Kaitlyn and Matt celebrated their spring wedding at Bella Vista Estate in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, surrounded by lush green hills, aspen trees, and sweeping mountain views. Their day was relaxed, joyful, and full of personality — the kind of celebration that feels right at home in one of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain towns.
Steamboat Springs is such a dream destination for weddings. Tucked into the Yampa Valley, it has that perfect balance of natural beauty and laid-back charm, making it ideal for couples planning a mountain wedding that still feels elevated and intentional. From the rolling hills to the wide-open skies, everything about Steamboat feels peaceful, scenic, and distinctly Colorado.
Bella Vista Estate is one of the most unique wedding venues in Steamboat Springs. The property functions as a private retreat and vacation home, while also serving as a stunning event space for weddings. One of the biggest perks is the spacious getting-ready house on site, which allows the entire wedding party to settle in, relax, and enjoy the full experience together.
For spring and summer weddings, couples often bring in a tent for their reception, transforming the open lawn into a beautiful, custom event space. Kaitlyn and Matt’s spring wedding was especially vibrant — the hills were bright green, the aspens were beginning to fill in, and the entire property felt fresh and alive.
The ceremony site overlooks Catamount Lake, offering one of the most scenic backdrops in the area. Between the water views, mountain ridgelines, and tall aspens, it’s hard to imagine a more picturesque setting to say your vows. The natural light here is also incredible — soft, even, and glowing in the late afternoon, which makes portraits around the property feel effortless and timeless.
This particular wedding leaned fully into a boho-chic mountain aesthetic, brought to life by planner Morgan Ashley Cox and the team at Lace and Lilies. The reception tent was filled with layered textures, earthy tones, and florals that felt organic and artful — arrangements that carried from the ceremony into the tablescapes and even into the plateware details. It all felt cohesive, intentional, and perfectly suited to the setting.
Morgan Ashley Cox is known for her signature lighting design, and it completely transformed the tent that evening. The soft, warm glow and layered strands of light created an atmosphere that was both elevated and inviting — the kind of space that photographs beautifully and feels even better in person. As a photographer, it’s one of those design elements that instantly stands out and elevates every moment of the reception.
One of the most unique features of Bella Vista Estate is the pool — something you rarely see at mountain venues. At the end of the night, Kaitlyn and Matt jumped in together, creating some of the most fun, carefree photos of the entire day. It was the perfect way to end a celebration that felt both elevated and full of personality.
Bella Vista Estate is the kind of venue that attracts couples who want a mountain wedding that feels refined but still relaxed — beautiful, immersive, and set in a truly memorable location. If you’re planning a Steamboat Springs wedding and want a venue that combines stunning views, a private retreat feel, and space to make the day your own, Bella Vista is such a special option.
And if you’re dreaming up your own wedding in Steamboat Springs or anywhere in the Colorado mountains, I’d love to help you document it in a way that feels natural, vibrant, and true to you.
Vendor Team
Venue: Bella Vista Estate, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Wedding Planner & Design: Morgan Cox
Florist: Lace and Lilies
Photography: Jill Houser Photography
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