Molly + Frank's Dreamy Crested Butte Wedding

We are so excited to finally share Molly & Frank’s Crested Butte, Colorado wedding, as featured on Martha Stewart Weddings:

When Molly McNerney and Frank Swain met at a friend's wine and cheese tasting party in Denver, Colorado, in 2016, he made a strong first impression: "He had a beer in one hand and a puppy in the other," says Molly. "Frank will say that I fell in love with the puppy, who happened to be with some mediocre dude. That is absolutely not true, because all I remember is being immediately attracted to Frank from the moment we met. We hit it off instantly and I never wanted the conversation to end."

As they chatted, Molly and Frank realized they both hailed from near Washington, D.C., and had several close mutual friends, and the week after the party they met up for their first date. "I still remember the feeling of sitting across from Frank at that Mexican restaurant," says Molly. "I knew then that we had something special, and so did he."

Over Christmas three years later, the couple planned a ski trip to Crested Butte, Colorado, a place they had visited together once before. "That first Crested Butte trip really was a turning point in our relationship, because it’s when we knew this was the real deal," says Molly. On their second trip, Frank suggested they take their dog for a walk, and when Molly paused to take in the scenery, he dropped to his knee. "It was so romantic to have such a special moment, with nobody else around, in one of our favorite mountain towns on a cold, snowy walk," says Molly.

When Molly and Frank began planning their wedding, they knew they wanted to highlight their love of nature with an outdoor event and the history of their relationship with a venue in Colorado. After considering several other towns, they decided to return to their favorite spot. "We loved the idea of introducing our family and friends to the mountains of Colorado in Crested Butte," says Molly.

On September 28, 2019, Molly and Frank said "I do" in front of 200 guests at Ten Peaks at Crested Butte in a personalized ceremony officiated by her uncle. A "mountain chic" theme, green-and-white color palette, and woodsy florals highlighted the stunning autumn colors and endless mountain views of the location. "The outdoor, rustic Colorado setting reflects our love and passion for the outdoors," says Molly. "Couple that with the elegant tent and lighting and that sums us up: two mid-Atlantic East Coasters who made a home out of the Colorado mountains."