Wedding pictures from The Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge

We encountered every type of fall Colorado weather imaginable on Alexis & Kevin wedding day at The Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge. The weather jumped around all day from sunny & warm to rainy…mostly rainy, and even some hail & light snowfall. It was surreal, it was dramatic, it was nature’s way of entertaining us. Even though we had to do a lot of rain dodging during pictures, luckily the sun stayed out long enough for a quick ceremony on the outdoor patio & the views were still spectacular.  Alexis & Kevin actually got married at a private ceremony the day before, so for this day they decided to see each other in advance and they even walked up the aisle together.  Kevin brewed a batch of home-brewed beer for the wedding, which I thought was a great unique idea.

Fleur de Liz created the beautiful bouquets, Blue Moon Bakery created their fabulous cake, Erin with Elegant Productions documented the day on video, & DJ Paula with Center Stage Entertainment kept the crowd pumped up & dancing all night long!  Play the slideshow below to see a glimpse of how wild the dance floor got, as well as to see their unique mountain vista cake design.

R.E.I. downtown Denver engagement session

Ashleigh & Evan will be getting married in just a few months at the Mile High Station in downtown Denver.  Ashleigh & Evan both love the outdoors & architecture, so R.E.I. was a great fit for their engagement session in Denver.  In the heart of Denver it’s surrounded by great photo spots with Aspen trees, a river, bridge, train tracks, ect…all nearby.   Ashleigh & Evan both went to Texas Tech so they brought along an outfit full of red and TT paraphernalia.  Ashleigh also brought a few props such as a large frame, an “&” sign, “I Do” letters, and a large fake diamond ring which was fun to play with and added some unique elements to the photo shoot.  Play the slideshow below to see more shots from their engagement photo session.

Della Terra wedding in Estes Park

I’m back from Italy (those pictures to follow) & glad to be able to catch back up with my blogging.  Jennell & Rick had an amazing wedding at Della Terra in Estes Park, Colorado. Della Terra is according to their website, “a place where natural beauty and romantic design are brought together to create the perfect secluded mountain venue for your wedding”, and I couldn’t agree more.  Even the modern marble designed bathrooms at Della Terra are impressive enough to make you almost want to sleep in the bathtub. If anything they certainly make for a great place for some interesting dress & detail shots.

A gorgeous wedding dress hangs in the beautiful rooms of Della Terra

Everyone got a little nervous when it started to pour just 45 minutes or so before the ceremony. But luckily the rain subsided just in time for the guests to get seated and the wedding to go on as planned under the trees and against a magical mountain backdrop.  Jennell & Rick even planted 2 of their own Aspen trees as part of the ceremony, which was certainly a unique touch (see the picture below).

Wedding Ceremony at Della Terra

Jennell & Rick wrote their own wedding vows, which I know from experience is not easy to do, especially when you have to recite them in front of everyone you know. But when you speak from your heart, even when your vows are full of inside jokes and un-perfect grammar, it truly makes for such a more honest and romantic declaration of your love for each other.

wedding party at Della Terra mountain resort

Della Terra is also a great venue for a wedding reception with its high celings, balcony views, and modern lighting & decor.  The couple’s pick of wedding colors played perfectly with the the venue and looked great on the wedding party and in all the details.  Jennell & Rick had a gorgeous cake created by Shamane’s Bake Shop along with a fancy candy buffet designed by Lemon Sprinkles Events

Dancing, Cake, & Desserts

The wedding celebration continued on without a glitch. DJ Paula with Centerstage Entertainment kept the dance floor shaking all night, Jubilations Catering kept the palettes salivating, Stalls Video documented the event, and the fabulous and extremely organized coordinator, Julie, with Bliss Elevated kept everything running smoothly all night long.

Great tunes by Centerstage Entertainment kept everyone dancing

For the first time I introduced my “Fun & Funky Photo Station” After dinner I had my assistants set up a backdrop and take pictures of guests with props. It was a hit and I’m excited to now be able to offer this to my brides for some fun & unique pictures of their guests.

Our new Fun, Funky Photo Station!