Meg and Cam’s Colorado nuptials combined everything we love about elopements: an intimate ceremony, a totally epic backdrop, and personal details everywhere. Their elopement was held at Gateway Canyons Resort, a gorgeous Colorado venue, and began with a hike up to the ceremony space overlooking a incredibly majestic canyon. Cam is originally from Scotland, so we love how Meg surprised him with a bagpiper at the start of the ceremony to remind him of home! Elisa Watkins Photography documented this couple’s surprise elopement beautifully, including some amazing nighttime portraits showcasing Colorado’s starry skies.
The Couple:
Meg and Cam
The Wedding:
Gateway Canyons Resort, Gateway, Colorado

Aside from keeping our elopement a secret, we wanted to keep the weekend simple and just us, with as little fuss as possible. Having a weekend that focused solely on the two of us gave us time to take in the day and our commitment to each other without the many distractions that could come with a more traditional wedding. Whitney, our planner, did an amazing job ensuring the weekend was just what we wanted – low-stress, elegant, and memorable.
Hiking to the top of the mesa and being surrounded by such beauty during our ceremony is an experience we won’t soon forget. The view itself was amazing, but to take it in as we committed to spend our lives together was pure magic.

Because weddings (even elopements!) tend to be so much about the bri...