There’s just something about a Crested Butte elopement in the middle of wildflower season that feels like stepping into another world. The air was warm, the kind of summer day you wish you could bottle up and keep forever. Everywhere you looked, color spilled across the meadows, with mountains stretching endlessly in the distance.
India and Brandon fit right into it all, like they were meant to be there. They’re the kind of couple that’s effortlessly fun to be around—easygoing, playful, and obviously crazy about each other.
Vows, Cake, & Champagne with a View
They picked a meadow with wildflowers all around, and mountains standing tall in the background. That’s where they said their vows.
Their friend was along for the ride, dressed up and happily tagging along. After the vows, they pulled out a small cake, laughed their way through cutting it, and made sure to sneak in a few bites. They popped champagne with wild horses grazing in the distance. It all felt so relaxed and unplanned in a good way.
Their Crested Butte Elopement on Super8 Film
I’ve had an itch to start offering Super8 films, and this felt like the perfect day to lean in. There’s just something about the way Super8 captures movement—the soft grain, the little flickers of light, the imperfect frames—that makes everything feel like a memory you can hold. It’s raw, real, and full of life.
India and Brandon’s go-with-the-flow energy was such a natural match for it. Everything came alive on film. Watching it back feels less like a “wedding video” and more like flipping through a daydream.
Crested Butte Elopement Photographer | Stefanie Vanessa Photo
Days like this are such a good reminder that a wedding doesn’t have to be big or complicated to be beautiful. It’s about showing up for each other, being present, and letting the little moments carry the most meaning.
If you’re dreaming of an intimate celebration that feels like you—whether it’s deep in the wildflowers, on top of a mountain, or anywhere that makes your heart skip—let’s make it happen. I’d love to capture it all, in photos and on Super8, so you can relive your day exactly as it felt.
Vendors
Bouquet | Janniebird Farm
Cake | Cake Me Away
