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Kristen + Chris | Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

By Elevate Photography • May 29, 2017 • Wedding

Sometimes you have a day that is more perfect than you could have ever imagined. This was one of those days. Kristen & Chris were getting married at Planet Bluegrass up in Lyons the day after last weekend’s big snow storm. I wasn’t sure what it was going to be like under the sheer cliffs that line the venue. However, there was no reason or sense in fretting. No matter what the weather was going to be like a wonderful thing was happening, Chris and Kristen were getting married. Nothing could ruin that.

As we all know now, the day turned out to be beautiful! The sun was shining and melted all the snow. It was actually so warm I took off my sweater. The girls gladly left behind the rain boots they had bought in the hotel. When I arrived Kristen was all smiles. The girls we all relaxed, pouring champagne and laughing. They casually got ready at the St. Julien Hotel in Boulder and when it was time to leave they were more than ecstatic.

Planet Bluegrass was a dream. It is one of the most unique places I have ever photographed. It has everything from beautiful greenery, rustic buildings, a calming creek, mountain views and a sheer rock wall that juts to the sky. The ceremony sits right on the creek. I wanted to take Chris and Kristen everywhere. Together, they laugh and melt. I just wanted to spend the whole day in the moment that they saw each other for the first time. I have never seen so much laughing and pure joy as when Chris turned around. Kristen just makes Chris light up. Separate they are some of the sweetest people. Anyone will tell you that. Together, they shine exponentially. You can just tell that they are meant to be. From the time we got to spend with just the two of them before the ceremony to clinging to each other on the rock over the river it only took a split second to realize how well these two fit.

The day continued from arriving at the venue without a hitch. I have to say Heather with Calluna Events killed it at this wedding! There were cocktails on the patio following the ceremony. It featured lawn games and good drinks. The speeches were sweet with the perfect amount of humor. Kristen’s dad and mom brought down the house. Chris’s mom leads the way to the dance floor a traditional cheer of shots and then party time. Of course, the party was epic. You have to have good music in a venue that holds so many concerts right? Hipster Mama Productions brought down the house.

Throughout the day I loved hearing all the stories from friends and family about what made these two perfect for each other. They are full of adventure and love and their marriage will be too!

-Katie

Thanks to all the amazing vendors:

Planet Bluegrass

Calluna Events

Plum Sage Flowers

St. Julien Hotel and Spa

Catering by Design

Hipster Mama Productions

Eyedo Makeup and Hair

Sunset Limousine

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Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

The crystal detail on these shoes is amazing!

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Champagne campaign!

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

There is nothing better than your favorite girls getting ready with you on your wedding day.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Kristen gets to put on her beautiful dress made of Italian lace.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

A few finishing touches.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Heading down the stairs at St. Julien towards the limo.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Planet Bluegrass is such a unique venue.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Custom hatchets for the groomsmen.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

The groomsmen know they are nailing this getting ready thing!

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

They do say you look your best on your wedding day. These moments prove it.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Now that is a good looking wedding party.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

All smiles getting ready to see each other.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

The moment they see each other for the first time that day is priceless.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

It is so easy to tell they are truly happy.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Groom steals a kiss

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

You can’t fake moments like this!

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Good looking bride and groom.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

A little sneak away time on their wedding day.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Kristen and Chris’s wedding was all fun and games with jumbo jenga and cornhole.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

A great group of groomsmen.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

These girls are so fun to hang out with.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

The bridesmaids looking great.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Cute love details

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Grandma might have been the most excited person there

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

What a spot for a ceremony!

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

They wrote their own vows.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

The reception space perfect from floor to ceiling.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Planet Bluegrass is a venue built for good music.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Fun and good looks, this is a photographers dream.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

The boys just couldn’t help themselves to throw in a little bit of silly.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

I love vines growing up the silo.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Aren’t they sweet?

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Seriously this spot is epic! Good thing Kristen and Chris are adventurous.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Plum sage totally captured the casual feel with the bouquet.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

It is fun to see all the little details.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

I love how Planet Bluegrass is lit up.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

These two were well toasted.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

There was a lot of sweet advice and good laughs all around.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

The cake looked delicious. They also had a cheesecake bar!

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Chris and Kristen nailed their perfectly choreographed first dance.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Oh gosh grab the tissues. Look at how sweet he looks at his daughter.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Hipster Mama got the dance party going.

Planet Bluegrass Wedding Photos

Happily ever after

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