Kelsi and Melissa’s September wedding was one of those days you wish you could hit replay on forever. When we first talked, they told me how important it was to be surrounded by their favorite people – the friends and family who’ve been part of their story from the start. That really set the tone for the whole day. It wasn’t about a big production; it was about celebrating the community they’ve built together. And honestly, that’s exactly how it felt, a day full of hugs, laughter, and people who love them hard.
We started up at Loveland Pass with their closest family and friends. Wild views, thin air, and that kind of quiet that only happens above the tree line. The weather kept us guessing (as it always does up there), but when it cleared, it was perfect. Huge shoutout to Wild Brides Backcountry for literally meeting us at the top of Loveland Pass for hair and makeup touchups.
After the ceremony, we all pulled the most underrated wedding-day move ever: we took a nap. Seriously, more couples should do this. Naps are awesome.
Once everyone came back to life, we went to Mountain Crust for the reception. The place was glowing under string lights, pizza coming out nonstop, long wooden tables full of people laughing and catching up. Endless Pizza. Seriously. Endless.
The speeches hit hard, the dance floor stayed full, and you know it’s good when the father of the bride starts doing wine shots from the bag (slapping the bag is what we call that back east). Kelsi and Melissa closed the place down, then kept the night rolling at a bar until 2:30 in the morning.
An absolutely killer day from start to finish – full of good people, good food, and the kind of joy that sticks with you.
The vendors that made this happen:
- Photographer: Alex Medvick (that’s me!)
- Florals: LD Floral Designs
- Venue: Mountain Crust (they’ll also bring pizza to other venues!!)
- DJ: TH Entertainment
- Dresses: Runaway Bridal Co and Luv Bridal
- Hair And Makeup: Wild Brides Backcountry
