A Twin Lakes Elopement with Dogs, Vows, and Espresso Martinis
Colorado wasn’t a random pick. It’s a place Dani (she/her) and Meghan (she/her) loved, long before they decided to elope. So when it came time to make things official, it made sense to do it somewhere that already held meaning for them.
Their day unfolded with their closest people (and their fur babies) by their side. Simple, meaningful, and entirely focused on the two of them.
From Grade School to “Official-Official”
We’ve known each other since grade school and have been good friends forever. In the summer of 2019, we decided to explore our love for one another, and it’s just kept growing from there!
We became official with our friends and family soon after, and truly believe being best friends and partners is the best combination. We love doing life together.
I proposed to Meghan in 2023, and in June 2025, we celebrated a private-ish elopement with our closest people and our fur babies. We absolutely love traveling, especially to Colorado, so making things “official-official” at Twin Lakes felt like us.
Our story is really just beginning, and we can’t wait for what’s ahead!
A No-Brainer in the Mountains
We both knew right away that we would elope, and in a place sacred to our hearts, Colorado! It was a no brainer. We wanted the magic of the mountains and the simple beauty of OUR love story.
“We’re Eloping!”
When we told our loved ones, we kept it simple: we’re eloping! Most were happy for us, some weren’t happy at all, and others were sad they wouldn’t get to attend.
Champagne, Try-Ons, and a Perfect Surprise
We’re simple gals. We wanted to spend on the experience, not the attire. We had a few at-home dress try-on parties with our girlfriends (champagne included), found styles we loved, and ended up ordering two dresses online from Azazie that just so happened to work out perfectly!
From Slow Mornings to Mountain Vows
The whole day was perfect from beginning to end. We woke up slowly, no rush, and spent the morning in our cabin with our closest people. Later, hair and makeup by Face of Makeup arrived, and our photographer Mckenzie Bigliazzi Photography captured memories around the cabin before we headed to Twin Lakes for the real deal.
The weather was perfect. The clouds rolled out just in time and our mountain backdrop couldn’t have been more beautiful for sharing our vows. We had a signature espresso martini from Steep Coffee and Brewing, took more photos, then headed back to the cabin to celebrate the start of our life together!
A Little Google, A Lot of DIY
We found most of our vendors through Google, Instagram, and social media. We found our photographer Mckenzie Bigliazzi Photography first and she made life so much easier for us! After that, it was lots of research, and honestly, we did a lot of things ourselves.
Signed, Sealed… by Our Dogs
We got our marriage license in the county where we eloped. It was quite simple and widely accepted! We had a good friend step in as our “Officiant” (aka Head Bitch in Charge), helping us create a ceremony that felt completely us.
Where we were in Colorado, an officiant wasn’t even required, and we actually had our dogs sign our marriage license. One of the best parts!
Just Do It
Our advice for other people? Just do it! There’s so much out there – vendors, research, all of it already waiting for you. Pick your favorite place and make that magic happen!
Captured by Mckenzie Bigliazzi Photography
Bar Steep Coffee and Brewing
Dress Azazie
Hair & Makeup Face of Makeup
Rings Shane Co.
