Will and Susan are laid-back, caring people that take great pleasure in surrounding themselves with fun, family and friends. This was evident from the moment that I met them about a year and a half ago in Denver on my sister’s 30th birthday, but particularly obvious on their wedding day, when it was unusually rainy and chilly in the Boulder, Colorado foothills at their beautiful wedding site. They were huddled together with friends and family under a heated tent reciting their vows for one another, completely unphased by the cold and rain. The obvious theme for the wedding seemed to be the “mustache,” which Will has come to be known for, but the underlying theme was more appropriately, the pleasure that they take in eachother’s company and the presence of friends and family… and that knowing Will and Susan means gaining a lasting friendship.
I started the day by photographing Will at the home that they share as he got ready for his big moment, and then traveled up to the beautiful home where the wedding was held and the ladies were getting ready. Despite the rain, their day was filled with bold color– bright blue dresses, ties and bridal shoes with accents of briliant purple tones in the pashminas and flowers. The details of the wedding were uniquely Will & Susan, with touches of friends and family members who all chipped in to provide a fabulous venue, a heartfelt ceremony, delicious food, scrumptious cake, cookies and pies, and fantastic music. Cheers to having a stylish, fabulous wedding that was made even more meaningful by the loving participation of friends and family!
Will and Susan, it was an incredible honor to be a part of your day, capturing memories for you, but even more of a blessing to call you my friends. Best wishes to you as you journey through this beautiful life together.
*****
VENDOR CREDITS
Venue: home of a friend
Wedding dress: Milan Bridal in Houston, TX
Veil and birdcage headpiece: David’s Bridal
Bride’s shoes: urbanog.com
Bride’s rainboots: Target, borrowed from a friend that morning
Bridesmaid dresses: The Bridesmaid Store in Austin, Texas
Men’s suits: Al’s Formal Wear
Flowers: handmade by sister-in-law of the bride
Caterer: friend of the couple, Chef, Nick Evans
Cake and cookies: handmade by the bride’s sister
Pies: handmade by the bride’s sister and groom’s parents
Invitations: handmade by groom and bride
Band: Longest Day of the Year
