A Non-Traditional, Off-Roading Elopement Deep In The Colorado Mountains
This is what it looks like when you’re 100% in your element on your elopement day…
By Vanessa & Chad; ‘The Outlovers’
26th January 2025
Kaity & James LOVE going off-roading in their decked out vehicle: it’s more than just a hobby for them, it’s a total way of life. Every chance they get, they’re disappearing into the backcountry to camp, slow life down and connect in nature.
So, it was an absolute no brainer that this was how they would spend their wedding day!
They packed up their vehicle with everything they’d need to be self sufficient for a few days – including their sweet pup Rooney, ESSENTIAL for this mission – and came on over to western Colorado.
We hit up some of our favorite locations with them, sharing stories of everyone’s adventures along the way.
After a peaceful sunrise, they whipped up a killer French toast breakfast, before soaking in the views and letting Rooney sniff to her heart’s content.
In the evening, we held their ceremony – which was laughs and tears in equal measure – then their Rooney signed their marriage license. They wrapped up their day eating cake off the back of their vehicle and enjoying a sunset first dance as the world slowed down around them.
And, of course, we made sure to get some killer star shots with their beloved vehicle, before leaving them to set up camp for the night!
Imagine waking up in the wild the next morning… What a perfect start to married life.
Congrats Kaity, James and Rooney! We can’t wait to explore more with you one day.
P.S. That gorgeous, non traditional dress? It’s by the incredible Flora and Lane. And the cute matching boots? Thursday Boots Co.
Meet ‘the outlovers’
Hey, We’re chad + Vanessa!
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