Posts in Hand Crafted
Denver Botanical Gardens // Anna Lee + Brandon
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Nothing haunts me more often than the idea of what the World has to offer.

While in design school, I picked up a book that introduced me to the concept of Feng Shui.

 Since then, I have focused on surrounding my life with the five elements of the World: Earth, wind, fire, water, and wood. 

Today, I share with you, the first wedding I've had the pleasure to fully be immersed in the five elements of the World. The organic design of the World I believe in presents itself fully in the tangles of firery glass; the feeling of cool mist floating in the warm summer breeze; and most importantly; the smell of fresh dirt between the trees while digging for lost wedding rings.

I've learned a few things at this particular wedding, such as:

If you are the groom; don't shave after you've buttoned your best white shirt up to the top.

Instead of tossing the garter; just hold an authentic Texan-style auction and see who actually deserves the privilege of the honor.

Live music echoing off the walls of the reception hall embodies the ones you love most. 

Also, make sure your wedding is decorated with unique, hand-crafted glass by a World-renowned glass artist, Dale Chihuly, that happens to be featured at Denver Botanic Gardens.

A fairytale wedding venue anytime of the year, but especially in mid-summer, the Botanic Gardens only amplifies the feeling of love shared between two humans.

PS: Live music and Elvis Presley amplifies the love people share at your wedding. 


Imagine doing what you love, while working with someone you love and respect. Today, I spent many hours next to a wedding photographer, Casie Zalud. Thanks for having me stand with you during this beautiful wedding. One love. 

Denver Botanic Gardens // RiNo District Wedding
Uh said the man to the lady
Uh said the lady to the man she adored.
— The Pixies

After being around these two all day, Jessica and Jarvis reminded me why I fell in love. A cloudy day at the Hotel Monaco in downtown Denver kicked it off nicely. Crazy as it was; the day continued with a carefree ceremony in the rain at the Denver Botanic Gardens followed by a romantic waltz under umbrellas. 

But wait, it got even better. The deep blue sky insisted on being a guest at the reception in the RiNo District of Denver. Somehow Jessica and Jarvis booked the most intensely raw and organic venue I have ever experienced a wedding reception at. This setting was stellar for the first dance to The Pixies song, "Hey". 

Before the first dance, I caught them practicing in the courtyard illuminated only by twinkle lights; totally alone.

That is the moment that still happily haunts me to this day. This blog post wouldn't have been possible without Audrey Michel inviting me along. Thank you.


Denver Botanical Gardens Wedding // Brittany + Scott
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My Moscow Mule brings all the boyz to the yard.

INGREDIENTS

Ice cubes

1/4 cup vodka

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/2 cup chilled Cock & Bull ginger beer

1 lime wedge

PREPARATION

Fill chilled copper mug with ice.

Add vodka and lime juice, then ginger beer; stir to mix.

Garnish with lime wedge.


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