PARK HYATT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | COLORADO MOUNTAINS
The luxurious hotel rests at the base of Beaver Creek ski mountain and is only a short stroll from ceremonies at The Chapel at Beaver Creek.
JEN + BEN | BEAVER CREEK WEDDING
By all rights, this should've been a wedding on bicycles, as J+B (and many of their guests) are world-class competitive cyclists. The room had a certain Olympic-level air to it. It was a fun marathon day in three parts — first, a ceremony at Beaver Creek Chapel in the morning light — then, a brunch ski down on the slopes of Beaver Creek— finishing off with high altitude dancing during a Park Hyatt reception.
After a traditional morning wedding, we jumped on skis and grabbed a 100-400 ultra-telephoto zoom to get close to the couple ... even when I was in the next chair over, lol. The sun was bright, adding to the euphoric optimism. Everyone else on the mountain LOVES to see a bride on skis. They hoop and holler, even at a buttoned-down mountain like Beaver Creek. Brings out the crazy romantic in them, I guess. Areas around the skating rink in the heart of Beaver Creek are prime for bride + groom photos at dusk. We did a tour, stopping at some favorite spots, on our way to meet up with the gang back at the Hyatt. The bride and groom got their share of ribbing from fellow athletes who had competed with them around the globe. That sort of competition and adventure makes for some great stories — most of them PG-rated. The dancing lasted late into the night. Howling at the moon and all that. Just a walk over to the elevator and up a few floors before passing out.
I'm happy to ski along with any wedding couples who want a slope-side memory of their day. A little sun and laughs, and it's all good. If you're planning a wedding in Beaver Creek, I'd be honored to document it.