Food, Fun and Friends at Jean-Marie Designs

When you're husband says…"I'll put the kids to bed, you go to the party," you don't ask any questions. That's exactly what happened last night when Jean-Marie of Jean-Marie Designs held her annual Christmas party. It's guaranteed to be a great time and normally I'm guaranteed an early trip home for bedtime with the kids:) At top is a photo of the hostess with the mostest Jean-Marie, left, with her husband Teever and Trisha Kamppila from Tuxedo Junction.Other guests clockwise from upper left include: 1) Lindsay of the Broadmoor, middle, with boyfriend Mike and Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie, 2)Debbie of the Broadmoor with husband Mark 3)Denise of the Broadmoor and Chip of Chip and Wendy 4) Ann of Ann and Todd (who were married a year ago December 2007 in a beautiful winter wedding at Pauline Chapel that Sean photographed), in the middle, with Meghan McFarland, formerly of the Garden of the Gods Club, and now at the Denver Aquarium) and Meghan's mother Peggy. Now if I can only get Sean to volunteer so selflessly for every Christmas party this year… — Cathy

Erica and Bryan's Broadmoor Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Erica and Bryan's Broadmoor Wedding here. Erica and Byran were married Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Broadmoor Hotel. They were married outside on the Lake Terrace in an afternoon ceremony. Their ceremony was followed by a cocktail hour at sunset and dinner in the Lake Terrace Dining Room. Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie did a wonderful job helping Erica and Bryan plan their destination wedding and we had fantastic weather! It felt more like the Bahamas than fall in Colorado. I love this shot of Erica and Bryan in the courtyard on the west end of the hotel. Their ceremony was filled with emotion. Click here to see a brief slide show from their wedding day. Special thanks to Erica and Bryan for inviting me to photograph their wedding! — Sean

Dinah and Alex's Pauline Chapel Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Dinah and Alex's Pauline Chapel Wedding here. Dinah and Alex were married Saturday October 11, 2008. They held a small ceremony at the Pauline Chapel and celebrated with a private dinner reception at the Broadmoor's Penrose Room. In planning her wedding, Dinah placed a premium on photography. I love this shot of Dinah and Alex at the altar steps. To make this dramatic picture, Dinah's brother John (a budding photojournalist who knows more about cameras than I do:) helped me by holding a remote flash. Thank you John! That evening the fog rolled in and before I left I made this moody shot of the Broadmoor. Click here to see a brief slideshow of their wedding day and a big thanks to Dinah and Alex and their pooches:) for inviting me to photograph their wedding! — Sean

Erica and Bryan's Broadmoor Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

You may remember Erica and Bryan from their engagement photos here or from Erica's awesome bridal portrait here. On Saturday I photographed their wedding at the Broadmoor Hotel. It was a gorgeous fall day at the Broadmoor and the fall colors around the lake were spectacular. Erica and Bryan planned a destination wedding with help from Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie. Their ceremony was held outside on the Lake Terrace and a dinner reception followed in the Lake Terrace Dining Room. Stay tuned for a slide show of their wedding day soon! — Sean

Dinah and Alex's Pauline Chapel Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

Dinah and Alex were married on Saturday at the Pauline Chapel. They celebrated with a reception across the street at the Broadmoor Hotel. Dinah and Alex planned a destination wedding from Oklahoma City and invited 24 of their closest family and friends to their wedding. Their reception was held in the exclusive Penrose Room. One of Dinah's priorities on her wedding day was making sure she had great wedding photographs. I love this dramatic bridal portrait of Dinah wrapped in her veil before the ceremony. I also thought some of their guests were awfully cute:) Stay tuned for a slide show from their wedding day soon! — Sean

Whitney and Will's Broadmoor Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Whitney and Will's wedding here. They were married Saturday, Sept. 13 on the West Lawn at the Broadmoor Hotel. They wanted to enjoy their cocktail hour with their guests, so we arranged for a private moment for them before the wedding and we made all of their portraits and family photos. Their schedule allowed Whitney and Will, accompanied by a violinist, were able to lead their guests across the lake to the Ross Room for the reception immediately following their ceremony. Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie helped to plan their destination wedding and Jean-Marie of Jean Marie Designs did a great job with the flowers and center pieces on the tables. Thank you Whitney and Will for inviting me to photograph your wedding! Click here to watch a brief slide show of their wedding day. — Cathy

Meredith and Chris' Garden of the Gods Club Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Meredith and Chris' wedding here. They were married Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Garden of the Gods Club. Chris and Meredith are truly a match made in heaven. The proof was on display at their reception - a chance picture of them at a children's activity when they were three-years-old. Meredith and Chris started going together in high school. Meredith grew up just down the street from me. It was a treat to be able to photograph their wedding. While the weather didn't give us the sunshine we were hoping for, it was still very pleasant. I love this shot (above) of Meredith and Chris kissing passionately. In the evening, the sky cleared enough for me tomake this picture of a moonlit evening at the club. Click here to see a brief slide show of their wedding and thank you Meredith and Chris for inviting me to photograph your wedding day! — Sean

Meredith and Chris' Garden of the Gods Club Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

You might remember Meredith and Chris from their awesome engagement photographs last fall. To see their engagement click here. On Sunday I photographed their wedding at the Garden of the Gods Club. Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie did a wonderful job planning their wedding. While we had some cloudy weather it still turned out to be a very pleasant day. The daylight for their outdoor ceremony at the Garden Terrace was perfect. If you can't tell by the pictures, Meredith and Chris are head-over-heels in love. Stay tuned for a slide show from their wedding day soon! – Sean

Whitney and Will's Broadmoor Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

Whitney and Will were married on the West Lawn at the Broadmoor on Saturday, Sept. 13. Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie and Denise from the Broadmoor helped them plan a fabulous destination wedding. I loved the details from their wedding: the trumpet announcing Whitney and her father as they started down the aisle, Whitney and Will escorting their guests around the lake to the Ross Room, Whitney's stunning tanzanite engagement ring and the almost full moon over the reception on the patio. Watch for a slide show of their wedding shortly. —Cathy

Susan and David's Broadmoor Wedding

You may remember the sneak peak I posted of Susan and David's Broadmoor wedding here. They were married on the South Terrace on Sunday, August 31. Rain interrupted their ceremony and it made for great photo opportunities! Without the rain, I never would have captured the moment of Susan's brother holding the umbrella to protect her from the rain. Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie made sure no detail of their destination wedding was overlooked and the flowers by Jean-Marie were stunning. I love Susan's bouquet! After the ceremony, Susan and David and their guests enjoyed cocktails under the covered patio next to the ceremony site and then dinner and dancing in the Utah Room. What a special wedding Click here to see a brief slide show from their wedding day. Thank you Susan and David for letting me be a part of your day! —Cathy

Susan and David's Broadmoor Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

Susan and David were married Sunday, August 31 at the Broadmoor Hotel. Susan and David planned a destination wedding for 25 of their family and friends and Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie did a wonderful job helping them plan it. Susan and David's ceremony was outside at the Broadmoor's south terrace. The south terrace is a perfect spot for an intimate wedding. It offers great views and at sunset is a great place for cocktails. Afterwards, Susan and David and their guests enjoyed a private dinner in the Utah Room. Stay tuned for a slide show of Susan and David's wedding soon! — Cathy

Kelly and Louis' Broadmoor Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Kelly and Louis' wedding here. Kelly and Louis were married June 14, 2008 at the Broadmoor Hotel. Their ceremony was held at the west lawn in the morning. The west lawn is wonderful. Tucked off the beaten path close to the the golf course, it's a very intimate location for a ceremony at the Broadmoor. I pinched myself when I saw this adorable baby make an appearance in the aisle:)A lunch reception in the Penrose Room followed their morning wedding. I love the top image of Kelly and Louis silhouetted in the windows high above the Broadmoor. Click here to see a brief slide show of their wedding day and thanks Kelly and Louis, your wedding was wonderful! — Sean

Kelly and Louis' Broadmoor Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

Kelly and Louis were married Saturday morning at the Broadmoor Hotel. Their ceremony was held out on the west lawn with a view of Cheyenne Mountain. A lunch reception in the Penrose Room at the top of the Broadmoor's South Tower followed the ceremony. The Penrose Room not only offers incredible views of the mountains and the city, the menu and service is world-class. It was named a Five Diamond Restaurant for 2008, making it the only restaurant in Colorado to earn the distinction. The format of a wedding in the morning followed by an early afternoon reception really is enjoyable. Everyone was still fresh at the end of the day and we had a fantastic time doing some post-reception portraits around the grounds. Stay tuned for a slide show of Kelly and Louis' wedding soon! — Sean

Sherry and Rick's Wedding - part II

Earlier I posted a photograph from Sherry and Rick's wedding and I wanted to follow it up with a little more about Sherry and Rick, a couple who fell in love while attending Florida State. Rick is an officer in the Army. Sherry is a school teacher. They were married at the First Baptist Church downtown and held their reception at the Garden of the Gods Club. Melissa of Moonriver Weddings coordinated their wedding day. Sherry and Rick decided to see each other before the ceremony, make time for family photographs and take advantage of the beautiful views that the Garden of the Gods Club offers. I'm sure glad they did! Doesn't an officer in uniform make for incredible pictures:) Also, a big thank you to Lyle who graciously agreed to drive Sherry and Rick from the church to the club in his 1939 Buick. He's a real gentleman with an incredible car! Congratulations Sherry and Rick and thanks so much for inviting me to photograph your wedding! Click here to see a brief slideshow of their wedding day. — Sean

Jean-Marie Designs sample

Here's another sample for Jean-Marie Designs. Her flowers are incredible. You can see a slideshow of her flowers by clicking on the box that says slideshow. You will be redirected to her website at the end of the slideshow. — Sean

Sherry and Rick's Engagement

In the company of their chocolate lab, Rick proposed to Sherry at the Siamese Twins rock formation at the Garden of the Gods. That's also where they decided to have their engagement photographs done. Sherry and Rick are marrying next June at the Garden of the Gods Club. They readily admit they're way ahead in planning for their wedding. But it's for good reason. Rick is headed to Nigeria on a peacekeeping mission and will be gone for several months. Sherry first met Rick while attending Florida State. So, it's practically a mandatory requirement to throw on the FSU jerseys for a couple of photographs too:) We had a great afternoon. I know when they're apart that they will cherish the pictures we made. To view a slideshow of some of their engagment photos **CLICK HERE** All of our slideshows require flash player. Download a free version here: flash player