Sapphire Point Micro Wedding — Colorado Wedding and Elopement Photographer

When it comes to micro weddings and elopements in Colorado Sapphire Point is a go to location for a ton of couples, and after seeing Mavany and Mike’s day there I’m sure you’ll see why! These two along with the help of their friends, family, and incredible team of vendors put on one of the most fun micro weddings I’ve had the chance to photograph. Come with me as I relive their day and take a look at all the details that made it so special! After some LOVELY words from Mavany of course!!

“I am a KS bride who traveled 42 of my closest friends and family to CO to get married all so my doggies’ paw could be on my marriage license! I’m being SO serious when I say A.) my wedding would NOT have happened without Katie and B.) Katie made the destination wedding process SO smooth, relaxing, and ACTUALLY enjoyable. I would not have changed a single thing. Katie deserves so much recognition for all she does for her couples.”

A wedding flatlay consisting of shoes, rings, perfume, a watch, and invites

3 photos side by side, the left is of a wedding day flatlay, the middle is of a wedding dress hanging from a tree, the right is of a watch and ring laying on a bowtie

Detail photo of wedding rings resting on a glass case next to other jewelry

Getting Ready and a First Look

Mavany and Mike’s wedding adventure started with the two of them getting ready separately with their closest friends and family around them. Having this small and intimate group of their loved ones around and helping the two get ready was such a sweet way to start an incredible day. Once they were both ready, Mavany made her way outside where she met up with her father for a first look. Her Dad let out the BIGGEST smile seeing Mavany for the first time in her wedding dress.

Next up was Mavany’s first look with Mike which was truly spectacular! I talked a bit about how magical a fall wedding in Colorado can be in this blog, and WOW does Mavany and Mike’s first look showcase exactly what I was talking about!! Not only was their first look so sweet and emotional, but the orange and yellow leaves on the trees really created the perfect setting for the moment. After we all gathered ourselves it was time to make our way up to Sapphire Point for their micro wedding ceremony!

2 photos side by side, the left is of a bride smiling as her mother helps button up her wedding dress, the right is of the mother smiling as she hugs her daughter

A bride smiles as her grandmothers and her mother admire her wedding dress

A bride sits on a couch in a wood cabin and puts on her shoes while in her wedding dress

A groom smiles as one of his groomsmen reaches to adjust his bowtie for him

2 photos side by side, the left is of a groom smiling putting on his suit coat, the right is of him adjusting the watch on his wrist

2 photos side by side, the left is of a groom standing with his 2 groomsmen at his side smiling at the camera, the right is a photo of the mountains in Dillon, Colorado

2 photos side by side, the left is of a bride walking up to her father for their first look, the right is of the father reacting after turning around to see her for the first time

3 photos side by side of a bride and groom, the left is of them hugging, the middle is of the bride hugging the groom from behind, the right is of the groom smiling at the bride

A bride and groom both wipe tears from their eyes after seeing one another for the first time on their wedding day at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado

3 photos side by side, the left is of a golden retriever with a collar of flowers, the middle is of a mirror with a couple's last name on it and their wedding date, the right is of the groom standing at the ceremony space

Their Wedding Ceremony and Portraits at Sapphire Point

Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado offers an incredibly beautiful and scenic location for elopements and micro weddings like Mavany and Mike’s. The space, which looks out over the Dillon Reservoir and the Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges, was as jaw dropping as ever for Mavany and Mike’s day! They had all of their closest family and friends there as well as their pup Liberty. Liberty means SO much to Mavany and Mike, which is why Liberty had the honor of signing as their witness for their wedding! Once their ceremony was over Mavany and Mike spent some time with their family taking portraits with the incredible view of their ceremony space. After that though was one of the sweetest moments of the day, when the two newlyweds shared their vows to one another in private. This was SUCH a sweet part of their day and an emotional one for sure!!

Next on our list were a variety of portrait photos with the newlyweds which I am obsessed with! Photos were incredibly important to both Mavany and Mike, so we made sure we got as many as possible throughout their day to capture all the moments of their day. We started off with portraits at their micro wedding ceremony space, Sapphire Point. I mean how could we not capture a few more photos there with a view like that?! From there we made our way down from Sapphire Point, snapping photos along the way. Even as a bit of rain started coming down on us we made the most of our time, even capturing a double rainbow above them at one point! After some final portraits with the fall colors near the lodge their family was waiting at, Mavany and Mike made their way inside to celebrate with their loved ones.

During his wedding ceremony at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado, a groom smiles while standing next to his two groomsmen at his side

3 photos side by side, the left is of a groom standing at the ceremony space, the middle is of the bride being escorted to the ceremony space, the right is of the bride hugging her father once reaching the ceremony space

A bride and groom hold hands during their intimate wedding ceremony at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado as their officiant speaks

A bridesmaid and the mother of the bride stand side by side during a wedding ceremony at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado

2 groomsmen stand side by side with their hands clasped during an intimate wedding ceremony at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado

A groom lifts his dog in the air while the bride uses his paw to mark their marriage license during their micro wedding ceremony at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado

A bride and groom sign their marriage license after their micro wedding ceremony at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado

2 photos side by side of a bride and groom kissing in the mountains of Dillon, Colorado, the right photo is taken closer to the couple

A bride and groom kiss while exiting their micro wedding ceremony at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado as confetti rains on them and guests cheer

A bride and groom smile as they exit their micro wedding ceremony at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado while a guest stands and cheers in front of them and throws confetti in the air

2 photos side by side of a bride and groom with their golden retriever, the right photo is a close up of the dog with the couple in the background

A groom reads his vows to the bride while they stand at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado after their micro wedding ceremony

Booking Your Wedding or Elopement at Sapphire Point

With Mavany and Mike’s micro wedding at Sapphire Point being as incredible as it was, I wanted to put together a little bit of info for anyone looking to book their elopement or wedding here as well! The process is pretty straightforward. First you’ll go to Recreation.gov’s website where you’ll then be able to book a campsite. Don’t worry about it being listed as a campsite, there is no camping on location and it is only the space of the overlook that you are reserving! Select your date and pay the $128 fee and then you are set!! You can reserve your date up to 6 months in advance, and each reservation lasts for 3 hours. When planning your day be aware that, especially during the busy season, that there will likely be a wedding before and after yours.

I’m so glad to have been a part of Mavany and Mike’s micro wedding at Sapphire Point in Dillon! Their day was phenomenal from start to finish, I seriously CANNOT get enough! If you’re ready to book me for your own wedding day be sure to send an inquiry through my contact page so we can get your date reserved today!