If you are looking for a place to escape, look no further than Dunton Hot Springs. Marissa & Jed's destination wedding outside of Telluride raises the bar for mountain wedding seclusion. Along with 40 of their closest family and friends, Marissa & Jed celebrated in the San Juan mountains in what was once an old ghost town - now restored and hailed as one of the top luxury resorts in the country. They rented out the entire town - each of their guests staying in various parts of the 'town' - cabins now occupy what were once General Stores and post offices. Butch Cassidy even left his mark - etching his initials on the saloon's bar top. All of this and of course no shortage of hot springs for soaking.

Marissa & Jed are the type of people that seem to always be present in the moment. Spend some time with them and it becomes clear that these are people who hold their passions close and their friendships even closer. They are true of heart, no doubt. So many stories emerged as I watched their day unfold - they fly by the seat of their pants just as well as they anticipate, laugh hard and love much.

Seeing each other for the first time.

Drooling over their details! Marissa scouted Etsy for the past year to find everything chic...so colorful! We were so amazed by the floral - Alicia at Bella Fiori worked wonders - not a detail missed!

Marissa's energy is undeniable.

One of my very favorites.

Dunton offers a little something for everyone.

Details - part 2! Now this saloon-style reception was a sight to be seen! Mountain-rustic meets french-country meets pure-elegance...there are no words to describe the ambience of their reception. We were so impressed by the uber-talented Michelle at Dramatic Events - she worked with Marissa to pull it all together.  The plates, each featuring a different animal, were part of collection that had been hand-collected over the past year, along with vintage candelabras and unique statuettes. The table names ranged from Horse to Bird to Dragonfly...so cool!

A big thank you to Michelle for sending Marissa & Jed our way and Alex Witkowicz for sharing his creative eye.

And of course, Marissa & Jed - thank you for inspiring the storytelling in our art. You are a beautiful couple!

Katie

If you were looking for your little slice of paradise, you need to keep going. Stop when you get to Dunton Hot Springs and never come back. Ok - so I broke that last rule.

I just returned from an amazing weekend outside of Telluride for Marissa & Jed's stunning wedding at Dunton - an old ghost town with equal parts rustic chic and world class luxury. Dunton is in a league of its own (and on a road of its own for that matter). There are no words to describe it.

Lots to come! Congratulations Marissa & Jed!  

Katie

Jenna, Matt & I can't believe that the Labor Day weekend is just around the corner - marking the end of one season and the beginning of another (Where does the time go?!). We're feeling so blessed to have worked with such dynamic, gracious couples this summer and just can't share enough from each wedding - each so unique and all its own. This past July, I had the opportunity to travel down to Crested Butte for Sarah & Mark's wedding - at the peak of wildflower season nonetheless.

Their big day left me drooling for more of the eclectic culture that thrives in Crested Butte - and I can't wait to share their entire wedding. For the time being, I couldn't resist sharing Sarah's getting ready moments - always one of my favorite parts of the day. There always seems to be a sort of quiet excitement that takes over the room -  a sense of nostalgia and reflection. For those of you still in the planning process, think about where you plan to get ready and the mood the room evokes - I was nearly giddy in the old cabin that Sarah chose for her bride moment!

Congrats (& Thank YOU!) Sarah & Mark.

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday weekend...I am off to Telluride for a wedding - to the mountains we go!

Katie

We are a happy crew hear today at Jenna Walker Photographers with news of being selected for the second year in a row as an Editor's Choice for The Knot's Best of Weddings 2009.

We are so grateful to all of you who helped make this happen!

Happy Tuesday!

Jenna

...to you and yours this weekend! We are so grateful to all of you who have shown us what joy looks like, those who laugh with contagious spirit, who frolick because they can. To those wrapped up in bliss, to the the dreamers and the quiet souls, the poetic speakers and the giddy ones.  YOU are joy.  You share it with the people in your lives.  And for that, we hope it comes back to you a thousand-fold this day and every day.

much love,

Katie, Jenna & Matt