Granby Ranch Mountain Wedding | Katie and Anthony's Granby Ranch Wedding

Venue- Granby Ranch-Granby, COVenue Coordinator- Patty Caterer- Granby Ranch Florist- Kimball Floral Cake- Cakeheads Bakery-Try their Ube flavored cake...seriously the best cake ever. DJ- Jaz from Elite DJ (dose BOSE speakers doe!) Shoes- Toms Jewelry- Crystal Avenues on Etsy Dress- The Bridal Connection- Stella York Veil- The Bridal Connection Bridesmaids dresses- Alfred Angelo Hair and Makeup- Captivate Beauty Services- Aleigha and Sarah Suits- Men's Warehouse Day of Coordinator- The Amazing Tori! (Family/Friend) And of course the beer- Firestone Walker Brewing Company Videography - Elevate in Motion Photography - Drake Busch Photography (Drake and Molly Richardson)

How did you two  meet each other?

I had just moved to Colorado Springs to go to college and got a job at the same pizza place as Anthony. A coworker mentioned to Anthony to get a look at the new hire up front and he was hooked from the moment he saw me. We were friends for about a year until we both decided that our relationship needed to move beyond friendship. We had our first date at Lime in downtown Denver, and the rest is history.

What was your favorite memory from your wedding day?

Anthony's favorite part was the drunken dancing. Some of our friends and family know how to party!

My favorite part was the first look. To have that moment, just the two of us before the ceremony, was beyond special. It will be a moment I never forget.

Do you have any advice for future couples?

Don't be cray. The details are important, but don't forget that the day is about the two of you. And don't forget to have fun! Planning can get very stressful and overwhelming, so be there for each other and have some fun with it.

Where did you go on your honeymoon? What activities did you do while there?

We went to Kauai and stayed at the Westin Princeville (thanks to our awesome family!) We loved sightseeing and just stopping wherever we wanted along the road. Our favorite part was hanging out in Hanalei and eating at Bubba's Burgers pretty much every day. Of course we went to a lu'au and stuffed our faces with kalua pork. Oh, and Wailua shave ice. Can't live without shave ice! Pretty much anything that had food or Mai Tai's, we were there.

Crooked Willow Farms Wedding | Kari and Ben's Crooked Willow Farms Wedding Day

Venue: Crooked Willow Farms, Larkspur ColoradoWedding planner - Claire (We Tie the Knots) Venue coordinator - Britney - CWF coordinator Florist - Kimball Floral Caterer - Liz (Biscuits & Berries) Cake - chantilly (Whole Foods) Ice cream truck - high Point Creamery DJ - Marcus (Encore Events & Entertainment) Dress - Wtoo Persiphone Shoes - Lyla Wedge (Jessica Simpson) Jewelry - grandma's pearl bracelet Photography - Drake Busch Photography (Drake and Ashley)

How did you two meet? Kari had just moved to Denver and was invited to a birthday party at Wash Park by one of her new roommates. While kicking a soccer ball around, Ben asked Kari if she had ever played soccer-tennis before. Much to his surprise, Kari responded that she had and soon after they made plans for their first soccer-tennis game :)

What was your favorite memory from your wedding day? We loved everything about our ceremony! The beautiful scenery, Troy's message about marriage, and being surrounded by our friends and families.What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day? Come up with a few things that represent who you are, and what's important to you, and incorporate those things into your wedding. With everything else, be flexible!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 honeymooned in Negril, Jamaica at Sunset at the Palms resort and would definitely recommend it to other couples! It's beautiful and relaxing, and you get to stay in little "tree houses". We enjoyed snorkeling with our local captain because he knew where all the best fish and reefs were located. 

Chautauqua Boulder Wedding | Lauren and Abel's Chautauqua Boulder Wedding

Colorado History Museum Wedding | Amy and Ben's Downtown Denver Wedding

Venue: History ColoradoFlorist: Banister’s Flowers (Rosie is wonderful!!!) DJ:  Quality Mobile Sound Dress: The Bridal Collection Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse Cake: Azucar Bakery Make-up: Cynthia Goodberry, Denver Make-Up Guru Venue Coordinator: Melissa Cordova, History Colorado Day of Wedding Coordinator: Alex Hatch, Mark Christopher Weddings Photographer: Drake Busch Photography (Drake + Ashley Busch)

How did you meet each other? We met on the front porch of a friend’s house one summer night in Denver. The rest is history.

What was the best memory of your wedding day? It’s so hard to choose but one of our favorite memories is just after the ceremony, we had everyone who attended come together for a photo on the church steps. It was an amazing feeling to be surrounded by all our favorite people at such a happy moment in our lives.

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day? Make a decision and stick with it! There are so many choices for anything and everything related to a wedding, it was overwhelming. Just try not to overthink it, it all comes together in the end.  That said, hiring a day of wedding coordinator (specifically Alex Hatch) helps a lot too!  She helped make our day truly great.

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?  After the wedding, we took a few days for a staycation in Denver. It was nice to enjoy time together, unwind, and indulge in leftover cake. Next month we head to Costa Rica and Panama to relax on the beach and hike through the rainforest!

Elegant Colorado Springs Mansion Wedding | Genevieve and Landon's Colorado Springs Wedding

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  ).  We were very thankful we didn't plan to leave the day after the wedding because of the necessary dentist visit.  But were very relieved to finally make it to the Island.  We stayed the first part on the Southshore at the Grand Hyatt and then the second half on the Northshore at the Westin.  We really enjoyed our helicopter ride with majestic views of the Island and our traditional Luau experience.  The Grand Hyatt had an amazing pool area and I would love to go back and spend more time at that pool!  We would recommend it to other couples - very nice honeymoon treatment and accommodations.

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

 DJ: Al Billingsley; House of Groove

 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.