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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!

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Go ahead, plan your winter wedding!

Ken + Sarah | Donovan Pavilion | Vail Colorado Wedding Photographer

Vail, Colorado is one of the most majestic towns to have a dream wedding!  That's where Ken and Sarah (Grand Junction residents) recently tied the knot!  Together with the creative work of Joann and Mindy at Mountains & Meadows Wedding Planning and Sarah's parents, Sarah and Ken put on the show of the year!  I can't even begin to describe the love these two have for each other and their devotion was evident in every detail of their special day.  I was so tickled to be a part of such a glorious event and capture all of their precious moments!  Here is a glimpse into all the fun that was had...

 Vendors for Ken & Sarah's wedding:

Wedding Planners:  Mountains & Meadows

Venue:  Donovan Pavilion, Vail Colorado

Catering:  Foods of Vail

Flowers:  A Secret Garden

Wedding Gown:  David's Bridal

Hair and Makeup:  Trena Mellinger

Tuxes:  Men's Warehouse

Photo Booth:  Red Eye

Wedding Cake:  Cornerstone Chocolates and Confections

Hotel Accommodations:  Cascade Resort

Videographer:  Jami Davis Photography and Films

Photography by:  Carrie Johnson Photography , Assisted by:  Katie Landers Photography

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Congratulations Ken and Sarah!  I wish you all the best in your new journey together!

xoxo,

Carrie