From the time when Amity’s family started coming to the Pitkin area in Colorado, she knew that the little white chapel was where she wanted to get married. There’s something about a Colorado mountain wedding that invites you to slow down, to be present, to breathe deeper, and to fully take in the people around you. After they started dating and spent many days together exploring the moutains together and Clay proposed in a beautiful flower-filled valley closeby, Clay and Amity knew this was where they wanted to commit to each other in front of friends and family.

Set against the natural beauty of the Colorado mountains, their celebration felt like a seamless blend of timeless tradition and outdoor experience - the kind of wedding that moves gently from one meaningful moment to the next.

A Colorado Destination Wedding Rooted in Intention

Clay and Amity approached their Colorado destination wedding with a clear vision: they wanted the day to feel grounded, relational, and deeply personal.

With guests traveling in to celebrate alongside them, every part of the day was designed to create space for connection. Nothing felt rushed or overly structured—instead, the weekend started with welcoming guests to their small town and sharing a meal together.

bride and groom smile at each other in front of the pitkin hotel

bride and groom enter down the stairs for their wedding welcome party at the pitkin hotel

bride in cowboy hat looks at groom as he looks over his shoulder

A Ceremony in a White Mountain Chapel

Their ceremony took place in a small white chapel tucked into the Colorado mountains, a setting that felt both intimate and deeply meaningful. The contrast of the classic white chapel against the surrounding mountain landscape created a setting that was both timeless and distinctly Colorado.

bride and bridesmaids cuddle on the bed before they get ready on the wedding day

groom laughing with his groomsmen behind him

portrait in front of the mountains with pine trees of bride and groom

the outside of white chapel in tin cup colorado

yellow wildflower floral aisle inside the chapel in tin cup

bride and groom at the front of the church during the ceremony with their families looking on

bride and groom exit the white chapel in tin cup while friends and family pop confetti cannons and cheer

A Moment on the Mountain Pass

After the ceremony, we stepped away for a brief moment on a nearby mountain pass, and it became one of the most memorable parts of the day.

With sweeping views stretching out in every direction, Clay and Amity had a chance to pause and take it all in, just the two of them. These are the moments that often become the most meaningful. Away from the energy of the day, with nothing to do but be together, the emotion settles in.

bride and groom look out over the mountain pass together at sweeping mountain views

bride and groom laughing at each other as the groom helps the bride carry her dress and walk

Cocktail Hour by the Creek

From the mountains, the celebration transitioned into something more relaxed and inviting.

Guests gathered for cocktail hour along a creek on the property, where the sound of running water and the shade of surrounding trees created an atmosphere that felt effortless and welcoming.

couple poses for photo together during cocktail hour in pitkin colorado

Dinner and Dancing Beneath the Pines

As the evening unfolded, guests made their way down a path to dinner beneath a grove of towering pine trees, where long tables were set for a reception that felt both elevated and grounded in nature.

wedding guests walk through pine forest path to get to wedding reception amongst the trees

yellow floral plates and white silverware with yellow flowers for wedding reception tablescape

bride and groom seated for dinner and cuddle together as the parents of the bride pray over the wedding reception meal

Dinner was served with fresh, locally sourced ingredients by chef Konuk.

Toasts were heartfelt, laughter came easily, and when the dance floor opened, it filled quickly.

bride and groom exchange a private toast at the table during dinner

the bride and groom serve their guests champagne

bride and groom raise arms and celebrate their first dance while guests look on in the background

bride and groom in the middle of a circle surrounded by friends and family who have their hands on them and are praying over them

Surrounded by their people, under the canopy of the pines, the evening concluded with their guests laying hands on them and praying a blessing over their marriage.

Many thanks to this creative team for bringing the vision to life:

Design & Planning: Stephanie Abbitt
Florals: Bel Fleur Florals
Stationery: Morgan Riley Design
Entertainment: GV Entertain
Catering: Mount Kaz Catering
Cake: Cake Me Away Colorado
Bridal Gown: Marie Gabriel Couture
Groom & Groomsmen Fashion: Friar Tux
Rehearsal Dinner & Accommodations: Pitkin Hotel