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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

Preparations began at the private cottage on the Biltmore Estate. Katie had help from her mom, bridesmaids and her flower girl, her adorable dog, Lady, the Cavapoo. It was said more than once during the wedding day that Lady knew that John was the one before Katie knew.

John’s watch was a gift from Katie. “Forever 5.11.24” was custom engraved on the back.

John’s cufflinks, displaying the family crest, were a gift from his mom. The groomsmen’s cufflinks were gifts from John.

The Biltmore is an amazing place full of history. George Vanderbilt first visited Asheville, North Carolina, in 1888. Captivated by the area’s natural beauty, he ending up purchasing land for his country estate, which became the Biltmore.

There are over thirty acres of gardens surrounding the Biltmore House, all designed by America’s foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. He is also known for designing New York City’s Central Park in 1857 and Washington DC’s United States Capitol Grounds in 1874. The landscape design of the Vanderbilt estate in 1895 was Olmsted’s crowning achievement.

The Biltmore is full of many gorgeous photo opportunities. We made the most of the Lower High Lawn, the Rampe Douce, the Front of the House, the Library Terrace and South Terrace, the Gardens and the Conservatory.

This wedding was so incredibly special for two reasons: Katie is like a part of our family and shooting at the Biltmore is a photographer’s dream.

Katie was my son’s babysitter in NYC and we became very close. She has come to visit us in Denver and continually quotes some of Ollie’s crazy toddler sayings! Seeing her find her person and have a perfect wedding day was really exciting!

I have been lucky to photograph some destination weddings, but none at quite such a dramatic and gorgeous location. Photographing a wedding at the Biltmore is a highlight of my career. Katie and John, thank you for trusting me with your memories!

Choosing the Biltmore as their wedding venue was an easy decision. The bride shares, “We love Asheville and the Biltmore! John proposed in Asheville and getting married at the Biltmore was a fairytale dream for both of us that became a reality!”

Katie adds, “We had the most perfect day! We were surrounded by so many people who love us, we had the most beautiful venue, the weather was gorgeous, it could not have gone more perfectly. It was truly magical! We want to give a huge thank you to Jessica and Eric. They made everything run so seamlessly and comfortably. And we had so much fun with them! We love you guys!”

Thank you, Katie and John! We love you back!

Sam did a great job as the ring bearer! Sam’s dad, Ezer, is in residency with John at UNC and he and his wife were Katie and John’s first friends when they moved to North Carolina.

The ceremony and reception took place at the Biltmore’s Deerpark Restaurant.

Katie shares, “Our favorite moment was after we said “I do” and walked down the aisle as husband and wife. We had a moment just the two of us in the bridal suite. We were able to take a breath, take it all in and enjoy those first few moments as a married couple!”

Congratulations Katie and John!

Check out their engagement session at Duke Gardens in North Carolina.

Special thanks to the team:
Venue and Catering: The Biltmore 
Coordinator: Tamara Heston, Belle Soiree
DJ: Mitch Fortune, Remix Weddings 
Music, String Trio: Allegro Music
Florist: Flora Botanical Living
Invitations: Dominique Alba 
Seating Chart: Sierra Hollar, Freckles + Ink
Makeup: Blush Asheville 
Hair: Katie Manselle 
Rings: Raleigh Diamond 
Bride’s Dress: Ines Di Santo, Alexia’s Bridal Boutique 
Bride’s Shoes: Bella Belle 
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids 
Groom’s Suit: Jos A Banks 
Videographer: Timm Young Films 
Photographer: Jessica Schmitt Photography with Eric Swartz

To Asheville couples: All of the vendors were wonderful, but I had the pleasure of working alongside Tamara of Belle Soiree and Timm Young of Timm Young Films. They were fantastic and I highly, highly recommend them!

Hannah and Sam were married on a warm and windy April day in Littleton, Colorado.

The couple shared a first look out in the fields and then read private vows to each other before the ceremony.

Hannah shares, “Where to begin! Our day was everything we ever dreamed it would be. The Manor House was the perfect venue and we got so lucky with a beautiful spring day. It was amazing to be in the mountains to celebrate our love in the sunshine with all of our favorite people!

All of our vendors made the day seamless, so we were able to truly sit back and enjoy.

Our favorite part was probably our first look; we had wavered on doing one, but having that time together before the crazy began was so special and gave us a chance to read some private vows. The happy tears started then and didn’t seem to stop until dancing commenced! We truly had the best day of our lives and couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who made it possible – especially Jess!”

Hannah’s two uncles performed the ceremony. They did an amazing job making the ceremony unique and special for the couple.

We had some gorgeous golden hour light seeping into the valley.

Hannah and Sam’s dog, Palmer, couldn’t be there on the day, but he was certainly there in spirit. He got a very special place, on top of the cake!

Hannah and Sam shared their first dance to Beyond by Leon Bridges.

Congratulations Hannah and Sam! What a gorgeous wedding. Thank you for making me a part of your day!
Check out their Mount Falcon engagement session here.

Special thanks to the team:
Venue: The Manor House, Littleton, Colorado
Floral: Abloom Florals, Linda Glover
Hair and Makeup: Divine Beauty Artists
Band: Homeslice
Cake: Happy Bakeshop
Dress: Wtoo by Watters
Program: Etsy, MeggieCraftastic
Photo Booth: Modern Focus Experience
Videographer: Eivans, Ralph J.
Photography: Jessica Schmitt Photography with Eric Swartz