Phil + Brittany

Phil + Brittany. Two souls who pave their way through this world to the beat of their own drum. They are passionate about life, about being honest and loving, and about taking care of those around them.

To say their wedding was a dream was an understatement. They said their vows in the exact spot that my husband and I did only 3 short months before. I arrived to the venue early, just so I could walk around the property and relive our wedding day memories: to have a moment to reflect.

The threat of snow loomed all week prior to Saturday, but on the day of their wedding it was sunny and bright, in typical Colorado style. The perfect day, at the perfect venue: The Lyons Farmette.

There are many reasons why I love this venue, but the main one is the beautiful organic flower farm that they open up to us for couples photos. Walking the rows of colorful petals not only gave smiles to our faces, but a space to grow creatively and have a little fun. Lyons Farmette: I love your beauty.

To Brittany + Phil. May your laughter continue to echo throughout your marriage. May your love shine bright through all your adventures. May you find yourselves with your cups full of happiness and libations.

Cheers to the newlyweds!

Highlights: Brittany’s amazing dress and shawl, a wedding party that made me feel like a close friend, Bowties + Bourbon, Nanhattans, The Farmette Flower Field, Britt + Phil + My friendship, having my face hurt so much from smiling all day.

Dream Team:
Venue: The Lyons Farmette
Wedding Coordinator: Diana Adkisson
Caterer: Spice of Life Catering
Florist: Honey Smiles Flower Company
DJ: Russell Adkisson
Dress Shop: Blue Bridal
Suit / Ties: Suit: Indochino || Ties: Knotty Tie Co.
Bridal Jewelry: Sarah O Jewelry & BHLDN
Hair + Makeup: Hair: Blo Bar Boulder || Make-up: Alchemy Face Bar
Wedding Rings: Phil: Sarah O Jewelry || Brit: family heirloom

Steve + Selena

Selena and Steve’s Wedding at The Lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado last weekend was one I won’t soon forget. This wedding was one I had been looking forward to for MONTHS. We were connected through their wedding coordinator Brittany of Prive Events, and we vibed right away over the phone and even more so at their engagement session. Their hearts are big, and their laughs are strong.

We were outstandingly lucky to have a beautiful summer engagement session at Sapphire Point in Frisco, CO and their wedding day was even more perfect!

Selena and Steve define fun-loving, adventurous, outdoorsy couples in love and this is everything I hope for when I photograph couples. I wish for laughter, and joy, engagement sessions outdoors, and down-to-earth brides + grooms with big hearts for the people in their lives. This is Selena and Steve to a T!  During many of the reception speeches were heartfelt remarks on how these two turn friends into family and strive to take care of the people around them. That is incredible.

The wedding day was super chill. Like the most chill wedding I’ve ever witnessed. Steve and his guys got ready at the insanely classy Breckenridge Distillery back room.  They ate BBQ, drank cocktails and joked with each other. Selena and her girls dolled up at The Lodge, until we loaded up Steve and Selena into separate cars to drive down Boreas Pass to have their first look overlooking a lake in the company of trees, clouds, and the Mountains.   With rain sprinkles throughout the day, their ceremony cleared up for the most amazing moments on the deck of The Lodge. The view was breathtaking, and so were Selena and Steve.

Selena's Man of Honor, Davis, a professional dancer and choreographer, choreographed a special dance to “I wanna dance with somebody” for the married couple during the reception, while including all of their wedding guests. Anyone who knows me, knows I love this song, so I had a hard time photographing and not dancing along. But when Davis did a backflip, into the splits, you betcha I caught that on camera.

Selena and Steve, no one deserves this perfect day more than the two of you. I am so beyond happy that I got to be there to witness the beginning of your next big adventure. Thank you a million times over for being so incredible. I hope this new adventure together gets better each and every day. Your joy is contagious and I absolutely loved being surrounded by it on your wedding day. Cheers to many more decades of love, happiness + adventures!

Highlights: Breckenridge Colorado (enough said), wildflowers, lake views for the first look, feeling like family, Selena's contagious laugh, when the flower girl wouldn't walk down the aisle - so Steve walked down to her and picked her up and carried her down the aisle helping to distribute the flowers,  all the dancing at the reception - like when during Selena and her dad's dance they broke out into the "Tootsie Roll" and her brothers joined in wearing masks, and when Davis stole the show with his choreographed dance.  Ahh, bring me back.

Dream Team: 
Wedding Coordinator + Floral: Brittany Tolibas with Privé Events
Venue + Caterer: The Lodge at Breckenridge
Cake: Fluffed and Frosted
Donuts: Habit Doughnuts  
DJ / Band: Complete
Dress Shop: CC's Boutique
Tux / Suit / Ties: Nordstrom
Bridal Jewelry: Mavilo earrings
Hair: Jenn Marchetta
Makeup: Nicole Toledo Makeup Artistry
Wedding Rings: Mavilo
Videographer: Whitney Milton
Stationary/Escort Cards: Lucky Onion
Officiant: Kim Tavendale

Jeff + Lisa

Dinos. Everywhere. My Heart is Exploding!  When I met Lisa for our consultation, way back when, she said their wedding was going to be dinosaur themed, but classy! She showed me her inspiration photos, and I was instantly hooked. If I haven't made it apparent enough - I LOVE IT WHEN COUPLES ARE 100% UNIQUE! It makes photographing each wedding an experience that stands out and makes your photos so incredibly you.

The week preceding Jeff and Lisa's wedding threatened a true Colorado thunderstorm, but mother nature spared us and gave us the most beautiful day to celebrate their marriage at Church Ranch Event Center in Westminster. 

There's a whole heap I could say about these two. About how much fun they have together. About their creative vows (the first part of Lisa's vows to Jeff he actually wrote for her to read... and vice versa), their taste in decor and style for the wedding, but most importantly is their love for each other. They will have an amazing lifetime of marriage, one with plenty of laughlines (eventually). :) 

Highlights: The Classiest Dinosaur Decor, Lisa and Jeff's contagious energy, their amazing choreographed first dance, the 9 foot dinosaur equipped with sound effects, sparkler send off, all the love, also having my gal Sarah by my side as my second shooter! 

Congratulations Newlyweds! I hope you're enjoying your honeymoon in Greece!

Dream Team:
Wedding Coordinator: Mitchell Ray & Jesi Henry - Church Ranch Event Center
Venue: Church Ranch Event Center
Caterer: Greens Point Catering
Florist: Bonnie w/Colorado Bloom Room
DJ / Band: DJ Connection
Hair + Makeup: Glam Team LLC
My Second Shooter: Sarah!