Garden of the Gods Club Archives

Monica + Mark

October 18, 2009 Garden of the Gods Club

Monica and Mark were married at the Garden of the Gods Club on a chilly Saturday in September. I want to thank my friend Brad Walters for stepping in and covering their wedding for me, as I was unexpectedly hospitalized and unable to photograph it myself. Brad did a bang up job despite the low light and rain. Clearly the weather did not dampen anyone’s spirits! Monica looked like a goddess, and Mark was so relaxed and handsome. I wish I could have been their to document their joy, but looking at Brad’s pictures is the next best thing! Congratulations you two!

The ring pillow and flower girl’s basket were handcrafted by loved ones.

Monica gifted her bridesmaids with these beautiful jeweled cuffs.

Giving Monica away. I’m dying to know what was so funny!

Monica and Mark made an NBA-style entrance to their party, complete with sweatbands and high fives.

Gretchen & John’s Garden of the Gods Club wedding

June 27, 2009 Colorado wedding photographer

Gretchen and John were married June 6th at Pauline Chapel in the Broadmoor, with their reception at the beautiful Garden of the Gods Club. All I can say is WOW! It was a perfect day, everything went so smoothly and everyone was so happy! I had a lot of fun documenting all the joy and the craziness. Congratulations you two!

Wedding ceremony venue: Pauline Chapel
Wedding reception venue: The Garden of the Gods Club
Flowers: Gentry’s Flowers, Inc.
Bride’s gown and veil: The Bridal Collection
Bridesmaids’ attire: d’Anelli Bridal
Tuxedos: The Men’s Wearhouse
Deejay: Doug Hugill at Celebration Station

Directly after the ceremony — they look so happy!

My assistant Sarah took this adorable picture of the flower girls while I was setting up a big group shot.

Another great capture by Sarah.

Getting into the limo…

and getting out of the limo. Hmmm, there seems to be a recurring theme here.

The hilarious cake topper.

The Garden of the Gods Club by night. Wow!

The rings, in a martini glass.

Gretchen & John

February 7, 2009 engagement portraits

I finally got to meet Gretchen and John, who hired me long distance months and months ago for their upcoming June wedding, and they are so much fun! We took these engagement portraits a couple of weekends ago. Since their reception is going to be at the Garden of the Gods Club, we decided it would be appropos to do some of the portraits at the Garden of the Gods. For the first time in my life I did the tourist thing and took pictures of the actual sign — I felt like a dork but I’m so happy with how they turned out.

Can’t wait for the wedding, guys!

Ian & Julie

May 13, 2008 family

I shot the most wonderful wedding on Saturday! Julie and Ian have been together seven years and they’re madly in love. Julie was the maid of honor at a wedding I shot in January of 2003, and we hit it off like gangbusters. She then proceeded to refer several brides to me over the years, so when Ian finally proposed to her I was very excited that they chose me to be their photographer. I had been waiting for this day a long time! When it finally came, it was spectacular — every girl’s dream come true. Beautiful bride, handsome groom, amazing scenery… The ceremony was emotional and the party was so much fun. Julie and Ian, I’m so happy for you and I’m ecstatic that your big day was perfection!

Ceremony: Immanuel Lutheran
Reception: Garden of the Gods Club
Flowers: Newberry Brothers
Wedding planner: Bella Dia Events

If Julie looks ecstatic, it’s because she is!

Flower girl Maddie couldn’t resist trying on the garter

Julie’s mom Mary watches as maid of honor Rose helps Julie with her necklace.

Julie & Rose exchange high fives as the awestruck flower girls, Madeline and Maddie, admire the bride in all her splendor.

They took their train-holding job very seriously!

Julie and Rose have been best friends since high school. I shot Rose’s wedding way back in January of 2003. Julie was the maid of honor then; now their roles are reversed.