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Allison and Parker were married on a beautiful summer day at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Colorado.

Allison planned a special first look with her dad. It was so sweet!

Immediately after, she shared a first look with Parker and then with their son, Luke.

The couple exchanged private vows and some happy tears.

Allison shares, “Our wedding was a celebration of elegance and timelessness, from our venue to the style of vendors we chose. We focused on classic elements that exuded sophistication, from the delicate details to the beautiful floral arrangements. Every aspect was carefully chosen to reflect a sense of beauty, creating an atmosphere that was both graceful and unforgettable.

It’s so hard to choose just one favorite moment from the day. From our first look, being surrounded by family and friends, special cufflinks I gave my Dad, the beverage burros, doggy drink sticks, a surprise wedding cake made by my aunt, Crumbl cookies for dessert, the speeches, our son Luke breakdancing, and everything in between, there were so many special moments throughout the day. If I had to choose my favorite moment from the day, I’d say being surrounded by all of our favorite friends and family. It was so special to have everyone together. We truly cherish each and every memory. It went by so quick and we’d do anything to go back and do it all over again.”

Allison continues, “We toured a few different venues around Colorado and as soon as we drove through the gates at Spruce Mountain Ranch, we knew it was where we’d say yes to forever together. Spruce Mountain Ranch is truly an amazing place. It’s equal parts rustic and so elegant. Since the majority of our guests were flying in from across the country we wanted a stunning venue that was close to the beautiful Colorado mountains and not too far from Denver. Spruce Mountain Ranch was the perfect place.

Throughout the planning process we were very thoughtful and intentional about the details. We wanted the day to be uniquely us. There were a few surprises along the way that I had planned for Parker and our son Luke. Although Parker and I shared our personal vows in private, during the ceremony, I surprised him by sharing personal vows I had written for Luke. He is incredibly special to me, and it was important that I not only vowed my love and commitment to Parker, but also to Luke.

During cocktail hour, we had Domenic and Bonita, the Rocky Mountain Beverage Burros, surprise our guests and everyone LOVED them, especially Luke. They were SO fun and made for such amazing memories. Even to this day when someone brings up our wedding, they mention the burros and how cool it was. Additionally, if you know anything about our family you know that we are obsessed with our two black labs, Yogi and Hiccup. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to make the trip, however, it was important that they were still included in our day. During cocktail hour everyone got a drink stick with either of their faces and a cute caption of “I Do, too” or “Let’s Pawty.” It was a surprise for Parker too and he loved it. For dessert, Parker and I had a personal cake to cut and then chose to have our favorite Crumbl Cookies for our guests.”

Congratulations Allison and Parker!

Special thanks to the team:
Venue: Spruce Mountain Ranch
Coordinator: Brandi, Cheers Wedding Planning
Caterer: Rocky Mountain Catering
Cake topper: Etsy
DJ/Band: DJ Dan Hardee
Florist: Petals Colorado
Invitations:
Makeup: Beauty by Liz
Hair: Hair Artistry by Hilary
Rings: Brilliant Earth
Bride’s Dress Shop: Ever After Bridal in Moorpark, CA
Beverage Burros: Rocky Mountain Beverage Burros
Photographer: Jessica Schmitt Photography

Hannah and Davis’ wedding day began in Golden, Colorado, on a sunny and beautiful day.

I love this new floral trend of the pocket flower. Rather than a boutonniere, David had a gorgeous pop of flowers in his pocket.

Hannah shares, “We chose to get married in Colorado because it is where we met, where our story started. As soon as we looked into Red Rocks as a venue we knew it was perfect for our ceremony. It is a place that was already close to our hearts. Music has always been an integral part of our lives and our relationship and we’ve attended many concerts at Red Rocks. It was also important to us to pick a ceremony location with beautiful scenery and this view cannot be beat. We were grateful that Colorado was a place that our grandparents could travel to. They’re really important to both of us and to be able to share the day with them meant everything to us.”

Hannah continues, “The best part of the day was getting to finally see Davis at our ceremony. All I had to do was hold his hands and look into his eyes and everything else in the world just faded away. It was so special to have those minutes where we both were solely focused on each other.”

Davis had a hard time choosing a favorite from all the wonderful moments. He shares, “There were more than a few special moments from our big day. The moment Hannah came down the stairs and I saw her for the first time on our wedding day was too perfect. I’d never seen anything more beautiful in my life. Hannah loves to dance and couldn’t have been more excited to dance the night away. I was excited to dance but was surprised how much I enjoyed our first dance. We’d danced a hundred times before but I could really feel the magic.”

Hannah shares, “Davis is a drummer so he was very excited to get a band for our reception. We wanted to find a reception venue that would easily accommodate and showcase a band. The Rose was the perfect choice as it is also a concert venue. We loved having the live band for dancing and Davis even got to sit in and play a couple of songs with them!”

What a fun and unique idea! The bride and groom had a card at each table for their guests to sign and write a message. Table one wrote a card for them to open on their first anniversary, table two for their second anniversary and so on.

The couple shared their first dance to You are the Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne.

Congratulations Hannah and Davis!

Special thanks to the team:
Ceremony Venue: Red Rocks Trading Post
Reception Venue: The Rose Event Center, Golden, Colorado
Coordinator: Mariah Lehnert at Details Details
Florist: Petals Colorado
Cake: Trish Stasiowski, the bride’s sister-in-law
Donuts: Lamar’s Donuts
Band: The Ricardo Pena Band
Invitations: Basic Invite
Makeup: Rollers & Rouge
Transportation: NOCO Party Bus
Photographer: Jessica Schmitt Photography with Eric Swartz
Dress: Maya Palace
Suit: Bespoke Menswear
Groom’s Tie: The Tie Bar

Monica got ready for the day at her parents’ home in Highlands Ranch.

Monica shares, “John and I met our first year of college at the University of Chicago. We lived across the hall from each other and shared a friend group, but we didn’t start dating until our fourth year after sharing many coffees at our favorite coffee shop, Hallowed Grounds. It was so special to get our college friends back together again for our wedding!

After over six years of being together, John proposed at our favorite campsite at Fremont Peak State Park in California during sunset. It was so special and intimate for the both of us!”

Monica and John shared a first look at Deer Creek Canyon Park in Littleton, Colorado.

The couple had a few special, unique moments planned. Monica shares, “I was so excited to surprise John with a first look with our dog, Olive! Jess helped us pull it off, and I hope it helped ease some of John’s tension before the rest of our big day!”

Monica’s favorite moment of the day: “John wrote notes for me to find throughout the day while getting ready. It helped to ease my nerves and made me feel so loved!”

John’s favorite moment of the day: “My favorite moment was watching Monica walk down the aisle with her parents surrounded by our friends and family.”

The ceremony was held at Ken Caryl Vista and officiated by Monica’s brother-in-law, Jake.

During the ceremony the bride and groom shared a wine ceremony where they sealed a box to open on an anniversary.

Monica continues, “We felt so honored to have so many guests travel from across the country to celebrate with us, so we decided to write thank you notes for all our guests as their escort cards and party favors. It was so nice to reflect on why we love each of our guests in the weeks before our wedding!”

Congratulations Monica and John!

Special thanks to the team:

Venue: Ken Caryl Vista by Wedgewood
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Florist: Juniper and Honey
DJ/Band: DJ Maestro
Invitations: Invitations by Wedgewood
Hair and Makeup: Rotella Beauty
Rings: Monica’s: Porter Gulch
Bride’s Dress: Brilliant Bridal
Bride’s Shoes: Etsy shop JadeBridalShoes
Jewelry: Etsy shop JamBridalAccessories
Hair Accessories: Etsy shop IslandTreasuresBtq
Groom’s Suit: SuitSupply
Getting-Ready Pajamas: TaniriDesigns
Unity Ceremony Box: CedarValleyBoxShop
Videographer: Birch and Blush
Photographer: Jessica Schmitt Photography

Lilli and Patryk were married at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The day began with portraits in City Park and then we got to explore the entire museum! We took photos with the dinosaurs, in the planetarium, and in the Colorado habitat. It was such a fun and unique place to take photos.

Lilli shares, “Patryk and I had the best time at our wedding on June 15th! We’d originally picked the DMNS for its stunning views of the city, but the internal views were an unexpected delight (one of the most memorable parts of the day was the entire bridal party watching and applauding the cake delivery through the ready room windows). After that crucial cake delivery, the ceremony began and the rest of the night flew by in a beautiful blur. Though it went by far too quickly, it was a perfect day and we wouldn’t change a thing!”

The ceremony was held on the rooftop with gorgeous panoramic views of the city and the mountains.

Congratulations Lilli and Patryk!

Special thanks to the team:
Venue: Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Catering: Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Cake: The museum’s pastry chef, Kimberly Brown
Florist: Sara Mica Design
Hair and Make-up: Adrianna Leal
Coordinator: Sophie Shinn at Leigh & Co
Officiant: Clinton Andersen at Weddings with Clinton
Music: Elite Entertainment
Photography: Jessica Schmitt Photography with Eric Swartz

Aquila and Callie got engaged in this very spot one year ago.

Aquila shares, “Callie and I met in Denver over seven years ago at the only lesbian bar in Colorado, Blush and Blu. Since then, we’ve been unstoppable together. Trying new bars, going to coffee shops to find the best chai and lattes and hitting up the queer scenes. She’s allowed me to be myself and proposed to me in the biggest way, which can be scary for an introvert. Just picture, flash mob, our favorite people, dancing to Whitney, laughs, hugs and happy tears. I adore her and she continues to live up to “never having a boring moment” together.”

Congratulations Aquila and Callie!