Kori wore a champagne colored dress – unlike any other champagne dress I have seen.  JP was decked out as well – black suit – orchid for a boutineer.  Their day was perched high above the Steamboat Valley – literally looking over all kinds of amazing scenery.  Bella Vista was gorgeous.  Kori had fabulous details from black and white tablecloths with pink and orange flowers, to mini burgers and chicken skewers, to a dance floor full of props (seriously – one of the most fun touches I have photographed in quite some time).  After the party was really rolling with Groove Nation playing, the bride, groom, and some of their guests escaped to the bon fire which was complete with your own little bon fire favor (including the ingredients needed for the deliciousness).  Kori and JP also had super fun vows and a ceremony officiated by JP’s brother.  They opted out of the traditional wedding cake and went for brownie sundaes for all of the guests instead.  Above all – the way these two look at each other, smile, speak softly and super sweetly – they are truly awesome – and madly in love.

Kori and JP, thank you for asking me to photograph your day – I had SO much fun at your wedding!

JP told me that he had gotten a new suit – he did great huh!?  LOVE this tie!

Kori and JP had 2 cocktail hours – the first as their guests were arriving (and they greeted them, and the second following the ceremony)

They played horse shoes …

Then … the dance props came out!

Planner/Florist: Lindsey Grannis, One Fine Day

Caterer: The Drunken Onion

Band: Groove Nation

Their wedding took place at the Hudson Gardens in Littleton.  The weather was amazing, the light was beautimus (I know, it’s another Karie’ism), and the day was incredible.  I have so many favorites to share – but I had to narrow them down for this post … I hope you enjoy some Monday eye candy.  I loved every second of working with these two!

Sarah was STUNNING!

Their First Look – So romantic

I love this shot – the first time Sarah saw her son. Such a special moment.

The flowers looked amazing!

Sarah looked so happy the entire day … love this shot of her getting her earrings on.

The ceremony took place at Monet’s Place, which was beautiful!

Sarah and Andrew had a cycle taxi that transported their guests (and them) to and from the Reception Location

Thank you Sarah and Andrew!  You had an awesome day!!  Stay tuned to Natalie’s blog for her shots from the day!

Ceremony/Reception: Hudson Gardens

Coordinator: Julie with Bliss Elevated

Hair/Makeup: Rachael with Girls and Curls

Caterer: Cart Dior

Flowers: Flowers Forever Design

Photobooth: Shutterbooth

Fave.  You two are such an awesomely amazing couple!

And – Another fave.

I had so much fun with this one!  I LOVE having fun with my couples.

I think this may be going on the wall of fame. LOVING me some architecture

Lauren – I looooove this

Denver – I love you. Lauren and Brandon – YOU ROCK!  I’m really looking forward to your wedding this summer!  Happy New Year!

Holly and Rob are friends of one of my fave brides and grooms of this year.  I met them a few months back as they started to plan their wedding for next year.  Holly is a PA, and Rob is a vet.  I think if I had to choose to get sick, it would be in their house  They are the sweetest, kindest, most laid back people, and I am sooooo excited for their awesome wedding next year in Western Colorado.

Holly and Rob are baseball fans, and Holly happens to love the area around Coors Field.  Imagine this, I meet them, we begin to shoot (literally like 5 frames), and a very generous man comes to ask us if we would like a few minutes on the field.  OMG.  YES!!!  We were so excited … I was literally jumping up and down, and Holly and Rob were totally stoked.  Regardless, our shoot went from being AROUND Coors Field to being ON Coors Field.  This promises to be one of my favorite-est shoots yet (and yes, when something this awesome happens, I reserve the right to make up my own words to describe it).  Holly and Rob, enjoy these pictures.  How awesome was that day!?

So, in closing, just remember that even the smallest things that we do on a daily basis, can have a HUGE impact on someone else’s day.  It seems like more often than not, we get in our daily grinds and forget that there are awesomely kind people out there.  Jason – thank you!  This is not to be forgotten!

These two are so genuinely cute together!

These two will have beautiful, blue eyed children.  Their eyes are ga-ga-gorgeous

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!

Another fave!

GO ROCKIES!

I LOVE this series…

Alyssa, you are so pretty

FAVE!!!

* On a side note, I secretly told myself that I would not post this shoot until Monday, but I love it so much, it seemed urgent to blog.  Enjoy *

No, this wasn’t their scooter, but I really liked the shot

Hot, Hot, Hot, I love this image

And again …

And again

These two are so adorable together!

Fave!

Kristin and Sam – You ROCK!

The Timer Ridge Lodge in Keystone is so beautiful, and we had such a gorgeous day to have an outdoor wedding.  To get to the lodge, you have to take 2 Gondolas.  So, in essence, I got a scenic view on the way up … as did all of the guests.  The weather was amazing.  Katie and Nate were AMAZING.  Katie’s dress was unbelievable, and the guys wore the coolest navy blue suits ever!

Love, Love, Love this image.  There was a tiny mishap with the dress zipper, and her Dad came to the rescue.

I started to come up the stairs and found this.  Cecilia, a flower girl, was sitting on the stairs, Love this one too!

One of my favorite places to shoot! Timber Ridge Lodge!

The tables each had a sign on them which signified something close to Katie and Nate.  Hawaii … is where they are on their honeymoon.  I even saw one that said Jackson (which is their dog … who I adore, from their engagement session)

How cute are these place cards?

Katie and Nate had one of the most unique wedding ceremonies I have ever seen.  Nate’s best friend and Katie’s sister were the officiant’s for the wedding.  They brought so many memories and unique stories to their ceremony.  It was so awesome!

This is one of my fave images ever!  LOVE this!

Katie and Nate – I have had such an amazing time with you and your families for the past year!  Thank you for everything!  Special thanks to my 2nd shooter for the day, Julia.

Wanna see more?  Check out this slideshow …

Angela and Nate were married at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Parish in Parker.  Their wedding reception was at the BEAUTIFUL Denver Botanical Gardens.  Unfortunately, we had some weather that came through, so dancing had to be moved inside, but they still had an absolutely AH-MA-ZING day.  Nate is one of the kindest people I know.  He is SO genuine.  Angela is STUNNING, warm, and so caring!  I love these two and feel so blessed that our paths crossed!

They had some amazing details at their wedding.  Sit back and enjoy the ride, this is going to be a long post!

How cute are these kids?  I love them!

Angela’s Father walking her down the isle.  Angela was BREATHTAKING!  I cried

Nate’s first look at Angela

As Nate and Angela walked out, freshly married, I caught this shot.  I really love this image!

As you walked in to the Denver Botanical Gardens, you could take an umbrella, just in case it rained How cute is this?

A little fun, KMP style … it’s hot, I’m not gonna lie

Nate and Angela are going to have gorgeous kids huh!?  These two are so good looking, it’s ridic

This next image is a super fave!

Nate had this rad pocket watch.  I loved it!

This is how Angela and Nate are ALL the time.  So in love  … another fave!

The dinner was in the Ballroom …. BEAUTIFUL

Because there was a lot of ground to cover for the guests, they had these flip flops in a wide array of sizes that guests could take … pretty cool party favor!

During Dinner, they had 3 stations, the first was my favorite, it was a salad bar … you chose toppings, they mixed your salad in Martini Shakers and put them in Martini Glasses!

I LOVE really unique details … after the first dance, the catering company began serving guests with these … HOW CUTE!

So after dinner, toasts and dances (and a good hail storm), we got to go back outside.  Angela changed into a more comfortable dress (with these HOT shoes) … Ang, I love you girl!

Again, I love Angela and Nate … this is totally them!!

And now … a super duper fave … going on the wall fave … Nate, you got SKILLZ

Nate and Angela, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your LOVE STORY with me … and allowing me to share such a special part of your day.  You are such an awesomely special couple.  I can’t tell you how much awesomseness I have in my heart for you!  Angela told me she would be stalking my blog from Mexico   I hope you and Nate are having such a FANTASTIC time.  Love you guys!

Ceremony: Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Parish, Foxfield

Reception: Denver Botanic Gardens, York St

Catering: Catering by Design Denver

The day?  Well, it was another snorailing mess here in Denver.  It was seriously snowing, hailing, raining, and blizzarding on their day.  They were surrounded by their closest friends, amazing family, awesomely cool details … and the weather didn’t stop any of us.  Aside from having a beautiful ceremony, can I just say that the dance party at the reception was outta control (in a good way)  We had so much fun … it was pretty cool (just see the images below).  The Marriott was BE-AU-TI-FUL!  

Katie and Brad – Thank you!  You two are seriously amazing!  I am so thankful to have met you, and to be asked to capture such a fabulous and exciting time in your lives.  I am looking forward to your After-Party Session!! Hugs!

I snapped this moment … I LOVE this picture.  This is Katie’s flower girl.  She was so happy to see Katie when she entered the room.

Katie was STUNNING … 

I loved everything about this shot … Katie was glancing in the mirror as she was getting in to her dress … GA-GA-GORGEOUS!

The Restaurant on the grounds of the Marriott had this amazing Wine Cooler Wall.  They let us sneak in for a few shots.  

This is the energy I was describing, they are so adorable together, so happy, so in love!

During the toasts … 

Katie’s father is from California.  He brought a bag full of several souveniers that he felt described Katie and Brad, as well as reminders of where their family is from… he doesn’t live far from Disney

So, I love when there is a rocking party on the dance floor.  Imagine how excited I was when I turned around and saw this happen!  AWESOME!

It’s pretty rock-tastic when my bride breaks out the air guitar.  I LOVE EVERYTHING about this image.

Brad has moves too  Another fave!

Katie and Brad had beautiful details … and they were simple … but gorgeous!

You guys are Ah-Ma-Zing!

Ceremony/Reception:  JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek

Cake: Mulberries Cake Shop, Denver

Flowers: Oakes Fields, Broomfield

Kristin and Marc were married at St. Gabrielle’s Church in Colorado Springs.  They had a beautiful traditional ceremony.  I have so many favorite images from their ceremony that I can’t share them all here.  Stay tuned for the slideshow later today.  After that, we headed downtown for a few shots… and their reception was at Jack Quinn’s.  

Kristin and Marc, I hope you are living it up in Mexico right now.  I am so happy for you both and love you guys to death.  Thanks for asking me to capture your day.  You started 2009 off with a bang!

The photo above is of Kristin’s son Nathan and her just before the ceremony.  I took pics of these kids 2 years ago, and they have grown sooooo fast!

Just before they walked down the isle

Their kids

Are you kidding me?  Is she gorgeous or what?