Melany + Blake's Chatfield Botanic Gardens Wedding {Chatfield Botanic Gardens Green Barn Farm Wedding, Rustic Colorado Wedding}

You might remember Melany + Blake from their favorites from the day.  Thank you for letting us be a part of the day and treating us like part of the family.  We look forward to sharing the rest of the photos with everyone.  Congratulations to Melany + Blake!

Drake, Ashley + Hannah

Cater: Rocky Mountain Catering

DJ: Elite DJ

Cake: Mulberries Cake Shop

Florist:: Sweet Pea Flowers

Ceremony Music : A Lyric Ensemble

Day of Coordinator:  Kari Lilley - Lilley Pad Services

Dress:  Designer: Casablanca / From: Mariel Boutique in Cherry Creek

Officiant: Father Marty Hunckler

Amy + Matt's Black Canyon Inn Estes Park Wedding {Estes Park Wedding Photographer, Rocky Mountain National Park Wedding Photography}

I first met Amy back in 6th grade when my family moved us out to the Stoney Point development in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  I remember spending many of nights running around the streets to all hours of the night and hanging out with group friends in the cafeteria and hallways of Taft Middle School.  A lot has changed since then and everyone is all grown up, but its always great to catch up with old friends.  Amy and Matt have always had a love for the outdoors and  a strong affinity for Colorado.  Matt proposed last year up in, the planning begun for an Estes Park wedding week.  I just knew I had to be a part of it all!  They got married at the lovely Black Canyon Inn and afterwords rented a shuttle to take us into Rocky Mountain National Park for some family fun and photographs.  We went all the way to the summit of Trail Ridge Road to find some snow and had ourselves a bit snowball fight in the middle of June!  Everyone had a blast and we could not be happier that we were able to be a part of the celebration.  Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Bergstrom!

Erika's Bridal Shoot @ Crooked Willow Farms {Denver Bridal Photographer, Larkspur Bridal Shoot, Crooked Willow Farms Bridal Photographer}

You may remember Erika from her wonderful snowy some stunning photos of her in a more relaxed setting.  She was absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress and it every ounce of patience I had in me not to post these last week.  Their wedding was no different and could not have been any more perfect.  We look forward to sharing more from this wonderful couple and wonderful venue.  Congratulations Erika + Jaime!  

Scottie + Kelly's Downtown Denver Engagement Shoot {Denver Art Museum Engagement Shoot, Denver Engagement Photographer, Denver Wedding Photographer}

We have photographed engagements shoots just about everywhere in downtown Denver but for some strange coincidence I had never shot one outside of the Denver Art Museum.  Strange I know!  When I met with Scottie and Kelly and we talked about their engagement shoot plans, we decided that it only made sense to start out there as Scottie is a fellow artist and photographer from The Art Institute of Colorado.  He does great product, food and lifestyle work and is a budding star here in Denver. Check out his work on his website  www.scottiedavison.com.  He and Kelly met years ago in Aspen, Colorado and have an affinity for the outdoors.  Its only fitting then that their fall wedding take place in a rustic setting like the Chatfield Botanic Gardens outside of Denver.  Spending the evening shooting with the two of them is was clear to me that they were meant for each other and keep each other laughing and giggling the entire 2 hour shoot.  Congratulations you two.  We look forward to September 22nd!

Breaking News! Katie Gauthier is now Katie Pelton! {Cielo Castle Pines Wedding Photographer, Colorado Wedding Photographer, Cielo Castle Pines Wedding}

This is a quick sneak peek of Katie as she began her wedding day celebrating with her best friends and bridesmaids at the Salon and Cielo's Bridal Suite. There will be a full post showcasing their beautiful wedding day on a later date, but I couldn't wait to share how absolutely radient Katie looked on her wedding day.  Congratulations you two.  We had a blast at your wedding and look forward to sharing more photos soon!

Ashley's Baby Shower

In about 7 weeks we will be welcoming our first baby boy! It's getting REAL!!

 Yesterday, my sister, mom  and I put together a nautical themed baby shower for baby G. It was such a special day and we are beyond blessed to have such wonderful friends and family who made the day truly incredible. We received more gifts than we know what to do with (literally-it's gonna take awhile to figure out the monitor, swing, toys, etc.).

Thanks to my amazing sister and her craftiness, we had a homemade ice cream bar, handmade signage, lots of onesie craft ideas, great food and a spotless house! I'm so thankful that she and my nephews were able to come out from Alabama to spend this time with us and be a part of everything.  During the shower Drake, Drake's friend Nate and my brother took the boys to the Rockies game where they had a blast and let us have our girls day.

Thank you to everyone who came to help celebrate Baby G! Drake and I are so excited to meet our little guy! Thank you also to all of you who couldn't make it. We appreciate your kind words and gifts and hope to see you all soon!

XOXO,

Ashley, Drake & Grayson

Lisa + Chris's Engagement Session {Colorado Wedding Photographer, Red Rocks Engagement Session}

Lisa and Chris are both natives of Colorado living in Oklahoma City at the moment.  When they came out to book their wedding venue we had a chance to take them out for a classic Colorado engagement shoot  outside Red Rocks Amphitheater and up to Lookout Mountain.  We could not be happier for these two and are excited to see them tie the knot on September 20th up in Arvada, CO.

Megan + Monty King's Wedding {Ft. Collins Wedding Photographer, Colorado Wedding Photographer}

Megan and Monty King literally shared their vows with one another on a blue sky spring afternoon in Ft. Collins, Colorado.  Following their ceremony at.  After a few more photo ops, the newlyweds were reintroduced to their wedding guests at The Lincoln Center for an afternoon breakfast buffet complete with a french toast and syrup fountain and warm cinnamon rolls as their wedding cake.  The evening was capped off with a bubble send off as they drove away honking the horn of a bright red 1958 Chevy with tin cans dangling behind.  What a fantastic wedding day it was for Megan and Monty.  We wish you the best and congratulations Mr. and Mrs. King!

Kristen + Matt's Ralston Crossing, Arvada Wedding {Denver Colorado Wedding Photographer, Ralston Crossing Wedding Photographer}

{Ashley} Kristen and I met through work and has been a great friend of ours for about 5 years. After she listened to all my wedding plans last year and helped coordinate our big day in Alabama and even caught the bouquet at our wedding, I knew her day would be nothing short of magical.

Matt and Kristen met through work, although Matt was based in Minnesota... a long way from Denver. They pursued a long distance relationship for about a year before Matt decided to pack up and move across the country. His love of the outdoors is why he said he moved to Colorado but we all knew it was really a cute brunette aka Kristen:)

Matt planned the perfect engagement in New York City over the holidays last year. He proposed near one of the fountains that you see in the movies. I'm sure it was Kristen's fairytale engagement, which she definitely deserved. And I must say, Matt did a great job picking out her ring:)

Kristen and Matt held their ceremony and reception at Ralston's Crossing in Arvada in June on the most perfect day of the year far. They couldn't have asked for better weather. I'm positive it was God shining down on them and their vow to one another. They had all the details covered from her gorgeous lace vintage inspired gown, to her amazing updo (thanks to her fantastic hair stylist, Amy Cabrera, MOH and sister of the bride). Her shoes were Tom's, a Colorado classic:), her garter was handmade and truly unique. Matt looked handsome as well in his 3 piece suit and his new watch, courtesy of Kristen. Their ceremony and reception were simply gorgeous and with every look at the groom, you could tell he was in awe of his new bride.

We wish Kristen and Matt many many years of love and blessings and look forward to many gatherings at their new home in the near future...hint, hint:) Thank you to Matt, Kristen, Judy and Dean for allowing us to be a part of this amazing day!

Venue: Ralston Crossing

Dress: Modern Trousseau from AnnaBe

Grooms Suit: Brooks Brothers

Hair Stylist: Amy Cabrera 

Caterer: 3 Sons

DJ: Springs Sounds Entertainment

FLowers: Fiori di Flavio

Cupcakes: The Dessert Stand

Photographer: Drake Busch Photography

Corey + Danielle's Della Terra Mountain Chateau Wedding {Estes Park Wedding Photographer, Della Terra Wedding Photographer}

As the wedding season kicks into full swing it will be a bit harder to showcase all the wonderful weddings in their entirety up on the blog.  Hopefully you can get a great sense of what a beautiful wedding Corey and Danielle had a short couple weeks ago up at first chance to capture a wedding at this wonderful location.  The staff and service were excellent and I look forward to the opportunity to do so again.  I know Corey and Danielle worked hard pulling together all the details for their wedding day.  From my "expert" opinion, they did a superb job.  Thanks for allowing us to share in your special day.