After a beautiful rehearsal dinner at Allred’s on Friday, we started Nick & Ali’s wedding day at the Lumière with Inspirato where they both got ready with their family & friends. Soon after these two were in their atire and ready for their first look, we headed to the valley floor. With the sun shining and a fresh coat of snow on the Sneffels Range, our backdrops could not have been more spectacular for these two.

As the sun began to set, we headed up the mountain for their San Sophia Overlook Wedding. The weather was perfect as Ali & Nick made everything official during the ceremony. After they exchanged a kiss and walked back down the isle as husband and wife, Nick’s sister gave a toast to the two newlyweds.

Heading down the mountain about halfway, we found ourselves at Gorrono Ranch for their reception. With the sun setting, it was a perfect time to get the party started. Some beautiful toasts capped off a delicious dinner and the dance floor soon became the next hotspot. These two spend the evening dancing the night away with their closest friends, many from Michigan & Arizona, where Nick & Ali attended college. Congrats you two on your fall wedding at San Sophia and Gorrono Ranch. It was a pleasure to document it.

The post Nick & Ali’s fall wedding at San Sophia & Gorrono Ranch appeared first on Top Colorado Mountain Wedding Photographers - Gillespie Photography.

It does have on-site ceremony location options available, but most of our couples opt for a San Sophia Wedding and then finish up with a reception at Gorrono Ranch. The actual location of the ranch is mid-mountain, meaning that shuttles are involved in getting your guests to the site. The road is well maintained and just a quick ride from the overlook or Mountain Village below.

From the deck, you and your guests get a breathtaking view of Mount Wilson to the South. Head inside the rustic ski lodge and it feels intimate, vintage and authentic. Telluride Ski Resort has done a good job of updating the lodge while not making it feel too modern or sterile.

Gorrono Ranch has space for up to 200 guests and plenty of amenities. The firepit outside is always a hit for guests to roast a smore. Couples usually always enjoy a cocktail in the historic saloon. Have your formalities inside or outside as there is plenty of room in either location.

As you can tell, we’re huge fans of this Telluride Wedding Venue and if you have questions about logistics or what makes for the best pictures, please get in contact with us.

• How do we get guests to Gurrono Ranch?
• There are several shuttle companies that are authorized to transport your guests. Some of the ones we’ve had experience with are Mountain Limo Telluride and CO West.
• Can we use our own vendors?
• You are required to have a day-of wedding coordinator and you are required to use Gorrono’s food & beverage services. Outside of that, you are welcome to use any florist, DJ, live band or wedding vendor you would like.
• What is the price per guest?
• On average, expect to spend anywhere from $150 to $250 per guest.
• Can I have my ceremony & reception at Gorrono Ranch?
• Yes. The location has accommodations to provide both a wedding ceremony and reception at the same time. Guest counts for this limit you to 200 people.

The post Gorrono Ranch appeared first on Top Colorado Mountain Wedding Photographers - Gillespie Photography.

Almost every wedding has a hiccup. It’s just the nature of the beast. For Brad and Alex, it was a power outage right as hair and makeup was set to begin. The entire Mountain Village was in a blackout, which puts a damper on steaming dresses and curling hair. Fortunately, these two brough along their Mercedes Camper Van which had a generator powerful enough to steam the dress. After a little improvising, Alex was out the door and on her way up to the San Sophia Wedding Deck.

The forecasted rain was nowhere in sight as their ceremony got underway at the most beautiful ceremony site in Colorado. One of Brad’s good friends officiated and had everyone laughing and crying at the same time. It could not have been more picture perfect. Shortly after, we made our way down the gondola to the valley floor for a few portraits in the quaint little mountain town.

As the sun began to set, it was back up the mountain we went to Gorrono Ranch for the reception. These two packed everything they could possibly pack into an evening. Their guests will surely never forget Brad & Alex’s Gorrono Ranch Wedding in Telluride. We know we wont. Congrats you two and thanks for having us there to document your big day.

The post Brad & Alex’s Summer Wedding at Gorrono Ranch in Telluride appeared first on Top Colorado Mountain Wedding Photographers - Gillespie Photography.