You know it’s going to be a good wedding when there is a cocktail hour before and after the ceremony! This wedding was quite the party…. as it should have been! Rachel and Brandon said their vows and were married in front of their friends and family at the cable center last Saturday. And although technically, already married there was something that really “sealed the deal” for Rachel and Brandon when they proclaimed their love for another and made promises in the presence of their loved ones.

…. and then there was the party! Wow! A party, it was— 4 DJ’s (including Brandon), video art, lots of dancing, and the most gorgeous decor including the beautiful ambient pink light that set the mood of the evening. It was one of the most unique weddings I’ve ever had the opportunity to photograph…

Rachel and Brandon walked themselves down the aisle and through the middle of the first cocktail hour…

It was a dramatic entrance—everybody started clapping. I’ve never heard this at a ceremony before, but it gave me (and probably everybody else) goosebumps!

I’m not sure what I said exactly that prompted this image, but Rachel and Brandon really hate getting their photos taken. They were uncomfortable with “posing”, so I think I said something like “smile your biggest ‘just married’ smile—this image will be for your mothers.”…. This is what I got, and I love it! It’s so Rachel and Brandon!

And then there is this incredible moment between Rachel and her mother that I love. There seems to be a silent and sweet connection between the bride and her mother on a wedding day. I’m always looking for moments like these, because they are so authentic…. I just love the tenderness here.

The cable center has the best light of about all the venues in Denver. I love playing with focus when I have all this incredible back light!

Rachel and Brandon had these really cool pink ambient lights that made everything glow. They set up lounge furniture on the top floor— and that with the light made everything so romantic. I grabbed this shot of a couple having an intimate moment.

…another sweet moment between a mother and daughter.

What a stud! Brandon was the last to spin…. When I leaned in for this shot, he leaned right back and gave me this image.

Jackie and Andrew tied the knot on Friday at the Inverness Hotel—and the weather held out! (That was the major concern of the day—would the weather hold out and allow for an outdoor ceremony, or would Jackie and Andrew have to move it indoors). To top it off, the sun literally peered through the clouds when Jackie said “I do”. It was surreal and beautiful.

Jackie is a photographer—and a true one at heart too! She was taking photos on her own wedding day!

Becky and Kyle celebrated a snowy spring wedding on Saturday in Beaver Creek. It couldn’t have been more romantic! Becky and Kyle have been living in separate parts of the country for months. I can only imagine that it was a lonely stretch of time—but their winter was officially over on Saturday and Kyle and Becky are together forever now—and moving to New York! I can’t think of a better metaphor from God, than melting snow and green leaves and yellow daffodils popping up from under. The winter is over and spring has begun. Let it grow!

Becky is pretty much the cutest thing ever! She didn’t stop smiling and giggling all day! She certainly wasn’t one of those brides who is sultry, so doing edgy non-smiling photos of the two of them would have been a joke! Becky and Kyle are full of joy and life—and I love all the smiles!

…I stand corrected. Becky didn’t smile all day– there were a few moving tears during the ceremony that melted everybody’s heart.

Between Margie and David and their artistic spirits, and Heather Clark’s (Calluna Events) impeccable taste, this may have been one of the coolest weddings I have ever had the honor of photographing. It was a storybook event held out at a private residence off of Jay road in Boulder. There were goats, pigs, floating orchids and salsa dancing. The day was a reunion of old friends and family, celebrating the truly epic love story of Margie and David (and Davids beautiful daughter Kaya). I don’t want to taint Margie and David’s story with my poor writing, but I will say that it will be one of those love stories that I will be talking about in 20 years. Thank you so much, Margie and David for choosing me to document your love. I wish you all the best….

Check out the floating orchids around the trellis—totally rad!

One of my favorite aspects of this wedding, was that Margie and David had only children as their attendants. 7 little girls on Margie’s side including Kaya, David’s daughter, and 2 strapping young lads. I’m pretty sure that all these little girls felt like this was as much their day, as it was Margie’s!

On top of the 7 little bridesmaids, there were another 4 beautiful flowergirls, making this quite the girl’s party of 12! And boy, did they have a blast!

This photo is one of my favorites from the day. Look at the love in the faces of this threesome!

Did I mention that Margie is a riot?!

The landscape of this Boulder wedding was so stunning, that I wanted to camp in this tent after everybody left…. seriously!

Margie and David even created their own wedding wine—with a label of love by Kaya.

Bree and Ryan eloped at City Park on Friday! It may not have had all the bells and whistles, but their ceremony didn’t lack beauty and emotion…. it was just as heartfelt and tender as it would have been in front of 150 people. There were tears, laughter and even a couple of witnesses (including Pepper the dog).

Congratulations Bree and Ryan—it was a honor to be present at such a sweet wedding…

Bree brought Carrie—who cried just like every maid of honor should….

….and Ryan brought his best friend and member to the family, Pepper!

It was a gorgeous spring day—-I love this picture because it really depicts the season, with all the greens and colorful blossoms.

It’s a pity that I didn’t get to spend more time with Krista and Greg. We met for the first time on Saturday, but I know that I would have loved to have formed a relationship with them over this last year of wedding planning, had they been here in Colorado. Krista is a cute bubbly girl who just beams from ear to ear and seems to burst into giggle at just the right moment, and Greg is a dapper, sensitive guy who clearly adores his new bride. This was one of those weddings where I didn’t have to do much…. I just let them go in a field at Chautauqua and just snapped away. The wedding was a perfect mix of both worlds with the ceremony held at The cathedral of immaculate conception on Colfax and the reception at the Rembrandt Yard in Boulder. We also sprinkled in some time at Chautauqua park for some fun “Colorado” images.

Jessica, the sweet little flower girl screamed her way down the aisle. It was really cute actually—she is right at that age where she doesn’t want to leave mommy’s side, and her mommy happened to walk down right before her. Bless her little heart!

I adored Kara, Krista’s maid of honor. She was a ball of emotions all day—and such a tenderheart!

I love this image…. there is something so sober about it.

I’m generally not much of a “detail” photographer, but I couldn’t get enough of the yummy blues and oranges at Krista and Greg’s reception. Everything was so springy and fresh—from the fruit and veggi arrangements to the gorgeous (and tasty) blueberry martinis… Did I mention that my favorite flowers happen to be orange tulips?

I always find it sort of funny when the entire bridal party is introduced before the bride and groom into the reception. But wow! This party really put on a show as they entered . I was loving it!

Krista and Greg didn’t need to put on a show—they were the show. Aren’t they stunning?!

This may have been one of the best getaways that I’ve yet to witness! Krista’s sister, Karen pulled up in a pedicab and took the couple away—in a uniform and all! It was a perfect and fun way to end the day.