BOETTCHER MANSION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | GOLDEN
BOETTCHER MANSION WEDDING | LAURA + MATT
Matt had a thing for Laura since Junior High. She avoided him. A class or two together in High School with him strategizing for a seat closer to hers while she played it cool — her attention elsewhere. Somewhere towards the end of college, Laura spied a handsome Air Force fellow at a mutual friend's party. Surprise and attraction followed in that immediate order.
Boettcher Mansion put on its Winter best for L+M's most awesome day. The former executive hunting lodge was draped in cafe lights at Laura's request, and dinner was served family style, which added to the warmth of the evening. Laura's Dad officiated the snows-about-to-start ceremony on the Winter Solstice, incorporating old country symbolism. As a wedding gift, he presented a cut log, a tradition from European weddings centuries ago. In Bavaria and parts of Italy, couples would cut a large log in half, symbolizing their ability to overcome tough problems together—a humor-filled yet sincere wish from Dad. Among the day's images, I especially liked the sequence my daughter Helen captured of Father and Daughter laughing together just before they entered the processional.
Happily ever after — as soon as you get through the grand exit flower pedal gauntlet. The guests were really taking it out on Matt, and a couple of times while I was shooting, I couldn't even see his face. This is certainly a fun-loving party crew. I last spent a day with this group earlier in the year at Meg and Mark's wedding in Colorado Springs. Now, it's off to a ski honeymoon in Switzerland and then life near the base in Florida. Visit home to play in the snow again whenever you like.
SAM + JUSTIN
One trouble-free afternoon among the pines atop the mountain, our bride fulfilled her dream of dancing under the patio lights at Boettcher by scheduling her ceremony a bit later. We scheduled photos earlier so the girls could capture sunlight in their hair—an easy recommendation for others.
SAMMY + DANIEL
July in the foothill mountains around Golden can be magical. The days are still long, but the Summer rains have died down and don’t spoil many wedding day timelines. This couple hit the wedding weather lottery, and the low 80s and gentle breeze kept everyone in the best mood. Colorado State University was the first meeting spot for the bride & groom, and the reception felt like a CSU Alumni meeting. AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” provided the drink circle soundtrack, and by the end, there was just enough energy for a glow stick exit.