Tucked into the rugged depths of Idaho Springs lies the quiet and quaint wedding venue Blackstone Rivers Ranch. This mountain top wedding venue is only 30 minutes from Denver and creates a majestic backdrop to any ceremony. With a rustic, covered bridge, the babbling of a stream, and plenty of shade, it’s a gem of […]

Lucy and Blake walk back to the cabin at Blackstone Rivers Ranch after their wedding ceremony.

Wedding at Blackstone Rivers Ranch in Colorado

Walk in to this wonderland and experience Brianna and Erik’s winter engagement photos. To say they were a fun couple wouldn’t do them justice. They were playful even before I could set my bag down and give them an overview of what to expect. I loved it! We had tried several times to schedule their […]

Winter Engagement Photos: Brianna + Erik

April is a gamble on weather but it was a beautiful day for Kelsey and Bart’s Colorado engagement photos. Even though it was a little chilly, we had a blast getting to know each other. Like when Kelsey and I found out that we both grew up in middle Missouri. I have family in the […]

Colorado engagement session at Garden of the Gods

Colorado Engagement Photos: Kelsey + Bart

City kids turned homesteaders, Lauren and Nick made this Garden of the Gods engagement session such a blast! It was like I’d known them long before the inquiry email. We talked owning chickens and land, Lauren scaled a rock in heels, and Nick’s love was evident. With March being the snowiest month for Colorado, we […]

Near sunset, Nick and Lauren stand atop a rock with the Rocky Mountains in the background. Lauren looks down as Nick nuzzles her temple.

Garden of the Gods Engagement: Lauren + Nick

Curls that tightened with the heat of Midwest summer, too-big adult teeth making crooked the smaller ones in my mouth, and an independence like wildfire in my bones. These are just a few of the things that define me but they’re only a fraction of who I am. Turning 40 has brought an unexpected grief […]

What I've learned about myself and life in the first 40 years.

Turning 40: What I’ve Learned About Myself and Life So Far

You’re engaged! But now you need to plan a wedding and it can feel like SO MUCH. That’s why I’ve created the ultimate Colorado Wedding Vendor Guide. Maybe you don’t know where to start, or maybe you have a few vendors already booked. Whether your needs are for pup-sitting during the ceremony or hair and […]

Ultimate Colorado Wedding Vendor Guide

colorado western wedding inspiration Grab a shot of bourbon and cozy up while I give you all the western wedding inspiration you’ll need. I’ll show you how modern elegance and trendy florals match so beautifully with western style. Take a look at portraits with authentic Texas Longhorns, pampas florals, and copper flatware . We took […]

John and Chelzea at Younger Ranch in Colorado Springs

Western Wedding Inspiration: Colorado

your elopement adventure awaits If you’re anything like me then being outdoors isn’t just something you do on a Sunday afternoon in the summer, it’s a way of life. And I love how couples are finding unique locations with jaw-dropping beauty for their elopement. High on my list of favorites is Garden of the Gods. […]

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Garden of the Gods: An Elopement Guide

Type in “wedding trends” on Pinterest and it won’t take long to start feeling overwhelmed with what you should be doing to keep up this year. Colors that are on point, custom dresses with the latest cut, and endless pressure to do it right. While I love gathering inspiration from trends, trying to fit into […]

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