Great Gatsby Wedding | Ruben + Carrie | Grand Junction Photographer

Who doesn't love a themed wedding?!  How about the Great Gatsby themed wedding?!  I love when a couple decides to stray from tradition and add a little funk and fun to their special day!  Ruben and Carrie did just that!  These two have been together for 5 years and decided it was time to tie the knot.  They love throwing themed parties and thought why not have a themed wedding!  With all the hairstyles changing back to the hipster comb over, 1920's style, they decided to do a Great Gatsby wedding!  They knew all of their family and friends would love to dress the part.  And they did!  Every single guest participated and showed up in their best Gatsby attire!  It was truly the most unique and beautiful wedding I've seen.  Ruben and Carrie wish to send a BIG thank you to all of their vendors and guests for making their day so memorable!

Vendors for the day included:

Wedding Planning & Day of Coordinator:  I Do and Parties Too, Chelsea Weddings and Events, Lucky Penny Event Planning  \\  Venue & Catering:  Bookcliff Country Club \\   Officiant:  Cindy Buehrer  \\  Floral Design:  Bride and Bloom Design  \\  Rentals:  Event Productions  \\  DJ:  Jesse Guillen  \\  Photo booth:  Oh Snap  \\  Cake and Cupcakes:  Cake Lady Creationsdavid'  \\  Hair:  Kristine Love  \\  Makeup:  Nicole Baumann  \\  Bridal Gown:  David's Bridal  \\  Groomsmen Attire:  Men's Warehouse  \\  Photography:  Carrie Johnson Photography

Congratulations Ruben and Carrie!

Inspiration Winter Wedding Shoot | Colorado Wedding Photographer

Why plan a winter wedding?

As a wedding vendor I know that the busiest months for marriage are May through September and you can be sure that couples book the vendors they want up to a year in advance.  Couples often miss out on the perfect venue or wedding photographer or even the most popular DJ because the summer months fill up so quickly.  So, why not plan a winter wedding?

Here are a few reasons you might want to consider holding off until the snow flies!

~ A winter wedding provides a magical feel of "winter wonderland"!

~  Guests schedules are less busy during the winter months because most people plan family vacations throughout the warmer season.  You are sure to see a lot more RSVP's from your guest list!

~  The snow and dreary backdrops are surprisingly beneficial when planning out your color scheme as they pretty much go with anything.  You can add as much contrast as you like without worrying about whether or not your wedding colors will clash with the freshly mowed green grass.

~  If you are a holiday fanatic then you have the option of planning for a Christmas or New Year's themed wedding

~   Most of all:  Winter weddings can be much lighter on the pocket book and your budget as most vendors offer discounts during the slower seasons!  (That's reason enough right there!)

Check out the video below to see what myself and the pros at I Do and Parties Too and The Bride and Bloom Design Company  can do to help you plan the perfect winter wedding!

Special thanks to all of the vendors that helped coordinate this beautiful inspiration shoot held in the mountains of gorgeous Colorado!

Wedding Planning and Design:  I Do and Parties Too

Floral Design:  Bride and Bloom Design Company

Wedding Gown:  Victoria Rose Bridal

Hair Design:  Blush Salon and Spa (Keeli Vanlandingham)

Makeup Design:  Kiss & Makeup by Marielle Michelle Fazzi

Cake:  Hello Sugar Cakery LLC

Venue:  Five Winds Ranch Weddings

And of course we couldn't forget our talented models - Marlin & Kuersten and Gipp!

Thank you all so much!

Go ahead, plan your winter wedding!

Brett + April | Wine Country Inn | Palisade Colorado Wedding Photographer

Brett and April were recently married at Wine Country Inn in Palisade Colorado!  It was a beautifully warm and sunny day that was beaming with love!  Together, surrounded by all of their closest family and friends, they exchanged vows and expressed their love and commitment for one another.

Vendors for their wedding included - Venue, Catering and Day of Wedding Planning:  Wine Country Inn  //  Cake:  The Cake Cottage  //  Bridal Gown:  David's Bridal  //  Tuxedo's:  Men's Warehouse  //  Flower Design:  Flowers By Lorraine  // Music:  DJ David - Farmington New Mexico  //  Photography by:  Carrie Johnson Photography, Assisted by Jen Swedhin Photography

Congratulations Brett and April!

xoxo,

Carrie