Breckenridge winter elopement at sapphire point, officer’s gulch, and a sleigh ride

Bobak Radbin
Jan 24
4 min read

Some wedding days feel like a production.

This one felt like a love letter.

Lydia and Wyatt’s Breckenridge winter elopement was calm, intentional, and deeply personal. Just the two of them, their moms by their side, and the mountains holding space for everything that mattered.

It was a bright, sunny winter day. Snowfall was historically low, yet the landscape still felt magical. The kind of day where the light is soft, the air is crisp, and everything slows down exactly when you want it to.

From Sapphire Point to a horse drawn sleigh ride, a frozen lake ceremony at Officer’s Gulch, and a warm celebration at Bistro North, their day unfolded beautifully and without rush.

If you’re planning something similar, my Colorado winter elopement guide and full Colorado elopement guide are great places to start.

The Breckenridge winter elopement timeline

A big reason this day felt so relaxed was the timeline. It gave Lydia and Wyatt room to breathe, be present, and actually enjoy each moment.

9:00–10:00 AM | Sapphire Point Overlook

First look, portraits, and soaking in the views together in soft morning light.

10:00–10:15 AM | Wrap up and head out

A smooth transition toward Breckenridge.

10:15–10:45 AM | Drive to Golden Horseshoe Sleigh Rides

An easy arrival and check-in.

11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Sleigh ride experience

A peaceful horse drawn sleigh ride through the Swan River Valley, champagne popped on the sleigh, and time spent with the horses.

12:00–12:30 PM | Drive to Officer’s Gulch

12:30–1:15 PM | Ceremony at Officer’s Gulch

Vows, heartfelt words, and quiet moments beside a frozen alpine lake.

1:15–1:45 PM | Just-married portraits

1:45–2:15 PM | Drive to Bistro North

2:15–3:00 PM | Cake cutting and celebration at Bistro North

Warm food, laughter, and the perfect ending to their day.

Sapphire point first look and portraits

Sapphire Point is iconic for a reason.

The views are expansive, the light is beautiful, and it instantly sets the tone for a relaxed elopement. Lydia and Wyatt shared a quiet first look here that felt completely unforced. No audience, no pressure. Just the two of them taking it all in.

If you’re deciding on locations, I also share my favorite spots in the best places to elope in Colorado.

Permits at sapphire point

Sapphire Point Overlook is reservable through Recreation.gov, and availability can change seasonally. If you’re planning to elope here, it’s important to check current conditions and closures in advance.

You can find full details on the Sapphire Point permit page.

Golden horseshoe sleigh ride in breckenridge

After Sapphire Point, we headed to Golden Horseshoe Sleigh Rides for one of the most memorable parts of the day.

Even with lighter snow conditions, the sleigh ride felt timeless. The sound of the horses, the quiet valley, and Lydia and Wyatt wrapped up together made it feel like a scene from a winter film.

They popped champagne on the sleigh and laughed the whole way through. It was joyful, simple, and incredibly Colorado.

Officer’s gulch ceremony by the frozen lake

Officer’s Gulch is peaceful in a way that makes everyone instinctively lower their voice.

This is where Lydia and Wyatt exchanged vows, surrounded by the mountains and joined by their moms, Melisa and Elizabeth. The frozen lake behind them reflected the light, and the moment felt grounded and intimate.

For small ceremonies, Officer’s Gulch works beautifully when treated with care and respect. Keep things minimal, follow Leave No Trace principles, and allow the landscape to do the heavy lifting.

Cake cutting celebration at bistro north

After the ceremony, we wrapped the day at Bistro North with cake cutting and a cozy celebration.

The cake from Blue Moon Bakery was perfect, and the atmosphere felt warm and relaxed. This is also when I surprised Lydia and Wyatt with a custom wooden placard featuring their names, which they used during the cake cutting. A small moment, but one that felt deeply personal.

Highlight film and ceremony film

Lydia and Wyatt’s day was filled with quiet moments, deep emotion, and so much joy. To fully experience it, I always recommend watching both their highlight film and their full ceremony film.

The highlight film captures the overall feeling of the day. From their first look at Sapphire Point, to the horse drawn sleigh ride through Breckenridge, to the stillness of Officer’s Gulch and the warmth of their celebration afterward.

👉 Watch Lydia & Wyatt’s Breckenridge winter elopement highlight film here

Their ceremony film is a more intimate look at their vows and the meaningful words shared beside a frozen lake at Officer’s Gulch. It’s honest, emotional, and beautifully simple.

👉 Watch Lydia & Wyatt’s full ceremony film at Officer’s Gulch here

Together, these films tell the complete story of a Breckenridge winter elopement that was calm, intentional, and deeply personal from start to finish.