When Natalie and Lincoln had originally started planning their wedding, they imagined a big event with a giant wedding party and all the works. After some reflection, however, the couple realized they both ultimately desired an intimate Aspen elopement! The adventurous couple chose Maroon Bells for its seclusion and epic mountain views. There aren’t many things cooler and cozier than a bride wearing colorful knits, and we think Natalie pulls off the look perfectly! We can’t get enough of this elopement’s autumnal florals by Mountain Flowers of Aspen and the couple’s super sweet first look captured by Cat Mayer Studio.
The Couple:
Natalie and Lincoln
The Wedding:
Maroon Bells, Aspen, Colorado

Right when we got engaged, Lincoln and I too began to plan a traditional wedding with a huge wedding party, at a venue, with cake, and speeches, and all that. About 8 months into the planning season, we started to think that that sort of wedding was not for us, because of the stress, and “great” decision making, and the people pleasing that came along with a traditional wedding. And we just did not have peace about proceeding forward with this grandiose wedding. So…we began praying about other options. And we felt a desire to elope put on our hearts. And the majority of that desire came from the dream of having a peaceful and intimate wedding, one that we could plan together and make EXACTLY what we dreamt of. Our greatest desire for our...