The H family, who were staying at the Broadmoor last fall and took advantage of the opportunity to have some nice portraits made at this beautiful location. They have the cutest kids!
Broadmoor engagement photos :: Sonja + Greg
Check out these stylish Broadmoor engagement photos! This handsome couple is getting married very soon. Sonja and Greg wanted dressy engagement portraits, so we went to the fanciest place in town: the Broadmoor! Don’t they look fantastic? I can’t wait for their Hillside Gardens wedding on Memorial Day weekend!
Renewing their vows :: Heather + Ray
On July 3rd of last year I documented a marriage proposal at the Broadmoor (to see those pictures, click HERE). Exactly a year later I was at the Broadmoor again, this time documenting a renewal of vows for a couple whose wedding I shot there a decade ago. Talk about full circle! I can’t believe ten years have flown by so quickly. So much has changed for Heather and Ray in that time frame (most remarkably, four gorgeous sons!), but what hasn’t changed is their strong love, support and admiration for each other. It was incredibly touching for me to be a part of this day, watching them profess their love for one another again, with their boys witnessing it all. What a wonderful day!
After ten years and four babies, Heather’s wedding gown still fit perfectly.
Their three older sons participated in the ceremony while the baby slept.
The whole family. Beautiful!
A few images from their wedding, ten years ago:
Heather in her wedding gown, ten years apart. It still fits like a glove!
I can’t wait for their 20th anniversary!
Happy 10th anniversary Heather & Ray!
Happy anniversary to Heather and Ray, married July 3, 2005 at the Broadmoor. Yes, that’s ten years, people! In the last decade they’ve created a beautiful family with four sons. Warmest congratulations, guys, and may your next decade together be even more wonderful!
Broadmoor engagement portraits :: Courtney + Richie
I’ve done many engagement portraits, at the Broadmoor and everywhere else you can think of (even Pikes Peak!), but I’ve never actually documented an engagement — that is, a nervous guy getting down on bended knee to propose to his sweetie. That’s why I was so thrilled to have this joyful assignment last week, on the eve of Independence Day. It was spectacular! So much love, happy tears, laughter and rejoicing! It was made doubly so when Courtney and Richie walked back to their suite after the big moment to find Courtney’s family there, much to her amazement. They had made the trip from California in secret to surprise her! Richie’s mom Bryn planned the whole thing, and she and Richie’s family were all there too, so it was a wonderful flurry of happy hugs, tears and toasts, after which we strolled around the lake and made some portraits to commemorate this wonderful occasion. Congratulations Courtney and Richie! I wish you all the best!
I admit it: I cried. How could I not? Somehow I managed to get all of these incredible moments while blubbering like a baby 🙂
One of my favorite moments of the day is when Richie did a little happy dance (the photo on the right).
An excited mother of the groom, Bryn, opened the door to reveal…
Courtney’s family, who secretly made the trip to surprise her!
There was never any doubt! Since the couple has been together for six years, Bryn was certain of a “yes”. She hung up this banner with utter confidence.
Bryn put together lots of mementos and goodies to honor the occasion, such as specially bottled wine, chocolate covered strawberries, and these custom made July 4th-themed bandannas for one and all.
Here’s everyone in both families, looking mighty happy! (I told them to laugh like Dr. Evil.)
Richie and Courtney make a handsome couple!
The gorgeous ring.
Congratulations, Courtney and Richie!