Kate and Ajay's Nepalese Wedding Ceremony| Raccoon Creek Wedding Photography
Venue - The Barn at Raccoon CreekDJ - Total Encore - Jeff Fernandez Cake - Azucar, Denver Florist - Hawk Flowers, Littleton - Sara Tobias Caterer for Nepali wedding - Yak and Yeti Food - The Barn at Raccoon Creek Photography - Drake Busch Photography (Drake & Ashley Kidder)
How did you two meet?
We met through mutual friends in Seattle. It was summertime and we were spending time together doing lots of fun activities with our friends. It didn't take long before we fell in love!
What was the best memory from your wedding day?
The best memory of our wedding day was saying our own vows to each other and dancing with all of our friends and family. We had such a blast celebrating!
What advice would you give to future couples getting married? Kate: My would be to go with vendors who feel right for you. With all of our vendors, we felt a connection and a true appreciation for their work and dedication. We knew we could trust them to help us pull of the biggest party we would ever throw in our lifetime. Ajay: Enjoy every moment of the day. Take a step back to really appreciate how it all came together. Don't sweat the details, because the important stuff will always fall into place, especially when you have people and vendors you trust Where did you go on your honeymoon? What activities did you do while there? We went on a minimoon outside of Vail and stayed at the Lodge and Spa at Cordillera. We went hiking in Vail, took naps, and ate delicious food! We will be planning a honeymoon to Europe this summer. We would recommend getting away after the wedding even if it is just for a few nights. That time together as newlyweds to decompress with each other was much needed for us!
Chatfield Botanic Gardens Wedding | Breanna and Cody's Chatfield Botanic Gardens Wedding
Venue: Chatfield Botanic GardensHotel: Denver Marriot South at Park Meadows Officiant: Wayne Wilkerson (Brides Step Dad) Day of Coordinator: Nikki Frazier of Celebrate! By Nikki Caterer: Biscuits & Berries Pies & Cake: Biscuits & Berries Florist: Sweet Pea Flowers DJ: Rock Candy Guest Book/Welcome Table attendant: Caleigh Davis Makeup: Bri Ortola of Alchemy Hair: Hilary Matthies of Hair artistry by Hilary Dress, Veil & Sash: Vera Wang Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka Bridal Jewelry: Earrings and Bracelet by Chloe & Isabel, Grandmothers ring, Wedding band and Engagement ring by Valina Mens Suites: Tommy Hilfiger Photography: Drake Busch Photography (Drake & Ashley) Breanna and Cody's Engagement Shoot
How did you meet each other?
We met in high school and dated from junior year through college. We went separate ways for a couple of years after college but were inevitably back together after running into one another on St Patrick’s Day of 2012. We knew for sure that we were meant to be and have been together nearly everyday since. We quickly bought a house, got engaged and started making plans for our future together.
What was the best memory from your wedding day? We have 2 favorite memories. The first is walking down the isle. This was the first time we saw each other because we didn't do a first look. So many emotions go through you in that moment. Everyone around you is blurred, you don't notice any noise. It's just the two of you connecting at a level you've never felt before. Our other favorite memory is all the stories that were told over dinner by our bridesmaids and groomsmen during toasts. We were laughing, crying and feeling SO loved. We were overwhelmed with support, and could feel an amazing bond of love and friendships from all of our favorite people. What would be some advice you would give to future couples? Cody: Listen to your bride to be and start planning early, it can take some of the stress out of the process. Also, hire a day of coordinator. Bre: Be organized! I was probably overboard with my charts, printouts, and mock tables, but it really ensures that your day goes exactly how you want it. I concur..... hire a day of coordinator. It takes the stress away and lets you enjoy what the day is all about! Where did you go on your honeymoon? Would you recommend it to others? We honeymooned in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana. We stayed at the Bavoro Princess and it was absolutely wonderful. The weather was amazing, the beaches were the most beautiful we had ever seen and the people were extremely nice and accommodating. Relaxing together on the beach everyday was perfect and never got old. We did do several activities. Our favorites were the Catamaran and Coco Bongo. We went on a Catamaran boat tour that took us fishing, snorkeling, and to a private island. They cooked us fresh fish and lobster, taught us all about the Dominican culture, and brought us to a sand bar party. We also saw a show at Coco Bongo. The performers were amazing and we had a blast.
The Barn at Raccoon Creek | Alicia and Roland's Barn at Raccoon Creek Wedding Day
Venue & Catering: The Barn at Raccoon Creek (We love this place!)
Venue Coordinator: Abby Nurre (she did a fabulous job!)
Officiant: Rich Street (Cru Missionary & Staff - Bride's Friend)
Florist: Kimball Floral
Cake: Bride & Groom Cakes made by Bride's Niece Sarah Struck. Guest Cakes from King Soopers
(Bride's mom's dress behind the cake table)
Wedding Quilt: Made by Bride's Sister-in-Law Beth Sweeney - with fabric contributed by family and friends
DJ: Joe Massa with 4 Dimensions Media (the DJ that was playing at Trivia Night the night we met)
Dress & Veil: The Bridal Collection
Shoes: Macy's Nina Shoes for the Ceremony and Corral Cowgirl Boots for the Reception
Men's Suits: Men's Warehouse
Jewelry: Macy's
Hair: Melissa Kitzman from Salon on the Boulevard
Wedding Rings: Shane Co.the
How did you two meet?
We met at a local trivia night where Alicia was with a co-worker and Roland Jr. was with his sister in the same group of people. Roland Jr. tried to impress her with lines from a popular comedian and when she didn't recognize the name or lines, found it the perfect opportunity to ask her on a date to see the comedian's upcoming live performance. After a night of comic relief, country music, and numerous Sunday morning church services, they fell in love!
What was your favorite memory from your wedding day? For both of us, our favorite memory of the wedding day was the walk down the isle. We chose not to see each other before the ceremony, so it was so exciting to anticipate. I almost lost my breath the moment the doors of the bridal cottage opened, I heard "At Last" playing, could see all of my favorite people and started walking with my dad down the isle to see Roland. I didn't take my eyes off of him - it was a moment that all time stopped still and all I could see was him and I. For Roland - it was the same moment... he told me after the ceremony that he almost fell forward because his breath was taken away and he felt like he was being knocked over with excitement.
Do you have any advice for future couples getting married?
We would highly recommend considering incurring the cost to have someone coordinate or assist in wedding planning - looking back, we would have liked to have a consistent person involved in the planning to help with last minute communications and carrying out the vision to relieve that stress. If you can't hire a planner or coordinator and you are a DIYer, I'm sure Roland's advice to a bride-to-be would be "don't look too much at pintrest - it will make you crazy!" and my advice to a groom-to-be would be "if your bride-to-be mentions something about what she saw on pintrest, don't roll your eyes at her". 
In the end, it's all about the experience..... as the bride and groom - pick the one experience you want to have that's important to you and make sure to plan that one part out really well - don't stress too much about the rest, because planning for everyone else's experiences rarely works out just exactly as planned and you can't please everyone. Take a deep breath and enjoy your day!
Where did you go on your honeymoon? What activities did you do while there?
We went to Kauai (with a brief stop at the dentist for a root canal 
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Hillside Gardens Colorado Springs Wedding | Amanda and Dan's Hillside Gardens and Events Center Wedding
Location: Hillside Gardens and Events Center
Caterer: Cravings Catering
Cake: Sugar Plum Cake Shoppe
Flowers: Posey Girl, A Floral Boutique
Wedding Planner: Jo Skene, And They Lived Happily Ever
Dress: David's Bridal
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Jewelry: Family Heirlooms
Tuxedo's: Men's Wearhouse
Photography: Drake Busch Photography
How did you two meet?
We met through mutual friends who thought we would get along together well. We hit it off right away and have been together ever since.
What was the best memory from your wedding day?
The best memory I have from our wedding day is seeing Danny for the first time. We did not do a first look and when I saw him as I was walking down the aisle, it made all the planning and waiting to see him worth it. His best memory of our wedding day is seeing me for the first time as well.
Do you have any advice for future couples on their wedding planning?
Some advice we would give to other couples would be to make sure your big day represents the both of you as a couple and try not to get too caught up in family drama. All that matters about your wedding day is marrying your fiance.
Where did you go on your honeymoon? What activities did you do while there? We went to San Diego for our honeymoon. We actually stayed in Oceanside, California at this cute little condo called Sandy Beach Cottage Inn. Some of the activities we loved were going to the San Diego Zoo. It's huge and is at least a full day adventure but it's definitely worth it!! We toured the USS Midway. That was a really cool tour we would definitely recommend doing. The seafood was amazing out there! If you like seafood, you need to eat a lot of it while you're out there! We also just enjoyed going on vacation just the two of us and spending time together.
Golden Hotel Wedding | Campbell + Hoover's Golden Colorado Wedding Day
Venue: The Golden HotelVenue coordinator: Sandi McCormick - she is INCREDIBLE!!! Heart of gold, lots of experience and just down right sweet. She is actually the director of sales at the Golden Hotel; we were just lucky enough that they were in between coordinators that we got blessed with Sandi. :-) Kim, who took over for the previous coordinator, was just fabulous too!
Florist: Stems - I cried when I saw my bouquet, literally. I am not really even a girly-girl, but with all of the emotions and how beautiful the flowers were, I actually cried. I am sort of embarrassed to admit that, but Dore (pronounced door-y), the owner, is magnificent!!
Desert/Cake: No cake, we did a s'mores bar instead!
Music: Jerry & Joy - they were so great for our ceremony, and we received so many compliments like "I can't believe they are only a duo!" from multiple people. They were so much fun!
Boots: Cowgirl boots from Cheyenne Frontier Days
Jewelry: Mom and grandma's pearls - loved having them with me on such a special day!!
Photography: Drake Busch Photography (Drake & Dawn Sparks)
How did you meet each other?
Bride: RA class in undergrad - I had a crush on him, he was dating someone else...we reconnected after college, and apparently that went well!! ;-)
Groom: RA class at Ball State. Then we worked together throughout the next school year and I longingly gazed at you during staff meetings.
What was the best memory of your wedding day?
Bride: Apparently we had a woman with a shirt that read "Flawless" come to the cocktail reception while we were out taking post-ceremony pictures. They knew she wasn't a guest when she told one of our friends that she knew one of the groomsmen...and we didn't have any, haha!
My favorite memories were seeing Hoov at the end of the aisle (and see friends and family as I walked down, too!), saying our vows that we had written ourselves, spending the day getting ready and laughing with my mom, sisters and nieces and President Obama making an appearance on the dance floor!
Groom: Best memory for me: Seeing Campbell walk down the aisle. Second best memory - hearing about our "flawless" wedding crasher.
What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?
Bride: Don't get so overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from family and friends! I had a really hard time with this one, and in the end you just have to own up to the fact that there are A LOT of people who want to help because they love you...it's a great "problem" to have, so allow others to help you.
Groom: Make sure your future spouse is an event planner? Or, really, I would say not to stress about the small things. At the end of the day, you'll be married and all of the little details will fall into place as they should. Stressing about them won't help. Have a drink (or four) and relax.
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?
Groom: Cabo San Lucas, MX at the Pueblo Bonito at Sunset Beach. The activity that I most enjoyed was renting the scooter and cruising around town. Also, going out on the boat to go snorkeling was fun. The only way that I would recommend this to other couples is if they want a vacation that is focused on relaxing at the resort. Beach options are limited there and it's very touristy. Also, if a person wants raucous nightlife, it would be a fun place. However, I'm not sure I know many couples that want that for their honeymoon....so I'm not really sure I'd recommend this destination.
Bride: I completely agree with Aaron on this one - Cabo is not a small Mexican town for surfing and meditation. It is PARTY TOWN!!! We didn't know that going into it, but we still enjoyed ourselves! I loved riding the local transportation and figuring our way around town. Having Hoover show up to the resort on an extremely battered scooter was hilarious, too! The staff loved it, haha.
Chatfield Botanic Gardens Wedding | Kara and John's Chatfield Botanic Gardens Wedding
Venue: Chatfield Botanic Gardens
Wedding Coordinator: Kelli Noel Weddings
Dress: Kate May (AMAZING! I got to meet her at her trunk show in Denver at A&Be and she was wonderful!)
Food: Georgia Boys BBQ
Bar: Peak Beverage
Music: A Plus Music
Bridesmaids Dresses: Allure Bridal
Groomsmen: Various locations, style picked by groom
Florist: Pretty Petals (She was absolutely amazing! She was able to create exactly what I envisioned!)
How did you two meet?
John and I met on the school bus in 6th grade. We lived two blocks away from each other and were best friends all the way up to highschool. I went to college and grad school and John enlisted into the Marines. We never lost contact and remained good friends. We met up afterwards and the rest is history!
What was your favorite memory from your wedding day?
Our wedding was, hands down, the most memorable experience in our lives! Being surrounded by all of our friends and family, we felt so much love! One of the moments that stands out to us was durring our first looks. I know John and I were full of nerves that whole day, but once we set eye on each other all the nervous feelings disappeared and we could focus on each other and all the love we felt from everyone who came to celebrate with us!
Do you have any advice for future couples?
Just remember that your wedding day goes by so fast, make sure you stop and take in all of the little nuances along with all of the big exciting moments. You will want to remember every aspect of your day. Take the time to remember your long journey to this point and cherish every second. You will keep those memories for a lifetime!
Where did you go on your honeymoon? What activities did you do there?
For our honeymoon, John and I went to Ireland. We bravely rented a car and made our way around the entire island! I was breathtaking! Some of our favorites were where we could get back to nature, hiking, horseback riding, boating. We loved the food, the people and the culture!
Amanda and Dave's Stanley Hotel Wedding | Estes Park Wedding
- Wedding Coordinator: JA special events, Stacy Horn
- Dress: Maggie Sottero got from Wedding Treasures and Tux
- Floral: Statice Floral- Lori Dries
- Catering - The Stanley Hotel
- Ceremony Music: Nobility Strings string quartet
- Officiant: Matt Rayneck, Rocky Mountain Weddings
- DJ: RD stars
- Videography: The Pros- Cindy B Videographer
- Photography: Drake Busch Photography (Drake and Victor)
How did you two meet each other?
Through mutual co-workers.
What was the best memory of your wedding day?
Seeing everyone so happy! It doesn't seem often you are surrounded by your closest friends and family who have smiles beaming from ear to ear, and you spend all day hugging and laughing. To be that happy and excited for the entire day, with all the people you love, was the best part for us both!
What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?
Hire an independent wedding coordinator! They are a wealth of knowledge to guide you through the process. It will make all your hard work, efforts and specific request happen, and your wedding day will flow seamlessly, allowing you to enjoy it so much more! They are a wealth of knowledge to guide you through the process.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?
We took a 7 day Mediterranean cruise starting and ending in Rome Italy. We visited-Florence- Italy, Cannes- France, Palma Majorca-Spain, Barcelona-Spain, Naples, Sorrento and the Isle of Capri- Italy. Some of our favorite memories of the honeymoon are having Lemon Ice and Gelato in the Isle of Capri, visiting hundreds of year old churches, and receiving a blessing of our marriage from a Priest at the Vatican! Taking the cruise was a fabulous way to see a large part of Europe, without all the hassle! It was great to have everything arranged for you and only have to unpack and pack once!
A Barn Raising Celebration | Ribbon Cutting of The Barn at Raccoon Creek
In September of 2014 Jordy Construction broke ground on an 8 month renovation project of The Historic Barn at Raccoon Creek located in Littleton, Colorado. This turn-of-the-century barn located on the grounds of the Raccoon Creek Golf Course is now one of Colorado's premiere wedding venues complete with a beautiful outdoor ceremony space, elegant bridal cottage, and rustic reception space to accommodate up to 200 guests. Wednesday June 3rd, was the official 'Barn Raising Celebration' and ribbon cutting where a team of Colorado's top wedding vendors led by A Touch of Bliss collaborated to showcase all this new venue has to offer. This included multiple florists with gorgeous floral arrangements designed to accompany any couple's wedding vision, from whimsical and romantic to modern and elegant. To book your next wedding or event at The Barn at Raccoon Creek contact Isa at isegismundo@raccooncreek.com.
Below is a list of the vendors involved in the event:
Event Coordinator: A Touch of Bliss Ceremony and Reception: The Barn at Raccoon Creek Sales Director at The Barn at Raccoon Creek: Abby Nurre Ceremony/Bridal Cottage Floral: Flowers Forever Inside Design/Decor/Uplighting: Artistry Events and Design Outside Tent: Under the Sky Outside Tent Design/Decor: Eclectic Hive Country Vignette Florals: Crystal in the Garden Modern Vignette Florals: Hawk Flowers Quirky Vignette Florals: Swank Stems Romantic Vignette Florals: A Design Resource Catering/Sweets: The Bundt Shoppe & Happy Cakes Linens: Linen Hero Tables and Chairs: Colorado Party Rentals Ribbon Cutting Materials: Butler Rents Styled Shoot Makeup: Kim J Beauty Photobooth and DJ: Jammin DJ's Photography by Drake Busch Photography and Katie Van Buren Renovation Architect: LIVstudio Contractor: Jordy Construction
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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!