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!

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

See?  I told ya!  Super beautiful happy bride!  (With my favorite setting–gorgeous backlight in a field!)

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

Their dog got to walk down the aisle, too!

I love the way K looks at M.  All through the day we got the sweetest shots of her looking at him!

More proof of that sweet look!

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!

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

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!

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!

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. 

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

Father-daughter first dance photos always get to me!

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 , dj: Dangerous Dan , videographer: Stalls Videography

Beth and Shawn’s wedding details:  venue and catering – Mount Vernon Country Club , florist – Statice Floral

The wedding dress hanging in the Boettcher Mansion getting ready room.

The first look outside Boettcher Mansion

A first look hug.

Bride and groom dip in front of mountains outside Boettcher Mansion.

One of my favorite spots for wedding portraits at Boettcher Mansion!

Okay–maybe THIS is my favorite spot for bride and groom portraits at Boettcher!

White and green wedding centerpiece idea–so pretty!

White wedding cake with green orchids.

View of the wedding reception from outside the Mansion.

Boettcher Mansion wedding reception.

Chris and Shelby’s wedding details:  venue – Boettcher Mansion , florist – Stella Floral , DJ – A Sharp DJ ,  caterer – Catering By Design , cake -  Das Meyer

I have seen a lot of weddings, but I have never seen a bride more smitten with her groom than Jamie with Rick.  She couldn’t keep her hands (or lips) off him from the second they saw each other that day.  She successfully snuck in a kiss during the ceremony before the “official” kiss, and she would have snuck in several others if the audience had let her!  During portrait time she couldn’t stop herself from kissing him, and hugging him, and it filled the day with so much love.

Congrats to Ronnee and Rich!

This would be the giggle of a bride who was almost dying of hypothermia.  The weather was frigidly cold for my first wedding as a primary shooter.  Nic and I only had a couple of seconds with the bride and groom outside (Ronnee was brave and tromped through the snow in her open toed shoes), but I’m thrilled with the results!

Nic and I had a great time shooting together and can’t wait to do it again!  More to come, of course!