She’s sweet Tennessee and he’s good ol’ Oklahoma. I had such a blast getting to know Lucy and Blake during their mountain engagement session just west of Denver. We had some incredible glow and the peaks really showed off towards the end of the evening. Mt. Falcon Park is easily one of my favorite portrait […]

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Mountain Engagement: Lucy + Blake

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 […]

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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

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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. […]

Garden of the Gods elopement in Colorado Springs

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 […]

Romantic wedding style at Cable Center Events in Denver

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