopement.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2796-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Family and friends witness the intimate elopement at Sapphire Point. Snow clouds surround the ceremony site as the couple says their vows.](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2802.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom share their first kiss at the end of their elopement ceremony.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2821-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![A woman laughs as her husband gives her a kiss after their Colorado wedding at Sapphire Point.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2826-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Family and friends blow bubbles at the couple as they walk back up the aisle to celebrate their new marriage. Nothing but laughter and big smiles from the couple.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2840.jpg?ssl=1)
![Man pops a bottle of champagne while his bride cheers next to him after their intimate wedding ceremony in Colorado.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2859.jpg?ssl=1)
![A man takes a sip of champagne after he pops open the bottle to celebrate the start of his new life with his new wife.](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2869-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Woman drinks hot chocolate from a thermos to warm up at her winter Colorado elopement.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_2877.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and Groom snuggle up under an umbrella in the middle of a snow storm at Sapphire Point in Breckenridge Colorado.](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3021-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and Groom walk past each other reaching out to hold hands on the top of a mountain in Breckenridge Colorado.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3041-1024x684.jpg?ssl=1)
![Groom dips his bride as they kiss in the middle of a snow storm at Sapphire Point Overlook during their epic Colorado winter elopement.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3056-1024x684.jpg?ssl=1)
![A man tickles his wife's neck. The Bride cant help but laugh and giggle with joy as they snuggle up under a tree at Sapphire Point.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3075-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Beautiful images of a bride holding her wedding bouquet. A perfect shot of her wedding bands on her ring finger with a backdrop of brown and burnt orange florals.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3088-1024x684.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride looks over her shoulder at her husband. Her elopement dress trails out behind her as she walks through the forest in Colorado.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3101-1024x684.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride smells her wedding bouquet before walking down the aisle to begin her elopement ceremony at Sapphire Point.](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3110-1024x684.jpg?ssl=1)
![Beautiful image of a bride smiling at the camera after her mountain elopement. Surrounded by trees and snow, this images creates a winter wonderland feeling.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3107-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![A man fixes his cuff links on his suit to make sure everything is perfect for his Colorado elopement.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3164-1024x684.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom sit on the ledge of a cliff overlooking an alpine lake in Breckenridge Colorado after their small elopement with family and friends.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3192.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom recreate the image out of the movie Titanic and enjoy the view from on top of the world during their winter elopement.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3215-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Groom kisses his bride on the forehead underneath her veil. Hidden behind a stunning wedding bouquet the couple enjoys an intimate moment.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3202-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Couple snuggles up in a plaid blanket to stay warm during their winter elopement in Colorado. The couple endures a snow storm but enjoys the moments after their Colorado wedding.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3236-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![A couple takes a stroll through the woods near Sapphire Point overlook as they enjoy exploring the trails near Breckenridge CO. The trail leads to an overlook that features an alpine lake.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3265-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Groom lifts up his new wife after they read their vows to each other and officially became newly weds. The bride is wearing hiking boots.](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3222-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![A couple explores some hiking trails after their mountain elopement near Breckenridge CO. They laugh as they walk through the pine trees and snow.](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3279.jpg?ssl=1)
![After their Breckenridge elopement, the couple looks out at a lake to enjoy the view. Clouds are coving the mountains, and the wind starts to pick up.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3325-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and Groom enjoy a special moment together as their guests leave the mountain. The couple holds hands on a cliff overlooking a blue lake.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3283-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Groom helps his bride up onto a rock at Sapphire Point Overlook. Behind them, storm clouds move in and the clouds cover the mountains.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3321.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride lets her simple elopement dress fly in the wind. After their elopement ceremony at Sapphire point, the couple explores the nearby cliff overlooking the reservoir.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3310.jpg?ssl=1)
![A man reaches out to help his wife climb up a hill after saying their vows at their elopement.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3322-2.jpg?ssl=1)
![Snow storm clouds cover the tops of the mountains. The alpine lake in Breckenridge Co turns a light shade of blue as the sun starts to go down.](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3339.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and Groom show off their new wedding rings while snuggling up with the brides beautiful bouquet. The man shows off his watch.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3374.jpg?ssl=1)
![Groom picks up his bride and she throws her wedding bouquet in the air to celebrate their elopement. Behind them is the trail into the woods that they later explore.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3360-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![A man and a woman almost touch their hands together. Arms are lifted over their head into a white sky.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3387.jpg?ssl=1)
![Groom whispers a funny joke to his wife and they both start to laugh as they snuggle up on the top of a mountain at Sapphire Point Overlook.](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3366.jpg?ssl=1)
![A man and a woman reach out to hold hands but are too far apart.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3394.jpg?ssl=1)
![A woman laughs at a joke her husband makes as they are posing for their wedding pictures.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3372-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride shows off her hiking boots she wore for her adventure elopement in the Colorado mountains. Her elopement dress is dirty from all the hiking, but she is still smiling!!](https://i2.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3429-2-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom run up the road holding hands to celebrate their elopement.](https://i1.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3416.jpg?ssl=1)
![Artistically blurry photo of the bride and groom holding hands as they enjoy the view at Sapphire Point Overlook after their intimate elopement ceremony.](https://i0.wp.com/alexajadephotography.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/17642/2022/02/DSC_3379-684x1024.jpg?ssl=1)
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[…] Billy was already at the ceremony location when I met up with him. They had decided to have a Breckenridge elopement and exchange their vows at Sapphire Point Overlook. Their ceremony took place in mid October which means the air was cool and the leaves were changing. Only the tops of the mountains were covered in snow. The backdrop for their ceremony was as perfect as ever. (Check out Yessenia & Dan’s Winter Elopement for more inspiration from this location). […]
[…] Arizona, try and find an outfit that is light weight, with breathable material. If you are having a snowy, winter elopement, try to find a dress that has sleeves. You could also consider wearing tights and heated socks […]