I sometimes can’t believe it took me this long to blog Nik & Tani’s gorgeous Twin Lakes Wedding. They did the small intimate wedding thing before it was cool to do so. It was a rare warmish fall day with not a cloud in the sky - so gorgeous.
Nik and Tani are Miami natives like me, who took a chance on Colorado and also just got married while living out here. Their wedding was full of memories from home - spanglish, dancing, big emotions - all of the things that I miss about Miami.
They decided to get married at the Wolf Den, an amazing airbnb with stunning views of Mt. Elbert that occasionally allows for small intimate elopements. The Wolf Den is located right in the heart of Twin Lakes, and a 25 minute drive from Leadville. During the summer months, Aspen is about an hour away via Independence Pass, which is a scenic and gorgeous drive. And of course, Buena Vista, which is one of my personal favorites, is about 30 minutes away and another great option for fun outdoor activities in the summer.
This area, while beautiful, is not for the faint of heart. The airbnb sits right at 10,000 feet, so if you decide to elope from sea level, you might want to spend a few days in Denver acclimating, since altitude sickness is no joke!
Nik and Tani each got ready in separate parts of the house (with their adorable golden doodle Donut!) and saw each other for the first time walking down the aisle. Nik seeing Tani for the first time all dressed up is one of my favorite photos of all time. She was stunning, and he was so emotional, it brought tears to my eyes.
