ESTES PARK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | Angela + Drew
Washington, DC is one of the most beautiful places in our great country. Not only are you surrounded by gorgeous architecture but those cherry blossoms! Wow now when they are in full bloom that is the stuff heavenly dreams are made of! This is where Angela and Drew call home and they had a BIG task in front of them when they started looking for a place EVEN MORE beautiful than their own wonderful city. Looking for wide open spaces, majestic rocky mountains and drawn to the elegant regal accommodations these two decided to say I DO at the always wonderful Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, CO. Although we call Wyoming home when someone is looking for an Estes Park wedding photographer a lot of times they will come across our information. This is because of how we love working there, have photographed EVERYWHERE and might as well make it officially our second home. I grew up in Colorado. Because of this I am kind of a mountain snob, but snow covered peaks in Estes Park literally bring tears to my eyes. What a romantic, unique and breathtaking place for a wedding.
Angela & Drew have a great sense of style. Loved photographing all their details. Simple, classic, elegant and by the way I might as well just tell you now how absolutely in love with her wedding flats I was lol! Her dress was a showstopper for sure and her hair and makeup were so natural and lovely. Their wedding color palette was full of greys and pinks and sea foam green – ADORE! The ceremony was fantastic and it was amazing to see just how many friends and family they had in attendance. Many times when we photograph elopement it is just the closest friends, the immediate family etc. These two are well loved and their wedding was so well attended.
Our job isn’t to terribly difficult right? We photograph people in love on one of the best days of their lives. There was just something about Angela and Drew that made our job so INCREDIBLY easy. The more we left them along, gave them space and let them just BE with one another… FIREWORKS! They were so natural in front of our camera and even now looking back over their images they are just so filled with love and passion. Doesn’t every bride want her groom to look at her the way Drew gazes at Angela? Shouldn’t ever kiss linger and every embrace tighten?
Their reception was a blast and the first dance that they enjoyed as husband and wife was a real treat for the guests. Heartfelt toasts by good friends and just celebrating the happy couple went on well into the night. Under the stars and twinkle lights this Estes Park wedding photographer couldn’t help but just feel overwhelmingly thankful that we get to work with couples like them.
Angela and Drew thank you for choosing Ardent to be your Estes Park wedding photographer. We loved our time with you! Congratulations, you will be in our prayers and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for you!
As always a few of our favorite moments and details from their day:
Angela’s shoes were so delicate and lovely, Flats can be boring but these were anything but!
Here is our lovely bride having her makeup done in the fantastic getting ready room at Della Terra Mountain Chateau. Loved her classic glamour look.
Here you can see the delicate lace detail on the boddess of her dress. So lovely!
We may be a bit biased but Angela really chose the most wonderful pieces of jewelry for their big day. Simple and elegant was a theme these two carried throughout.
Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park allows their grooms to spend their last few minutes before the ceremony in a luxurious theater room. What a fantastic place to get ready!
Drew looking distinguished and dapper as he puts the finishing touches on his wedding attire.
A great intimate detail shot of our groom fixing his cuff links.
What an entrance! As an Estes Park wedding photographer, we LOVE ceremonies at this gorgeous venue. Seeing the bride emerge from hiding and make her way down that long path is so breathtaking!
Our groom, Drew, as he awaits his beautiful bride making her way down the aisle.
Love this shot taken with Drew’s viewpoint in mind.
Angela was such a beautiful bride, love this stolen look at her groom as she approaches the altar
Doesn’t every groom want a photo of their bride looking at them JUST LIKE THIS?
Stolen glances are one of our favorite things to capture as an Estes Park wedding photographer. A single moment, frozen in time.
Our bride reciting her wedding vows to her groom during their outdoor mountain ceremony.
Their wedding officiant delivering an exceptional speech about the power behind what these wedding rings represent.
ADORE the delicate way Drew is holding Angela’s hand after placing her wedding band upon her finger.
First kiss as husband and wife, GORGEOUSLY set in front of that amazing Rocky Mountain Estes Park background!
Bride with her bridesmaids in gorgeous pastel wedding attire.
Groom and his groomsmen looking dapper against that Estes Park Mountain Scenery
The entire Bridal Party photographed in the trees there in Estes Park.
The most gorgeous wedding flowers Estes Park has to offer! Love that color!
Bride and Groom walking through the grounds during their Bridal formals.
A beautiful kiss shared by the Bride and Groom.
Classic but playful…
As an Estes Park Wedding Photographer we DREAM about having passion like this captured in our photos!
Della Terra Mountain Chateau has such beautiful backdrops for portraits. This Estes Park Wedding Photographer was just IN LOVE with everything and how green it was there!
Small detail in the way the our groom Drew held his beautiful Bride Angela.
Gorgeous portrait of our happy couple in front of the mountain evergreens.
Angela and Drew were total NATURALS in front of our cameras!
Adore this shot of Drew holding their wedding rings. Reminiscent of when he proposed!
Wedding ring detail shot on some decor outside the chateau…
Beautiful vintage wedding decor.
Simple, classic, and stunning. We adored their choice for an Estes Park wedding cake!
How formal and regal do these two look during their first dance?! Love!
Della Terra Mountain Chateau is gorgeous inside and out. What a beautiful setting for our couples first dance.
Loved the choreography that just made their dance flow and entertain!
Wedding toast by the best man captured through the window from outside the Chateau.
Toast from Angela’s father, SO touching!
Father Daughter and Mother Son dances surrounded by family and friends…
Their Estes Park Wedding DJ was FANTASTIC! As you can see here the dance floor was always packed!
As an Estes Park Wedding Photographer shooting at Della Terra Mountain Chateau is always a treat at night. Loved getting to head back out with Angela and Drew to photograph them under the lights!
Vendor Information:
Venue: Della Terra Mountain Chateau | Officiant: Lyssa Beths | Estes Park Wedding Photographer: Ardent Photography |Hair & Makeup: HAMA Team | DJ: Standing Room Only | Cake: KIM & JAKES | Flowers: Boulder Blooms | Catering: A Wild Thyme | Photobooth: Shutterbooth
Jaela - I love the details of them getting ready! Your style is so unique and seriously incredible!
Melissa Hirsch - beautiful della terra wedding photography! Just love your thoughtful captions. and her bouquet is beautiful!
Emily Moore - I love your photography/editing style. Every image from this wedding feels like a fine art image that is carefully and meticulously crafted. Overall, just a gorgeous wedding and your work is just lovely!
jiyeon - estes park seems like such a beautiful place to get married! bonus because they had you as their wedding photographer!
Hanna - So many beautiful moments throughout! congrats to the couple, you did such a wonderful job telling their story
Elizabeth - Lovely wedding with the sweetest details! Love the slight vintage edit you added. Gorgeous Estes Park Wedding!
Lynn Marie - These photos gave me chills. I am absolutely in love with your attention to details and the composition and editing of these wedding photos from Estes Park. I felt like each and every one was a photo from an ad or magazine. I love the two photos of the bride walking up the aisle and the change in focus. Simply stunning work!
Chelsea W. - These are so beautiful! The two certainly picked the best photographer from Estes park!
Nikki - Beautiful Images. Very nice work you’re a very talented Estes park wedding photographer
Allison - Beautiful! You captured the day perfectly!
Sarah M Holladay - Wow, I love your light and tones!! The portraits are absolutely stunning! DC is such a beautiful area, but Estes Park looks like second to none. This couple was blessed to have you as their wedding photographer!!