The bride and groom take a post-ceremony stroll through the forest.

Claudia carries a bouquet of cabbage roses, orchids, seeded eucalyptus, and hydrangea tied with a sage-green ribbon.

The couple recite their vows on a deck overlooking Vail's Piney Lake.

The bride and groom take a walk on one of the many trails in Vail.

Claudia and Michael celebrate their marriage with a paddle.

Guests dine in a glass-enclosed terrace under the glow of paper lanterns.

The berry-filled cake was selected because it fit in with the menu. "We chose everything, from the Colorado-themed menu to the sprig motif used throughout the weekend, the berry-filled cake, and the hand-calligraphed place cards that doubled as menus," said Claudia.

The bride and the groom share a dance with their guests.

The menu cards with the sprig motif featuring the Colorado-themed menu.

Gourmet picnic fare, which guests devoured after the ceremony, was served in luxe lunch boxes adorned with personalized tags.

Photography: James Christianson
Location: The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail
Stationery: Carrot and Stick Press
Calligraphy: Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls
Gown: Vera Wang Luxe