Category Archives: Wedding

Friday, October 28, 2011

Cydney + Kiel: Wedding at The Manor House

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So this post is going to be a bit longer than usual. For one I’ve known Cydney since we were in elementary school and so I couldn’t have been more thrilled to capture this day for her and Kiel. Secondly, this was the last wedding of the year and we had the most beautiful fall day, a beautiful location, and a beautiful couple to photograph.  Lastly, well Cydney is a wedding planner so this wedding had so many gorgeous details that I had to share Cydney’s talents with future brides and can’t stress enough how much we recommend hiring Cydney! Cydney & Kiel were married last Saturday at The Manor House in Ken Caryl Ranch. The Manor House is one of my favorite locations to photograph for obvious reasons. It’s a beautiful location! We were so fortunate to have such awesome weather the day of the wedding. Besides a little wind (okay a LOT of wind) the weather was perfect for the end of October. Despite the wind the girl’s hair stayed in place all day- big props to Samantha Koch! Cydney & Kiel opted to see each other before the wedding for a “first look” session which provided us with the just the right amount of time to get plenty of pictures in the pre sunset warm light. We took so many amazing pictures it was almost impossible to narrow down which ones to post! And we had the coolest bridal party ever (and cutest groomsdog) which just added to more awesomeness! I could go on and on about all the details of their wedding but I’ll just let the pictures do the talking. We couldn’t be happier for Cydney & Kiel- thanks guys for trusting us to capture this wonderful day for you!

***ALL OF THE VENDORS BELOW ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED***

Wedding Planner: Cydney Johnson (Bride)- Stiletto Events

Ceremony & Reception Site: The Manor House

Flowers: Colleen Oakes- Oakes Fields

Dress: Jim Hjelm from d’Anelli Bridal

DJ/Music: Ryan Smith- RAS Entertainment

Cake & Dessert Bar: Kristie’s Cakes & Cookies

Catering: A Perfect Bite

Hair: Samantha Koch- LadyCharm Artistry

Makeup: Heathyrre Kautz- Heathyrre Kautz Couture

Custom Headpiece: Stephanie Fontaine- Clark & Diversey (Etsy)

Videographer: InBloom Pictures

Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse

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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Kristin + John: Inverness Wedding Photographer

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Two weeks ago Michelle and I had the pleasure of photographing Kristin + John’s wedding at the Inverness Hotel here in the DTC. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day- not too hot or cold and a nice mix of a little sunshine with a few clouds. It was one of those days that helps you remember why living in Colorado is so awesome! Kristin and John chose to see each other before the ceremony for a first look session. We love doing these since it allows us more time with the couple and it seems like it always helps calm any nerves before walking down the aisle. I love the look on Kristin’s face right before John turned around to see her! Following the ceremony we took a few more photos of the two of them before they headed off to the reception and I LOVE the ones of them standing behind the tree! We had so much fun working with these two and are so happy they found us. We got some hilarious pictures during the reception when everybody starting to let loose. At one point I decided to utilize the video feature on my camera since a photo just couldn’t quite capture the moment. There always seems to be someone at a wedding that just captures your attention and this little guy was definitely it that evening- he was a riot to watch! Check him out on the video link below. We had a difficult time narrowing down which pictures to show from there wedding but here they are- enjoy!!

WEDDING RECEPTION DANCING VIDEO

Ceremony & Reception Site: Inverness Hotel Denver

Flowers: Sue Kimball- Kimball Floral (very highly recommend her work)

Dress: Jim Hjelm from d’Anelli Bridal

DJ: Marc McDonald- Complete Music & Video

Ceremony Music: Metropolitan String Quartet

Cake: Inverness Hotel (very yummy)

Catering: Inverness Hotel

Hair & Makeup: Ahhh Mobile Spa

Videographer: Lupher Arts

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Monday, July 25, 2011

Caity + Drew: Denver Wedding Photographer

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There are some people you meet and you instantly know you’re going to like them. When we were first approached by Caity via email we set up a time to meet with her mom, Ann, since Caity was out of state finishing school. We knew from the moment we met Ann that if Caity was anything like her mom and anything like the way Ann described her that we were going to enjoy working with them. Not only did we have so much fun with the two of them for their engagement session but when the wedding day arrived we couldn’t have been surrounded by a better group of family and friends. There is something about Caity & Drew that reminds Michelle and I of us when we got married. Perhaps it’s that they are young like we were or maybe just how you can see how much they love one another just by the way they look at each other with knowing glances. It definitely made me remember back to our own wedding day watching these two get married especially when the limo broke down at the guys’ place before the wedding (it was HOT out and it overheated)- something that also happened on our wedding day and has yet to happen until this wedding. Fortunately, their limo company was right on top of it and got everyone to the church long before the wedding without a hitch and Caity & Drew are such an easy going couple that they didn’t let it bother them in the least. They were married at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Aurora and then held their reception at the Ritchie Center at the University of Denver. During the reception they set up a fog machine for their first dance and I LOVE the photos we got from it- totally recommend that by the wayicon wink photoWe have a ton of amazing pictures but here are just a few from their story. Thank you Caity & Drew for allowing us to capture such an important day in your lives- God Bless!!

Ceremony Site: Queen of Peace Catholic Church

Reception Site: Ritchie Center at the University of Denver

Flowers: Bloomin’ Bee

Dress: Oleg Cassini from David’s Bridal- her mom Ann made the beautiful birdcage veil (isn’t it so cool?!)

DJ: DJ Surge- Sergei Shapoval- he is AWESOME!!

Cake: Azucar Bakery

Catering: Sodexho at DU

Hair: Davida Cordoba

Makeup: Brideicon smile photo

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

A few more blog posts coming soon

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Here are a few more things coming to the blog soon!

One of my favorite shots during the ceremony from Caity & Drew’s wedding at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Aurora:

Caity + Drew Sneak Peek photo

My little cousin Courtney is all grown up! Here’s one of my favorite pics from the modeling portfolio session we did this past weekend up in Golden:Courtney Fashion Pics photo

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Katie + Felix: Wedding at Mt Vernon Event Center

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Michelle and I had been looking forward to Katie + Felix’s wedding for a long time! We first met the two of them about a year and half prior to their wedding and knew instantly that we wanted to work with them. Katie is a friend of my brother’s from college and for anyone who knows me and my goofy personality, well that’s my brother too. And, Katie has the awesome sense of humor that when you joke around with her she’ll just give it right back and it’s easy to see why her and my brother are friends. Katie and Felix and so much fun to be around and getting to work with couple’s like them is what makes my job never feel like work. They were married on June 25th at Mt Vernon Event Center in Golden. John Payne of John Payne Studios came along for the day to work alongside Michelle and I and made the day even better- he’s such a great guy and is actually the other talented photographer behind Her Life Magazine! I have to say the best part of the day was during the reception when they took out boxes of hats and masks shipped all the way from Peru (where Felix’s family is from) for all the guests to wear- almost all of the 200+ guests were out on the dance floor having a blast! We were so happy to be a part of this great celebration for Katie & Felix- we wish you two all the best!

Ceremony & Reception Site: Mt Vernon Event Center

Flowers: Bride’s Friend

Dress: Schaffer’s Ultimate Bride

DJ: Golden Berg Promotions & Entertainment

Cake: Das Meyer (Our Favorite cakes- we get one here every year for our anniversary 8 years and counting!)

Catering: Mt Vernon Event Center

Hair: Suzi from Muse Salon

Makeup: Janet Hartley (Macy’s Origins at Southwest Plaza)

Videographer: Wolff Paw Video

Officiant: Diane Reiss

Photo Credits John Payne: Image 13, Image 18, Image 28, Image 33, and Image 34

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