It was such a privilege to be Mike and Kerry’s Boulder wedding photographer for their backyard wedding at their home in June. You may recognize their faces from their Brainard Lake engagement photos in the Fall of 2019, their gorgeous wedding video that I shared on social media during the summer, or their wedding photo previews that I shared on my Instagram. I’m so lucky to have grown to know these two and document so many pieces of their amazing journey together.
Kerry and Mike were originally planning a large wedding at The Riverbend in Lyons, but with their June wedding date and gathering sizes being so limited they opted for a more intimate experience and put together the most charming little backyard wedding at their family home with their kiddos, family members and closest friends – everyone else got to join in on the ceremony through a Zoom call to be present with them on their wedding day.
They exchanged their handwritten vows (seriously, go watch their wedding video and try not to cry) in their backyard in front of an altar that the groom built, then we headed to a nearby mountain park with the kiddos for photos. During their cocktail hour/ backyard reception they fired up their outdoor pizza oven and everyone made handmade personal pizzas. For their first dance the newlyweds, Mike and Kerry, were serenaded by acoustic guitarists as they shared their first dance. All of their guests circled around them with sparklers while they danced, which made it extra romantic. After the first dance ended the musicians played a special song dedicated to Mike’s mother and all of the couples joined in and danced alongside them.
This amazing day was everything an intimate wedding should be and more! I’m so lucky I was able to be there to document such a beautiful piece of their journey together!
Venue: Private Residence in Boulder, Colorado
Florals: Boulder Blooms
Beverages: Cocktail Caravan
Dress Boutique: Emma and Grace
Dress Designer: Pronovias