St. Julien Hotel Winter Wedding: Kristin & Nick

What a beautiful reason to get bundled up on a chilly January Saturday- Kristin is marrying Nick. They've opted for a small and intimate ceremony in St. Julien's outdoor gazebo, which suits the mild-mannered and private groom, followed by a packed-out ballroom reception which suits the exuberant and social bride! Ah, compromise. And all seamlessly pulled together by the lovely Heather Clark with Calluna Events. Just a few images to whet your whistle! Below is a slideshow with the major highlights of the wedding!

Kristin & Nick's Image Gallery is available at www.pictage.com/616781

To see Calluna Event's descriptions & links to all the vendors involved in this gorgeous event, please view her blog entry: http://callunaevents.blogspot.com/2009/02/kristin-nicks-wedding-at-st-julien.html

2009 Quality Hill Bridal Show at Grant Humphrey Mansion

It's been quite a while since I participated in a Bridal Fair. They are not my favorite thing in the world. But when the fabulous event planner, Wendee Walter-Vezzetti approached me about being involved in her project: The Quality Hill Bridal Show, how could I say no? She partnered with the Grant Humphrey Mansion, a gorgeous old mansion in Denver where I love to shoot, and hand-picked some wonderful vendors. The experience was much more enjoyable for me because Wendee asked me photograph the event so I got to "hide" behind my camera and wander through the event meeting all the participants. Very fun and such a relief to not be standing awkwardly beside my table!

I FINALLY got to meet Julie Sandusky of JS Designs in person after all these years. We have been involved in several of the same weddings for almost 4 years now and have never had a face-to-face interaction! Her table was like a candy store- just oodles of creative little treasures that you could not help but touch. And Julie is just bursting with genuine enthusiasm. I can't wait to visit her studio in Denver. She has a brand new website, so check it out! www.jsdesigncustom.com

I was thrilled to make the acquaintance of the Bistro Boys Catering team! Jay and I zipped down to Denver after the show to meet their team, and were highly impressed with their attention to detail, their commitment to customized & personal attention for each of their clients and their versatility (i.e. dinners for 2500 guests to 7 course meals for five bon vivants). We are delighted to add them to our preferred vendor list and to work with them on creating a catalog of images for their portfolio! More new friends! Erin & Cori with www.plumsageflowers.com are adorable and so excited to be working together! They are full of spunk and originality!

Lori with www.staticefloral.com is looking much more reserved here than she was in real person. (I guess no one really likes having their photo taken!) She is so sweet and her arrangements are vivaciously vibrant!Blake Elizabeth Hanick with Lilywillow: http://www.lilywillow.com. I think I spent most of my time pawing through her portfolio. She just moved out here a year ago and I think her business is also about a year old, but her collection of work was amazing! She just has piles of the most scrumptuous paper suites. She is very passionate about her work. I was so inspired.

There are many more links to the other fabulous vendors that were at this show. Click here to view: The Quality Hill Bridal Show

We are this month's feature on The Bridal Collection!

I am so delighted to be featured this month on The Bridal Collection's Blog this month! They are based in Denver, Colorado and are showcasing Heather Clark & Brandon Dwight's wedding from September 20, 2008. Click on their photo and to read the entire story here: http://thebridalcollection.blogspot.com/2009/01/wedding-feature-heather-brandon-part-2.html

(their blog is just absolutely gorgeous!! if you love beautiful things you will have a heyday on this blog!)

I have finally acquired the iPhone...

Jay has dragged me into the current century with the new iPhone. And I have joined millions (maybe?) in the obsession. Texting has finally become commonplace. For example, today, rather than giving a potential wedding client a business card I texted him my web address!

Current favorite app, you ask?

Midomi! The microphone pics up whatever music is playing (or singing...) and then tells you the name of the song and artist for downloading from iTunes.

And how did I dispose of my old cell phone? I donated it to this wonderful organization. http://www.longmontdomesticviolence.org/Donate.html If you are upgrading, please consider a quick internet search for a similar organization in your area- or just post it to this one!

I will most certainly be posting more unprofessional yet personal pics from my PHONE!!

A Family Portrait Session- for family!

This Christmas we were blessed with the visit of Jay's brother, Josh (who I've known since he was approximately 6 years old!!), his fabulously fiery Australian wife, Steph and their first little Aussie baby: Tristan Stephen Mountjoy on his first international trip at only 4 months old. It was love at first sight for both Jay and I - and everyone else who laid eyes on him. He is the cutest critter around and we could not get enough of him. I'm so relieved we made the time in the midst of the holiday swirl for this photo session so we can remember this magical time in the years to come.