Dave and Nicole are an adventurous couple. They love to go skiing together so when it came time to plan the wedding, it was obvious that it had to be done at the Bear Creek Mountain Resort. And what a great decision that was! The resort provided them with 360°s of beautiful landscapes for their entire wedding day and even a private ski lift to take photos on!

We occasionally glanced at the sky as clouds rolled over above us, threatening to burst out into tears. However, the looming clouds did not slow down Dave or Nicole.

Armed with his blueberry moonshine, purple paisley bow tie, and his boutonnière made of a shotgun shell casing (baddest boutonnière I have ever seen), Dave was ready to see his bride. Nicole slowly walked to her groom in her mermaid wedding gown, holding a bouquet made of white and light purple flowers, and wearing succulents in her. Unfazed by the clouds above them, Dave and Nicole smiled and giggled throughout their first look and portrait session.

As the day passed by and it was time for their outdoor ceremony, the skies had a plan of their own!  While Dave waited for Nicole to walk onto the patio, the clouds moved aside and the sun began to beam it’s golden rays onto the bride, groom, and all their guests–Mother Nature, herself, came to give them her blessings.

Taken while shooting with Vanessa Marie Photography.

 The guys thought it was funny that Dave left behind his moonshine.

 …but he let them love on him, regardless.

Photobomb! Sometimes, the groomsmen can’t stay away from the bridesmaids.

 This outdoor, fall ceremony was STUNNING!

Nicole and Dave found a way to add a hidden and unique detail to their succulent center pieces.

A couple that can laugh at themselves together, stays together!