Sara and Matt had one of the FUNNEST weddings I’ve ever had the pleasure of shooting!  They are a super fun, photogenic, and laid-back couple, and they got married at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs on February 18th, 2010 on a gorgeously cold winter wonderland day – big fat snowflakes at just the right times.  It was awesome for me to meet their close group of friends, who are all so loving, and fun, and amazing dancers :), and quickly came to feel like my own friends.  Their wedding was so unique – complete with custom engraved beer mug favors, a great selection of indie music with some Tupac sprinkled in (yay!), snowboarding videos projected on a big screen during the reception, and cap guns for the guests to shoot in celebration when they were pronounced husband and wife.  There was a heavenly abundance of good beer.  Since they decided to do a First Look and see each other before the ceremony, we had time to head down to Benson’s, one of their favorite vintagey pubs in Salida, for a Mad Men- inspired shoot (much to the entertainment of all the old men hanging out at the bar at 2 pm on a Thursday :)  Needless to say, I LOVE this wedding!  More coming soon :)

Venue: Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort : Nathrop, CO

Hair & Makeup : Tomi’s Salon

DJ: Deano Maes

Dress: David’s Bridal

Flowers: Brady’s West

The first look in Mt. Princeton’s meadow…

This next one is one of my favorite shots of the day!  First Looks are always so sweet & intimate.

Model material!

I love this idea!  Their photo table held framed photos of other family members on their wedding days.  So sweet!

The first wedding I’ve been to with a basket full of guns at the door.  I guess it’s an old Colorado pioneer tradition?  If you know me, you’ll know how in love I am right now.

I asked Sara’s brother if I could borrow his beer for this shot because it was unopened.  He said something about breaking my arm off.  I gave it back.

Thank you SO MUCH, Sara & Matt!  I love you guys and I can’t wait to hang out soon.  Two words: DANCE PARTY.