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Colorado Destination Wedding – Beaver Creek
There are few places as beautiful as the Colorado Rockies in the fall. The brilliant bursts of yellow aspens and long sweeps of technicolor blue sky are a feast for the eyes. Fall has an extra special meaning for us, because it’s the season when Shane and I visited Colorado for the very first time and he asked me to marry him at a viewpoint in the foothills!
We were thrilled to have the opportunity to shoot a wedding in Beaver Creek during that same, magical time of year this past October. To take advantage of the window of perfect weather, Mary and Michael decided to do a “First Look” Session and see each other for romantic portraits before the ceremony. We had one breathtaking hour to capture the best sites in town, and then we headed to Saddle Ridge Lodge for the ceremony and celebration. The lodge was decorated with a mix of Ralph Lauren furnishings and an incredible collection of authentic western artifacts. We loved the rustic charm it exuded and the delicate details that Mary incorporated to give it a relaxed elegance.
As we drove down to Boulder the day after the wedding, a huge storm blew in, blanketing the area in snow. I love looking back on these photos and thinking of how lucky we were to be there for that perfect, transient moment in time.
Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors!
Planner: Emily DeDionisio Beaver Creek Resorts www.BeaverCreek.com
Location & Catering: Saddle Ridge Lodge
Florist: Delilah’s of Denver FlowersofDenver.com
Cake: Rimini Beaver Creek www.riminichocolate.com
DJ: Jeff D’Amico A Great Time DJ www.agreattimedj.com
Colorado Mountain Wedding at the Silverthorne Pavilion
Shane and I love to travel for weddings and shooting in Colorado is an extra special treat. Each season brings an entirely new landscape of color and weather. Summertime weddings can be risky because most afternoons feature a thunderstorm (and at the higher elevations, occasionally snow!) The fun is that you never know what you’re going to get – only that the light and sky will be dramatic!
When we first arrived at the Silverthorne Pavilion to do some pre-wedding portraits with Teresa & Steve, the sky was perfectly blue, the air soft and warm. Without warning, though, the wind began to pick up and a flurry of storm clouds overtook the sun. Being the fabulously adventuresome couple that they are, these two had no intention of letting a bit of wind and drizzle get in the way of us shooting outside! They ran out into the storm hand in hand, laughing as the wind whipped through their hair.
I love how the diffused light gave a brilliance and depth to the greens and reds and how Teresa’s turquoise feathers and shoes perfectly matched the sky. Teresa designed every bit of the style, from her fabulous 50′s inspired dress, to the creative bouquets, and flirty peacock feathers that topped her birdcage veil.
We hope you enjoy these images as much as we enjoyed creating them! Congratulations to Teresa & Steve – you two are so full of joy and personality. It was inspiring to be a part of your wedding!
A Beautiful day in Boulder, CO
Winter weddings in Colorado are in one word: unpredictable! More than any other time of year, it is nearly impossible to plan for the weather you want. So Shane and I were a little unsure of what to expect when we flew to Boulder 3 weeks ago for Sue and JP’s wedding. Parkas, scarves, long underwear, and gloves were thrown into our suitcase in preparation. When you’ve been enjoying beach weather in sunny San Diego, the prospect of anything below 60 degrees seems downright arctic :)
We flew into Denver Friday morning with nothing worse than a bit of bumpy turbulence. The wind was blowing hard, but the skies were clear and promising. After a gorgeous, if blustery day, while driving to dinner with friends, the most perfect little snow flakes began to fall on the windshield. Ahh welcome back to Colorado!
The next morning we awoke to bright blue skies and only a dusting of snow. By the time we met Sue and JP at the St Julien Hotel to begin shooting, the weather was warm enough to forgo a jacket and the snow had completely vanished.
I want to thank these two for not only planning an amazing wedding – stylish and quintessential Boulder – but also for being incredibly laid back, fun, and a joy to work with. They even withstood the cold for us a the sun went down at Chautauqua Park. Please enjoy some of our favorite images from the day!
Special thanks to the incredible vendors who made this wedding special: John Tobey with Eventureco.com, St Julien Hotel, Rembrandt Yard, Greens Point Catering, D Bar Desserts, and A Music Plus.