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It’s been awhile since I’ve posted with real live actual work!  But the time has come and I couldn’t have started the season with a better wedding to feature on the blog.  Nikki & Justin got married in the Ballroom at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Denver.  It was a gorgeous ceremony with pretty lighting and I loved the cheerful bright green she chose as her wedding color.  The day started off pretty dark with a ton of wind and some rain too, but we got lucky because the weather was great after the ceremony when we walked over to the courthouse for the formal pictures of the wedding party.  I also loved that they chose to use Justin’s nickname for the wedding lighting at the reception.  Oh and this is one of those strange coincidences:  Justin’s nickname is Juice and my husband’s roller derby name is Jewce.  (Btw, it still feels weird to call him my husband!)

Anyway, I can’t wait to move on and show the pics!  Congratulations Nikki & Juice:)  Hope you had an awesome time together in Cabo!

April

Wedding Ceremony & Reception Location: Ritz Carlton Denver, CO  http://www.ritzcarlton.com/

Dress Designer: Mikaella http://www.mikaellabridal.com/

Dress Shop: Bea’s Bridal Nook in Cherry Creek http://www.beasbridalnook.com/

Nikki’s Shoes: Nina Shoes http://ninashoes.com/

Bridesmaids Dresses were all done by various designers

Jewelry: Nikki wore pearl earrings by Mikimoto http://www.mikimotoamerica.com/

Guys Suits: Men’s Wearhouse http://www.menswearhouse.com

Catering & Cake: All food done by the Ritz

DJ: DJ Ripm from Starkey Productions http://starkeyentertainment.com/?portfolio=dj-ripm

Florist: Newberry Brothers in Cherry Creek http://newberrybrothers.quickflora.com/Berry/index.html

Stationary and Signage: Nikki’s sweet dad did all of her signage for her except for the ceremony programs which were created by Cloud 9 Bliss  http://cloud9bliss.com/

Officiant: Nikki’s Uncle Duane Laughlin led their ceremony:)

Hair: Nikki’s gorgeous hairstyle was done at the Ritz Spa & she did her own make up.

That dress fit Nikki so well!

Justin is so sweet. He sent up these kind words and pretty bouquet for Nikki that morning

View of Coors Field from Nikki’s suite at the Ritz

Nikkis Grammy and sister before the ceremony

Pretty!

So many pretty orchids!

Nikki with her cute robe:)

Nikki & Justin reading the love letters they gave to each other before the ceremony

Guys hang out before the ceremony gets under way

Something blue:)

Nikki got all of her bridesmaids these really cute robes with their names embroidered on them

Nikki’s sis holds her wedding gown

How gorgeous is she?

Ceremony room all set up

I love how Nikki is looking at Justin in this one:)

Nikki says her vows

Exchanging of the rings

Yay!!!

Took a few quick photos in the ceremony room before they turned it into part of the ballroom reception area

Had to set this one up really quickly. I like how it turned out:)

Nikki is on a mission. Get the formals done so she can party!

This is such a pretty scene! Pretty girls + Pretty Location = lots of win!

Love this one! One of my favorites for sure:)

Escort cards + favors all in one. Love the garden theme:)

Mile High Martinis: A good idea

Cocktail table decor

Apparently this is also how Justin asked Nikki if she wanted to go out with him. Cute:)

The quiet before the storm hit

Welcome to the party Justin & Nikki!

Toasts!

Nikki smiles while her sister toasts her

First Dance

Father Daughter Dance

Justin and his mom’s turn:)

Love Nikki’s Ring!

High school buds!

Gotta love thoughtful brides:)

Hahaha

He’s serious.

Party Time

Shot on the right is so cute. Nikki + her sisters all laughing with her dad:)

Isn’t this just the cutest? I saw her there just taking in all of the funny antics going on around her and had to take this shot:)

And, as usual, saved one of my favorites for last:)

Interested in finding out more information about wedding photography for your own wedding at the Denver Ritz Carlton? Check out the WEDDINGS are of my site!