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🎥 Colorado Luxury Wedding Videography
📚 Education: @theroamexperience
👨‍💻 App I’m Building: @hailo.studio
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An extravagant fall wedding at Chaparral Ranch in Aspen, Colorado, unfolded from a beautiful church ceremony into a grand celebration, with a clear-tent cocktail hour, a colorful barn reception, and a stunning Mira Zwillinger lace gown. A dramatic second-line grand entrance led guests into an elegant reception centered around a magnificent floral bar, blending high-end sophistication with the vibrant spirit of Aspen. As the evening unfolded, the dance floor came alive beneath a spectacular canopy of light, creating the illusion of fireworks above the dancing guests.

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Dress: @mirazwillinger
Venue: Chaparral Ranch Woody Creek
Design & Flowers: @bloom_by_anuschka
Sound, Audio, Draping: @vivid_avscenic
Band : @elanartists
DJ: @peacecontrol
Design & Planning: @meganshof @Melissamack18
Decor: @houseofwilde_events
Photography, Drone Image & Video: @tamaragrunerphotography
Cinematography: @filmsbystanton
Catering: @caribouclubcateringandevents
Linens and tableware: @bbjlatavola
Tent and Rentals: @premier_party_rental
Rentals: @copartyrentals
Stationery & Event Branding: @signedandsealedbysteph
Catering (rehearsal dinner): @casatuaaspen
Catering (welcome party): @thelittlenell

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Every year, I try to make space for a retreat.

Not because I need another vacation, but because I need the reminder that there’s more to this work than the next wedding, the next edit, or the next deadline.

For the past four years, Roam has given me that space.

This year, five days in Ouray, Colorado meant hiking, rock climbing, filming together, learning from great speakers, sharing meals, and spending time with people who understand what it’s like to build a life and business in the wedding industry.

But more than anything, it gave me a chance to step away and come back refreshed, inspired, and reminded of why I love what I do.

I think every wedding creative needs that from time to time.

Step away. Get around good people. Learn something new. Rest. Reconnect.

Your business needs you to grow, but you do too!
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Wedding Dress Thursday | @katrinasdarlingbridal
Model Thursday | @reitz_weddingmakeup
Via Ferrata | @basecamp_ouray
Jeep Tour | @sanjuanscenicjeeptours
Florals | @liza.shchi
Jeep Model | @jennabushman

#destinationweddingvideographer #weddingretreat #ouray #ouraycolorado

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A little mountain inspiration from Ouray, CO.

There’s something about Ouray that makes a wedding feel like an adventure. It is timely reminder that a beautiful wedding does not have to feel overly designed. Sometimes the best backdrop is simply a place that already feels like a story.
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Jeep Model | @jennabushman

#destinationweddingvideographer #ouray #ouraywedding

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How do you come home from a week like this and go straight back to normal life? @theroamexperience

ROAM was something I don’t think I’ll fully be able to put into words. I spent the week creating in one of the coolest places I’ve ever seen, learning from people I’ve looked up to for years, and meeting a group of insanely talented filmmakers who somehow felt like old friends within just a few days.

It’s crazy to me that I was the youngest person there, because once the week started, that didn’t really matter. We were all just people who genuinely love what we do—sharing ideas, helping each other, and bringing completely different perspectives to the same table. I learned something from every person there, and I hope I was able to give something back too.

Cody—thank you for putting all of this together and creating something so much bigger than a filmmaking retreat. Getting to learn from you and see how you approach your work was worth the trip by itself.

Emma and Boomer—thank you for being so open about everything you’ve learned and for genuinely wanting to help all of us grow. Your presentations were incredible, but getting to know both of you outside of them was even better.

And to everyone else who was there: you guys are seriously some of the coolest and most talented people I’ve ever met. I came home with new ideas, more confidence in what I’m building, and friendships that I know will go far beyond this trip.

Very grateful I got to be part of it.

Until next time, Ouray 🤍

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How do you have a trip like this and go back to normal life?

ROAM was… Restorative. Inspiring. Freeing. And somehow even those words don’t quite cover it.

I know every trip I go on, I always come home with long-lasting memories and lifelong friends. But this one was different.

Maybe it’s because my well-being was making a cry for help. Maybe it’s because I was surrounded by people who are brilliant, talented, and absolutely hilarious. Maybe it’s because nothing clears your head (or your lungs) quite like mountain air. Maybe it’s because of the Rocky Mountain Oysters.

But whatever it was, I’m so incredibly grateful.

Somehow, I left and came back 20 pounds lighter. Not in weight, although the Via Ferrata was a crazy workout. I mean the kind of weight you don’t realize you’re carrying until suddenly you’re not.

And I know exactly why.

What everyone brought to the table on this trip was a reminder of why I do this, why I create, and why I love what I do. I think I needed that reminder more than I realized.

Cody — I’ve given you enough flowers, but here’s one more. I’m so honored to call you a mentor, and even more honored to call you a friend.

Emma and Boomer — your love for what you do, your vulnerability, transparency, and encouragement have changed lives and will continue to change lives.

To everyone else: you guys are so fucking cool. I can’t believe I get to know you all.

And to those who ate the bull testicles… just admit you liked them.

Laura, I’m printing that poem and hanging it on my wall.

There’s not enough I could say without turning this caption into a book, so I think my speech is over.

I love you guys. 🙂🤍

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“Why is this night different from all other nights?

Before you gather, ask yourself: Why is this gathering different from all my other gatherings? Why is it different from other people’s gatherings of the same general type? What is this that other gatherings aren’t?”

– Priya Parker, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters (a generous gift from @gunnygirl83)

Photographer: @nathangeorgephoto
Videographer: @filmsbystanton
Planning and Design: @indigoeventdesign
Venue: @amaterrawines
Florals: @swoon_floraldesign
Catering: @amaterrawines
AV: @lostproductionspdx
Draping: @runestoneevents
Rentals: @ardeneventcollective @bbjlatavola

#artofgathering #quotesofinstagram #indianwedding #blackandwhitephotography #eventproduction

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20 moments from this past weekend with Aneesha and Sameer! From mehndi to haldi to sangeet to wedding, there’s so much more to share of these two and this incredible celebration!
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Huge thanks to this amazing team:
Planning and Design: @indigoeventdesign
Photographer: @nathangeorgephoto
Videographer: @filmsbystanton
Venue: @amaterrawines
Florals: @swoon_floraldesign
DJ: @sahibchahal
Tabla/Dhol: @g2.singh.music
Catering: @amaterrawines
AV: @lostproductionspdx
Bar Menus: @courting_design
Draping: @runestoneevents
Rentals: @ardeneventcollective
Classic Car: @classicsforweddings
Baraat Bar Cart: @meritbadgeco
Samosas: @virasat.wa
Hair: @xenia_makeup_hair
Makeup: @megsbeautifulu

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Macramé lace and mountain vows 👰🏻‍♀️🤍✨❄️

Cami wears #VeraWangHAUTE HAZEL - an a-line macramé lace gown with strap accents paired with a Macramé Lace Sleeved Buildup with Mock Neck.

🎥: @filmsbystanton

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Bride: @camistraschnoy
Photos: @nathangeorgephoto
Planning: @aimeemonihan @mountainoccasions
Beauty: @blumindinc
Florals: @flowerandvine_aspen
Dress: @verawanggang @verawang
Venue: @thelittlenell @aspensnowmass

#verawang #vera #verawanggang #verawangaus #macramelace #mountainvows

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Details from M&C’s Aspen wedding 🤍

Venue @thelittlenell
Planner & Designer @bloomdesignaspen
Photographer @meredithdiamondphoto
Videographer @filmsbystanton
Content Creator @wedandwilder
Ceremony Music @travismcdanielofficial
Reception Music @soulcirque
Florist @carolynsflowers
Stationary @minted
Rentals @bbjlatavola @copartyrentals @premier_party_rental @eclectichive
Officiant Allison Daily
Signage @maisonandpine
Hair @salontullio
Makeup @aspenmakeup
Gown & Second Look @loho_bride @danahareldesign
Groom’s Attire @davidaugustclothing
Bride + Groom @mariss.new @chapinnewhard

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Such a romantic mountain village for a beautiful summer wedding! Congratulations to Kayla & Josh, and a special shout-out to the incredible @priveeventdesign for unexpectedly and voluntarily shifting my umbrella as the shade moved! ♥️

#mountainwedding #practicalharpist #lionsheadvillage #love #cocktailhour

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the little nell with marissa + chapin 🤍

made all the more special with some family history — chapin’s grandfather designed the sundeck atop aspen mountain.

the love. the history. the sunset! an incredible day for these two incredible people. 🤍

venue @thelittlenell
planner & designer @bloomdesignaspen
photographer & cover photo @meredithdiamondphoto
videographer @filmsbystanton
content creator @wedandwilder
ceremony music @travismodanielofficial
reception music elan @soulcirque
florist @carolynsflowers
stationery @minted
rentals @bbjlatavola @copartyrentals @premier_party_rental @eclectichive
officiant allison daily
signage @maisonandpine
hair @salontullio
makeup @aspenmakeup
gown & second look @loho_bride @danahareldesign
groom’s attire @davidaugustclothing
mr + mrs @mariss.new @chapinnewhard

reel concept @ukiyome_

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Love at the top of the world.

The mountains were breathtaking, but what I’ll remember most is the way these two loved each other.

High school sweethearts. The happiest people. The fullest dance floor.

A wedding that felt every bit as beautiful as it looked 🤍

Venue @thelittlenell
Planner & Designer @bloomdesignaspen
Photographer @meredithdiamondphoto
Videographer @filmsbystanton
Content Creator @wedandwilder
Ceremony Music @travismcdanielofficial
Reception Music Elan @soulcirque
Florist @carolynsflowers
Stationary @minted
Rentals @bbjlatavola @copartyrentals @premier_party_rental @eclectichive
Officiant Allison Daily
Signage @maisonandpine
Hair @salontullio
Makeup @aspenmakeup
Gown & Second Look @loho_bride @danahareldesign
Groom’s Attire @davidaugustclothing
Bride + Groom @mariss.new @chapinnewhard

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