You could go lots of different places in Colorado for equally beautiful settings for your wedding. The third time I (Bill) guest photographed for our good friend Kent Meireis. From wedding party shenanigans ahead of the ceremony to Nick spontaneously throwing Maddie over his shoulder during the recessional to doing ski shots with their officiant and his wife, I absolutely loved spending the day with Maddie & Nick, not to mention Kent (thanks, Kent!). Below are a few of our favorite details and moments from the day.

The fantastic team:
Venue: Nick’s family home
Planner: Claire + team of Claire Gordon Events
Catering: Wild Horse Catering-We Love Food
Florist: Margaret’s Garden
DJ: DJ Rockstar Aaron
Wedding gown: Little White Dress
Make-up/hair: Kaylee Martin & Ally Triolo / Monika Barnett
Officiant: (Former U.S. Senator) Mark Udall

Wedding dress silhouette in rustic cabin against Rocky Mountains

Wedding day flowers against stone fireplace

Groom getting ready

Bride getting ready, mom buttoning dress

Bride looks up at flower girls as she puts on her dress

Bride and bridesmaids laugh

 Bridesmaids hold bride's hand, showing off wedding ring

Bride and groom see each other against mountain backdrop

Bride swings on custom swing in middle of pine trees

Wedding party portrait on porch of rustic cabin

Bride and groom walk in field toward rustic barn

Bride and sister play

Chivari chairs lined up for wedding ceremony

Flower girl and ring bearer in walk in woods

Flower girls and ring bearer funny wedding portrait

Flower girls and ring bearer funny wedding portrait

Wedding Ceremony setting with Rocky mountains in background

Groomsman holding programs in hand

Ring bearer throws fruit near guests with flower girls in background

Mr. Udall, Maddie’s uncle and having watched her grow up, served as officiant.

Mark Udall performs Rocky mountain wedding ceremony

Celebration at end of Rocky mountain wedding

Happy couple recess at end of wedding ceremony

Groom picks up bride and throws her over his shoulder after wedding

Bride and mom share tender moment following wedding ceremony

Flower girls talk in field

DJ and flower girls talk

Ok, so how cute is this? The kids, on their own, decided to start helping out the catering staff move the chivari chairs from the ceremony pasture to the reception tent. Pretty sure this spectacle competed with the mountain backdrop for guests’ attention.

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Colorful table setting at farm tables

Circular tables with colorful flowers and purple napkins

Bridal bouquet with wedding cake in background

First dance as bride and groom laugh

Bride and groom laugh, reacting to toast

Bridesmaid and boyfriend share tender moment in field

Bride and groom play at dusk with Rocky mountains in background

Bride and groom tender moment

Bride and groom tender moment with Rocky mountains in background

Bride and groom tender moment with Rocky mountains in background

Ski shots with family at wedding

Dancing in tent at wedding at base of Rocky mountains

Dancing in tent at wedding at base of Rocky mountains

Dancing in tent at wedding at base of Rocky mountains

Sparkler departure for wedding couple at base of Rocky mountains

Congratulations, m&n!