I met the couple in Downtown Denver for a classic city engagement session featuring the Byron White Courthouse, walking through the streets, Union Station and views of the Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower.
We had so much fun! I lived in New York City for many years and this city shoot made me feel like I was back in New York. Audrey and Paul were so full of love for each other and made my job easy. They toasted with champagne and had strangers yelling “Congratulations” out of their cars as we walked by.
Audrey shares, “We loosely knew of each other through mutual friends. I was an intern in my senior year of college, Paul was working at Weidner Field, the soccer stadium, in Colorado Springs. Since he is two years older than me, he had already graduated from college. The company I was interning at was holding an event at Weidner Field. While setting up for the event, we had a classic me-exiting-the-elevator, Paul-entering-the-elevator moment, and we physically ran into each other. We both were like, “hey? I sorta know you!” He asked for my number and I gave it to him. Given I was in my last year of college, living up my final moments with my girlfriends, I didn’t exactly make getting that initial date easy haha. He would text and ask and, while I was interested, I was busy with my friends and also playing college lacrosse…but finally I said yes!
Our first date was at Viewhouse in Colorado Springs. There was certainly an initial spark! Something funny about the date is that I showed up without my wallet…no ID or form of payment on me, completely not on purpose! I realized on the way there and just thought, well, we’ll see how this goes-ha! I told him once we sat down thinking, oh my gosh, this guy is going to think I’m a total mess and he just laughed and said, “I’ve been asking you out for so long there was no way I was going to make you pay for this date,” totally melted me away! We had SO much in common, instant spark. I thought to myself, I wish I didn’t push this date off as far as I did!”
This might be the coolest dog I’ve ever met. Audrey shares, “Goose is a long-haired Dalmatian. We got him from a breeder in Kansas on July 2nd 2023. We originally discovered the breed via the internet and knew that would be such a cool and beautiful dog. Getting Goose was our first road trip together, just us two, and we were so excited. It was a great adventure. He is now 2 years old and we love him SO much. He is sweet, calm, shy, and sassy! He makes groaning and sighing noises when he doesn’t get what he wants, it’s pretty funny, he has a big personality.”
Audrey knew Paul was the one pretty early on. She shares, “We were 1 month into dating and we were at Monarch Casino in Blackhawk, just us two. I had told some friends beforehand that I kept almost slipping up saying “I Love You” when he hadn’t said it yet. I didn’t want to be first haha, but I loved him. I remember thinking I love this guy so much and it had only been 1 month since we started dating. What is happening?! I knew I’d marry him.”
Paul knew it was meant to be on Valentine’s Day. He shares, “It was February 14, 2022. It was our first Valentine’s Day together. Everything came so easy, we just went to the mountains and I taught her how to snowboard. She made me do some TikToks, which were definitely out of my comfort zone, and I just thought how she so easily pushed me to better myself and try new things. I wanted that forever.”
Paul proposed a few days before their 3-year anniversary. Audrey continues, “I was certainly surprised. I thought it was going to happen on our anniversary and him doing it before definitely caught me off guard. Our anniversary is January 21st (it was a Tuesday). We already had plans to go to Estes Park from the 20th to the 22nd.
The weekend before my friend, Lauren, was in town staying with us. It was Friday, January 17th. She suggested we go to a “pop-up bar” at the Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower on 16th Street. She suggested we’d be taking cute pictures so to do my hair and dress up a bit. We got to the clock tower and a lady was waiting at the bottom and asked, “Are you ladies here for the pop-up bar?” and she took us up.
We get to the top and Paul is there with music playing, red rose petals on the ground, candles lit, champagne, “marry me” light up letters…it was everything I had dreamed of! I definitely cried!
His friend flew into town to take pictures and my sister was hidden with extra clothes, makeup, and other essentials. After taking a bunch of pictures and enjoying the moment, Paul told me we were headed to a nice dinner. We pulled into BurnDown and admittedly I was a bit surprised–like ha? BurnDown? Well, it all made sense when we get to the second floor and all of our friends and family were there waiting. I started crying immediately (again). So many people flew into town to celebrate and it really meant the world to us. We celebrated all weekend long with friends and family and then got to enjoy our little getaway at Estes Park! We stayed at the Stanley Hotel.
A funny moment from the day was that I thought I was going to a pop-up bar. After the proposal I asked Paul, “so is there really no pop-up bar?” hahaha!”
Don’t they look like they are in a movie?
We finished up our two-hour session at the rooftop of a nearby parking garage. We had views of the Denver skyline all around us and it was time to pop some champagne! We tried a few trendy flash photos with a hint of nostalgia.
Capturing them laughing together and looking into each other’s eyes, their love for each other was so obvious. Paul shares what he loves most about Audrey, “How she always pushes me to do and be better. She is motivating yet serious, fun, and silly. She always knows when I’m in my head and she snaps me right out of it. She knows me better than I know myself.”
Audrey adds what she loves most about Paul, “Paul is so easy, fun, and silly. He goes with the flow and I love his easy-going energy. He is always down for an adventure, idea, or “vision.” He makes life so fun.”
Playing games and going for walks keeps their relationship strong. Audrey shares, “We randomly play “Ninja” with each other throughout the house. When one of us makes the motion to play, we have to stop what we’re doing and play it. It’s nice to break tension, re-ground, and get back to being silly!
Everyday after work we leave our phones at home and take Goose for a walk. Sometimes it’s long, sometimes it’s short, but it’s time every day to talk, listen, and enjoy each others company.”
The couple is getting married on August 15, 2026 at the Wellshire Event Center. They are going for a formal, timeless, elegant vibe. They are most excited about marrying each other in front of all of their friends and family. And Audrey adds, “…also the dress reveal!”
Congratulations on your engagement Audrey and Paul!
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