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 […]

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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

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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Wedding Advice From Married Couples

You’ve browsed local boutiques and hit up your favorite online stores. You’ve rounded every aisle of Target, twice. You picked one set of colors but couldn’t find anything in your toddler’s size. You went back to the store to return it all and go with a different palette only to find nothing for your teen. […]

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Family Photo Outfits~ A Style Guide

If you’re looking for a romantic wedding style, then come on in to explore these Bridgerton inspired accents and soft colors. Though I am not a proper or refined person {think more cowgirl boots and beer at a ranch like this}, I had an absolute blast getting to know these couples. And I was a […]

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Romantic Bridgerton Inspired Wedding Style in Denver

Come on in to the Wild West! From bachelorette party to honeymoon, your Colorado wedding is going to be one for the books. Keep reading to learn some unique and unforgettable ideas to love the heck out of your experience here. have your reception at a microbrewery or winery Into craft beer? Yeah me too. […]

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How To Enjoy The Heck Out Of Your Colorado Wedding

It goes without saying that finding a wedding photographer who matches the style you’re looking for and who is available on your date is key to hiring them. However just as there is a person for everyone, there’s a photographer for everyone too. Keep reading to find out 5 uncommon but brilliant questions to ask […]

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Find Your Ideal Wedding Photographer With These 5 Uncommon Questions