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Destination Wedding at Amangiri | Walter and Martha

December 27, 2022

Their Story

Martha and Walter met at a charity event in Hoboken and they went to dinner at a small Spanish restaurant on their first date. Then, a couple of years down the road, their proposal was a surprise trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They then went to Amangiri resort in Utah to celebrate! It was a real “Cowboys and Indians” vibe. As a result, this led them to decide to have their destination wedding at the Amangiri resort.

The Wedding

Their vision for the day was intimate, refined, unique, and glamorous. Certainly, they got exactly this at Amangiri. The couple was able to hire wedding planner Ayla Allen from the Amangiri Resort to help plan their wedding. The ceremony was at 3 Point Canyons. I think 3 Point Canyons is one of the most magical ceremony locations. The desert provides a stunning backdrop. Their florals highlighted the beauty of the desert but didn’t overpower it. Then Amangiri Resort also did the catering for the wedding dinner.

The bridesmaids’ dress colors perfectly matched the champagne, taupe, mauve, ivory, and blush that were found throughout the Destination Wedding at Amangiri. I loved how their dresses were all unique but still went perfectly together.

Wedding Coordinator or Planner: Amangiri resort
Wedding Gown Designer: Cristiano Lucci (both dresses)
Shop where your gown was purchased: Vera’s Bridal
Groom’s Attire: Armani tux
Florist: Bloomers Flowers
Catering: Amangiri resort

You can see another destination wedding at Amangiri resort here.

Jackson Hole Winter Anniversary Photo Shoot | Jackson Hole Photographer

February 13, 2020

A Winter Anniversary

To say I am in love with this winter anniversary shoot in Jackson Hole is an understatement. These two were so much fun to work with, even though it was 2 degrees! Winters in Jackson Hole are freezing but beautiful and totally worth going out in it to get photos like these! If you dress right, it will make it so much easier. I am obsessed with her grey turtle neck from Zara with her green coat! She also brought along her beautiful Gigi Pip hat and thought it was so cool. I grew up in the same neighborhood as the founder of Gigi Pip! Hats can be such a fun accessory on your photoshoots!

Tatiana is a fantastic photographer in Boston, and she knows how important photos are. These two arrange to have a photoshoot in all of the places that they visit; they have done shoots in Spain, Bora Bora, Puerto Rico… and now Jackson Hole! We started in the town square for their photos after we first went to a secluded little place by the river and ended at sunset at one of the scenic points on the outer road of Grand Teton National Park. It is such a fun idea to have your photos taken while you are on vacation, as well as a great way to remember your trip and to create images with memories! All of the pictures will make a beautiful collage in your home to remember all of your adventures together.

These two have such a sweet love and I had so much fun watching them interact. They are so madly in love!

Jackson Hole

If you are booking a Jackson Hole trip, visit my travel guide for a little inspiration on food, lodging, and activities! I wrote this a few years back, and I need to update it with some more of my favorite places! Winter is hanging on a bit longer in Jackson Hole, email me to get your winter anniversary session booked before the snow is gone!

Dove Inn, Golden Colorado | Travel Photographer

January 14, 2020

If you know me, you know I love to travel! I love big and small trips! There is so much to explore close by where we live! It has been such a long time since I visited the Denver area, and it was time to get back and take a little three-day excursion to visit Golden, Colorado. Golden is located about an hour away from the Denver International Airport, 30 minutes outside of Denver, and an hour and a half to the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park.

We stayed at the cutest place; The Dove Inn is a recently renovated 1866 Victorian Mansion. The details inside were soooo amazing! They restored it wonderfully! The Dove Inn is a mix between a Bed & Breakfast and a Hotel. The service happened behind the scenes; we had self-check-in and checkout; the continental breakfast was ready to grab when we woke up. We had excellent service even though we hardly saw anyone during our stay! The breakfast came from local companies and one of my favorites, Noosa yogurt! The delicious pastries are provided by Cafe 13, just down the street! It was the perfect amount for a fresh start to the day! We stayed in the Castle Rock Studio room, and this room would be perfect if you were traveling with a large group. Equipped with a full-size kitchen and the Murphy bed folded right up and opened the space for larger gatherings!

When we travel, I love to find fun new restaurants and Golden, Colorado has so many options to choose from on the historic main street. The Dove Inn is in the perfect location to walk to any of them. We ate at the Thai Gold, Abejas, and The Sherpa House. Our favorite was Abejas, the modern farm to table menu was so unique. The local trout and steak had accompaniments of a fresh twist on puréed vegetables and tasty grains.

We enjoy walking around downtown Golden. We are suckers for outdoor gear shops, and I am surprised neither of us came home with a new jacket! There are so many fun shops to peruse!

When we first decided to go to Golden, I knew I wanted to try and get some time in Rocky Mountain National Park. I enjoy the mountains, and I love being able to check off another National Park on my list. From The Dove Inn to the entrance of the park, it took us an hour and a half to get there. The drive is so scenic once you enter the mountains. We traveled in January, and we were expecting a lot more snow; I guess when you live in Logan and always have snow in the winter, you assume that the mountain towns are going to have the same amount of snow. We rented snowshoes in Golden just in case we needed them, but the snow was packed down enough in the areas that we hiked that we didn’t use them. Next time I will bring some spikes for my boots. We drove up to Bear Lake and walked around it and then hiked up to Nymph Lake. They were easy hikes and very passable in the winter; the views were so spectacular. We only had an afternoon, so we only got to two of the lakes. There were so many other trails I would have loved to explore. After we drove around and chased the last bits of light and viewed the breathtaking scenery.

This year I feel like I missed the holidays, I took on a lot of photoshoots while everyone’s families were in town. Once the New Year hit, I felt like I didn’t get to relax and celebrate. When the opportunity came up to travel to The Dove Inn, the getaway was definitely needed! Everything about the place was so relaxing, we were able to come and go as we liked. The bed and bedding were so comfortable, we didn’t want to leave! They did such a fantastic job on all of the details, it made for a beautiful weekend! Now I am ready to tackle 2020, thanks for the lovely stay, Dove Inn!

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