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Boettcher Mansion Wedding in September

December 9, 2022

Boettcher Mansion Wedding on Lookout Mountain in Colorado

I have been so excited to get this wedding sneak peek online for Dan & Katie ever since I first laid eyes on the photos after their wedding back in late September. This busier than normal fall prevented me from getting the photos retouched as quickly as I would have liked, but I hope that they think they are as beautiful as I do and that the wait was worth it! I think this is one of my favorite weddings I’ve ever photographed. It was just a beautiful day overall with great weather and light, an extremely photogenic couple, super fun guests, and an overall laid back atmosphere which I always think makes for the best wedding parties. This couple is very talented with lots of musical friends. Dan’s bandmates played music for them which was such a nice personal touch on their day. I have to give a huge shout out to Dylan Crossley for helping me out as the second photographer that day. I don’t want to go on too much about the details because I think the photos best show how incredible their day was so I’ll just get on with it now!

Daughter paints her mom's nails on the day of her brother's wedding in Golden CO

Family relax in the bridal suite during the getting ready part of a Golden Colorado wedding day at Table Mountain Inn

Bride gets her lipstick done on her wedding day inside the Table Mountain Inn hotel room in Golden CO

Bride's family and friends hang out with her as she gets her make up done on her wedding day in Golden CO

B&W photo of bride checking out her professional make up on her wedding day in Colorado

Ruby red bridal jewelry detail photo in Golden Colorado

Bride gets help with her dress on her wedding day in a room at Table Mountain Inn in Golden CO

Family friends of the bride look on as she finishes getting ready on her wedding day at Table Mountain Inn in Golden CO

Bride gets help with the finishing touches from her friends and family in the suite at Table Mountain Inn in Golden CO

Groom gets his hair done on his wedding day at an airbnb in Golden CO

B&W photo of groom's brother playing guitar at the airbnb where they got ready at a Golden Colorado wedding

Detail photo collage of the groom's cufflinks, orange and blue floral leather shoes, and brown floral tie on his Golden CO wedding day in the fall

Groom with long hair ties his brown floral tie on his wedding day in Golden CO

Groom ties his cool orange floral shoes on his wedding day in Colorado

Groom finishes dressing on his wedding day in Golden Colorado

Photo collage of groomsmen checking out their custom embroidered handkerchief gifts on a wedding day in Golden CO

Groom's Friends laugh together as they get ready for his wedding day in Colorado

Classic Groom portrait in the woods on Lookout Mountain at a Boettcher Mansion wedding day

Bride and groom have their first look in the forest on their wedding day at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Romantic moment from a first look in the woods at Boettcher Mansion on Lookout Mountain

Pretty Colorful Family Portrait in the Woods at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Bride and groom laugh with the bride's parents during the family formals in the woods of Lookout Mountain

Beautiful forest family photo at Boettcher Mansion in the woods of Golden Colorado

Cute wedding portrait in the woods at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Cute detail photo of the bride and groom's shoes

Bride and groom walk to their wedding ceremony in the woods on their Boettcher Mansion wedding day in Colorado

Gorgeous classic wedding portrait with the stone gazebo in the backdrop at Bottcher Mansion in Colorado

The stone gazebo decorated with seating chart assignments at Boettcher Mansion in Golden CO

Envelopes with the seating chart assignments sway in the breeze inside the stone Gazebo at Boettcher Mansion in Golden Colorado

Beautiful photo of the wedding arch with orange florals and the string lights hanging overhead on the patio of Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Details of florals on the seats for a wedding ceremony at Boettcher Mansion

Bride and groom's siblings prepare for the wedding ceremony to begin at Boettcher Mansion

Wedding guests wait for the ceremony to begin on the outdoor patio outside of the Fireside Room at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Photo collage of the groom's band mates playing at his wedding ceremony at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Groom's band mates play music for his wedding ceremony at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Mother of the bride walks down the aisle at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Guests sing and look on at a wedding ceremony at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Groom walks with his parents down the aisle at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Groom hugs his mom after walking down their aisle with his parents at Boettcher Mansion

Little kids make their way down the aisle at Boettcher Mansion as Flower Girl and Ring Bearer

Groom watches his bride walk down the aisle on their wedding day at Boettcher Mansion

Bride and her dad hug after he walks her down the aisle at Boettcher Mansion

Wide angle view of bride and groom getting married on the outdoor patio at Boettcher Mansion in Golden CO

Bride and groom look out at their guests under the orange floral decor of their Boettcher Mansion wedding ceremony

Photo collage of guests enjoying a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Photo collage of wedding speakers in the woods at Boettcher Mansion wedding ceremony in Colorado

Groom smiles at his bride under the orange florals and string lights of Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Wide angle view of a wedding ceremony on the patio at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Bride says her vows under an orange floral display on the outside patio at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Wedding guests snuggle as they watch their friends get married at Boettcher Mansion

Flower girl looks on at the wedding ceremony while sucking her thumb at a Boettcher Mansion wedding in Colorado

Cute couple smile at each other as they say their vows at their woodsy wedding ceremony at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Bride and groom smile at each other as they get married outside in a woodsy wedding at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Best man and maid of honor collect flowers from the guests to create one large wedding bouquet at a Boettcher Mansion wedding on Lookout Mountain

Bride and groom smell their wedding bouquet after it was assembled from the wedding guests at their Boettcher Mansion wedding in Colorado

Wedding kiss underneath string lights and orange floral decor at Boettcher Mansion woodsy wedding in Colorado

Signage from a Boettcher Mansion wedding in Colorado

Stradavox signature cocktail held by a wedding guest at Boettcher Mansion

Wedidng guests enjoy cocktail hour as sun sets at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Wedding guests enjoy each other's company during cocktail hour at Boettcher Mansion

Wedding guests pose for a couples portrait together during cocktail hour at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Bride and groom cheers with a drink after their wedding ceremony in the upstairs Aspen Room at Boettcher Mansion

Groom portrait with his friends and bandmates in front of the orange floral backdrop at Boettcher Mansion

Beautiful warm florals in shades of red and orange frame a beautiful brunette bride on her wedding day at Boettcher Mansion in Golden Colorado

Romantic wedding day portrait of Bride and groom in the forest next to Boettcher Mansion

Lookout Mountain Wedding Portrait with Mountain Backdrop at a Boettcher Mansion Wedding

Stunning photo of a bride and groom looking out at the pretty mountain views on Lookout Mountain at Boettcher Mansion

Romantic wedding day portraits of bride and groom on Lookout Mountain during fall at their Boettcher Mansion Wedding in Golden CO

Classic Portrait of Bride and Groom on their wedding day on Lookout Mountain with a pretty sunset mountain backdrop

Interior of the Fireside Room set up for a wedding reception dinner at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Table setting with custom printed menu at a Boettcher Mansion wedding with orange florals and green linens

Family friend of the bride and groom sings a song for them at their reception at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

B&W reception photo of the bride and her groom enjoying dinner together on their wedding day in the Fireside Room at Boettcher Mansion

Bride's father gives a toast on the day of his daughter's wedding at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Sister of the bride gives a warm wedding toast inside the Fireside room at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Photo collage of groom's friends giving toasts on his wedding day at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

B&W Photo of wedding couple dancing their first dance on the outdoor patio at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Cute photo of bride and groom having fun during their first dance under the string lights at Boettcher Mansion

Couple have fun during their first dance under the patio string lights at Boettcher Mansion

Bride and her dad have fun dancing on the outside patio under the string lights at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

B&W photo of Groom dancing with his mom under the string lights on the outdoor patio at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Detail photo of the wedding rings on a wedding day at Boettcher Mansion

Photo collage of a pretty two tiered white wedding cake decorated with orange florals at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Bride and Groom cut their cake inside the Fireside Room at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Dance floor fun wedding photos inside the Fireside Room at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Photo collage of wedding guests dancing inside the Fireside Room at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

Bride and groom dance with each other at their wedding reception inside the Fireside Room at Boettcher Mansion

Stunning mountain backdrop at sunset makes for a gorgeous wedding day portrait at Boettcher Mansion in Colorado

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer for your Colorado wedding, please be sure to check out the WEDDINGS page of my site and get in touch. I would love to help!

Venue: Boettcher Mansion Golden, CO