Madi + Matt

I absolutely loved getting to know Matt and Madi during their engagement session while they were visiting Colorado. Their adventurous souls, deep laughs, and welcoming spirits made the connection immediate. I’m jealous of the lucky photographer who gets to capture their amazing wedding day back home in OH later this year.

To Matt + Madi: Stay rad. Stay adventurous. And Come back to Colorado and hang out with me again. :)

David + Lindsey

Weddings can be such a production and big ordeal. But not this beautiful wedding in Golden, Colorado. Nope, not this wedding, because David + Lindsey’s chill backyard wedding was relaxed, simply beautiful, and fun for all involved - including me!

Lindsey and her girls got ready upstairs overlooking their property watching as guests arrived early for cold beverages and conversation. As go-time neared, their guests took part in their unity ceremony by placing a tile in their mosaic that would eventually get their hands prints pressed into it. Such a cool idea, and one that I had never seen before.

Their ceremony, full of laughs + Prince quotes ended with a kiss and the applause cheered on the rest of the evening. Hayrack rides brought guests into town where the reception kicked off with a bang. And by bang, I mean everyone got “Iced” with a Smirnoff Ice under their chair. It was hilarious.

David and Lindsey: Keep being the fun loving humans that you are, and I cant wait to see what adventures come your way through marriage. Cheers!


Highlights: Lindsey + David’s killer home aka ceremony site, apples upon entrance, the beautiful arbor made by family, turning around right before the ceremony and seeing a few of my friends in attendance! (smallll world), Photo Locations on mountainside, hayrack rides to the reception, When the ENTIRE reception got “Iced” with Smirnoff Vodka Shooters under each of the chairs, The Shoe Game!, Fresh Hamburgers, All sorts of love and laughter.

Dream Team:
Venue: Their cozy home + The Mountaineering Center in Golden for their reception
Wedding Coordinator: Ashley Zimmerman
Caterer: Bob’s Atomic Burgers
Florist: Self
DJ: Matt DiAno
Hair + Makeup: Anita Mcgann
Wedding Rings: A Friend and Local Artist

Jon + Meaghan

Ahhh, the great Riverbend. Nestled into the foothills of Lyons, Colorado, full of life and nature, it's a stunning location to set the tone for an outdoor wedding + celebrations alike. Its open landscape is great for dinner al fresco, but sprinkled with trees to make you feel like you're in a wooded campsite, its perfect for Meaghan and Jon to say their vows. 

Colorado weather in the summertime can be as indecisive as a 7th grader picking out their first day of school outfit. Sunshine, clouds, rainstorms, hail, back to sunshine (sometimes all in 20 minutes). Meaghan and Jon's day did bring a little rainstorm during their first look, but thankfully the storm passed and we were able to enjoy the day exactly how they planned. 

The ceremony was focused on individuals becoming one, the birth of their son Henry and how important family is. It was filled with laughter and lots of love. The sun is now lighting the far west, sweeping away the guests into a magical sunset as they enjoyed dinner, toasts and dancing. 

Honestly, if you're reading this and are looking for a wedding venue, do yourself a favor and go check out Riverbend and The Farmette. They're magical places just perfect for a Colorado wedding.  Plus, if youre a free-spirit like Meaghan, you can also get in the river!

Cheers to a lifetime of adventure Meaghan, John + Henry! I cant wait to see what comes your way!

Dream Team:
Venue: Riverbend, Lyons Colorado
Wedding Coordinator: Root and Gather Events - Darcy
Caterer: Lulu's Barbeque
Florist: Boulder Blooms
DJ / Band: Paul Vincent Frost (dinner musician) and Masontown (after-dinner band)
Rentals: Colorado Party Rentals and Harvest Table Company
Dress Shop: Aandbé - Hailey Paige
Tux / Suit / Ties: Men's Warehouse
Bridal Jewelry: ShaneCO and Kendra Scott
Hair + Makeup: Hair by Hillary and makeup by Kaytee Everhart
Wedding Rings: ShaneCo
Dessert: Sweet Cow Ice Cream Truck + Nothing Bundt Cakes
Appetizers: Debby McQueen
Liquor: Hazel's Beverage World
Alterations by Anne Thomas Couture
Shuttles: Premier Charters
 

Ryan + Klancy Married

In this simple scene, two madly in love humans stroll through a field - the forest is alive. These aspens which are not mere backdrops to our existence but active presences affecting who we are, what we believe, and how we live. 

Klancy and Ryan advocate this loudly. Living their lives to make this world a better place: taking care of our environment, our peers, and our homes. I won't go into their career paths, because that's not what defines these two. It's their love and affection to each other and their surroundings. 

Lots of photos were captured that day. Friends and family using iphones and DSLRs. Although I've known Klancy for 10 years or more (College Softball Teammates), and Ryan for a few years, their guests and I are outsiders. Outsiders to their most intimate love. However, all of the outsiders that took photos that day, depict them in such similar ways - suggesting that no matter who takes the photo, their love has a magic all its own. 

Their wedding day was absolutely enchanting. Down to each detail, I was in a photographer's dream. Custom turquoise jewelry for Klancy, a vintage turquoise tie clip for Ryan. Her flowers by Natalie Boyer-McClain radiated with beauty. The Dress, the suit and tie, the landscape at Purgatory Resort in Durango, CO. All of it was magnetic.

Klancy and Ryan: I can not tell you how humbled I am to have captured your wedding day. I honestly can't wait to watch your grow in your marriage through many adventures together. And without further words from your little 'ol photographer. Here are my (many) favorites from your day. Love you two! CHEERS!

Ps. If you're in the Durango area, do yourself a favor and rent yourself a campervan from these two gems. They are the owners of VangoDurango!