GRANBY RANCH WEDDING | Kit + Jason
Rick and I are excited for every wedding we photograph. It is our passion and capturing moments for people in love on one of the best days of their lives NEVER gets old! Another perk of being a wedding photographer is getting to visit new places, gorgeous places, take your breath away places. Combine these two and you can absolutely see why we were counting down ththe months till Kit & Jason’s Granby Ranch wedding!
Kit and Jason are amazing. They have managed to share their love long distance for some time now. But get them together and not only are they head over heels for one another but they are also great friends. Seeing them laugh and giggle was just so heart warming. THAT is the kind of love we all wish we had!
These two planned a gorgeous Granby Ranch wedding. The girls were going to get ready in a YURT while the boys stayed out at Base Camp. They would meet at the top of the mountain with guests being brought up by ski lift. There in front of the most amazing view these two would have the Granby Ranch wedding of their dreams! Then it began to rain and as soon we make it up to the YURT we heard the sound of horns signaling that it was time for everyone to evacuate from the mountain. The storm continued this time without rain but with a bigger menace… lightning. Kit was soon faced with the reality that it was too dangerous to be on the mountain where lightning could strike and there was no protection. Their ceremony would be held at the base of the mountain which was the best case scenario and the worst case would mean moving it inside.
Jason knew that his bride had been dreaming of her amazing Granby Ranch wedding for some time now and that dream included getting married ON TOP OF A MOUNTAIN! In the end the fantastic venue staff came up with a compromise. The happy couple, their Bridal Party, parents and the photography and videography crew would be allowed up. Way to be persistent Jason, we all love you for that.
So on top of that mountain, with an amazing happy audience (and an even more amazingly happy bride) these two said their I Do’s. After their first kiss they literally ran down the aisle as the rain began to really come down.
What’s that saying? You only get married once? Not so for these two! Since their guests were not allowed up they reinacted their vows being exchanged in a second indoor ceremony. How thoughtful is that?!
These two really planned the PERFECT Granby Ranch wedding! Love how they brought a little bit of Wyoming by including Elk antler sheds in their centerpeices. They carried gorgeous vintage detail throughout and their color pallette was so unique! Oh that dessert bar?! To die for! Yummy brownies, heart topped pies and even snores outside at the fire! What a perfect reception!
Kit and Jason your Granby Ranch wedding was one of the highlights of our season! We loved how in the midst of adversity you cared so much for one another, continued to dream BIG and kept such a positive outlook! Even praying to our Great God that if it would be His will that you would MARRY ON A MOUNTAIN! He was so faithful and praise God that is exactly what you did! We loved working with you two and wish you the all the best!
What is a blogpost without photos?! Here are a few of our favorites from this lovely Granby Ranch wedding:
Surroundings for a Granby Ranch wedding including that gorgeous ceremony site!
Our groom Jason enjoying time with his guys during getting ready
Jason’s mom pins on his boutonnière
Loved this creative angle on the prayer before the ceremony
Waiting on the rain…
What would a Granby Ranch wedding be without that gorgeous view?! Wow right?!
Kit and her father coming down an aisle carved through a breathtaking aspen grove!
Beautiful view through the trees
Such a stunning bride!
Look at how proud Kit’s father looks in this photo! ❤️
Smiling ear to ear!
The floral for this Granby Ranch wedding was just lovely!
With her dream coming true, Kit was just beaming!
Rings exchanged ON TOP OF A MOUNTAIN!
Lost in the moment but check out that view!
Running down the aisle in the rain…
Cheers to a fantastic ceremony! The love and happiness was infectious by this point!
These two lovebirds danced into their reception!
#youonlygetmarriedtwice
Beautiful reading during the ceremony
Their wonderful officiant beginning ceremony number TWO
Love the way Kit is looking at Jason here…
Real laughs, real smiles, real moments… THIS is why we do what we do
Forever starts now can you feel it?
Hands interlocked ready for the future
Loved getting to hear their vows a second time, they were THAT amazing
So much happiness going on here!
Beautiful ladies of the bridal party
Loved all the ski scenery that this Granby Ranch Wedding had. What a treat to incorporate it in our portraits
The guys looking dapper!
Kit and Jason among the GORGEOUS Granby Ranch Wedding scenery
Kit makes the most beautiful Colorado mountain bride
Our bride and groom sharing a moment on the chair lift
Beautiful bridal formals among the tall grasses…
Absolutely LOVED Jason’s attire for the big day
These two would just light up when we let them be in the moment
Isn’t the back of Kit’s dress stunning? This Granby Ranch Wedding was GORGEOUS
Love the way the wind has caught her lovely locks
Classic portrait of the happy couple
Rustic table decor, was so in love with that hand stamped burlap
Their use of elk antlers was so perfect and brought a little piece of WY to the Granby Ranch Wedding
I could go on and on about their lovely details
In leau of a guestbook these two had a TAILGATE for guests to sign
In place of a cake they had scrumptious desserts for guests to indulge in!
Their rick Fall color palette was so lovely
#Ringgoals right? Here is Kit’s engagement session and their bands. Love the way they made a cross!
Hand carved burned letter table numbers, love everything about those!
Her beyond GORGEOUS bouquet featured a charm with the latitude and longitude of their venue! How unique is that?
First dance moment
Loved all the beautiful natural light this Granby Ranch wedding featured
Isn’t this just the sweetest moment ever!
Toast by the maid of honor
Look at that head table FULL of amazing people there to celebrate with them!
Wonderful speech by the best man
Stolen glances during the toasts
Father daughter dance moments are the best
Loved how sweet these two were with each other
Mother son dance, they were both just so happy!
Guests were invited to join in. Loved seeing everyone with their mothers and fathers!
Now that is a dip!
Their wedding reception was SO MUCH FUN!
Doesn’t it just make you want to be RIGHT THERE? Everyone was having such a great time
Loved this candid moment of Jason & Kit!
Everyone who attended had some mad dancing skills! These two were no exception!
Bouquet toss time!
How cute is Kit’s reaction during the garter toss?
Loved how after he caught it they instantly lifted him high!
VENDOR INFO:
VENUE: Granby Ranch | PHOTOGRAPHY: Ardent Photography | VIDEOGRAPHY: Burke Florom | DRESS: a&be | FLOWERS: Poppy & Pine | RINGS: Robbins Brothers
Hannah - These are beautiful wedding photos! And Granby Ranch looks stunning!
Kira - Granby Ranch is a beautiful spot to host a wedding. You captured their day perfectly!
Melissa Hirsch - What a gorgeous Granby Ranch wedding! Those views are spectacular, and the couple is just beautiful. Congratulations! And the photos are just stunning!
EJ - Wow, you got such a beautiful day for this wedding in Granby. These images are stunning!
Amina - Wow! Granby Ranch weddings look amazing! That is the spot it seems to do a wedding. Spectacular views too!
Emily Moore - Those bride and groom portraits are amazing! I love the one on the ski lift <3 You did a great job with this Granby Ranch wedding — it looks like everyone had a wonderful time!
Amy - The Granby ranch is the perfect backdrop for a wedding! Such breathtaking scenery.
Ashleigh - You captured this Granby Ranch wedding so perfectly! My favorite picture is definitely the first picture, they are so in love!
nikki - ooh! I love these wedding photos! Granby ranch weddings look amazing! how fun.
Alyssa Bouma - what a fun story they have to share from their wedding day! this Granby Ranch Wedding is beautiful. I love the shot of them running in the rain!
Sandi - What a gorgeous ranch venue for a wedding. These pictures are just stunning!
Meghna - This is super stunning work. Your clients must be ecstatic with the results. Love the venue too!
Valerie - Oh my goodness this is truly stunning! That bride and groom are sooooo beautiful! I’m in love with this Granby Ranch Wedding!
Christie Matherne - Granby Ranch weddings are so much fun. Gotta love that rain risk, it makes things more exciting! Beautiful images!
liz Cleland - Your angles on these photos are down right stunning. I love all of the composition and poses in them.