Valerie Rae Photography

Having an alpine lake all to yourself to celebrate….say less 🥂💕

Show me a girl who loves hiking more 🐶❤️

Spinning through life together ✨

Volcanoes, waterfalls, lakes, ocean beaches, bee farms and an endless supply of coconuts 🥥 What an absolutely amazing vacation in the Philippines!

A little black and white to change things up ✨

After being gone for almost a month, I was really looking forward to our normal sunny Colorado weather…but it’s been pouring for 2 days straight as my welcome home gift 🙃 I do love our rare gloomy days though! It always makes me think of this amazing rainbow we caught during an elopement. Sometimes it’s worth it to deal with the rain 🌈

Sharing more from this beautiful day while I’m working on the gallery 🥰

Editing a full wedding gallery can take a little bit, so I always make sure my couples get sneak peaks within 24 hours of their wedding to be able to enjoy while they wait ☺️

I had the most amazing time with Sydney + Ben yesterday celebrating their wedding at the botanic gardens. We had a perfect day- starting out with bright sunshine and flowers and ending with some clouds, a cool breeze and some strong drinks. Congratulations you two!💍💕

A little bit of snow never hurt ✨❄️

As long as you’re prepared with layers and hand warmers, a little bit of snow can turn a normal scene into a dream!

Let’s be real- planning a big wedding can feel like organizing a small music festival (except your headliner is your cousin’s questionable DJ playlist 🎶🙃). But eloping? That’s all about YOU. No awkward small talk, no overpriced chicken dinners- just epic views, your favorite person, and a day that actually feels like you.

If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe we should just run away to the mountains?” - this is your sign 🏔️✨

Just two people and endless views. Eloping in Colorado means embracing the freedom to celebrate your love in a way that feels most authentic to you.

If you’re dreaming of an intimate, scenic elopement, now is the perfect time to start planning your adventure. Let’s make it happen!