Sarah & Shawn got married at the beautiful Queen of Peace Church in Aurora where Shawn and his family have been longtime members. Sarah was a wonderfully calm bride but was so full of emotion she burst into tears at the sound of Shawn’s voice when called her before the ceremony. Shawn’s 9-year-old son, Keegan, was the best man and stood at his father’s side with a proud smile firmly planted on his face. Tears streamed down Sarah’s face as she recited her vows and Shawn couldn’t stop stealing kisses from his beautiful bride in the limo ride to Boulder’s Chautauqua Dining hall where they hosted their reception. It was an unusually warm September day, the light following the reception was perfect, and we scrambled over to the flatirons to make beautifully, romantic portraits among the hills and tall, golden grass.
Tag: Wedding Photography
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Katie & Aaron
Katie and Aaron got hitched at the Hillside Gardens in Colorado Springs on a drizzly August day. The happy couple didn’t let a few rain drops ruin their day and it was great getting to wander around the grounds making fun photos near all the interesting antique memorabilia that decorate the gardens. Katie had to take on the bulk of the wedding planning because through most of their engagement Aaron was overseas fighting for our country with the U.S. Army. The day was a total success and the sun even made a brief appearance revealing a sunning view of Pikes Peak on the horizon.
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Annie & Adam
CU alumni Annie & Adam currently live in North Carolina but wanted to have their wedding back where they first met and fell in love. They were wed at North Boulder Park and had their reception at the historic Boulder Theater, their names prominently displayed on the marquee. Both of them were choking back tears the entire ceremony and couldn’t help but joke around a little, both blessed with great sense of humors, to lighten the mood. After literally “tying the knot” they spent the night celebrating with their guests under twinkling lights hanging from the ceiling of the beautiful theater.
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Rhea & Johnny
Rhea & Johnny were married in Evergreen’s Genesee Park on a bluff overlooking the mountains. The bridesmaids were dressed in a magnificent coral color and the bride wore a giant smile, a mirror image of her mother’s. Johnny got down on one knee as he slipped Rhea’s ring on her finger and needed a little help remembering his vows. Their reception was held just down the dirt road at the Chief Hosa Lodge decorated with origami cranes and flowers with bamboo plates serving up their delicious BBQ buffet.
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Ally & Chris
From my very first meeting with Ally & Chris I knew they were going to be a pleasure to work with. The way they were so at ease with each other (and me) made us click instantly. At our engagement session last January they were naturals in front of the camera and I had been looking forward to their Denver wedding for months.
The Westin hotel hooked Ally up with a suite suited for a queen and she got ready surrounded by her army of beautiful bridesmaids dressed in classic black. Somehow Ally said she managed to meditate away all her nervous energy through numerous yoga classes and the calm, collected bride was emitting a glow of pure and utter happiness.
Ally & Chris were wed at Denver’s Trinity United Methodist Church where Chris couldn’t take his kind, blue, Irish eyes off of his stunning bride. The giant bridal party loaded into a white, stretch Navigator and we took photos in City Park and along the 16th Street Pedestrian mall. Deseri at the Westin did an amazing job with the reception hall creating a very romantic room with deep reds to compliment their wine themed wedding. Corks were used as name cards and each table had a wine bottle centerpiece. Photos of the happy couple were printed on these wine bottle centerpieces along with a story sharing special moments from their relationship with their guests.
Weddings can be very hectic events and it’s always so nice to work with people like Ally & Chris who had so much trust and faith in me. The love and positive energy surrounding this couple was contagious and I thank them for sharing some of it with me.