Real Wedding: Claudia + Michael’s Rustic Lake Wedding

This beautiful wedding was captured by the talented James Christian AND Julie Afflerbaugh. Claudia and Michael, who live in Miami, have spent quite a bit of time in Colorado, and Vail has become one of their favorite locals for a little rest and relaxation. Now they have some amazing memories of a perfect wedding involving their love, a moose, a canoe and so much more. Their ceremony was right on Piney Lake, about a 45 minute drive from Vail…such a gorgeous location! After the ceremony they had a picnic lunch at an old camp right on the water. Love the decor here! Then the guests went back to Vail for a nap or hike or whatever while the bride and groom took portraits. In the evening, everyone reconvened for a black tie reception dinner and dancing at the Sonnenalp Resort in Vail.

I fell in love with this wedding when I saw the pics of them in the canoes – so romantic! Congrats to the happy couple and be sure to check more photos of this wedding on James’ Blog and Julie’s Blog.

bouquet

mountain cermony

converse

lodge

bride and groom

canoe

brown flower cake

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