You can’t control what life throws your way, but you can control how you deal with it. And for Torey and Tom wedding planning during the pandemic and personal life-altering changes weren’t going to stand in their way. After trimming their guest list, changing venues, and hiring trusted wedding vendors, their Hoosier Pass elopement became a reality. 
With the help of wedding planner ​​Silver Thistle Events this couple was able to create a fully personalized elopement filled with love, laughter, and views that made the 3am hike well worth it. After their sunrise ceremony—officiated by their photographer—the couple headed back to their reception at Collective Retreats in Vail for their first dance, cake cutting, and readings of loved-ones letters.  Elopements don’t have to be boring. And if you don’t believe us, we’ll let these images by photographer Map and Compass Photography do all the talking. 
Photographers Thoughts On This Hoosier Pass Elopement 
Tom and Torey decided to elope in July after COVID-19 hit. Tom reached out to me explaining that he would be moving for flight training in the Air Force and they wanted to have an epic summer elopement before the transition. With the help of Silver Thistle Events, we immediately started planning a beautiful wedding that was true to them. We woke up around 3 AM to hike Hoosier Pass, picking the perfect spot out for their ceremony. After the elopement cere...