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May 13 2012

Bree & Greg | Wedding

Marrying the love of your life is easily one of the most important things you will ever do. For most of us this is the highlight of our time thus far, finding THE ONE, getting married, settling down… Buy the perfect house, along comes a few adorable kiddos, we relax and there it is, bliss! For Bree and Greg however things are MUCH different. Bree and Greg BOTH are currently serving our wonderful country in the United States Air Guard. Their wedding (which WAS a highlight of their life for sure) was planned while Greg was serving in Afghanistan and Bree was battling to find out when she too would be deployed. Constant traveling finally ended with them both moving to a new city, needing to find the perfect house, the perfect wedding venue and of course the perfect wedding photographers to document this crazy whirlwind of a wedding. We are so happy that their search ended with them becoming Ardent clients and Rick and I getting to be there for their big day!

These two were married at the beautiful Bella Sera Event Center in downtown Brighton, CO. With Greg being gone, Bree definitely had her hands full when it came to planning this wedding. One of the things she absolutely loved about Bella Sera was the fact that her event coordinator Suri could help her with absolutely every detail from start to finish. Ceremony to reception, table decor to their amazingly scrumptious wedding meal, Suri helped Bree to plan everything until she was sure that it was perfect! Their intimate ceremony began with Bree making a grand entrance down a regal staircase, meeting her father at the bottom to walk down the aisle. After a heartfelt exchange of vows, their reception featured Air Force Blue decor and was lit by flickering candle light. Definitely one of the most beautiful receptions that we have photographed to date! Don’t even get me started on the dancing! Rick about lost it watching how emotional Bree and her Dad were during the Father/Daughter dance, and me? Well I definitely got all teary eyed during Greg and Bree’s first dance, these two are just SO in love.

Bree and Greg, thank you so much for opening your hearts to us. From the beginning it felt like we were all just old friends. We loved getting to help out with your wedding and will be waiting patiently for those AFRICAN SAFARI pictures! (BEST HONEYMOON EVERY BTW)

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May 09 2012

Kelley & Matt | Wedding

We just love Kelley and Matt… There is just something about a couple so in love that they light up when together and just forget that there is anyone else in the room. You might recognize these two from their awesome board game engagement session last fall. We loved how they chose to make their session so unique by focusing on things they loved and what was unique about them. It is no surprise that their wedding at the Nagle Warren Mansion in downtown Cheyenne, WY was just the same, personal and unique. During a ceremony with a vintage feel these two had Kelley’s Dad give a touching reading of their favorite children’s book. Let’s just say I wasn’t the only on on the verge of tears…

The festivities continued at the Community House with a gorgeous navy, white and silver adorned reception. Complete with a hot chocolate bar (with personalized mugs), a wedding PIE and the most unique speech by a ‘groomsman’ (or in her case groomswoman) to date, the night flew by! Oh and if you totally want to have a bit of ring envy, check out the gorgeous ring that Matt designed and MADE for Kelley. We are talking from start to finish, wax molds, choosing the stones etc. Now SHE is a lucky girl, that is for sure!

Kelley & Matt, you two are obviously made for each other, Rick and I loved being the ones who got to document this important day for you. We wish you all the best in the future and can’t wait to see what it holds for you!

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May 07 2012

Mountain Valley Bridal |

I have a thing against big ‘box’ bridal stores. In an effort to play nice I won’t name names, but time after time we continue to hear horror stories from our brides about their experience. Buttons missing, crazy long back orders, stains, tears and high pressure sales people. We even had one bride who was charged for a hem and brought her dress home only to find the entire bottom of her dress unstitched and still lined with straight pins on the morning of her wedding! She was left with a decision, have her dress be way to long or get stuck in the ankle about a million times throughout the day. Not fun either way! I wish I could take every one of our brides and personally walk them downtown. I would love to introduce them to Amanda, Kelli and Natalie, the fabulous ladies of Mountain Valley Bridal.

This modern and chic bridal shop, located in the heart of downtown Laramie, has everything you could need for your big day. Gorgeous gowns, sparkling jewelry and accessories, not to mention a HELPFUL sales staff that actually cares about what they do.

Rick and I enjoy working with the ladies at MVB and they have always taken great care of Ardent Brides. Check out these promotional photos of their shop and if you are still looking for that AMAZING dress be sure to visit them!

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Apr 13 2012

Jenny & Tim | Wedding

Rick and I are often asked to include pets into our portrait sessions. We encourage our couples to bring their ‘furry children’ along for a couple snapshots and we have even had a few couples include their pets in their big day. Most often they act as ring bearer and occasionally they get to attend a fun laid back reception. In Jenny and Tim’s case however, their dog Chara was SO important to them, that her little paw prints were ALL OVER their wedding day.

Chara was ring bearer during the ceremony, ’smiled’ in family portraits and even had her own memorial trees, customized with puppy decor at the reception. If you know Jenny and Tim, you know this is just how they are. Loving, laid back, and super thoughtful!

These two tied the knot at First United Methodist Church here in Laramie, with a grand reception following at the Elks Lodge. Rick and I LOVED all the personal touches Jenny and Tim included in their wedding, from custom photo playing card favors to a plethora of delicious wedding cakes. (Having just ONE cake is so last season RIGHT? JK) Tim rocked a sage green bow tie and Jenny showed off the amazing taste in vintage shoes, changing them a few times throughout the night.

Jenny and Tim, we are so happy to have gotten to know you. Thank you for letting us be there for your special day. We wish you the very best of luck in the future!

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Mar 27 2012

Ashley & Kurt | Featured

One of our favorite things about weddings, is the fact that you really can put so much of yourselves into the planning, decor and details. Some of you may remember Ashley and Kurt, who chose to hold their special day at the Ivinson Mansion here in Laramie, WY. Including gorgeous blue tones, hints of wheat and a rustic down home feel were things that were important to them. This wedding was A LOT of fun to photograph and we are happy to announce that their special day has been FEATURED!

Every Last Detail is a wedding planning and inspiration blog created by Lauren Grove, based out of St. Petersburg, FL. I absolutely LOVE reading features written by Lauren, the questions she asks and the way she approaches capturing the story behind the day is just amazing! If you love weddings, decor or Ashley & Kurt, definitely head over to ELD to check out their feature!

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