Jill and Ross : Part two (The wedding)

Jill, Ross and the rest of their family arrived at Overlook Ranch a few days before the wedding. This beautiful venue is also a retreat where nature lovers go on hikes and take a break from their busy lives. The little cabins surround the main house, little dirt paths speckled with pine cones connect each of them .

On that day, inside one of the cottages, Jill, her sister, her mom and her closest friends were getting ready. The mood was quiet, meditational even. There was wholesome food on the table,wild flowers ready to be placed in the bridesmaid’s hair. There was sunshine sipping through the windows and Jill was doing her make up.  I grabbed Jill’s dress and headed outside, looking for the perfect place for the first shot of the day.

I have known Jill and her family for a few years and it was with my heart full that I witnessed my lovely bride get into her dress. I saw her hug her dad, her mom, and finally meet Ross in the woods outside the cabin. Everyone cried at that wedding, except for Jill. She laughed the joyous laughter of a child on a Christmas day. She danced and hugged and ate and danced some more. She was life itself, celebrating the beauty this very special day.

Jill and Ross’s wedding was a great big embrace of all the family and friends present. It was also in communion with the breathtaking views of the mountains surrounding them. It was a mix of traditions and shamanic rituals, of Jill and Ross walking in with their entire family, and leaving, dancing up the aisle as husband and wife.

I am grateful to have be present. I am grateful for this family.

A Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
Overlook is a beautiful and casual venue located just a few minutes from Estes Park
 A casual mountain wedding in Estes Park
The venue
A Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
The Dress and Ring
A mountain wedding in Estes Park
Our Bride is getting ready in her cabin
A mountain wedding in Estes Park
Jill received the help from her sister and her mom to get ready for her day
A mountain Wedding in Estes Park
Dad’s first look
A mountain Wedding in Estes Park
Ross getting ready in the main cabin
A mountain wedding in Estes Park
Ross and Jill had a first look
A casual Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
Ross
A mountain wedding in Estes Park
A candid portrait of the bride
A mountain wedding in Estes Park
Bridal Portait
A mountain wedding in Estes Park
The rings were tied in a ribbon to be passed around the guest during the ceremony
A casual mountain wedding in Estes Park
The groom and bride’s family walked with them to the ceremony site
A casual mountain wedding in Estes Park
Love under a giant sky
A casual mountain wedding in Estes Park
The ceremony
A casual mountain wedding in Estes Park
The couple’s first Kiss as husband and wife!
A casual mountain wedding in Estes Park
Love this one!!! totally in the spirit of the wedding
A Casual Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
Ross did not want groomsmen, so everyone became a groomsman
A casual Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
Lots of hugs, laughter and love came through during this wedding’s group pictures
A casual Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
The bridesmaids
A casual Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
Jill and Ross and the mountain behind
A casual Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
Jill and Ross, walking as husband and bride
A casual Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
Golden hour portrait of this beautiful couple
A casual Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
We took the last bit of sun and captured some more images of Ross and jill
A casual mountain wedding in Estes Park
The Bride in golden hour
A casual Wedding in Estes Park
View from the reception
A casual Wedding in Estes Park
Sarah is tying a beautiful red apron around Jill’s waist, to spare her dress from splashes of bbq sauce
A casual mountain Wedding in Estes Park
Jill and and Ross had a sweetheart table…not for long!
A mountain wedding in Estes Park
Jill and Ross’s first dance was epic!
A mountain wedding in Estes Park
Jill and Ross and their parent dance. It is always a big deal, no matter what people say
A Mountain Wedding in Estes Park
The wedding reception turned into a dance floor
A mountain wedding in Estes Park
Jill and Ross posed for a light painting session

 

Vendors :

Photographer : Annabelle Denmark Photography 

Venue : The Overlook Ranch 

Catering : Smokin’ Dave’s

View of wedding highlights:

 

Jill and Ross : Part one (the engagement)

I met Jill through Art as Action. She is a gorgeous dancer, and a beautiful woman. I love the way she laughs, how her presence brightens any room. I was ecstatic when she asked me to photograph her wedding, and we started with her engagement session in Boulder.

Engagement Session in boulder
We started our session at Chautauqua, a public space near the Flatirons
A Boulder Engagement Session
The park has this open space with huge trees, we took advantage of the beautiful morning light to get some yummy booked backgrounds
A boulder Engagement Session
As we made our way toward Pearl Street we found this lovely garden on the west side. This led to some secluded images
An Engagement Session in Boulder
At the bank, cause that’s how we roll
A boulder Engagement Session
Jill and Ross didn’t need much directions to pose. Everything felt spontaneous and incredibly sexy
A Boulder engagement session
the classic couple walk turned into a dance and turned into another walk
Boulder Engagement Session
Jill’s dress revealed her back and tattoo so of course I have to focus on that for a while 🙂
Engagement Session in Boulder
Jill and Ross enjoying a bit of the almost dry grass at the place where everyone smokes pot any other day than on Sunday early morning. Sunday is for session 😉
Engagement session in boulder
Jill and Ross trying to get away from me
An Engagement Session in Boulder
The Boulder theater is an original 1920s theater. It is lovely inside, and gorgeous outside
A Boulder Engagement Session
If anyone can do the dip, it is this lovely couple.

 

Location : https://www.chautauqua.com

Boulder : https://bouldercolorado.gov

 

A ranch wedding in the Colorado Foothills

The sky was see sawing between sunshine and impending rain. The clouds were moving fast, faster than the heavy I 25 traffic that day. Inside the limousine, the bride and her bridesmaids were embracing the moments of being together, the moments before things got serious at the Spruce Mountain Ranch. The decor was set, the rings ready in their boxes and Melissa and Alex were ready for their first look. As Melissa walked toward Alex you could feel the excitement in her step. Alex couldn’t see her and was fighting the emotions that were bubbling up inside him. It wad a relief for both, to be together again, to be each other’s rocks as they have been for the many years they have known each other.

It was an honor for us to witness their first look and the sound of the  running water and the wind rustling the leaves, as those two saw each other again, brand new, for the first time again, will be engraved in our collective memory.

The rest as we say is history. The ceremony was beautiful, overlooking the hills, Melissa and Alex had a sand ceremony, broke the glass and kissed in front of their family and friends.

I loved the grandeur of their wedding venue . I loved how Harvey the Dog pulled the little ring bearer who screamed all the way down the aisle “slow down Harvey!!!”.  I loved how Melissa’s dad would not let her go. How Melissa and Alex had bundt cake and horses head. How they let us be a part of everything. How now I hug her parents before I left.

They say wedding is an industry, a huge machine where vendors lurk upon brides to make as much money as possible. My weddings are my babies. I love each one of my brides. I see them through the wedding preparation, I see the look in their eyes when they put on their dress. It is a privilege. Capturing Melissa and Alex’s wedding was a privilege.

 

 

 

A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Spruce Mountain Range, the main area , Colorado room and ruby’s cottage
A ranch wedding in colorado's foothills
Melissa’s dress, ring, flowers and shoes
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Melissa and her Bridesmaids had matching robes, a beautiful way to thank the Bridesmaids while adding vibrant colors to her wedding
A ranch wedding in Colorado's foothillsq
Melissa is getting in her dress, assisted by her mom and her bridesmaids
A ranch wedding in Colorado's foohills
Alex got dressed in the Cigar Lounge, a room just above the reception area.
 A ranch wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Alex
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Melissa looked lovely in her Maggie Sotero Dress, she made her own bouquet as well as all the table pieces for this wedding.
A ranch wedding in Colorado's Foothills
The jars were hand decorated by the mother of the Bride
A Ranch wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Melissa and Alex’s Frist look, before the guests arrived
A ranch wedding in Colorado's foothills
Heloise was Melissa’s adorable flower girl. She was delighted to pose for me
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Alex and his groomsmen
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
The bridesmaids posed for this beautiful and informative image. I love that the bride will keep this memory forever
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
The groom and wedding party walking down the aisle at the beginning of the ceremony
A ranch wedding in Colorado's Foothills
The ceremony started with the Bride and her Father walking down the aisle. Melissa’s dad had a difficult time letting her go 🙂
A ranch wedding in Colorado's foothills
The ceremony
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Alex and Melissa pour the sand for the ceremony, they will keep the bottle as a memory of this beautiful day
a Ranch Wedding in Colorado's foothills
Alex this the dip for the wedding kiss. Nice move Alex!
A Ranch wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Melissa, Alex and their Wedding party
A ranch wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Melissa, Alex and Harvey in this first formal family picture
A ranch wedding in Colorado's foothills
I love veils, they give me so many opportunities for creative shots!
A ranch wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Our groom and bride in the breathtaking hills of Larkspur
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Receptions area and table decorations
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Everyone made a huge circle in the courtyard, where Melissa and Alex made their entrance and did their first dance
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
First dance
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's foothills
Here is the bride’s sister giving an hilarious toast 🙂
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Melissa and Alex used their horses mask to cut the cake 🙂
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Melissa and her dad did their first dance at night fall
A ranch Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
The festivities started with the traditional Hora and went on with much dancing under the stars

 

Vendors :

Day of Coordinator : L’atelier Weddings  www.latelierweddings.com

Venue : Spruce Mountain Ranch www.sprucemountainranch.com

Salon : Antoine Du Chez Park Meadows  http://antoineduchez.com

Officiant : Mike Backer

Caterer : Buffalo Gals http://pbcatering.com

Bar : Peak Beverage http://www.peakbev.com

Videographer : Ethan Backer  www.ethanbacker.com

Band : Diamond Empire http://www.diamondempireband.com

Dresses : Amand’as Bridal http://amandasbridal.com

Cake  :Nothing Bundt Cake  http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com

 

Melissa and Alex’s video of their wedding highlights :

 

 

Brittany + Jacob : An urban wedding in Greenwood Village

Brittany and Jacob god married on a late summer day at the Curtis Ballroom. This very sweet couple crafted a colorful and warm atmosphere for their family and friends. I have known Brittany for a little while and love her laugh, sweet personality and artistry. Grateful for this beautiful wedding day <3

Special thanks to Hunter Odenthal who assisted Brian and I  on this wedding.

An urban Colorado Wedding
The dress, flowers and shoes in the yellow, white and black color scheme of the wedding
An urban Colorado Wedding
Brittany is getting ready at the Hyatt hotel 🙂
an urban Colorado Wedding
Brittany’s dress, hanging from the balcony. Do not try this at home!
Colorado urban wedding
Jacob is getting ready in his hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech
Denver urband wedding
Brittany and her bridesmaids overlooking the impressing hotel lobby
An urband Colorado Wedding
Timeless black and white images of the groom and his groomsmen, hanging out at the hotel’s balconies
Denver urban wedding
Brittany is in front of the Curtis, she hold her custom made bouquet of sunflowers
An urban Colorado Wedding
Jacob and his groomsmen in front of the Curtis Ballroom
An Urban Colorado Wedding
Brittany and her Bridesmaids are standing in front of the Curtis Ballroom
An urban Colorado Wedding
Brittany and her bridesmaids are crossing the street of Greenwood Village, Beatles style
an urband Colorado wedding
In any urban setting I like to find a road for my wedding party to walk on.
An urban Colorado Wedding
The weeding party gathered in the venue’s entrance for a formal. Small spaces sometimes allows for creative posing that create timeless images
An urban Colorado Wedding
Brittany and her dad walk down the aisle!
Colorado urban wedding
Brittany and Jacob’s ceremony was at 6 pm, which allowed for soft golden tones on their pictures
Urban Colorado Wedding
Jacob’s nephew had the rings, his dad is helping him untie them from the pillow
Colorado Urban Wedding
Brittany and Jacob poured paint on a canvas to symbolize their union
An urban wedding in Colorado
The Curtis Ballroom us a lovely venue, its modern architecture blends well with the views of Greenwood Village
An urban Colorado wedding : candy table
The yellow and black decorations and candy table match this colorful and happy wedding!
An urban Colorado Wedding
Jacob and Brittany during their first dance

 

Vendors :

Venue : Comedy Works, the Curtis Ballroom

http://www.comedyworksevents.com/curtis-ballroom/

Hair : Do the bang things

https://dothebangthingsalon.com

Flowers : Cathy Larson

Dress : David’s Bridal

http://www.davidsbridal.com

Alteration : The wedding Seamstress

http://www.theweddingseamstress.com

DJ : DJ Jack Jack

Check out this short video of the wedding highlights!

Abby + Brett : A Gorgeous golf course wedding in Golden, CO

Abby and Brett got married on a beautiful summer day on a golf course. This young and happy couple arranged a really gorgeous wedding of pink, gold and cream.

A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Abby’s dress, shoes and ring . The bridesmaids necklaces were Abby’s gifts.
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Abby and her bridesmaids wear matching robes to hang out by the poolside
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Abby is getting ready with the help of her mom and bridesmaids
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Abby is getting ready in her hotel room in Lakewood Colorado
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Abby is posing in her hotel hallway
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Abby and her bridesmaids walk around downtown Golden
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Abby and her bridesmaids walk on the streets of downtown Golden
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Abby and her bridesmaids downtown Golden, on the main bridge
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Abby and her Bridesmaids on a shoot around Golden, Colorado
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Brett is getting ready
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Brett getting ready
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Images taken in high noon on the golf course, we used the sunglasses and cold drink to help the groom and his groomsmen to feel more comfortable in the sun
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
The flowers and table decoration (pink, white and gold) reflected the wedding colors.
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
A gorgeous little flower girls
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
The ring bearer, flower girl, bridesmaids and Abby’s brother and of course the bride and her dad
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
Abby and Brett’s ceremony at Fossil Trace
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
View of the ceremony area and the wedding details
A gorgeous golf course wedding in Colorado
A unique group picture of the wedding party
A Gorgeous gold course wedding in Colorado
Abby and Brett on the Golf Course
A gorgeous golf course wedding
Abby and Brett’s flowers reflect the wedding colors of light pink and gold
A gorgeous golf course wedding
The groom and bride’s kiss on Fossil Trace golf course
A gorgeous gold course wedding
Abby and Brett’s first dance

Venue : Fossil Trace golf club, Golden CO

http://www.fossiltrace.com

Catering : Three Tomatoes

http://www.threetomatoesgrille.com

Wedding planning : Feather and Twig

http://www.featherandtwig.com

Flowers : The garden path co.

http://www.thegardenpathflorist.com

 

See video of this wedding  :

Amber and Jon, a “hat” Wedding in Colorado’s Foothills

Amber and Jon got married on a rainy day in May 2015. This beautiful, hand crafted, vintage wedding welcomed the guest in the tiny town of Lyons, Colorado.

A hat Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Jon and Amber’s wedding venue, Stone Mountain lodge in Lyons Colorado
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Hat, rings, dress and flowers, reflecting the wedding colors.
A hat Wedding in Colorado's foothills
Amber is getting ready in the little cottage adjacent to the venue
A hat Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Jon is getting ready
A hat Wedding in Colorado's foothills
Amber and Her bridesmaids, show the wedding colors and variations in red.
Hat Wedding in Colorado's Foohills
The bridesmaid, wearing maroon are pursued by a friendly Dino named Tiny
A hat wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Jon and his groomsmen are hanging out before the wedding
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Amber and Jon see each other for the first time
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Amber and Jon’s first look. We found a wall of lilac that matched their wedding colors perfectly
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Amber posed for her bridal portrait. Her vintage dress matches the beautiful lilac background perfectly
A hat wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Amber and Jon’s portraits at the venue
A hat wedding in Colorado's Foothills
The ring bearers are helping the bride with her flowers while holding on to huge umbrellas
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Reception room
A hat wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Amber and Jon are tying the knot in this beautiful ceremony
Hat Wedding in Colorado's Foohills
Amber and Jon’s first dance
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Reception -homemade- pies
A hat wedding in Colorado's Foothills
The reception tables and Jenga games
a Hat Wedding in Colorado's Foohills
Amber and Jon are enjoying a brief reprieve from the rain during their wedding reception

 

Venue : Stone Mountain Lodge, Lyons Colorado

Dress : Anthropology

http://www.bhldn.com

Catering : SmokeShack BBQ

http://smokeshackbbq.com

Pies : Whole Foods Bakery

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com

See wedding highlights :