Stonebrook Manor Wedding Photographer |Connie and Juan's Wedding

Venue:  Stonebrook Manor

Dress, shoes and veil: The Bridal Collection

DJ: Elite DJ

Cake: Azucar Bakery

Florist: Tanys Strock Floral Designs

Wedding Planner: Touch of Bliss

Photography: Drake Busch Photography (Drake & Dawn Sparks)

How did you two meet each other? For me (Connie) I was having a less than desirable day January 16th, 2014. My condo which I was trying to sell, did not that day. The deal was dead and I was a little bummed out. However, it just so happened to be my favorite little cousin Nikk's 21st birthday party! The Landry's Seafood Restaurant off Dry Creek Road was where she was going to have it (a Thursday-which is important, but I'll get to that) and I was going to show up with BELLS ON!! HAHA! In other words, let go of my bad day and have a blast with my family. I pulled myself together, got dressed up and got myself to the party!Juan has had a longtime friend that he met in the Army- Jassiel Caraveo, or "C" as we call him. On this particular night C was VERY insistent on getting Juan to go out to eat with him. He even paid! It was All You Can Eat Crab night, (A Thursday! haha!) and if you know Juan, he was going to go. It did take some coaxing though, right C? ; )And, as fate would have it, we both left at the same time- he brazenly asked me for my number and I gave it to him, which is not so much like me. I was a little confused by his thick accent and huge iPad he took out to take my number, but nonetheless, I gave it to him. He properly called a few days later for that date. I don't know, but there was something different about him for sure....So that's it.... we met in a parking lot. Happens to a lot of people, right?Our first date took place on a blizzardy night the following week. He picked me up in his "white horse" the Prius! HAHAHA!! Took me took me to a lovely dinner where we would talk for hours. He brought me home, got a little kiss on the front porch and that was it.The reallllll story begins now- Between our first date and two weeks later A LOT HAPPENED!! It was time for me to sell my house (a lot of you know this) which was a little hard for me (ok, a lot hard for me). This process would include cleaning it up and fixing quite a bit in order to put it on the market. My mom Dottie, dad Mike and sister Amber all rallied for me that Saturday. They came over and got to work cleaning, landscaping, fixing- you name it. Juan sent me a text that afternoon to see what I was up to (we had only been on that one date at this point and not spoken much on the phone) and I let him know that we were working on the house. He replied, "Do you need some help? Can I come over and help you?" I was like, what??!! This guy wants to come help me? He doesn't even know me! I immediately asked my mom what to do- I knew she would give me some good advice! She said, "Tell him to come over! We need help!!" HAHA! This is hilarious to me- I looked horrible that day, seriously. I was in dirty clothes, probably didn't brush my hair and no make-up... really not cute. But I thought, what the hell- we do need help and if he really does like me he won't care (and he didn't). He showed up about 30 minutes later (turns out he was living with Chris Perez-Groomsman- at the time only 5 BLOCKS FROM MY HOUSE. What are the odds?). I am still pretty shocked at this point that he even asked, much less showed up. Now remember my ENTIRE FAMILY is still here on this day. HE MET ALL OF THEM ON OUR SECOND DATE! My mom, dad and sister- geeshhhhh. He will tell you that he was happy to meet them, not nervous and genuinely just wanted to help me. I am thinking, aw geeze this poor guy.... that's a lot to handle on the 20th date, much less the 2nd. But he got right to work! He fixed everything in my house from the smoke detectors that needed to be completely re-wired, to yard work to cleaning my vacuum! I know... so gross, but my dad asked him to do it. Again, this can not be real in my mind. This goes on for the entire day and into the evening. I am so amazed and appreciative I ask him to stay for dinner, the family AM_SCRAYED (meaning gave us some privacy-thank you for that mom and dad) and we continued to get to know each other that night and had a great vegetarian meal I prepared. (Note-I was also a vegetarian at the time. I made the SPICIEST quinoa ever. Juan does NOT like spicy food, but he ate every last bite of it. I think he was starving! lol).... Wait, just wait- it gets better..... He came back the very NEXT DAY and did it ALL OVER AGAIN! My heart pounds thinking about it because I knew that day that he was "The One."We have been inseparable ever since that weekend and we will never be apart again. I love you monkey, so so much.

Obviously, I wrote this (Connie). Juan's version may be a little different, but we both agree that it was fate, luck, timing, God and a lot of good people that brought us together. Had ONE THING been different we would not be here now. We thank God every single day that we found each other.

What was the best memory of your wedding day?

Seeing eachother at the end of the aisle.. it was magical.

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day? Enjoy every second because it goes by soooo fast... Don't let all of the little details get in the way of your day and HAVE FUN!!! Oh yea, and be sure to eat a little bit of everything that you paid for!

Connie and Juan's Engagement Session in Denver City Park

Bethany and Bobby's Hudson Gardens Wedding | Hudson Gardens Littleton Wedding

Venue: Hudson Gardens LittletonGarden: Monet Garden Dress: The Green Bride Denver Cake and Cupcakes: Gwendolyn's Bakery Flowers: DIY from Maid of Honor wrapped with lace from the bride's mother's wedding dress and the broach was her maternal great grandmother's. Invitations: Brandi Galluzzi Photography: Drake Busch Photography

How did you two meet? We met in graduate school at Denver Seminary as we were both studying Counseling. We enjoyed a close friendship for some time which then developed into a romantic relationship. Our officiant, Reggie Moore, was actually the professor of the class we met in.

What was your favorite memory from your wedding day? Bobby's: Watching Bethany walk down the aisle.  Bethany's: Walking do the aisle to Bobby with my father, Roger.

Where did you go on your honeymoon and what activities did you enjoy while there? We went to Grand Sunset Princess Resort in Riviera Maya in Mexico. We truly enjoyed the All-Inclusive aspect as it required less planning especially after so much of that around the wedding day. We got massages, went snorkeling, swam in a cenote ( underground river system), and toured the ancient ruins of Tulum. 

Sanctuary Golf Club Wedding | Hannah and Dustin's Sanctuary Golf Club Wedding

Venue: Sanctuary Golf ClubCoordination: Colorado Wedding Company - Kelsey Albright Videography: Rising Moon Films DJ & Production: Elite DJ & Production Bakery: Gateaux Pastries Florist: Plum Sage Flowers Officiant: Lyssabeth's Wedding Officiants - Mike Owens Ceremony Musician: Chris Webb, guitarist Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal - Alita Graham Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse Hair & Makeup: Megan Cary Artistry Invitations: Sweet Paper - Crane & Co. Rings: Tiffany & Co. / Jared Accommodations: The Inverness Hotel Transportation:  Sunset Limo / Excursions Limo Photo Booth: Shutterbooth Photography: Drake Busch Photography

How did you two meet each other? Dustin and I first met at the University of Colorado Boulder through my college sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. He was working as a hasher (they basically helped the house chef cook, prepare food, wash dishes, and clean up around the sorority house on an everyday basis). A couple of failed first date attempts, study sessions and CU Night Rides later, we reconnected right before Dustin graduated from CU and right as I left for my summer abroad in Italy. Obviously, our timing couldn't have been more perfect. As he spent the summer preparing for pilot training in Oklahoma, and as I travelled around Europe, we stayed in touch and talked every single day (thank you modern technology!) After nearly three months of correspondence, we decided to turn our friendship into a long-distance relationship. I like to think of us as the "long-distance success story" because we have never lived in the same city while dating. The rest, they say, is history! 

What was the best memory of your wedding day? Hannah - While I can honestly say I can't pick ONE best memory from the day (because it was absolutely perfect), there are two distinct memories from the wedding that I will most definitely cherish forever. The first was a moment right before our first look - I was standing inside the venue and could see Dustin standing up on the hill outside, with his hand in his pocket. A very typical stance for him. For a moment time stood completely still, and as I walked closer and closer I felt as if everything was happening in slow motion and that after years of dating and months of planning, we had finally reached the most important moment in our lives. It was surreal. Being able to see each other for the ceremony was one of the best decisions, because it took so much pressure off! The second was a moment right before the ceremony. Since my dad's passing, my younger brother knew that when my wedding day arrived he would have some very tough shoes to fill. The two of us stayed together as the rest of the bridal party prepared for the processional. To have such a moment, just my brother and I before he walked me down the aisle, is irreplaceable. His laughter, comedic tendencies, and calm demeanor were one of the only reasons I could keep my composure throughout the ceremony! Not only that, but we KILLED IT on the dance floor during our brother/sister dance to Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk" and the crowd loved it!

Dustin - I think my favorite moment was our grand entrance. Hannah and I practiced a secret choreographed dance until 11:59 p.m. the night before the wedding. When it was our turn to enter the reception space, we were able to pull off the Party Rock Anthem shuffle, with a huge applause from all of our family and friends. And I didn't mess up the dance moves! It was awesome.

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day? If it's not done by the Sunday before your wedding, don't sweat it. We had so many family and friends flying in from out of town that I wish I hadn't had projects going until the last minute. Take time to soak everything in. I know how repetitive the "it goes by SO FAST" phrase is used, but it is incredibly true. Also, when you're budgeting for invitations, make sure you include about 5-6 stamps PER invitation. Save the Dates, Invitations, Thank You Notes (for the wedding and the bridal shower/Bachelorette party/rehearsal dinner) REALLY add up. When I dropped several hundred dollars for stamps, I was not prepared. Don't be surprised by this extra cost!

Where did you go on your honeymoon? Where did you stay and what were a couple activities you enjoyed?

Given Dustin's career in the Air Force, we really didn't have time to take a tropical romantic honeymoon right after the wedding. Instead, we opted to make a pit stop at one of our favorite cities en route back to our home in Japan - LAS VEGAS! Our rule of thumb is to always stay at a different hotel each time we visit, and this time we landed at Planet Hollywood in a Junior Suite with a fantastic view of the Bellagio Fountains at NO extra cost to us. Some tricks of the trade I've picked up along the way? Always make reservations for the hotel over the phone. They will most certainly ask if you are celebrating something special, and the answer is always YES! If you've been newlyweds for less than a year, say you're newlyweds! If you're celebrating an anniversary or a birthday, make sure you mention it! Nine times out of ten if you mention these celebrations at check in, an upgraded room will most likely be available at no cost to you.

Our real honeymoon plan is to take a cruise around Australia/New Zealand this winter (which is there summer) in order to explore the great down under!