Planning a wedding can be tough! There’s a lot that goes into it and so many details to keep track of. One thing I pride myself on is helping my couples throughout the year so their day can be perfect! So I decided to reach out to some past brides of mine and get their opinion on what they learned about their wedding day.

If there’s one thing I have more than enough experience in, it’s planning a wedding timeline! If my couples don’t have a wedding planner or coordinator, I love to help get the timeline situated and make sure we’re planning enough time in to get everything we need while also giving my couples time to enjoy their day :) Having done more than 100 of these things, I’ve seen just about every type of wedding imaginable. Now every wedding is unique in all sorts of ways, but I did want to give you all an idea of what a more common wedding timeline looks like.

Christine and Christian’s wedding day was so beautiful in every way and spending time with them throughout the day, it was so obvious these two are such a perfect match for each other! From the getting ready photos to the first look through the ceremony and reception, C&C were so wonderful and you could tell how grateful they were to be able to spend this day together. Taking place at the beautiful Ashley Ridge by Wedgewood with portraits at the very underrated Flyin B Park nearby, this day had everything you would want as a photographer!

Being a wedding photographer in Colorado, everybody always thinks of mountains before anything else! But there are so many beautiful spot in the city of Denver itself that don’t get nearly enough recognition. One of those places is the Hotel Teatro in downtown Denver which is where Sarah and Alex decided to tie the knot! Honestly they couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful location, it was a photographer’s dream! On top of that, these two were just such a sweet and genuine couple that it really made the day feel so easy and comfortable.

Sometimes with these blogs I just want to show off what different parts of the wedding day look like. So consider this my ode to first dances! First dances can be so many things: emotional, fun, sweet, impressive, and so much more! Now when it comes to the first dance with your significant other you can go a few different ways. If you’re not huge on being the center of attention, your DJ can absolutely do a 30 second rendition of the song you want. That way you don’t have to be up there for long, but I can still get photos that you will absolutely cherish! Or you can go the opposite route and if you want to show of your skills, you can do a choreographed dance.

As a wedding photographer out here in Denver, every photo I deliver to my couples is important and is a part of the story that encapsulates their whole day. But there absolutely are those photos that, in my opinion, are the must haves for any wedding day! Whether it’s small details that make up the vibe and style of the day, moments like the first kiss and dance, or those candid moments that you can cherish forever.

Once you’ve picked a date, a venue, and now your photographer, you can celebrate! Those are some of the toughest decisions in wedding planning and you can cross them off your list! After booking me, the next step is scheduling your engagement session! Do you want that beautiful mountain scenery for those gorgeous Colorado photos? Or an something meaningful to your relationship like the place you first met? The great thing about engagement sessions is there is nothing out of bounds! Don’t shy away from the crazy ideas!

As a photographer, Winter weddings aren’t talked about enough! If you’re lucky enough to get a little snow, the backdrops are so gorgeous and really are so unique! Denali and Reid’s wedding was so perfect for that winter wonderland feel without those below freezing temperatures can be tough to handle. And these two were so great letting me take them around to some gorgeous photo spots!!

Some of the most beautiful images I've taken truly shine once I turn them to black and white! I love black and white images so much and sometimes it just gives that perfect mood for what’s happening in the photo. Now don’t get me wrong the photos with tons of vibrant color are amazing too, but there’s just something serene about a black and white photo.

Finding a Colorado wedding venue is the first step on your wedding planning journey! There are so many venues to choose from depending on the vibe you’re looking for- it can definitely be overwhelming! First you’ll want to decide what are your priorities for wedding venue!

Katie and Travis’ wedding was such a perfect start to the year! From downtown Denver to Golden, these two braved the cold and ended up with such a beautiful day full of laughs and love. We started at the gorgeous Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Denver. This church has so many amazing photo spots including the iron gates where they had their first look! Not to mention the sanctuary is absolutely stunning and is a photographer’s dream!

2024 is officially in the books and what a great year it was!! It was filled with so many amazing couples, families, and beautiful wedding days, I cant believe it’s already over. I’ve officially hit four years living in Denver, Colorado and three years photographing weddings out here and it’s been such a great ride!

What a great wedding to end the year with! For a December wedding, Blair and Gus ended up getting absolutely gorgeous weather and it really made for a perfect day. Creekside Terrace in Colorado Springs had all these two needed for a wonderful wedding full of love and laughter.

What a day it was for Chelsea and Jayce for their Stanley Hotel Pavilion wedding! Photographically they got a bit of everything for this one. From the old architecture of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church to the stunning fall colors and mountain backdrops of Rocky Mountain National Park to the beautiful scenery of The Stanley Hotel.

Jenna and Sam had such a perfect day and I have the pictures to prove it! We’ve had quite the road from when they first decided to entrust me with their big day! From flying out to Omaha for their engagement session to the wedding in Colorado Springs where these two made their home early this year, it’s been so great getting to know Jenna and Sam!

Brunch weddings are always so pretty and as a photographer they are so easy going sometimes it doesn’t even feel like your working! Tessa, Chase, and their family traveled over from Nebraska to have an absolutely beautiful wedding at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, CO. The ceremony in Flagstaff House was so sweet and intimate.

Megan and David’s wedding was one for the books! Held at the beautiful Willow Ridge Manor in Colorado, this wedding was absolutely perfect and with nearly everything being held outside, you couldn’t have asked for better weather. From the getting ready photos with all of the beautiful antique mirrors to some fun pictures with the red rocks, everything leading up to the ceremony was so laid back and easy going which is exactly what these two wanted!

Ahhh I love city weddings!! Coming from photographing weddings in St. Louis, these downtown city weddings bring me back and it’s such great nostalgia for me! Haley and Joe had a beautiful wedding at Blanc in the Rino district of Denver, CO and it could not have been more perfect!

Natalie and Paul’s wedding on Saturday was so unique and fun! You never know what to expect when your couple tells you they are hosting their wedding on their Colorado family property, but it ended up being so beautiful and it was organized so well!

Through the years I’ve had so many amazing experiences with my couples and I truly enjoy helping them through their journey of planning one of the biggest days of their lives! Let’s be real, this is the only time you’re doing this typically and you have no idea what to expect. I’ve been through this process over 100 times and I’ve really seen it all! From the small mountain elopements to the huge 300 person church weddings, I am here to guide you through this!