Romantic Estes Park Wedding

A romantic Estes Park wedding is the perfect way to celebrate your love. With its stunning mountain views and rustic charm, Estes Park is the perfect place to say “I do.” And what could be more romantic than tying the knot surrounded by the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains?

Bonnie and Casey are both from Texas, but met through a dating app in NYC. They met for coffee at Ground Central and knew they had met someone special. During the start of the pandemic, like most other New Yorkers, hunkered down in their tiny one-bedroom apartment. But as the weather started to warm, and cabin fever grew worse, they decided they wanted to take their home on the road. They bought a truck and travel trailer and began a 6-month coast to coast road trip visiting 11 national parks. Casey proposed on a hiking trip overlooking Hidden Lake in Glacier National Park surrounded by mountain goats and big horned rams. When it came to their wedding day, they knew having an epic setting was the first priority.

Since the mid 1950s Bonnie’s family has spent every summer in Estes Park at the YMCA of the Rockies, so it was really important that Rocky Mountain National Park was a part of their big day. They took inspiration from the stunning scenery and the Colorado wildflowers for their color palette and florals. Bonnie’s dress was one of a kind, with their initials embroidered on the sleeve, and their wedding date and lyrics to their first dance song in the hem.

How did you meet?

Bonnie and Casey are both from Texas but met through a dating app in NYC. Bonnie had been living there for 8 years and Casey had relocated from SF just a few weeks before. They met for coffee at Ground Central and knew they had met someone special.

What is your proposal story?

During the start of the pandemic, Casey and both, like most other NYers, hunkered down in their tiny one bedroom apartment. But as the weather started to warm, and cabin fever grew worse, they decided they wanted to take their home on the road. They bought a truck and travel trailer and began a 6 month coast to coast road trip visiting 11 national parks. They got engaged at Hidden Lake in Glacier National Park where Casey proposed on a hiking overlooking the lake surrounded by mountain goats and big horned rams.

Tell us a little a bit about your wedding 

Colorado wildflowers and the Rocky Mountain national park. Since the mid 1950s Bonnie’s family has spent every summer in Estes Park at the YMCA of the Rockies. She knew she wanted the RMNP and YMCA To be a part of the big day.

Tell us about your attire choices.

Bonnie’s Dress made by Hermione de Paula had their initials (BNC) embroidered in the sleeve, and their wedding date and lyrics to their first dance song (“because I’m still in love with you”- harvest moon) in the hem. Casey wore a deep green suit from Suit Supply and a subtle floral polka dot cream tie.

What was the most important to the two of you while planning?

If you can afford help, hire a wedding planner.

What were your favorite parts of the day? 

Getting ready in the cabin her grandparents built in the 1950s, Tundra. The rain starting during the ceremony and passing out the umbrellas. Dancing to the diamond empire band on the balcony of the Twin Owls restaurant.

Do you have any advice for couples planning their weddings now?

Print your wedding programs on fans to keep guests cool during the ceremony. Have back up umbrellas! Take smile breaks during photos.

Event Credits

PhotographyStudio Lemus
Ceremony VenueYMCA of the Rockies
Reception VenueTaharaa Mountain Lodge
Event PlanningSapphire Celebrations
StationeryMinted
VideographyStudio Lemus
Ceremony MusiciansImprint Entertainment
TransportationNOCO Party Bus
Wedding DressHermione de Paula
Groom’s AttireSuit Supply