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K and M had a beautiful wedding at Mount Vernon Country Club in Golden.  I promised you an unusual wedding sneak peek this weekend, and this is it–in this sneak peek I’m not able to share photos of the groom, so it’s a bride and guest only post!

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K was a beautiful bride.  My one piece of advice to couples wanting amazing photos on their wedding day?  Radiate joy.  Happy people make for beautiful photos!

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K’s sister helped her get into her wedding dress.

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See?  I told ya!  Super beautiful happy bride!  (With my favorite setting–gorgeous backlight in a field!)wedding photographer golden colorado mt vernon country club

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The view from their outdoor ceremony spot at the Mount Vernon Country club was beautiful and the quintessential Colorado view!

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Their dog got to walk down the aisle, too!father and daughter walk down aisle wedding ceremony mount vernon country club

I love the way K looks at M.  All through the day we got the sweetest shots of her looking at him!mt vernon country club wedding photos

More proof of that sweet look!

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K’s candy bar was one of the best we’ve seen.  The trick to a great candy bar is QUANTITY.  The more candy and jars you have, the better!

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They had a unique spin on the candy bar–dog and cat treats were supplied, too!  Isn’t that a cute wedding idea?!

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K transformed the reception space.  She supplied the gold chargers and the linens, taking a blank canvas and turning it into a pink and brown elegant reception area!

Flowers by none other than our favorites–Hillside Consultants!wedding reception at night pink uplighting

Once it got dark and the candles on the tables were lit and the dj turned on the pink uplighting, it got even more festive!

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This best man is literally the BEST best man we’ve ever seen.  He was there to help through the whole day.  He brought drinks and water out to K and M while we were doing pictures, he helped watch for fly-away hair, I’m pretty sure he held the bouquet at various points, too.  So many Best Men are along for the ride.  Not this guy–he was there to help make the day easier on the groom.  first dance at mt vernon country club wedding

The first dance photos are so dramatic.  Here’s just a tiny peek that I can show you!

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Father-daughter first dance photos always get to me!

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They had the coolest photobooth EVER. Nic and I had to hop in, too.  Maybe K will send us a jpg and we’ll post it!

K and M–thank you for sharing the joy of your wedding day with us.  It is so fun to spend time with people so deeply in love–we can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you!

K and M’s Wedding Details –   venue: Mount Vernon Country Club, florist: Hillside Consultants , videographer: Stalls Videography

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What I found in MY bed after Official Bedtime tonight.

Coming up this weekend–an usual wedding sneak peek!

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Part 2 of Eloise’s portrait session found us at her incredible house in downtown Colorado Springs.  I want Heather to be in charge of decorating my house–their place is amazing!

Eloise’s grandparents were visiting, so great lifestyle portraits with them were one of our top priorities!  And of course, I also wanted one big giant smile shot from Eloise, who obliged me with this one almost immediately after I walked in the door!

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I love that we have this fantastic candid of Eloise reading with her grandfather.  I know when she grows up she’ll treasure it as much as I treasure a similar portrait of me with my Poppa!

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Another great reading moment of Eloise with her momma.  Books will be big in her life–her baby shower was a book shower!

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After spending some time inside we went for a walk to their favorite park a couple of blocks from their house.  I want a stroller as comfy as theirs–it’s incredible!

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Gotta love a happy baby in a swing!

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This is my favorite shot of the night–fantastic dramatic light, the mountains behind them, and a great evening walk.

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