Riley and Thomas had a July wedding in Vail, Colorado, and they were the happiest couple to be getting married! Their wedding ceremony was at Vail Chapel followed by a wedding reception at Lion Square Lodge. 

Both of their families were over the top with their care and joy for everyone who was a part of their day! The parents of the bride AND the groom were the most genuine, warm, friendly, caring people I have ever met! All the love and joy overflowed into Riley and Thomas’ wedding in Vail!

First Look on Vail Mountain

On the day of their wedding they both got ready and then took the gondola to the top of Vail Mountain for their first look. We couldn’t have wished for better weather with clear skies and beautiful views of the mountains in the background. After their first look, Riley and Thomas said their private wedding vows to one another.

Next, we headed back down to Lion Square Lodge for wedding part photos before heading to the ceremony. Their wedding party was in all black which created a classic and sophisticated look! 

Vail Chapel Wedding Ceremony

At Vail Chapel they had an indoor Catholic wedding ceremony and it was beautiful! After the ceremony we took family photos and more portraits of Riley and Thomas outside of Vail Chapel. I love photos around Vail Chapel, especially during the summer when everything is bright and colorful! 

Wedding Reception at Lion Square Lodge

After the ceremony, guests headed to Lion Square lodge for cocktail hour and the reception. Riley and Thomas entered the reception and went right into their first dance which was so sweet to watch! We listened to heartfelt toasts given by parents and their wedding party followed with cutting the cake. After the formalities, everyone was ready to hit the dance floor! When it was time for their wedding exit, guests waved silver streamers as Riley and Thomas made their way out! 

Riley and Thomas- your wedding will always be a day to remember for me! This couple and their families are my kind of people! I am still on cloud 9 that I got to photograph their wedding and am in awe at how perfectly their wedding day went!!

Kind Words

These are the kind words that Riley and Thomas shared after receiving their wedding gallery: 

“Rachel, the wedding photos are absolutely beautiful!!! It will be so hard for me to choose which photos to hang around the house, maybe all of them.

Thank you for the rehearsal photos too, it is so special for us to have that fun night documented!! We have photos of everyone we wanted and I cannot stress enough how happy we are that we chose you as our photographer! Thank you for everything!”

Vendors

Photography: Rachel Schrepel | Ceremony: Vail Interfaith Chapel | Reception: Lion Square Lodge | Planner: Colorado Mountain Events | Videography: Klassey Productions | DJ: DJ Jay One | Florist: A Secret Garden | Hair & Makeup: Divine Beauty Artists | Officiant: Father Irek Kuzmicki | Catering: Colorado Mountain Events | Cake: Dang Sweets | Wedding Dress: A & Be Bridal | Wedding Dress Designer:  Vagabond Bridal | Tuxedo: Suit Shop

Vail Wedding Photographer 

I’m a wedding photographer based in Vail, Colorado! If you’re looking for someone to capture your engagement photos and to photograph your Vail wedding head to my contact page to get in touch!

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