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mount vernon country club | wedding photographers

Jul 05, 2013

Cassie and Craig were married last weekend at the Mount Vernon Country Club in Golden.  Their wedding was absolutely beautiful with Cassie organizing many incredible details.  Sparkle was the order of the day, right down to her to die for shoes.  I was in real danger of photographing them for far longer than is a reasonable amount of time to spend photographing the day’s shoes!  Cassie and Craig are such a wonderful couple that it didn’t surprise me that even the weather wanted to cooperate on their wedding day.  It rained while they were getting ready, then just as Cassie walked down the aisle the sun burst from the clouds and they enjoyed a gorgeous sunny evening for the rest of the wedding!  I can’t imagine a better metaphor for the sunshine that Cassie brings to a room!

Cassie and Craig’s wedding details –  Venue: Mount Vernon Country Club, Makeup Artist:  Charmed Beauty , Florist:  Lisa Weddel Design

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colorado springs wedding photographer | double tree suites

Jun 28, 2013

Kristina and Shawn’s wedding was a first for me: my commute for the day was a simple elevator ride up to the fifth floor of the hotel we were living in!  Kristina and Shawn’s wedding happened in the middle of our evacuation from the Black Forest Fire and it was completely by coincidence that we ended up in the very hotel they were being married in.  Lindsay Schmidt stepped in for Nic to second shoot with me which we appreciated so much during that heavily emotional and uncertain time.  It was fantastic to work with her!  Kristina and Shawn were wonderful and gracious hosts and so sweet to me–they really went above and beyond in making sure we felt loved!  Kristina’s smile is infectious and she radiated joy.  I can’t look at the images of her smile without smiling myself!  It was such a pleasure to witness this family of five becoming official–watching the girls cry during the ceremony just about tipped me over into a sob-fest myself!  As if a wonderful family wasn’t enough, this wedding brought together some of my favorite vendors–wedding coordinator Danielle of Entwined Planning and florist Dawn of Hillside Consultants ensured that all the details were stunning.

Kristina and Shawn’s wedding details:  Venue and Caterer:  Double Tree Suites , Coordinator:  Entwined Planning , Florist: Hillside Consultants

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One of our first brides (and my later BFF), Bernadette, works with Kristina, so we recreated a shot with Danielle from the photobooth at Bernadette’s first wedding, complete with the tally of the things we’ve gained since then!  I think we’re going to need to find a way to do this at a wedding again in another five years.  Thanks for letting us hijack your photobooth, Kristina!

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Blue Sky Breckenridge Wedding | Emily and Alex

Jun 25, 2013

Emily and Alex are one of the nicest couples we’ve had the privilege of photographing.  They are one of those couples that I can’t help but wish babies upon because I can tell what a fantastic family they would make!  (Emily and Alex, if you don’t want babies, I’m so sorry for wishing that you have a dozen.)  ;)  Their wedding details were just stunning, too–some of the prettiest bouquets I’ve seen and the most awesome menu, invites, thank yous, and adorable door hangers.  Lots of burlap details and they even brought their vintage style bikes (which made the most fun props)!  They are off to Alaska next and I’m so excited for them!

Alex and Emily’s Wedding Details:  Venue: Blue Sky Breckenridge,  Florist: Flutter By Designs

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