And before you get lost in all the pretty details that the gallery has to offer, take a look at this film shot by Geoff and Justin of Born Madd. It’s the perfect way to end the day, the week, the month. Basically, it’s perfect and you should watch it right this second…

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From the bride… The day Dan asked me to marry him it was the easiest decision in the world. Once I began to plan the wedding, it all quickly became some of the hardest decisions to make. My fiance and I live in Australia, and we were planning a wedding for the other side of the world in Denver, Colorado. We decided on Denver because it was closer to home for me, so I was able to ensure all of my family would be able to come. Since I live in Australia and only get to see my family nearly every two years, it was the only thing I knew I needed to make my wedding day that much more special.

Once we had decided on the Denver Botanical Gardens, all the work went into finding the vendors on the ground to help me make it happen. We were very blessed to find so many talented and helpful people who made planning the wedding not only enjoyable, but also very relaxing. Everything was coordinated by email and short phone calls in between, even the food and decorations! It was so nice to have so many people on our team who are so good at what they do that you could trust them. We couldn’t taste test the food, so we just had to take the word of our caterer and we are so glad we did — the food was amazing! At the end of the day, the only thing I really cared about was being able to marry my best friend and have our families with us for that moment, so I knew it would all work out in the end.

On the day of the wedding everything went so smoothly. I was able to get ready relaxed and laughing with my sisters and my mom. My new sister-in-law did my hair so beautifully for me and we all had so much fun together while sipping champagne. For my something borrowed and something blue, my beautiful mother lent me her amazing blue sapphire ring and it was perfect! I am very close to my mom, so it meant everything to me to have her by my side the whole day. When I finally got to the gardens before the wedding, seeing how beautifully everything actually did come together just took my breath away! I couldn’t believe it looked exactly how I had envisioned it! It was such an enchanting sight, I felt like it was a dream. The gardens were a stunning scene to set the tone, but the combination of all of my designs and the decorations created the lighthearted mood I hoped to achieve. The centerpieces and flowers turned out amazing, and the decor was stunning! The whole day went off without a hitch, and it was so much fun to spend time with our families and all of our amazing nephews and nieces. Of course, the day went by so fast that we wish it could have lasted a little bit longer, but it was a day we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We are so grateful that we were able to have so many people be a part of our wedding.

Wedding Photography: Lindsay Carole Photography / Wedding Venue: Denver Botanical Gardens / Wedding Decor + Flowers: By Design Event Decor / Catering: Catering by Design / Wedding Dress: Roz la Kelin / Headpiece: Feathers and Frills / Wedding Cakes: Cake Crumbs / Hotel: Sheraton Denver Downtown / Wedding Invitations + Paper Goods: DIY by the Bride / Wedding Cinematography: Geoff and Justin of Born Madd /

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From Chad Morgan Photography … When I met Jon and Jenette last year, the three of us had an immediate bond. Conversation was easy, full of laughter, and authenticity…we all got each other. I was 40 minutes late to our initial meeting (something that never happens), and they didn’t seem to mind. Of course, I apologized profusely, and they felt my sincerity, understood, and quickly forgave me. Nevertheless, I walked out of there feeling like I had made new friends…and I have.

A couple months later, I got a call from Joanna (planner) with some upsetting and scary news: Jenette had been diagnosed with breast cancer, was going to have a double-mastectomy, and an intense and aggressive regimen of chemo. My heart sank. My wife has MS. So, I understand the pain, struggle, and heartache that comes along with a diagnosis. My initial thoughts were with Jenette and the life-changing events set before her, mentally and physically.

And then, I thought of Jon. On a personal level, know what it’s like to be the support system, and what it means to have the love of your life threatened with an illness, or disease. Nothing about their journey was going to be easy.

The wedding was moved from June to August, we shot their engagement the very next week after Joanna’s call (before she started chemo), and I kept them in my thoughts and close to my heart, checking in every so often to see how they were doing, and if I could help in any way. I could definitely tell things were getting tougher as the treatments got more intense. But never did their resolve lessen. Seeing Jenette and Jon on their wedding day, made me…a little misty.

When I saw Jenette a few weeks ago getting her makeup and hair done, I told her I was proud of her. And I am. Her smile was new and powerful. Jon, too, seemed “grown up.” They had a new confidence in each other, and a new outlook on their life. It was palpable…and amazing.

I’m so, so honored to have been a part of their wedding. I’m also grateful to give Jenette and Jon these images that will allow them to remember their wedding, and all of the wonderful friends and family that surrounded them.

Planner & Florist: Joanna Bailey Weddings / Venue: Denver Art Museum / Photography: Chad Morgan Photography / Second Photographer: Amanda Forbes

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The week of weddings, all pretty in a row:

a beyond fantastic California fall wedding to start off the season with a bang
a classic modern (my new fave) affair in Pasadena
a California soiree filled to the brim with beautiful romance
a chic & classic Oregon black, white & navy wedding
a perfectly beachy keen affair on the coast of Martha’s Vineyard
a Colorado love fest with the most amazing floral design
a fabulous Arizona affair complete with peppers (yes, peppers!)
a bit of heirloom chic wedding inspiration from South Carolina
a little Arkansas number, sweet as can be, with the most beautiful bride

A few of our favorite things from around the WWW:

a beautiful and romantic wedding (with the most adorable bells) via Once Wed
a fabulous jewelry line for a even more fabulous cause at 31 bits
a stunning black & white wedding, for your daily dose of gorg from Project Wedding

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I have an opportunistic, $5 credit charge minimum to thank for putting me and my husband together. We were in line at a coffee shop – his Americano came only to $2.50, and since he had no cash, he turned around and asked if he could pick up my cappuccino. That was two years ago, and we’ve sipping coffee and sharing our love story ever since.

From the time we started envisioning our wedding, I warned everyone that there would be pink. As a former ballerina, I saw no way around this. I pictured a gown with a full skirt, one that would remind me of the many soft and sweeping tutus I wore in my dancing days. Our wedding was planned for May, so I also knew I wanted to be surrounded by full blossoms of light pink with touches of gray, white, and apple green throughout. I owe many thanks to Cori Cook, my wonderful florist, and Jessica Adler, my talented wedding planner, for making our springtime wedding a beautiful reality.

Our reception venue was an enchanting incongruity in the Rocky Mountain foothills: a Mediterranean Style villa, complete with iron chandeliers, massive wood beams, and an arcade of archways that framed a view of the sunset. We found this setting embraced the soft, romantic elegance we hoped to capture that day.

Our signature cocktail, a pink mojito—did I mention I love pink?—helped ensure that everyone was enjoying themselves. For a special touch, because I collect typewriters, my husband and I decided to use an old Smith-Corona in place of a guest book. Though a few of the guests struggled with it initially, we now have our guests’ best wishes in an entirely unique format…one that includes many a typo!

For additional accents, we used an apple green filigree pattern on the escort cards, table numbers, and as inspiration for the cake design. With this pattern, my invitation designer echoed the layers of my skirt, the flourishes of the bridesmaids’ dresses, and the lush floral arrangements—a conversation starter in and of themselves! We also displayed our parents’ and grandparents’ wedding photographs at a front table in honor of our beloved family members who shaped us into the people we both love and appreciate so much.

Photography: Gaston Photography / Floral Design: Cori Cook Floral Design / Event Coordination: JA Special Events /Venue: Villa Parker / Catering: Tony Rosacci’s Fine Catering / Cinematography & Photobooth: All Digital / Cake: Elegant Bakery / Rentals:  Events Rents / Transportation: Sunset Limousine / Accomodations:   Marriott Denver South / Wedding Gown Designer: Paloma Blanca / Bridesmaid’s Dress Designer: The Limited

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From Chad Morgan Photography…Brooke and Greg pulled together an organic, whimsical affair, full of vibrant blues, coral, and natural tones. All of the guests at the ceremony were provided with coral fans and parasols. The programs were DIY, natural-papered, cards with coral tie accents. The reception included delicate flower arrangements on each table that carried the theme perfectly, without overdoing it. The dessert table, including cookies, cakes and treats, all spoke to the overall design. Extra touches, such as cocktail stir sticks, personalized cocktail napkins, lanterns, candles, lights, and personal photographs really completed the concept.

Most importantly, what made Brooke and Greg’s wedding so meaningful is that every detail had significance to them–each one expressed a small piece of their personalities as individuals, and as a couple. The gifts they gave each other, her dress, his suit, all of the amazing colors and flowers, and all of the little details they pulled together for the reception came together to create a truly beautiful atmosphere!

Wedding Photography: Chad Morgan Photography / Wedding Dress: Anna Bé / Floral Design: The Perfect Petal / Reception Location: Artwork Network / Ceremony Location: Regis University

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From the Bride… Mike and I wanted our wedding to be a representation of who we are as a couple. An ideal day to us would be one spent with friends and family, just hanging out and having great food, and we wanted our wedding to be exactly this. We wanted a relaxed atmosphere where our loved ones would feel comfortable, well-fed and free to have a good time! When we came upon Mile High Station, and was love at first sight. We had very minimal decorations because the building has so much beauty, character and history all one it’s own. As for the soundtrack to our day, Mike and I are music fanatics, and we spent a good deal of time obsessing over our song selections and cocktail hour music.

Mike and I’s first look was probably my most treasured memory from our wedding day. Every emotion hit me all at once, and I had the tears to prove it! Walking towards him felt like coming home. Another part of the wedding that I loved was the fact that our friends and family worked so hard to help put everything together. There isn’t one aspect of the wedding that doesn’t have the fingerprint of someone we love in it. The Bride/Father and Groom/Mother dance also meant so much. My dad reminded me that when I was younger, I used to tell him that I would never get married so that I could stay with him forever. Overall, I just loved having all those people we love under one roof, knowing that whether they drove a couple blocks or flew a couple thousand miles, they were there to celebrate with us.

Weddings run into hiccups and glitches, and mine was no exception, but in the end I married the man I love in front of the people I love. What could be better?

Wedding Photography: Melissa of Fresh In Love Photography / Wedding Ceremony & Reception Location: Mile High Station / Flowers: DIY, The Bride / Wedding Cake: Little Fig Cakes / Cake Topper: Together Forever / Bride’s Dress: Anna Be / Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal / Hair & Makeup: Hot Heads Salon / Rings: Tiffany & Co.

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Pitter patter, pitter patter. Seriously heart, quiet down a bit. But come on, could that board get anymore romantic? Could that blush color combo be more perfectly matched? Sofia, you playing with my inspiration board loving heart strings. And of course it doesn’t end there. No, no. Let’s continue all the pitter pattering with the outrageously dead on styling of Sapphire Celebrations, the breathtaking photography by James Christianson Photography, a ravenously romantic cake from Intricate Icings Cake Design, perfectly pretty floral design by Bella Fiori, and seriously stunning stationery by The Paper Guppy.  Top top it all off, you get to see it all go from inspiration to reality thanks to the talents of Rising Moon Video Productions. Ok, ok I’ll stop the gushin’ so you can get to scrollin’…

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If you need a way to inspire your Friday even more, I am telling you this video is where it’s at:

Style Me Pretty – Inspiration to Reality from Rising Moon on Vimeo.

From James Christianson… Janine and I had been talking about doing a styled shoot together for some time. With us both being Little Black Book members in Colorado, we decided that we’d create an Inspiration to Reality shoot using as many other LBB Colorado members as possible.

As we were contacting the vendors we wanted to be involved in the shoot, we still needed to figure out what inspiration board we wanted to use to drive our creation.  Janine had the fantastic idea of contacting Sofia of Brancoprata to see if she would be willing to develop a custom inspiration board for us to use for the shoot.  Sofia has such a talent for creating unique inspiration boards that we knew whatever she came up with would be beautiful fuel for our imaginations.  With the image of our selected Vera Wang gown from Anna Be, Sofia didn’t disappoint with her creation.

Quickly the team gathered and starting working on pulling together our ideas for making this inspiration a reality.  The feminine feel of the inspiration board would be the perfect contrast to the masculine and natural of the Sanctuary, our selected venue for the shoot.

Photography: James Christianson Photography / Venue: Sanctuary Golf Course / Floral Design: Bella Fiori / Wedding Cake: Intricate Icings Cake Design / Paper Goods: The Paper Guppy / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang via Anna Bé / Cinematography: Rising Moon Video Productions / Event Design and Coordination: Sapphire Celebrations / Makeup, Wardrobe, Styling & Creative Direction: makeup by janine / Hair Styling: Hilary Hackney, hilhac2000@aim.com / Model: Sophia of Wilhelmina Denver / Linens: BBJ Linen / Rentals: Event Rents

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We are both city people so we wanted a classy, contemporary, wine-inspired, modern wedding, starting at the picturesque St. Paul Lutheran Church for our service. It was beautiful. It was clear that black and white would create the atmosphere of elegance and sophistication we wanted while adding a pop of green brings out that spunk we desired. We completely fell in love with the fresh look of the Magnolia Hotel Ballroom where we later had our reception.

Our escort cards were stamped with fleur de lis. The fleur de lis, in its trinity, reminded me of my past, present, and future – all things that brought me to my wedding day. My florist was fabulous in designing arrangements that highlighted the green while maintaining the chic ambiance. In lieu of a traditional guest book we had a Colorado Wine and Cookbook. We asked each guest to recommend a new hobby or tell us where we should travel – the responses have provided us with great reading.

Our bridesmaids wore taffeta Amsale dresses, in black, to contrast the beautiful silk taffeta Amsale gown I wore. Our groomsmen wore single button, black tuxedos with black ties while Brendan wore a green tie. The most sentimental aspect of the day was seeing my father’s face when I met him in the lobby of the hotel to ask him if he would take me to my wedding (for 12 years my dad took me to my first day of school). We rode in a town car to the church and he dropped me off just like he had, every August, for 12 years.

We wanted our pictures to reflect our love for downtown so Julie Afflerbaugh, our wonderful photographer, brought us to two amazing places. Both were in the city and both were historic Denver landmarks. Julie took the most remarkable pictures; the candid, downtown photos now make up a picture collection I’ll cherish forever. It was a perfect day; I wouldn’t change any single detail.

Photographer:  Julie Afflerbaugh Photography / Wedding Gown: Amsale / Bridesmaids Dress: Amsale / Floral Designer: Ivy Lane Floral / Invitation Designer: Checkerboard / Cake & Desserts: Magnolia Hotel Denver

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