The Barn at Raccoon Creek Wedding Photography | Elizabeth and Matt's Fall Raccoon Creek Wedding Day

Venue: The Barn at Raccoon Creek

Venue Coordinator: Audri Piper

Florist: Sue Kimball of Kimball Floral 

Cake: Azucar Bakery

Favors: VooDoo Doughnuts (everyone loved them)

DJ: Pat Harrod with A Sound Impression

Videography: PhoCo Films (our highlight film is amazing)

Dress: by Casablanca c/o Amanda's Bridal

Earrings: David Tutera

Hair and Makeup: Allure Hair Studio (the girls there are fantastic!)

Bride's rings: both the wedding band and the engagement ring are family heirlooms, first belonging to the grandmother of the groom ( I feel so special and honored to be wearing them)

Groom's ring: Shane Co

Suits: Al's Formal Wear

Bridesmaids dresses: Bill Levkoff

How did you two meet? We met at Cru Wine Bar when we were both out for a mutual friend's birthday party. We talked for most of the night and Matt sent Elizabeth a Facebook message the next day. Our first date was 5 days later and we've been together ever since :)

What is the best memory of your wedding day? It rained right before the start time of our outdoor Fall wedding. Decor was blowing over and guests were pulling out umbrellas. We just knew that everything would work out and almost as soon as Elizabeth walked out of the bridal cottage to head down the aisle, the sky seemed to clear and a rainbow appeared. We spotted the rainbow at the same time and it was a beautiful sign on our amazing day!

What is some advice you would give to other couples as they plan their wedding day? Let other people help you out when they offer and just try to take every detail of the day in. Having talented photographers (Drake Busch) and videographers is so important too. That is how you can relive your beautiful event. Where did you go on your honeymoon? We stopped in Iceland for 3 days on our way to Venice, Italy for a 7 day Mediterranean Cruise. Our cruise ports were in Croatia, Turkey and Greece. We would highly recommend a cruise to any honeymooners! It was so nice to experience multiple countries and be able to leave our bags in one spot for a week. A couple of highlights were riding dune buggies on the Croatian cliffs and experiencing the picturesque beauty of Santorini, Greece. We also stopped for a day and night in Paris on the way home. What an amazing 2 weeks!

A Barn Raising Celebration | Ribbon Cutting of The Barn at Raccoon Creek

In September of 2014 Jordy Construction broke ground on an 8 month renovation project of The Historic Barn at Raccoon Creek located in Littleton, Colorado.  This turn-of-the-century barn located on the grounds of the Raccoon Creek Golf Course is now one of Colorado's premiere wedding venues complete with a beautiful outdoor ceremony space, elegant bridal cottage, and rustic reception space to accommodate up to 200 guests.  Wednesday June 3rd,  was the official 'Barn Raising Celebration' and ribbon cutting where a team of Colorado's top wedding vendors led by A Touch of Bliss  collaborated to showcase all this new venue has to offer.  This included multiple florists with gorgeous floral arrangements designed to accompany any couple's wedding vision, from whimsical and romantic to modern and elegant. To book your next wedding or event at The Barn at Raccoon Creek contact Isa at isegismundo@raccooncreek.com.

Below is a list of the vendors involved in the event:

Event Coordinator: A Touch of Bliss  Ceremony and Reception: The Barn at Raccoon Creek Sales Director at The Barn at Raccoon Creek: Abby Nurre Ceremony/Bridal Cottage Floral: Flowers Forever Inside Design/Decor/Uplighting: Artistry Events and Design Outside Tent: Under the Sky Outside Tent Design/Decor: Eclectic Hive Country Vignette Florals: Crystal in the Garden Modern Vignette Florals: Hawk Flowers Quirky Vignette Florals: Swank Stems Romantic Vignette Florals: A Design Resource Catering/Sweets: The Bundt Shoppe & Happy Cakes Linens: Linen Hero Tables and Chairs: Colorado Party Rentals Ribbon Cutting Materials: Butler Rents Styled Shoot Makeup: Kim J Beauty Photobooth and DJ: Jammin DJ's Photography by Drake Busch Photography and Katie Van Buren Renovation Architect: LIVstudio Contractor: Jordy Construction

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More photos from the complete renovation project.More photos from the Barn Raising Celebration on June 3rd.

Sanctuary Golf Club Wedding | Hannah and Dustin's Sanctuary Golf Club Wedding

Venue: Sanctuary Golf ClubCoordination: Colorado Wedding Company - Kelsey Albright Videography: Rising Moon Films DJ & Production: Elite DJ & Production Bakery: Gateaux Pastries Florist: Plum Sage Flowers Officiant: Lyssabeth's Wedding Officiants - Mike Owens Ceremony Musician: Chris Webb, guitarist Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal - Alita Graham Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse Hair & Makeup: Megan Cary Artistry Invitations: Sweet Paper - Crane & Co. Rings: Tiffany & Co. / Jared Accommodations: The Inverness Hotel Transportation:  Sunset Limo / Excursions Limo Photo Booth: Shutterbooth Photography: Drake Busch Photography

How did you two meet each other? Dustin and I first met at the University of Colorado Boulder through my college sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. He was working as a hasher (they basically helped the house chef cook, prepare food, wash dishes, and clean up around the sorority house on an everyday basis). A couple of failed first date attempts, study sessions and CU Night Rides later, we reconnected right before Dustin graduated from CU and right as I left for my summer abroad in Italy. Obviously, our timing couldn't have been more perfect. As he spent the summer preparing for pilot training in Oklahoma, and as I travelled around Europe, we stayed in touch and talked every single day (thank you modern technology!) After nearly three months of correspondence, we decided to turn our friendship into a long-distance relationship. I like to think of us as the "long-distance success story" because we have never lived in the same city while dating. The rest, they say, is history! 

What was the best memory of your wedding day? Hannah - While I can honestly say I can't pick ONE best memory from the day (because it was absolutely perfect), there are two distinct memories from the wedding that I will most definitely cherish forever. The first was a moment right before our first look - I was standing inside the venue and could see Dustin standing up on the hill outside, with his hand in his pocket. A very typical stance for him. For a moment time stood completely still, and as I walked closer and closer I felt as if everything was happening in slow motion and that after years of dating and months of planning, we had finally reached the most important moment in our lives. It was surreal. Being able to see each other for the ceremony was one of the best decisions, because it took so much pressure off! The second was a moment right before the ceremony. Since my dad's passing, my younger brother knew that when my wedding day arrived he would have some very tough shoes to fill. The two of us stayed together as the rest of the bridal party prepared for the processional. To have such a moment, just my brother and I before he walked me down the aisle, is irreplaceable. His laughter, comedic tendencies, and calm demeanor were one of the only reasons I could keep my composure throughout the ceremony! Not only that, but we KILLED IT on the dance floor during our brother/sister dance to Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk" and the crowd loved it!

Dustin - I think my favorite moment was our grand entrance. Hannah and I practiced a secret choreographed dance until 11:59 p.m. the night before the wedding. When it was our turn to enter the reception space, we were able to pull off the Party Rock Anthem shuffle, with a huge applause from all of our family and friends. And I didn't mess up the dance moves! It was awesome.

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day? If it's not done by the Sunday before your wedding, don't sweat it. We had so many family and friends flying in from out of town that I wish I hadn't had projects going until the last minute. Take time to soak everything in. I know how repetitive the "it goes by SO FAST" phrase is used, but it is incredibly true. Also, when you're budgeting for invitations, make sure you include about 5-6 stamps PER invitation. Save the Dates, Invitations, Thank You Notes (for the wedding and the bridal shower/Bachelorette party/rehearsal dinner) REALLY add up. When I dropped several hundred dollars for stamps, I was not prepared. Don't be surprised by this extra cost!

Where did you go on your honeymoon? Where did you stay and what were a couple activities you enjoyed?

Given Dustin's career in the Air Force, we really didn't have time to take a tropical romantic honeymoon right after the wedding. Instead, we opted to make a pit stop at one of our favorite cities en route back to our home in Japan - LAS VEGAS! Our rule of thumb is to always stay at a different hotel each time we visit, and this time we landed at Planet Hollywood in a Junior Suite with a fantastic view of the Bellagio Fountains at NO extra cost to us. Some tricks of the trade I've picked up along the way? Always make reservations for the hotel over the phone. They will most certainly ask if you are celebrating something special, and the answer is always YES! If you've been newlyweds for less than a year, say you're newlyweds! If you're celebrating an anniversary or a birthday, make sure you mention it! Nine times out of ten if you mention these celebrations at check in, an upgraded room will most likely be available at no cost to you.

Our real honeymoon plan is to take a cruise around Australia/New Zealand this winter (which is there summer) in order to explore the great down under!