This intimate, boho meets woodlands wedding in Vail was nothing short of incredible. I met these two at their engagement session way back here, and I loved the chemistry they had! There was no holding back their love for one another. I will say it over and over again, getting married at the Vail Golf and Nordic Center on their wedding island is amazing! You have these huge aspen groves that lead into this amazing field (go check out their wedding portraits below), and this bridge that goes over to an island in the middle of the lake. As the couple says their vows, the entire Gore Mountain Range is in view! I always love a mountain top wedding, but this area is just as incredible!
Ashley and Brian are so carefree and easy going! They were the most grateful couple who were just excited to get married. There were numerous situations that occurred and things that didn't go their way, or as planned but they did not even show a hint of stress. Everything still came together and they were incredibly happy throughout the whole day! Ashley has a natural, boho style that flowed throughout the decor from her dress, to flower crowns, and those gorgeous blonde curls! Ladies, my recommendation is it's always so fun to wear your hair down but still styled. Ashley's is the perfect example! Brian and his dudes just couldn't hold back all the laughs and joking with one another!
I think what stood out the most to me with Ashley and Brian's wedding day was their unstoppable example of "going with the flow." There is usually something, whether major or smaller, that will occur on a wedding day. But it can be the perfect day if one allows it to be! I was there to support them every step of the way from their engagements to their wedding day. Even when things got a bit crazy before the ceremony, they knew it really wasn't going to matter and they would be able to be officially husband and wife!
Ashleigh is the photographer of Red Aspen Photography. Follow more of her work on the Red Aspen Photography website and Instagram.
Wedding Vendors:
Venue- Vail Golf and Nordic Center
Florals- A Secret Garden
Dress- Little White Dress Bridal Shop. Dress by Claire Pettibone
Bridesmaid Dresses- Show Me Your Mumu
Cake- Mulberries Cake Shop
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