Colorado Mountain I Dos with Wide Scenic Views
Jamie and Ivan (she/her) never set out to design a wedding that felt performative. They wanted something that aligned with how they already live, something rooted in nature, ease and the people who matter most. Winter Park Resort offered all of that without asking them to be anything other than themselves. What followed was a day shaped by intention rather than excess, where small details carried meaning and the mountains quietly held the rest.
From a Christmas Party Glance to a Night Hike First Date
Jamie first spotted Ivan at a Christmas party and felt something spark right away. They didn’t actually meet until a few months later, when friends Marianne and Vinmarie decided to set them up. Ivan had been hearing bits about Jamie through Marianne, but their first real moment together was a night hike followed by sushi. That was the start of everything.
Keeping Planning Simple with the Help of a Planner
Wedding planning was genuinely fun for us. Hiring Urban Events made everything easier, helping us stay organized and focus on choosing the vendors we loved instead of handling every detail ourselves.
A Wedding Inspired by Nature and the Way We Live
Our inspiration really came from who we are. We both love nature and hiking, and it felt right to build the day around that. We kept everything simple, with small flowers on the tables so guests could talk easily, brought to life by Four Seasons Custom Florals, and we chose details we knew we could reuse in our everyday lives. Hosting the day at Winter Park Resort made the mountain backdrop feel like part of the celebration itself.
A Ceremony in Their Own Words and a Day That Felt Like a Dream
We wrote our own vows and asked one of our best friends to officiate, which made the ceremony feel personal and grounding. The whole day unfolded beautifully. Our planner, Urban Events, did everything she could to make it feel perfect, and it truly felt like a dream from start to finish. One of our favourite moments came at the very end of the night, dancing together in a room that had cleared out except for the band from Diamond Empire Band. It was just the two of us, exactly the way we wanted to end the day.
Vendors Who Truly Showed Up for Us
Our wedding planner and wedding photographers were incredible. Katie Fletcher Photography captured everything we envisioned, and Urban Events held the day together with so much care. They really brought our vision to life, both in the experience and in the photos we now get to keep forever.
Photography by Katie Fletcher Photography
Ceremony Venue Winter Park Resort
Dress Guillermo Pharis
Florist Four Seasons Custom Florals
Hair Stylist Salon at Winter Park
Live Music Diamond Empire Band
Makeup Artist Stephanie Meyers
Stationery Scarlet Gilia Creative
Wedding Rings Pattie Parkhurst
Wedding Planner Urban Events Colorado
