I stocked my grandpa’s old Canon with some Tri-X film I had laying around during this past wedding season. Got some film back…

This was the most emotion-filled wedding of the year. Love me some tears and laughter! Shannon and Jason are the warmest people you’d ever meet. They truly nurture their friendships and family relationships. I’ve never seen two people with more close friends.

Their wedding was held at an authentic, recreated 19th century New England town called Storrowton Village in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Shannon and Jason giggled like little school girls during the ceremony. Midway through the ceremony, Jason asked if he could kiss Shannon yet. Ah, love. So cute!

Big thanks to Massachusetts photographer Chris Mulready for second shooting with me. Didn’t have a chance at the wedding? Sign up here to be notified when the gallery is up.

Photo by Chris

Photo by Chris

Shannon loves butterflies (although you would think otherwise from this photo)

Photo by Chris

Wow. I don’t know where to begin. What a wedding – Mollye’s fabulous Monique Lhuillier dress, snow dusted peaks with fall colors, a mountaintop ceremony at Uley’s Cabin performed by Mollye’s 92-year-old grandfather, a dog wearing a tie, Groove Nation packing the dance floor, a surprise fireworks show – this one will be hard to top!

I’ve known Jer since the 6th grade when he used to distract me from math with his drawings. Although I hadn’t seen him since high school, he’s still an amazing artist as evidenced by everything he created for their wedding (i.e. invitations and programs made of wood, cotton totes with a sketch of Crested butte). He’s found a true companion in Mollye. When she walked down the aisle with her dad, he asked if she was okay, she whispered to him, “I’m crying because I’m just so happy.”

Tearful toasts and a first dance to the Stones’ “Loving Cup” kicked off the reception, which lead way to a surprise fireworks show. The beer flowed like wine and shoes were kicked off as everyone danced their butts off.

Congrats to you, Jer and Mollye! It was a real pleasure watching two people who are best friends become husband and wife.

I owe the fabulous Preston Utley a bottle of whiskey for a great job second shooting, and a big thank you to Rachel from Crested Butte Events!

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Preston shot all the guys’ getting ready photos

Preston’s shot on right

Two following images by Preston

Preston’s shot on left and two below

Preston’s shot

Preston’s on right, below left and center

Almost every aspect of Coley and Lauren’s Evergreen wedding was untraditional and totally them. From their first look to Lauren mingling with guests before the ceremony in her cowboy boots to nixing their first dance to marrying themselves in front of 200+ people to forgoing wedding cake and serving pie instead. It is really fun when a couple knows themselves so well and bring such a distinct style to their wedding day.

It was a day of pure, unadulterated joy. Smiles beamed on everyone’s face. Laughter broke the couple’s nervousness when, during his vows, Coley said he’d bring soap (soup) to Lauren when she got sick. To end the ceremony, six groups of people surprised Lauren and Coley with a “wedding mad libs” that Coley’s sister arranged, saying in unison their wishes for the newlyweds.

A late night of BBQ, pie, toasts and boot stomping followed in the Barn.

Big thanks to Preston Utley for second shooting. If you didn’t get a chance at the wedding, sign up to be notified when their full gallery is up!

Preston’s shot

Two photos below are Preston’s

First look – Preston’s shot on right

Preston’s shot

Preston’s shot on left and below

Skyping Grandma

Preston’s shot