Colterris at the Overlook Proposal

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Written By Kimberly Crist

If you’ve been doing any sort of wedding planning on the western slope of Colorado then you are probably already familiar with Kayley and Austin of Sparked Weddings and Events. I first met Kayley at the boutique Maverick Hotel wedding editorial her and Abbi of Blossom Design put together last September (ahhh those 90 degree temps, how I miss you).

Fast forward to a few weeks ago when Austin reached out about wanting to propose to Kayley (!!!) and asked if I would photograph the moment for them. Heck yes, 1000% so down.

So once Austin had planned out the perfect itinerary for their day, I did my best to hide amongst the orchards that line Colterris at the Overlook out in Palisade, Colorado. The winery had set out a bottle of wine and some glasses, as well as a hand written note from Austin. And then it happened!

Proposals are seriously my favorite, watching two people so in love with each other that they’re ready to grow old together, ahh my heart. While planning to photograph proposals are SO stressful, it is always so rewarding (okay y’all, the sneaking around, trying to be quiet, hiding in the bushes thing is so serious but I guess I’m pretty good at it because Austin said I was so quiet that he didn’t even know if I was there till he turned around and looked for me, ha!).

After these two had a quiet moment to themselves, I popped on out and we did a few quick photos before these two headed off to the rest of their day, now as newly engaged!!

To inquire about having a photographer at your surprise proposal, get in touch!

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Kimberly Crist

Hi, I'm Kimberly 👋

Colorado elopement photographer, snack enthusiast, and your personal hype woman for ditching the traditional wedding entirely.

I spend most of my time wandering dirt roads around Crested Butte, the San Juans, and Denver finding the kind of spots that make you forget what stress even feels like. You know — the ones with the views that hit different at sunrise, where the wildflowers are doing too much, and the only witnesses are a couple of marmots and your dog in a tiny bandana.

If you're dreaming of vows somewhere wildly beautiful with zero seating charts involved, hi. That's literally what I do. You bring the love story. I'll bring the camera, the location ideas, and enough snacks to get us through golden hour.

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