Amanda + Justin: Estes Park Wedding at the Black Canyon Inn, Colorado

Just to the north of and slightly east of Summit County is the location for today's real wedding images, Amanda + Justin: Estes Park Wedding at the Black Canyon Inn, Colorado, with images courtesy of James Moro Photography. This majestic mountain setting is perfect for a destination wedding, or make it a day, or longer if you can. Adventure seekers should Trail Ridge Road as part of the wedding week activities wishlist, as Colorado.com suggests taking " ...a drive on Trail Ridge Road, the highest paved through-road in North America."

Ask us how we can help you book James Moro for your elopement, wedding or vow renewal for a wedding in Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Summit County, the Vail Valley or any of the outdoor mountain towns nearby. He's an avid mountain guy, and will be up for most outdoor adventures you want a professional photographer to be on hand to document the moment. Please contact us to learn more and be sure to check out our vendor directory, where you'll find James Moro Photography.

ALBUM STORY

Justin & Amanda’s mountain wedding at the Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado was all about being close to the ones you love. Surrounded by an intimate group of close family and friends, this Nebraska couple exchanged their vows against the breath-taking backdrop of Rocky Mountain National Park. Spend a brief period of time with Justin & Amanda, and you’ll quickly realize the value they place on friends and family. Even though I was an outsider, so to speak, they made sure to make a place for me at their table; I was blown away by their hospitality, and how warmly their family opened up to me during their dinner at the Twin Owls Steakhouse.

The couple fell in love with the rocky mountains several years ago, after a memorable trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. They immediately knew this was the place they wanted to get married; however, during their initial wedding planning a few years ago, Justin fell ill with cancer, and the wedding had to take a back seat to his battle with cancer. Justin pulled through after several hard-fought rounds of treatment, and is now completely cancer-free. Life had thrown this high school sweetheart couple a serious curveball, and yet they triumphed in turning it all around and having the wedding of their dreams in the rocky mountains–even the forest creatures came out for the celebration, as if to say, “Nature’s got your back!”

Details:

Dress - Allure Bridal Style 9018 (in ivory), purchased at Bridal Traditions in Omaha NE

Earrings - Purchased at Bridal Traditions in Omaha NE

Shoes - Yellow silk and beaded khussa flats

Tux - BLACK by Vera Wang two-button notch lapel (in charcoal gray)