You know it’s going to be a good wedding when there is a cocktail hour before and after the ceremony! This wedding was quite the party…. as it should have been! Rachel and Brandon said their vows and were married in front of their friends and family at the cable center last Saturday. And although technically, already married there was something that really “sealed the deal” for Rachel and Brandon when they proclaimed their love for another and made promises in the presence of their loved ones.

…. and then there was the party! Wow! A party, it was— 4 DJ’s (including Brandon), video art, lots of dancing, and the most gorgeous decor including the beautiful ambient pink light that set the mood of the evening. It was one of the most unique weddings I’ve ever had the opportunity to photograph…

Rachel and Brandon walked themselves down the aisle and through the middle of the first cocktail hour…

It was a dramatic entrance—everybody started clapping. I’ve never heard this at a ceremony before, but it gave me (and probably everybody else) goosebumps!

I’m not sure what I said exactly that prompted this image, but Rachel and Brandon really hate getting their photos taken. They were uncomfortable with “posing”, so I think I said something like “smile your biggest ‘just married’ smile—this image will be for your mothers.”…. This is what I got, and I love it! It’s so Rachel and Brandon!

And then there is this incredible moment between Rachel and her mother that I love. There seems to be a silent and sweet connection between the bride and her mother on a wedding day. I’m always looking for moments like these, because they are so authentic…. I just love the tenderness here.

The cable center has the best light of about all the venues in Denver. I love playing with focus when I have all this incredible back light!

Rachel and Brandon had these really cool pink ambient lights that made everything glow. They set up lounge furniture on the top floor— and that with the light made everything so romantic. I grabbed this shot of a couple having an intimate moment.

…another sweet moment between a mother and daughter.

What a stud! Brandon was the last to spin…. When I leaned in for this shot, he leaned right back and gave me this image.