Wedding Photos of Crested Butte

The following “Crested Butte” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Crested Butte” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

A couple in formal attire enjoys a leisurely horseback ride at Fantasy Ranch in Crested Butte, Colorado, on their wedding day, showcasing the beauty of love and nature blending together in a breathtaking setting.

Love and Nature Unite: Wedding Couple on Horseback at Fantasy Ranch, Crested Butte, Colorado

A candid and spontaneous shot taken on the couple's wedding day at Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, with the husband playfully giving his new wife a casual pat on the backside.

Emerald Lake Elation: Husband's Playful Pat on Bride's Backside Captured in Crested Butte Wedding

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At Crested Butte, Colorado, the newlyweds share a joyful pose on a playground swingset, radiating happiness as they celebrate their wedding day in a picturesque setting.

Newlyweds Embrace Joyful Playfulness on Crested Butte Swingset

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In a romantic scene at Crested Butte, CO, a groom lifts his bride amidst a vibrant field of wildflowers. This award-winning portrait captures the beauty of their wedding day in a scenic venue.

Crested Butte's Wildflower Serenade: Groom Lifts Bride Amidst Romantic Beauty

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Crested Butte, Colorado - Aspen trees encircle a couple's romantic picnic spot by a mountain lake. The sun shines through the foliage, creating a beautiful burst of light.

Crested Butte's Enchanted Euphoria: A Celestial Cascade Amidst Autumn's Embrace

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Gently caressed against the stunning backdrop of Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, a devoted groom affectionately embraces his wife, their love illuminated by the rim light, as they face each other on their wedding day.

A Romantic Embrace at Emerald Lake's Radiant Glow

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At Crested Butte, Colorado, a couple's friend makes a celebratory toast around a campfire during their wedding. This intimate and cozy scene, set under the stars, captures the joy and camaraderie of the evening.

Crested Butte's Starlit Toast: Celebrating Love, Friendship, and Campfire Coziness

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In Crested Butte, Colorado, a wedding photographer captures the bride's joyful reaction as she spots a rented burro, adding a whimsical touch to their post-ceremony walk down the aisle

Whimsy in Crested Butte: A Bride Discovers an Unexpected Wedding Guest

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In a mountainous backdrop, the Crested Butte couple joyfully shares a sweet moment, finding laughter in reading their heartfelt vows side by side

Crested Butte's High Altitude Love: A Mountainous Backdrop Envelops this Joyful Crested Butte Couple as They Cherish a Sweet Moment, Share Laughter, and Read Heartfelt Vows Side by Side

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The couple in Crested Butte, Colorado chose to have a mountain wedding garden ceremony, with the bride opting to go barefoot and captured in a beautiful image of both of their feet standing in the rain

The couple opted for a mountain garden wedding ceremony with the bride going barefoot, and a memorable photo of their feet standing in the rain

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This mountain wedding in Crested Butte, Colorado was made memorable by the rain, with everyone holding an umbrella

The inclement weather at this mountain wedding created a memorable atmosphere, with all attendees carrying umbrellas

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At Crested Butte, a black and white skull with the rings on top was set against a black background for a wedding picture

Crested Butte: Wedding pic of black & white skull with rings atop, on a black backdrop

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The Colorado WPJA is the alternative to traditional wedding images and is pleased to present this inspiring wedding photography example from Bonez, a Mexican restaurant in Crested Butte showing a wedding guest carries his girlfriend on his back

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Bonez - Crested Butte, CO indoor wedding reception party award-winning picture showing a groom sings his heart out on the dancefloor to his wife

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Crested Butte mini engagement photo session before the wedding day with the Couple laying in a field

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Crested Butte, CO couple standing just outside their reception space for their Crested Butte Wedding

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Crested Butte, CO bride and groom standing for a quick portrait with Gothic Mountain in the background for this wedding portrait session

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A portrait of the wedding couple walking through a field of lupine shortly after their wedding ceremony

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