Katy & Thomas’s Enchanting Wedding at the Surf Hotel in Buena Vista

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Katy and Tom’s wedding is straight out of a dream with their chic and elegant celebration in Buena Vista at the iconic Surf Hotel & Chateau!⁠ ⁠Captured by the talented Sunnie Heers, the wedding day started with an intimate getting ready with the couple’s loved ones. Their emotional first look followed, filled with laughter and tears of joy. Katy and Tom opted to knock their formal portraits with their family and wedding party out prior to their ceremony, which they did with the iconic Surf Hotel as their backdrop.

Their ceremony was held outdoors in the enchanting Surf Hotel Chateau with tall aspens creating a magical, natural canopy. The floral ceremony arch set against the eye catching stone archway of their venue created a beautiful juxtaposition of natural color and texture against iconic architecture. After the ceremony and cocktail hour, the wedding moved indoors to an elegant reception space with beautiful linens from Colorado Party Rentals and specialty rentals from Wallflower Rentals and Decor. Their pink cake adorned with flowers was a work of art in and of itself. The night continued into a celebration of open dancing and good cheer as a perfect end to a perfect day.

Bride Katy fastening pearl earrings wearing strapless white wedding gown with elegant updo hairstyle
Father helping groom adjust bow tie in elegant white room during wedding day preparations
Bridal veil and bouquet with peach flowers draped on white rattan chair on hotel porch
Newlyweds embrace in intimate moment outdoors with sunlit trees in background
Groom Thomas adjusting cufflinks in classic black tuxedo with bow tie against rustic stone wall
Bride Katy in flowing white wedding gown with cathedral train and veil holding pink and cream bouquet on tree-lined path
Wedding ceremony view through stone archway with Surf Chateau sign, guests seated along aisle lined with birch trees
Katy and Thomas share their first dance under a glittering disco ball at the Surf Hotel with guests watching from candlelit tables
Wedding escort card display reading "I love you to the mountains and back" flanked by peach rose arrangements
Romantic wedding centerpiece with burgundy orchids, blush ranunculus, white dahlias, and hydrangeas in glass vases
Groom dips bride during reception dance as wedding guests applaud in black and white photograph at the Surf Hotel
Elegant wedding reception table with floral centerpiece, candles, and formal place settings under tent with river rock wall
Katy and Thomas standing beneath illuminated Surf Hotel entrance sign at twilight with floral arrangements
Romantic bridal bouquet with blush and peach roses, white cosmos, and silk ribbon displayed on rustic stone balustrade with aspen trees
Elegant reception space at the Surf Hotel featuring arched windows, crystal chandelier, and tables set with ivory linens and black chairs
Welcome sign with copper text reading "Katy and Tom" displayed on fabric banner in copper frame against stone wall at Surf Hotel
Bride and groom share first kiss under stone archway decorated with peach and cream floral arrangements
Newlyweds kissing under illuminated Surf Hotel sign as guests blur past in motion
Wedding party gathered outside Surf Hotel with bride, groom, groomsmen in beige suits and bridesmaids in terracotta dresses
Colorful appetizer platter with seared tuna, vegetables, cauliflower, and green beans in glasses
Newlyweds walk down outdoor ceremony aisle under autumn trees as guests applaud
Wedding guests toasting with craft cocktails at Surf Hotel reception
Coral buttercream wedding cake adorned with ranunculus and sweet peas on white pedestal stand
Wedding reception table with lush floral centerpiece, candles, and elegant place settings
Bride and bridesmaids in caramel-toned dresses holding anthurium bouquets under aspen trees at Surf Hotel
Katy and Thomas share an intimate moment in black and white portrait
Bride with flowing veil and bridesmaids in brown halter dresses viewed from behind at Surf Hotel
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Other Local Vendors:

Terrace on Main, The Lariat, Surf Hotel, Birch and Honey Collective, Zoe Martinez, Provision Floral, Golden Bell Music, Scarlet Gilia Creative, Alyce in Flourland, Angelica Glo Beauty, Antonia Garcia Hair

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