AA Barn Wedding in Grand Lake | Mary and Marshall's AA Barn Wedding

Church Venue: St Anne's Catholic Church, Grand Lake, CO

Reception Venue: Double A Barn, Grand Lake, CO

Venue Coordinator: Bride, family and friends

Tent/Chairs/Tables: Colorado Tents and Events

Florist: Friend of the Bride, Kristen Pearce, KP Floral

Cake: Sister-in-law, Gina Fisher

Band: Strange Americans

DJ: Murry Mercier 

Decorations: done by the bride

Wedding Invitations: done by the bride

Save the Date: Mixbook

Dress: Amanda's Bridal, Arvada CO (designer Maggie Sottero)

Veil: something borrowed

Shoes: cowboy boots 

Earrings: Etsy

Bracelet: Bride's mother

Hair and Make up: Scarlet Salon, Denver CO

Groom's Suit: Macy's (designer Alfani)

Photography: Drake Busch Photography (Drake & Ashley)

 How did you meet each other?

We initially met at a mutual friend's birthday party.  A week and a half later we ran into each other again and went on our first date three days later.

What was the best memory of your wedding day?

When Bruno Mars' "I Think I Wanna Marry You" song came on. Everyone crowded around us as we danced. It was such a fun and neat moment that we will never forget!

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?

Try to look at the big picture. The most important part is that you and your fiance are getting married and that's all that matters. Yes, you want everyone to have a good time and to make it your own, but don't sweat the small stuff.

Where did you go on your honeymoon?  Where did you stay and what were a couple activities you enjoyed.  Would you recommend to other couples?  

Panama. We stayed in Panama City for two days at the Hotel Bristol. The hotel experience was amazing. We saw the Panama Canal and walked around Casco Viejo, which is their 'old town'. We went to the beach for the rest of the time and stayed at RIU Playa Blanca. It was a beautiful location and nice hotel. I would definitely recommend vacationing in Panama. The people are so friendly, the country is amazing and the climate and landscape are beautiful.

The Pines at Genesee Wedding | Julie and Ben's Mountain Wedding

Venue: The Pines at Genessee  

How did you two meet each other?

We met on St Patrick's day 2010.  Then we spent a lot of time together playing kickball and Ben finally convinced me to go out with him.  Once he did I was hooked.

What was the best memory of your wedding day?

Seeing each other at the altar was really exciting and the setting was so beautiful and there were hummingbirds flying around during the ceremony.   How crazy is that? We loved dancing at the reception and Some Nights by fun. was our favorite singing and dancing moment of the night!  The toasts were incredibly special too.

Where did you go on your honeymoon? 

We honey mooned in St Lucia.  Our resort was called Ti Kaye and was remote and relaxing and so romantic.   Highly recommend.

Evergreen Lake House Wedding | McKenah and Chris's Evergreen Lake House Wedding

Venue: Evergreen Lake House -  (Coordinator: Lorna Bleck) Dress: Wtoo Watters

Jewelry & Alterations: Dona Beth Creations

Flowers: Fresh Flower Market

Hairpiece: Handmade

Shoes: Corral Boots (Bride) Aldo Brown Dress Shoes (Groom)

Tux Rentals: Mens Warehouse

Grooms Tie: Etsy

Cake: Azucar Bakery

Cupcakes: Mother of the Bride Angie Stultz

Catering: Cabin Creek Smoke House

DJ: Direct Entertainment

Photography: Drake Busch Photography & Haley Alan Photography (2nd shooter)

How did you two meet each other?

We met each other through mutual friends and had been friends before we decided dating. I was definitely the one pursing him. One day he asked me to go on a date to the zoo. We walked around and enjoyed some lunch. After lunch he pulled a fortune cookie out of his pocket. Inside it read "Will you be my girlfriend?" To this day I still have that little slip of paper. When he proposed to me he set up a scavenger hunt which led me to many places we had visited on dates, the Denver Zoo was one of the stops :)

What was the best memory of your wedding day?

The best and most emotional memory the day of my wedding was the rainbow that appeared right before the ceremony. The sky was gray and rain was pouring down. Things were not looking good, as we had planned an outdoor ceremony. After raining for about half an hour, a huge rainbow appeared across the sky, right over the Lake House. This touched me because one of my Grandmas passed away several years ago. Her favorite song was "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." She always has a way of showing she is there, wether it be the song playing on the radio or her appearing in the sky. I knew it was her, she would never miss my wedding day! 

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?

I think the best advice we can give to future couples when planning their wedding is not to stress. I know it sounds cliche but seriously, there were so many things the day of our wedding that did not goes as planned or were not exactly what we had originally wanted, but the entire day was so beautiful and perfect.  There is not one thing we would go back and change. It seems like such a big deal when planning that everything is perfect, but the day of it doesn't really matter. We couldn't take our eyes off of each other and couldn't help but smile all night, it was as if no one else was there and nothing else mattered.

Where did you go on your honeymoon? 

We haven't gone on our honeymoon yet because McKenah started her nursing program 5 days after the wedding. So instead we leave on December 31st for a 17 day trip to Thailand! While we are there we will be visiting Koh Samui, Bangkok, Phuket, Ko Phi Phi, and Chang Mai! We are beyond excited for this adventure and plan on riding elephants through the jungle, attending the Full Moon Party, scuba diving, and immersing ourselves into a brand new culture!

Della Terra Estes Park Wedding Photographer | Katine + Grant's Wedding

Florist - Ruffly Rose

Cake - Happy Cakes

DJ - DJ Maestro

Videographer - Wedding Memories of Denver   Katine and Grant's Highlight Video

Hair and Makeup - Bella Capelli

Tuxes - Men's Warehouse

Bridesmaid's Dresses - Etsy Shop Harsuccthing

Bridal Gown - Casablanca Bridal

Bridal Jewelry - Donna Beth Creations

Photography - Drake Busch Photography and Haley Allen Photography

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Notes from the Bride:

How did you two meet each other?

Grant and I met each other our junior year in high school. Grant was my "tutor" for our AP US History class. With his help, I got a B! We have been together through the end if high school and then through college at CU Boulder.

What is the best memory from your wedding day? 

Katine: My best memory was during our first look when Grant gave me a frame with the first study guide that I left for Grant taped to his car.

Grant: My best memory was the first dance.

Do you have any advice for future couples?

Do not worry about the small details as your special day gets closer.  Also, the day goes by so fast so be sure to take a moment to yourselves and soak it all in.  Enjoy all your friends and family that came to celebrate the both of you.

Where are you going on your honeymoon?

Grant and I went to Great Exuma, Bahamas for our honeymoon. It is the Sandal's Emerald Bay Resort. The beach was sensational and the food was out of this world. We would recommend this resort to every other couple. We booked our honeymoon through Four Seasons Travel in Lone Tree, CO.

Be sure to watch the highlight video created by our friends at Wedding Memories of Denver.

Historic Pinecrest in Monument Wedding|Liz and Caleb's Pinecrest Wedding

• Venue: Historic Pinecrest in Monument, Colorado
• Wedding Planner: Knot Just Another Wedding in Denver
• Florist: Swank Stems in Littleton….floral wrap was a piece of mother's wedding dress
• Cakes: Whole Foods
• DJ: Pinecrest DJ
• ShoesDress: Allure Bridal
  • Liz: Badgley Mischka
  • Caleb: Cole Haan
• Bridesmaid Dresses: Nordstrom Bridal Suite
• Suits: Joesph A. Banks
• Jewelry: Bracelet-Something borrowed (from recently married friend & wife of our officiant); earrings Etsy-Glamorous Bijoux
• Rings:Bridal Hair: Luna Hair Studio & Spa in Monument
  • Liz: Rose gold with Morganite & diamonds
  • Caleb: Titanium
• Make-Up: MAC
• Flower Girl Dresses: Etsy-DaintyDaisyNJ
• Here Comes the Love of Your Life Sign: Etsy-Expressionsl Wall Art
• Cake Toppers: Banner-Etsy ReadyGo; Love Birts-Etsy Blossom Hill
• Additional Decor by Bride

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How did you meet each other?

Watching NFL football playoffs with mutual friends on a Saturday evening. Totally unplanned but we hit it off and the rest is history.

What was the best memory of your wedding day?

Aside from our vows it was sitting on stage together eating dinner. We looked around us at all of the people that we loved and that had played such important parts in our lives over the years and both felt so blessed!

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?

Plan ahead and ask for help. As fun as it is to do things yourself and look at all of your options, the wedding date comes quickly and you WILL need to rely on friends and family to help you. You’ll enjoy the process so much more if you don’t try to do it all yourselves. Above all, cherish the process as it is a special time of celebration.

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

We went on a mini-moon to San Fran and Napa. In San Fran we stayed in an awesome AirBnB in Pac Heights and did a lot of site seeing (totally recommend the AirBnB process). We wandered around the city and tried lots of great food. We also biked the Golden Gate to Sausalito  & visited Alcatraz. In Napa we stayed at the Historic Napa River Inn, biked through wine country and relaxed. We would HIGHLY recommend all of it.

We plan to go to Central Europe next spring as our main honeymoon.

Devils Thumb Wedding Photographer | Carlie and Ryan's Colorado Mountain Wedding

Venue: Devil’s Thumb Ranch

Venue Coordinator: Lindsay Johnson

Florist: Plum Sage Flowers

Food/Cake: Devil’s Thumb Ranch

Band: The Whitfields

Groom Suit: Suit Supply

Groomsmen Suit: Egara

Bride Dress: LianCarlo

Bridesmaids Dresses: BHLDN

Wedding Planner: A Touch of Bliss, Brittany Cooney

Lighting: AXS Productions

Photography: Drake Busch & Ashley Busch

Best memory of the wedding day:

First dance, which is surprising because both of us are horrible dancers!

 

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day:

Don’t stress and just have fun. You’re planning a party! Planning a wedding is only as stressful as you choose to make it. Oh, and hire Drake Busch Photography.

Where did you go on your honeymoon:

We traveled to St. Lucia in the West Indies and stayed at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort. We spent a lot of time sampling the whole cocktail menu while relaxing at the pool and beach but also took time to visit the spa, visit the volcano, receive a mud bath in the sulphur springs, play tennis, and stand up paddle board. One of the best resorts I have ever been too. I’d recommend it to anyone. No travel planner for the trip - we did it ourselves and it was awesome.

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Breckenridge Wedding Photographer | Whitney and Paul's TenMile Station Wedding

Venue - TenMile Station Breckenridge, Colorado Florist - Statice Floral in Arvada (contact: Lori Dries)

Cupcakes - Small Cakes in Lone Tree (contact: Heidi Hamilton)

DJ - A Music Plus

Dress - Boulder Bridal ;designer: Maggie Sottero

Shoes - Adrianna Papell

Jewelry - Nadri

Photography - Drake Busch Photography (Ashley Busch) & Ashley Kidder of Urban Safari Photography

How did you meet?  Paul and I met through mutual friends back in the summer of 2010 while boating on Chatfield Reservoir. We hung out together in the days and weeks that followed, but I think our official first date was to Mezcal. Some might speculate that he was "the one" at that point in time, as Mexican food is definitely one way direct to my heart! Over the course of that summer, we enjoyed dates and parties with friends, and decided to move in together that fall. (Actually, I was more or less another roommate at the infamous 1241 house.) The following March we got our own place, and since then, we've grown so much. Grown as individuals, but really grown as a couple.  I'm not sure there was ever a time when I thought "this guy is the one" - rather, over time, I thought about living my life without Paul and knew that wasn't an option. I wanted to have him in my life forever, share every moment with him, and grow old with him. And as I think about it more, maybe that is in fact just another way of saying yes, he was then, and is now, "the one."

What  was your favorite memory from your wedding day?  first and foremost, seeing each other so happy and so fulfilled on one of the most special days of our lives. A very close second was having the most important people there to help us celebrate such an important occasion, and really feeling all of their love and support. It was overwhelming, but truly incredible to have so many loved ones in one place at one time...all for us.

 

Do you have any advice for future brides?  For others planning their wedding, my best piece of advice is to elicit help from people who know you best. For Paul and I, my sister was our unofficial wedding planner, and because she knows us so well, she was able to help make some important decisions. Needless to say, a strong, organized "driving force" is a must. Another important thing to remember is that a lot of people want to help, so delegate tasks when you can. Don't try to do EVERYTHING on your own because you'll overwhelm yourself. Let others bear the burden on occasion. After all, they love you, and want to make the planning process go as smoothly as you do. Most importantly though, have fun!!

 

Where did you go on your honeymoon?  What did you do there?  We went to Costa Rica on our honeymoon, and stayed at the Occidental Grand Papagayo, which is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in the Guanacaste region. It was a nice resort; I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars, as it's not the biggest or most glamorous of resorts. The people, though, were very nice and hospitable. We took three excursions: an all day trip to Arenal (including a boat ride across Lake Arenal, and a trip to a hot springs), a hanging bridges tour in the rain forest (which was incredible), and a semi-private catamaran tour, which included food, drinks, snorkeling, and a sunset cruise. We booked through Apple Vacations, which we've done twice now. Both times, we didn't have any problems and were happy with our accommodations and the booking process overall. 

 

Locations Used: TenMile Station Breckenridge, CO.  A premiere Colorado mountain wedding venue located on Peak 10 of the Breckenridge resort.