Dana & Mike live in Chicago but met in Colorado and wanted to have their wedding back where they fell in love. Their Vail Colorado wedding was the most intimate wedding I have ever had the benefit to be part of, the day consisted of Dana, Mike, amazing wedding planner Rachel from Talia Events and myself. I was having concerns as I drove up to meet the couple at Avon’s Westin Hotel wondering how we were going to spend their 8 hour day without traditional aspects like family and friends being present, but my fears were squashed when I finally got to meet the beaming couple and the day flew by.
Dana is my first FBI bride! A real life special agent she flirted with the idea of holstering her gun to her leg under her beautiful dress. It was incredible watching the couple so intimately the whole day just enjoying each other’s presence. They laughed, kissed, danced and hugged completely absorbed in what the day meant to them as I happily snapped away. With so much time we were able to make portraits at Eagle River, in Vail Village and finally at Piney River Ranch where they ultimately recited their vows.
I have been ridiculously lucky this season. Not only have I had the most wonderful couples to work with but the weather has cooperated every time. Treacherous storm clouds circled us the entire time we were at the ranch and a drop of rain never fell. The dramatic lighting was heaven sent and I couldn’t believe how willing Dana was to act out all my crazy ideas including trampling through tall grass, up the side of a mountain, in three inch heels so I could get some beautiful shots of them in an aspen grove.
Thank you Dana & Mike!
