A Joyful Garden of the Gods Intimate Wedding on 35mm Film | Colorado Springs Wedding Photographer

As my time in Colorado winds down, I find that I am soaking in the couples who choose to elope in Colorado Springs and all of the joy that these mountains bring them. Ryan and Elle came from Nebraska to share their vows surrounded by a few handfuls of really close family and friends.

Elle's dress was an ode to her mother, who sadly passed, but loved Fleetwood Mac. With flowing sleeves, streaming tears of joy and rain holding off on a peaceful September day at Garden of the Gods, you could feel Elle's mom watching over the day.

With a first look at epic Mesa Overlook, a ceremony at Garden of the Gods and a small reception at the Pinery on the Hill, it was everything you could want for your wedding day. Elle and Ryan were one of those couples who let me truly create and trust the process, genuinely love one another and had such an appreciation for the mountains. I think these photos show just how magical a simple day in September can be. I'll take all the intimate mountain weddings I can because they put love on the fore front of the photos, over big fancy venues.