Family ski elopement in Breckenridge, Colorado

This is the story of Jen & Bryon’s Breckenridge ski elopement. It’s a day I won’t ever forget. Not only was it fun as heck witnessing 2 young girls skin up a mountain and ski back down with their parents, but it was the way everyone came together to make the day so full of love, play, and fun.

The day as a whole was so well balanced too. There was time for Jen & Bryon to explore the mountains with snowshoes, just the two of them in the morning. In the afternoon we gathered with their immediate family at Sapphire Point Overlook for a wedding ceremony, and then went off and played with the kids. The day wrapped up where it all began at a stunning Airbnb where a private chef was to prepare a meal for them.

The elopement day was intentional, and thoughtful. Plus, does it get any better than a fresh snow bluebird day in Colorado? I don’t think so.

I left this elopement day feeling so touched by every person I met along the way. This family truly embodied what I could only dream of for myself one day.

picture of leather vow books and wedding rings
Dress hanging from a wine cellar
View of snowy mountains in Breckenridge, Colorado
Couple hugging after sharing a first look in the snow
Couple snowshoeing across a frozen lake in Breckenridge, Colorado during their elopement day
Snowshoes with wedding flowers
Close up of bride and groom in snowshoes
Throwing snowshoes in the car to drive to the next location
Sapphire Point Overlook in Breckenridge, Colorado in the snow
Snowy winter wedding at Sapphire Point Overlook near Breckenridge, Colorado
Couple looking at each other during their elopement ceremony at Sapphire Point
Couple standing with their kids getting married at Sapphire Point Overlook
Couple sharing a first kiss at Sapphire Point Overlook
Kids signing the marriage license
Signing the marriage license at Sapphire Point
Everyone raising a glass in the sunshine to celebrate the marriage
Two girls spinning in the snow
Girls being silly and playing in the snow
Family hiking off in the snow at Sapphire Point Overlook
Family getting ready to ski on their elopement day in Breckenridge, Colorado
Family ski in wedding attire
Family skiing together on their elopement day in Breckenridge, Colorado
Girls being silly with their skis
Bride in skis and and a backpack during her elopement day
Family skis up a mountain together on their wedding day
Bride and daughter skiing up a hill in wedding attire
Bride and daughter backcountry skiing on their wedding day
Family wedding day ski session with blue skies in Colorado
Climbing up the hills on skis in wedding attire
Downhill skiing on elopement day in wedding attire
Bride and family ski down hill in Breckenridge on their elopement day
Breckenridge, Colorado ski elopement with a bride and a veil
Bride hits a ski jump with her dress and veil on
Bride lands after a ski jump with her wedding dress, veil, and backpack on

Post ski elopement reception, anyone?

Let’s head back to the luxurious Airbnb in Breckenridge for a little while. Time to visit the wine cellar, eat cupcakes, and soak in the satisfaction of an adventurous elopement day.

Couple walking down spiral staircase at the Airbnb on their elopement day
Couple snuggled on spiral staircase

Colorado Wedding Vendor Shoutout

Couldn’t do it without the best in the business.

Venue: Sapphire Point Overlook (reservations open 6 months in advance)

Officiant: Phil Gallagher

Breckenridge wedding photographer

Breckenridge, Colorado is one of the best elopement and wedding destinations! It’s only about a 2 hour drive from Denver International Airport, and there are loads of great wedding and elopement vendors to choose from. Breckenridge is a popular ski destination, but it also offers year-round outdoor activities! For the indoor loving people, the town is filled with great shops and restaurants too. I’d love to help you find the perfect place near Breckenridge to say your vows.

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