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Morrison Colorado Engagement | Colorado Wedding Photographer

MORRISON COLORADO ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

“You don’t find love, it finds you. It’s got a little bit to do with destiny, fate, and what’s written in the stars.”
― Anaïs Nin

What fun it was to spend time with McKenna and Armon as they allowed me the honor of capturing their Morrison Colorado engagement photos recently! These high school sweethearts have been together for nearly a decade…10 years! I loved every minute I spent with them, photographing the uniqueness of their relationship.

For their fall engagement session, McKenna and Armon chose Lair O’ the Bear Park in Morrison, Colorado. Engagement photography sessions are one of my favorite kinds of photo sessions, because they reflect who each person is as an individual, as well as giving a peek into the possibilities the future holds for them as a couple. Looking at the sense of adventure and fun this lovely couple showed during the session, I’m thinking the future looks bright for McKenna and Armon!

The setting they chose for their Morrison Colorado engagement photos, was magnificent and it was such a joy to see their fun-loving sides come out amid the beauty of this majestic setting. The fall foliage was a lush mixture of greens, yellows, and golden tans, while the soft autumn lighting was the perfect romantic touch to the beautiful moments we captured that day. Nature’s color palette complemented the colors McKenna chose so well! Both of the gowns she wore for her session were like radiant jewels amid the vibrant hues and luscious textures the setting provided so abundantly for the session.

Their choice to contrast the rustic setting with formal attire is definitely a way their engagement photos stand out! Their adventurous side shone, and I especially loved McKenna’s intrepid spirit as she kicked off her heels and rock hopped out to a boulder in the stream for the PERFECT shot!

I love to help couples find ways to be authentic during their engagement sessions! Choosing a look that plays a little with expectations people might have, given the setting, is a great way that couples can make their engagement photos memorable for themselves as well as for their loved ones who see them.

McKenna and Armon were delightful to photograph for their engagement session. Best wishes to you two as you embark on what’s sure to be a bright future together!

February 12, 2018
A Touch of Bliss | Colorado Wedding Planner
A Touch of Bliss Wedding Planners in Colorado

A Touch of Bliss is one of the best wedding planners in Colorado. They have valuable years of experience, are really organized and super fun to work with. I would recommend them to anyone looking for help planning their Colorado mountain wedding, urban Denver wedding or spectacular destination wedding.

This year I wanted to offer brides some more help with their planning process by interviewing some of the best in the industry. Here are three questions with A Touch of Bliss:
1. Who are you? (describe your business in a quick mission statement)
Your wedding day deserves a team of professionals who are dedicated to discovering your personality and dreams, and turning them into memories that will last a lifetime. Since 1999, A Touch Of Bliss has been doing just that – trusted by over 100 couples each year to build their Big Day into their Perfect Day. We believe your wedding day experience begins the moment you say ‘Yes!’ so we are committed to making the entire planning process one extraordinary event!

The couples that allow A Touch of Bliss to fulfill their wedding dreams walk away with a sense of pure enjoyment! Our couples always tell us how much they enjoyed the entire wedding day with their family and friends instead of having to worry about getting everything set up. Some couples are surprised that they enjoyed the planning process as well and making fun decisions with their fiancé! Your engagement is an exciting time for all your family and friends and we know how to keep everyone involved but also keep it about the couple, since it is their day!
1. What is your absolute favorite venue in Colorado to work at and why?
As wedding planners, we have a difficult time picking just one favorite Colorado venue because they are all so unique and special! One of our recent favorite venues to work at was Piney River Ranch. The grounds are naturally beautiful, setting the scene for simple, elegant décor. This mountain canyon location is the perfect backdrop for a true Colorado inspired wedding and even has a few on-site guest cabins.

In the city, Blanc is a great venue to really make your vision come alive! The simple space allows you to create something that doesn’t exist yet from a modern museum to an enchanted garden. The Tivoli Turnhalle is the perfect historic location. Once a brewery, the two-story building allows for a seamless transition from cocktail hour to dinner and dancing. The brick walls provide a vintage background for all wedding themes.

We always love working at the Four Seasons Residence Denver and Vail locations. The team there always provides top notch service, food & drinks, and you can’t beat those ballroom chandeliers! On site accommodations and concierge service also add to the draw.

Going back up into the mountains, we adore Beaver Creek Chapel. It’s a stunning ceremony location close to a wide variety of reception venues that make it easy for your guests to experience more than just one Colorado mountain town. Wherever your perfect venue is located, we make the experience seamless and fun!
1. What are the top three pieces of advice you can give a couple who are looking to book a wedding planner?
We suggest to every couple to book their planner first! We can save you a lot of time looking for venues that will fit your dreams. From there, it is important to decide what level of involvement you would like to have- do you want to just do the fun parts such as tastings and selecting linens or do you want to be with us side by side as we put your vision together?

One question to consider before hiring a planner is, Why? Is it the expertise and experience we provide? Or, the time and stress we can take off your plate? Or, is having someone to be there for anything you need- venting, questions, worries, and having fun?

Before we get started on anything, you will need to determine a final guest list and budget range! So many pieces of the wedding (especially the venue!) are dictated by the guest list and budget so it’s good to nail these things down first.

Bonus question: What is the most common problem a couple overlooks when planning their destination wedding and how to resolve it?

Colorado is a popular destination wedding location. Many wedding guests will make a family vacation or long weekend out of their trip so it’s good to give everyone helpful hints. Whether that be to use Uber rather than a taxi, or to drink lots of water, or that you can experience the mountains in the foothills without driving 3 hours, your guests will love reading your personalized tips about the town!

When planning the wedding, we always consider the logistics of transportation. If many of your guests are flying in from out of town, it will be difficult for them to transition for a ceremony venue to a separate reception venue. We want to make sure your guests have an easy, comfortable experience on their trip!

At A Touch of Bliss, we can take care of all your décor, personalized items, and welcome bags. For couples that live out of state, this eliminates the need to ship items! We store and assemble everything at our offices ensuring it all arrives on time and intact.

Contact the ladies at A Touch of Bliss Today!

www.TouchOfBlissEvents.com

720-560-6506
January 28, 2017
Piney River Ranch Colorado Wedding | Grace & Steven

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Piney River Ranch is one of Colorado’s best wedding venues. It’s a bit of a trek to reach but, in my opinion, totally worth it. This was about my 5th time photographing a wedding up at Piney River Ranch and it has yet to disappoint, especially with their recently renovated reception area, it is a perfect backdrop for any summer wedding.

Grace & Steven are my ideal couple. They are kind, gracious and completely in love. Thank you so very much for having me tell your story. Your moments are ones I will never forget!

“In that book which is

My memory…

On the first page

That is the chapter when

I first met you

Appear the words…

Here begins a new life”

~ Dante Alighieri

November 1, 2016
Vail Mountain Wedding at the Piney River Ranch | Beth & Robbie

Piney River Ranch is one of my favorite wedding venues in Colorado. It is not the easiest place to get to and I imagine guests making the hour drive up the treacherous dirt road wonder where the heck they are being taken but when they pull up and see the breathtaking views all of their questions should be answered.

I had the pleasure to get to know Beth & Robbie last fall during their engagement session and knew they were going to be wonderful to work with. A kind, generous and playful couple, I loved capturing them making each other smile throughout the picture perfect day (no pun intended). After we exhausted all the beautiful locations at Piney River the couple joined their guests for a night filled with wonderful food and dancing at the Donovan Pavilion.

Thanks so much to Cori with Cori Cook Floral Designs, Erica at Colorado Occasions, Lisa with L Raymond Styles and Neil with 303 Motion for all your hard work at making this stunning Vail Mountain Wedding a total success.

July 3, 2015
Dana & Mike | Vail Colorado Wedding Photography

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!

June 20, 2015
Best of 2011- Wedding Photography

Such a difficult task, choosing my favorite wedding images from 2011. So many wonderful couples, so many wonderful moments, so many wonderful memories. Thanks to everyone for making it such a successful year.

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January 23, 2012