Sofia and Emily | Estes Park Wedding
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Savannah Chandler Photography | Estes Park Wedding Photographer
Sofia & Emily’s Windy and Joyful Estes Park Wedding
As a Colorado Mountain Wedding Photographer, I’ve had the joy of witnessing so many beautiful celebrations in the Rockies, and one such truly lovely summer wedding day was Sofia and Emily’s Estes Park celebration. Their July wedding was filled with heartfelt moments, personal traditions, and the kind of adventurous spirit that makes photographing love stories in the mountains unforgettable.
A Windy Day in Estes Park
The weather in the Rockies always keeps us on our toes, and this day was no exception. Estes Park welcomed us with strong winds, but Sofia and Emily embraced it wholeheartedly. The wind carried laughter, tears, and even a little extra magic into their wedding day. Before their ceremony overlooking the Colorado mountains, we made our way into Rocky Mountain National Park for couple’s portraits.
One of my favorite things about many of the amazing venues within Estes Park is their proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s typically a short and easy drive to some of Colorado’s most expansive alpine and mountain views. During the summer months, there’s typically two options I recommend to couples for their portraits within the park boundaries: One location higher in the alpine (think those “top down” views), or multiple locations lower in the park (sprawling meadows with soaring peaks behind). Needless to say, we decided to stay lower in the Valley and walk among the wildflowers near the West Horseshoe alpine field.
Standing beneath the towering peaks of Chapin, Chiquita, and Ypsilon, Emily and Sofia shared quiet moments together while the wind danced around them. Some days perfectly capture what it means to celebrate love in Colorado’s high country. If you’re dreaming of portraits surrounded by iconic mountain views, a Rocky Mountain National Park Wedding is an experience unlike any other.
A Ceremony Rich with Tradition
Both Sofia and Emily were walked down the aisle by their parents, an emotional start to a deeply meaningful ceremony. To honor Sofia’s heritage, they incorporated Orthodox Greek wedding traditions, including the Stefana. Of course, no family gathering would be complete without their beloved dog, who also joined in the festivities and made his little way down the aisle to witness his humans get married.
A Personal Song for the Reception
The reception was filled with heartfelt speeches, joyful dancing, and one particularly memorable moment: Sofia sang a song she wrote just for Emily. Performing alongside her bandmate, music acted as a love letter brought to life. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room. This was one of the moments during Emily and Sofia’s that will always stick with me – I have little moments from each wedding I’ve attended over the years that will forever live in my heart.
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Weddings in Estes Park are always magical, but Sofia and Emily’s day was the perfect reminder of why couples choose to get married in the Colorado mountains. Whether it’s incorporating family traditions, celebrating with your pup by your side, or braving the wind for jaw-dropping portraits in Rocky Mountain National Park, your love story deserves to be documented with care.
If you’re planning your own wedding and looking for an Estes Park Wedding Photographer, I’d love to help authentically capture your day.
Cheers-
