Smiles.  They say a million things without even using words.  My favorite pictures are ones where my clients are smiling (just take a look around my office).  Almost 2 years ago, I briefly photographed Katie and Brad in a wedding party that I was shooting at another wedding.  Even then, their energy was electric.  They smiled, had a ton of fun, and were just people you wanted to be around.  Katie and Brad called me last year and said they were getting married.  I was really flippin excited to take pictures of these two and the love they have for each other. Words seriously cannot express.  

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.

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Katie was STUNNING … 

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

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

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

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During the toasts … 

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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 :)

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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!

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

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Brad has moves too :)  Another fave!

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

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You guys are Ah-Ma-Zing!

Ceremony/Reception:  JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek

Cake: Mulberries Cake Shop, Denver

Flowers: Oakes Fields, Broomfield