Amanda and Marcello (Headwaters Center, Winter Park, CO) Photographer: Casey Van Horn)

Casey Van Horn, destination weddings, Headwater Center, mountain weddings

November 24, 2022

Rustic Headwaters Center Wedding

Amanda and Marcello’s wedding day was beautiful, rustic, and filled with joy. These two were so excited that the day was finally here, and they were so intentional to be present and just soak in every moment together. Amanda fell in love with the idea of her Headwaters Center wedding as soon as they visited the venue. The location is rustic, woodsy, and had the perfect huge barn for their wedding. It was exactly what she had been dreaming of, so they were excited to book and hold their wedding at Headwaters Center.

They got ready at the venue, in the bridal suite. It’s upstairs and has incredible windows and inside of the barn below. After Amanda was ready, she went out to have her first look with her soon-to-be husband down by the water’s edge! The moment was so sweet, and they enjoyed taking in a couple of minutes alone before the celebration events began. We snuck in some couple photos and then got them back for family and bridal party photos. A moose even surprised us during family photos, which as a fun experience!

After the ceremony, we snuck away for sunset photos and captured some of the beautiful landscape surrounding Headwaters Center. Winter Park is such a beautiful area. With large mountain peaks touching the sky close behind, there isn’t a bad place to take photos at this venue!

The Bride’s advice to future brides:

Start early! Do not stress yourself out, this is supposed to be fun and try to enjoy every minute of planning because it will be worth it on the big day! Also, remember to do what YOU want to do and don’t let others’ opinions get in the way!