Ski Proposal in Breckenridge Colorado

This ski proposal at Breckenridge Ski Resort was a shocking surprise! When Coleman dropped down to his knee, Erin thought he was pranking her. Then Coleman pulled out the ring box and Erin still thought it was a prank. When he opened the ring box and Erin saw the ring, she finally realized it was real! She was in such shock she dropped her skis and poles! As she said yes, nearby skiers and snowboarders cheered for them! It was such a sweet proposal to witness at Breckenridge!

Ski Proposal in Breckenridge Colorado

Erin and Coleman came all the way from DC for their Colorado ski vacation. Though they love skiing in the East, they enjoy taking ski trips all over the U.S. and even to the Canadian Rockies! These two are both expert skiers! Both Erin and Coleman were even officer’s in their college’s ski club. 

After their proposal, we took the highest lift in North America, the Imperial Express, to the top of Breckenridge’s Peak 8. Peak 8 stands just under 13,000ft! We hiked the ridge which had incredible 360 views of the Colorado mountain range. Then we dropped into the double black diamond bowls and took epic photos of Coleman and Erin being badass skiers. 

It was so fun to ski with Erin and Coleman and to document their engagement!

Proposing at Breckenridge Resort

Don’t worry- you don’t need to be an expert skier like Erin and Coleman to propose while skiing or snowboarding. As long as both you and your partner are comfortable on your skis or snowboard, and can get around, then it’s completely possible. Plus, I always recommend taking off your skis or snowboard before actually proposing so that you and your partner are able to move freely. I have plenty of location recommendations to match your skiing level!

Enjoy getting a glimpse into Erin and Coleman’s ski proposal on this bright and sunny day!

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Snowboarding & Skiing Elopement in Vail Colorado

Kirstyn and Frank came all the way from Florida for their snowboarding and skiing elopement in Vail, Colorado. These two are high school sweethearts and have been together for 13 years. They learned how to ski and snowboard together and it’s something they love doing as a couple. They knew they didn’t want a big traditional wedding- so they decided to elope in Vail and incorporate their shared love of skiing and snowboarding into their day.

Snowboarding & Skiing Elopement in Vail Colorado

On their wedding day, Kirstyn and Frank got ready at their ski-in-ski-out hotel and then hit the slopes. First, they skied and snowboarded two runs together, and then met their family at the top of Vail mountain for their wedding ceremony. 

The views for their Vail ski elopement ceremony were absolutely spectacular! It was a warm sunny day, so between the mountain views and the weather, it couldn’t have been more perfect!

Vail Ski Elopement

After their ceremony, Kirstyn’s dad and stepmother joined her and Frank for their last run of the day! As they skied down into the base area, they were greeted by a small crowd cheering for them. People at the base and at surrounding patios in Vail Village were in awe watching them ski down the mountain in their wedding attire! Next, they popped off their skis and snowboard, and met up with their family for slopeside Après-Ski drinks to celebrate! 

It was so wonderful to be able to capture Kirstyn and Frank’s Vail elopement and spend the afternoon skiing with them! Throughout the day, anytime other skiers saw the bride and groom they cheered and wished them congratulations! It was super sweet!

Hair + Make-up: Taylor Olson | Dress: Lulus

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Snowboarding and Skiing Proposal at Keystone Resort

This skiing and snowboarding proposal at Keystone Resort was a total surprise. Ever since Mollie proposed to Alex in Austin last summer, Alex wanted to counter-propose! She thought nothing could be better than to propose doing one of Mollie’s favorite activities- snowboarding!

Snowboarding and Skiing Proposal at Keystone Resort

Mollie grew up snowboarding at Keystone Resort every year, and it was the location of their first trip together. Naturally, it was the perfect place for Alex to propose! Alex had been working hard on her ski skills to make sure she could pull off the proposal, and she sure did! 

Mollie had no idea that Alex would use this trip to present her with her own engagement ring. It was so much fun capturing the surprise and the joy! Their smiles say it all! I photographed Alex and Mollie skiing and snowboarding on several different runs. Of course, we stopped so they could pop a celebration bottle of champagne too. Then we made our way down to River Run Village. I had an awesome time skiing and snowboarding at Keystone with these two!

Tips for Proposing at Keystone Ski Resort

With a good plan in place, it’s completely possible to propose to your partner while skiing at Keystone Resort. These are a few of my top tips for planning a successful ski proposal:

• Plan to propose early in the day! The earlier you hit the mountain at Keystone, the higher the chance you’ll have more privacy on the slopes.  

• Propose on a weekday. Going off the previous point, weekdays at Keystone Ski Resort are typically quieter than weekend dates (with the exception of the holidays). 

• Head to the backside of Keystone Resort. If both you and your partner are comfortable and confident skiers then I highly recommend heading towards the backside. You’ll find some of the most breathtaking views (and some of the best runs)!

Client Review

Alex left me such a thoughtful review about her experience working with me to pull off this proposal to Mollie:

"HIRE HER. Gabrielle is an EXPERT skier that will help craft the perfect proposal!

From start to finish I felt so reassured by her experienced professionalism, whether it was advising the most picturesque locations to propose on the mountain, to her confirming every last detail to pull off the surprise element. Above and beyond, the hours she spent after the proposal documenting us on the gondola, skiing, and even popping champagne together were so special. We are so thankful for the gorgeous photos that she captured. You will not regret hiring her!"

Ski Proposal at Keystone Resort

Thinking of proposing while skiing at Keystone Ski Resort? I’ll help you plan the logistics such as the best place to propose on the mountain and the best time. Check out my skiing proposal guide and get in touch with me below to start planning!

Ski Engagement Photos at Beaver Creek Ski Resort

We had perfect weather for these ski engagement photos at Beaver Creek Ski Resort. Roman and Abby are a Texas couple who come to Colorado yearly for a ski trip with friends! They got engaged at Beaver Creek Ski Resort and it was the perfect backdrop for some photos!

Ski Engagement Photos at Beaver Creek Ski Resort

We started their ski engagement photos with a gondola ride to the top, so I could capture them skiing down some runs together. We stopped at various places as they made their way down to the base of Beaver Creek. Once we made it down the mountain, we headed into Beaver Creek Village for more portraits. Their ski trip was right before Christmas so the village was decked out in festive Christmas decor! Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better day for Roman and Abby’s ski engagement photos in Beaver Creek!

Beaver Creek Colorado Ski Engagement Photos

Planning a ski engagement session can feel intimidating at first, but it’s completely possible! Let’s dive into a few common questions couples have about engagement photos while skiing:

• Do we need to be expert skiers or snowboarders? Heck no! As long as you feel comfortable on skis or your snowboard then we can make it happen. I’m totally cool with cruising down the greens or taking on more challenging runs. Whatever feels best for your skiing level works for me! 

• How do we look cute with skis and snow boots? Sure, having engagement photos done while on skis and wearing ski boots can seem a bit cumbersome, but it’s part of my job to guide you with posing to help you look and feel your best! All you need is to be ready to have fun with your partner, and I’ll guide you through the entire photo process!

• Can we do photos in normal clothes too? Of course! I offer Apres Ski sessions that we can do the day before, day of, or day after your session. It just depends on my availability and also what works best for you both! 

If incorporating skiing and snowboarding into your engagement photos feels fitting to you and your partner, then I always recommend going for it! It will make your engagement photos even more special when they capture an activity you love doing together. Not many people can say they took their engagement photos while skiing!

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Ski and Snowboard Wedding at Steamboat Ski Resort

An Instagram Reel of this wedding actually went viral, with 91 million views and counting!

Courtney and Pat’s long-awaited dream of a Ski and Snowboard Wedding at Steamboat Ski Resort came true on 2/22/22! They got engaged while skiing together in March 2020 and had to postpone their wedding due to the pandemic. Courtney and Pat live in New Hampshire, but considered Switzerland and Colorado for their ski wedding. They decided on Steamboat Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and booked an awesome ski chalet right by the mountain. 

On the day of their wedding, the weather forecast predicted a snowstorm and I totally expected a complete whiteout. However, they lucked out with the best ski weather: a beautiful sunny day with a fresh layer of powder! 

Courtney and Pat met while on separate trips to Sunday River in Maine (where Pat eventually proposed), but weren’t able to ski together then. When they finally got a chance to ski and snowboard together a few months after dating, Courtney described it as a “make it or break it” moment. Courtney grew up ski racing and her parents are even part of a New Hampshire Ski Club, so skiing has always been a big part of her life. Evidently, she and Pat skied and boarded very well together!

Ski and Snowboard Wedding at Steamboat Ski Resort

After getting ready at their slope-side chalet, Pat, Courtney, and Courtney’s family skied a run all dressed in their wedding attire. For the ceremony, Pat snowboarded down to the mountain top ceremony where friends and family waited below. In ski wedding style, Courtney and her father skied down together taking synchronized turns. It was perfect! They had a sweet ceremony with epic views overlooking the valley. 

Afterward, Courtney and Pat hit up the lodge with their guest for celebratory drinks. Then they skied a run with their “ski squad” who were all dressed to the nines in their wedding clothes! It was EPIC to see the best-dressed people on the mountain, skiing and snowboarding together!

Ski Wedding in Colorado

They ended their night back at their chalet with a delicious dinner, toasts, and special dances. Courtney, Pat, and their friends and family were so much fun to spend the day with! They kept me smiling and laughing all day long! Courtney and Pat’s ski wedding in Colorado couldn’t have been more perfect!

Curious about how a ski and snowboard couple spends their honeymoon? Courtney and Pat went heliskiing in Jackson Hole, WY! They had their honeymoon booked prior to their wedding date, so they went heliskiing before their wedding. Courtney and Pat are an incredible example of creating a wedding day that feels true to who they are!

Vendors 

Hair: Salon Monet | Make-up: Caroline Lalive Beauty | Video: Silk and Sage Films | Chalet: Edelweiss Chalet | Ceremony: Steamboat Ski Resort

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Snowboard Elopement at Loveland's Annual Mountaintop Matrimony

Sarah & Kyle’s snowboard elopement at Loveland’s Annual Mountaintop Matrimony on February 14, 2022 was incredible to be a part of! Alongside 78 other couples, Sarah and Kyle tied the knot! Most of the couples were renewing their vows, but 14 couples actually got married. After the ceremony in Forest Meadow, Sarah and Kyle boarded their first runs together as husband and wife. They met up with friends at the bar for drinks too! 

This Valentine’s Day was Sarah & Kyle’s 7th anniversary of being together and now it’s their wedding date! Kyle has always snowboarded, and Sarah started when they moved to Denver from Wisconsin 5 years ago. They love snowboarding together, so eloping on their anniversary at Loveland’s 31st Mountaintop Matrimony was perfect for them.

Snowboard Elopement at Loveland’s Annual Mountaintop Matrimony

The Mountaintop Matrimony is a popular Loveland Ski Area annual tradition. Every year on February 14th, couples can participate in the mass wedding event in the Forest Meadow at 11,215 feet. Most couples renew their vows, but there is always a handful of couples who actually get married. 

Couples who pre-register are able to get a 2-for-1 lift ticket special. Their slogan for the event is “Marry me and ski free!” After the ceremony, Loveland hosts a “Honeymooner’s Apres Party” down at the Loveland Basin. The after-party features music, wedding cupcakes, and sparkling apple cider.

To get all the details about how the mass wedding event works and registration info, head to Loveland’s wedding website here.

Snowboarding at Keystone

Our next stop was down the road at Keystone Ski Resort. Sarah changed into her wedding dress paired with a majestic cloak, and they hit the mountain together. Everyone couldn’t help but watch as they boarded down in their wedding attire!

Next, they warmed up by a fire pit in Keystone’s River Run Village before heading out for more photos. We drove to the top of Loveland Pass for a few windy wedding portraits. It was worth it! Then Sarah and Kyle joined their friends for an evening of celebrating! 

Sarah and Kyle are self-described “goobers” and are absolutely hilarious. Their elopement day was SO fun and laid back, which is exactly how they wanted it. I love that Sarah and Kyle planned an elopement that is authentic to them and their relationship. I had such a great time with these two capturing their snowboard elopement!

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Colorado Ski Couples Session in Winter Park

This Colorado skiing couples session in Winter Park was a ski lover’s dream powder day! Cat and Mike have been married for 12 years and love skiing together. They’re both from Florida, but now call Denver home. They ski most often at Winter Park and wanted photos that captured them doing their favorite winter sport together.

Colorado Ski Couples Session

The day of Cat and Mike’s session was an early access day at Winter Park, which meant that we were able to start skiing at 7:45 a.m. We had the pleasure of skiing first tracks through several inches of powder! The powder was unlike anything I’ve ever skied in (and I ski a lot!). As full snowflakes were falling around us, the sun started peaking through the clouds and it was absolutely beautiful!

Ski Engagement Photos Colorado

After some time skiing at Winter Park, we headed to where they were staying in Granby and found a spot nearby for Après-ski photos. They cracked a few Colorado beers to enjoy together. Then we took family portraits with their two dogs, Aspen and Kona. I had the best time skiing and hanging out with Cat and Mike! 

Ski Couples Session Colorado

You don’t have to be engaged to book a ski couples photo session! Whether you’ve been married for years or have been dating for a few months, a couples ski session is perfect for any season of your relationship. Colorado is a popular destination for people visiting on vacation and couples ski photos are always a fun way to remember your time in the mountains. There’s nothing I love more than photographing couples doing something they love together!

Cat is also an incredible skiing wedding videographer who I’ve photographed several ski weddings with. I love working with Cat and recommend her work to all my clients needing video! You can check out her website here and catch her Instagram too (@studiolemus). If you follow me on Instagram (@skitheday) you might recognize Cat from my tags on posts and stories!

Colorado Ski Engagement Photographer

If skiing and/or snowboarding together is an important part of your relationship then I highly recommend engagement photos while skiing. Let’s plan a ski engagement session that captures what you love doing together! Check out my Colorado Ski Engagement Session Guide here!

Breckenridge Ski Engagement Session

We had beautiful, snowy weather for this Breckenridge Ski Engagement Session. While visiting Colorado for winter vacation, Rob and Natalia wanted engagement photos while skiing at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Natalia and Rob live in the U.S., but are actually from two different countries. Rob is from Canada and Natalia is from Costa Rica, and their paths crossed to bring them together! One of the coolest parts of my job as a photographer is hearing all the ways people meet and end up falling in love!

Breckenridge Ski Engagement Session

Prior to skiing, I met up with Rob and Natalia for sunrise engagement photos near Lake Dillon. We caught an alpenglow which is always breathtaking to see! If you’re not familiar with an alpenglow, it’s when the sun is rising or setting and lights up the top of a mountain range. You’ll notice the pink hue on the mountains in the photo above of Natalia and Rob! They were able to get in a few different outfits for the first part of their session to have a variety of winter looks for their engagement photos. After starting off their session in their “normal clothes”, they donned their ski gear and we headed to Breckenridge to hit the slopes!

It turned out to be a super snowy day at Breckenridge. The snow was beautiful and added a magical winter feel to their photos. It was gorgeous! I had a blast skiing and photographing Natalia and Rob on this snow-filled day at Breckenridge!

Tips for Ski Engagement Photos in Breckenridge

Breckenridge is a very popular ski resort town in Colorado, and for good reason! It also means that you have to be intentional with your locations and the time of day you plan your session for. I work with all of my couples beforehand to make a plan that gives them the best ski engagement session experience possible! Here are a few of my top tips for ski engagement photos in Breckenridge: 

• Start your session earlier in the morning. The sun is softer and generally, the resort will be less busy, earlier in the day. For Natalia and Rob, we started with a sunrise session near the lake. Then we were at Breckenridge right around opening time at 9 a.m. It worked out perfectly!

• Head towards less popular sections of the resort to avoid having a bunch of skiing and snowboarding strangers in your photos. Since I’m familiar with the trails at Breck, I guide my clients to less popular areas of the resort to make sure we have space and some privacy. Yes, I’ll always make sure there are runs that you and your partner feel comfortable skiing on too! 

• Embrace the weather. Some days in Colorado are sunny, bluebird ski days and other days are overcast, snowy days. It was chilly and snowing during Natalia and Rob’s ski session at Breckenridge, but they fully embraced the snowfall! There are times when a weather call is necessary, but the snow created dreamy, snow-filled photos for these two. It’s like they were in their own snowglobe!

Colorado Ski Engagement Photos

Thinking of planning ski engagement photos while in Colorado? I’ll help you plan your dream ski engagement session! You can find the details of a ski or snowboard engagement session with me here and get in touch with me to start planning!