Alexandra & Destrey's Joy-Filled Winter Wedding in Steamboat Springs
Photos by Kole Purdy
Venue: La Joya Dulce
Alexandra & Destrey’s Faith-Centered Winter Wedding in Steamboat Springs
Alexandra and Destrey’s wedding at La Joya Dulce was shaped by something deeper than season or setting. As Steamboat Springs locals, they designed a day rooted in faith, intention, and honoring the people who came to celebrate with them.
This wasn’t a wedding built around trends. It was built around meaning.
And winter in the Elk River Valley delivered exactly the kind of quiet, grounded beauty that matched them perfectly.
A Snowy First Look That Turned Into a Snowshoe Moment
Their first look is one of those moments that sticks.
Alex stepped out into the snow in her dress, fully committed to walking toward Destrey. The snow had other plans. She sank immediately, laughter and all.
So we did what winter at a ranch always requires: we adjusted.
Snowshoes came out, and suddenly the moment shifted from challenge to joy. Alex made her way across the field with determination and laughter, turning what could’ve been an obstacle into one of the most memorable parts of the day.
A Winter Wedding Rooted in Faith and Family
From the beginning, Alex and Destrey made it clear what mattered most: their relationship with God, their families, and creating a wedding experience that felt reverent and intentional.
Every decision reflected that foundation. The flow of the day wasn’t about spectacle. It was about presence.
Even in the middle of a snowy Colorado winter, their celebration felt warm in a way that had nothing to do with temperature.
A Pavilion Ceremony Designed With Guests in Mind
Instead of placing guests directly in the snow, Alex and Destrey made a thoughtful choice.
Their ceremony took place in the pavilion, intentionally positioned so guests could stay warm while still looking out over the snow-covered ceremony landscape and ranch beyond.
It created something rare: intimacy without isolation from the winter setting.
Guests stayed comfortable. The couple stayed grounded. And the view did the rest.
A Sacred Foot Washing Ceremony Between Bride and Groom
One of the most meaningful moments of the day was their faith-based foot washing ceremony.
Destrey and Alex washed each other’s feet as a symbolic act of humility, love, and service—an expression of the spiritual foundation they are building their marriage on.
It was quiet, powerful, and deeply reverent.
There was no performance in it. Just conviction.
A Warm Barn Reception Full of Celebration and Community
After the ceremony, guests moved into the barn for the reception, where warmth, laughter, and celebration filled the space.
The contrast between the snowy landscape outside and the energy inside made the evening feel even more alive.
Family and friends gathered around tables, shared stories, and celebrated a marriage that had already been anchored in something deeper than the day itself.
The dance floor didn’t need coaxing. It just happened.
Why Local Couples Choose La Joya Dulce in Winter
For couples like Alex and Destrey, who already call Steamboat Springs home, a winter wedding isn’t about escaping somewhere else. It’s about stepping fully into the place they already love.
La Joya Dulce offers something rare in winter: flexibility without losing the landscape, comfort without losing the view, and space for faith-centered, deeply personal celebrations that don’t feel forced into a template.
Alex and Destrey’s wedding is a reminder that the most powerful weddings aren’t the loudest ones.
They’re the ones that feel true.