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Denver wedding photographer: Margarita & Manuel’s backyard fiesta

November 4, 2010 backyard weddings

[ Denver wedding photographers ]

Here’s a wedding that I second shot in September for a photographer friend out of Boulder, Steve. I enjoy second shooting because it gives me the opportunity to get as creative as I want to without the pressure of being the primary shooter.

Margarita and Manuel’s backyard fiesta was quite an event! She’s Chilean and he’s Mexican, and the blending of cultures resulted in an extremely colorful AND flavorful party (as in delicious food!). Toss in a little Burning Man culture and some salsa music, and you’ve got a seriously great party!

Family and friends helped 100% with the setup and decorating for the reception. Early in the day I noticed this “to do” list tucked in the back pocket of one of the helpers.

A nervous looking Manuel.

Margarita’s tiny nephew was the ring bearer.

Margarita about to round the corner and greet her groom. She looks so excited!

His expression upon seeing her :o)

Trust me when I say Manuel is a man of very few words. His happy expression in this moment spoke for him.

This is the moment when Margarita’s father saw her for the first time in her wedding finery. He looks so emotional — I love it.

The wedding ceremony took place at Rockland Community Church in Genessee, near Golden.

Catching Manuel’s eye at the top of the aisle.

Beautiful bride!

What a cool bouquet! Love the peacock feathers!

Their getaway car was a vintage Camaro owned (and chauffeured) by a friend.

Cruising down I-70.

Posing for Steve’s camera.

Kind of a cool location for portraits, no?

Loved the table decor!

As the sun went down, the mariachi band kicked into full swing. They were awesome.

Margarita is really into Burning Man, thus there were tents all over the property with a “burner” theme and exotic lighting. There was even a dome (you burners out there know what I’m talking about). This is their wedding cake in its own special tent.

Rachael & Jeff’s Colorado Springs wedding

June 24, 2010 backyard weddings

[ Colorado Springs wedding photographer ]

There’s something about a backyard wedding that I love. Maybe it’s the idea of getting married at home. Rachael and Jeff literally remodeled their house and landscaped their yard in preparation for their sweet backyard nuptials on Memorial Day weekend. It was a truly great day and lots of fun for me to document. Rachael and Jeff, congratulations!

Bride’s gown: Black Label by Cara Helena, at Bridal Elegance
Bride’s shoes: Zora by Caparros, http://www.zappos.com/
Flower girls’ attire: Kiki Kids, http://www.pinkprincess.com/
Tuxedo: Al’s Formal Wear
Hair: Lisi at J. Gregory Salon
Makeup: Pamela Johnson at Face BodyFX
Floral Design: Rhonda Nichols
Cake: Bella Cakes
Catering: Blue Sage Catering
Tent Rental: Bruno’s Party Time
Ceremony music: John Stone

Rhonda Nichols did all the floral design. I love her work!

The little girls were fascinated by the makeup application process. Adorable.

The moment when Jeff caught a glimpse of his bride walking up the aisle. Fantastic capture by my assistant Allison.

Jeff’s sister officiated the ceremony.

Jeff’s daughter Reagan served as the ring bearer.

Things got a little emotional during the vows. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place. This shot of Reagan wiping away tears just kills me. (Another great capture by Allison.)

Rachael and Jeff live in a quiet cul-de-sac near the Broadmoor with very little traffic, so I decided to put the wedding party in the street for some fun portraits.

My good friend Sandra, who lives only a block from the newlyweds, graciously loaned us her yard for a few portraits so we could get away from the crowd. I couldn’t resist a classic “Town and Country” pose in such a beautiful park-like setting.

Gorgeous summer bouquet by Rhonda Nichols!

Rachael’s makeup was expertly done by Pamela Johnson of FaceBodyFX.

This wedding had so many pretty little details!

The cake was red velvet. Mmmm!

First dance.

Ian & Mary Lou’s wedding at the Broadmoor

July 8, 2009 backyard weddings

[ Colorado wedding photographer ]

Ian and Mary Lou’s July 4th wedding in Florissant and at the Broadmoor was one of the coolest events I’ve ever covered. Their hilltop ceremony was officially the first wedding I’ve ever shot while wearing Converse! Later that evening, their reception at the Broadmoor was as elegant as you could imagine. Ian is also a wedding photographer, so I was very flattered when they asked me to document their special day. He did almost all the planning too, so all Mary Lou had to do on the big day was show up in a white dress!

Their casual morning ceremony took place on the five beautiful acres they own outside of Florissant. It was quite a hike! Guests sat on cloth-covered hay bales, and Mary Lou wore a retro-looking bridesmaid dress from David’s bridal. The gorgeous formal wedding gown she wore for the party that evening came from Kleinfeld in New York City.

What a great day! Congratulations Ian and Mary Lou!

Event planner: Nada Gutierrez, RSVP Weddings
Floral design: Rhonda Nichols
Bride’s ceremony dress: David’s Bridal
Bride’s reception dress: Kleinfeld Bridal Manhattan
Reception venue: The Broadmoor
DJ services: A Music Plus

The ceremony began as Mary Lou and her bridesmaids made their way through the forest.

My assistant Allison captured Ian’s reaction as Mary Lou crested the hill on the arms of her parents.

Vows, accompanied by happy tears.

Ian had gifted his groomsmen with some swell pocket knives the night before; after the ceremony they insisted on an impromptu “pocket knife arch” for the bride and groom.

Showing off their rings.

Ian’s dad Herb climbed onto a boulder and made a champagne toast.

The newlyweds and all their guests.

My assistant Allison, looking like a rock star.

Photographer Ian couldn’t resist borrowing my camera to take a few pictures of his bride. He managed to catch me in the background trying to run out of the frame. Yes, that is my butt. I wasn’t fast enough!