It was so clear that James and Claudia are so very loved by their family and friends. There was so much laughter and many happy tears. The father of the bride and the best man shared toasts. No detail was overlooked! Everything from the cake to the tablescapes was absolutely lovely. The couple shared vows they had written, exchanged rings, and shared their first kiss as husband and wife! Then all of the guests blew bubbles as the newlyweds walked back down the isle. Claudia’s father walked her down the isle and James just beamed with pride seeing his soon to be wife coming towards him. Claudia had her heart set on an outdoor ceremony and I was so glad that the weather held out for them! The couple was so thoughtful, buying a cozy blanket for each and every guest so that they would be warm during the ceremony. Claudia’s florals were stunning, and the sun came out at just the right moment for us to get those glowy, dreamy pictures I just love! James and Claudia’s genuine romance and affection for each other was so evident in every image. We arrived at the beautiful Black Forest by Wedgewood Weddings just in time for some bride and groom sunset portraits. It was obvious that he adores his little girl! We took bridal party and family portraits, and afterwards James and Claudia took a limo to their venue. Claudia’s dad immediately started crying (and so did everyone else!) Seeing his daughter on her wedding day was such an emotional moment for him. Of all the moments on a wedding day, it’s always the daddy-daughter moments that get me choked up. It was such a tender moment!Ĭlaudia also shared a first look with her father. He was completely taken aback with how beautiful she was. When James turned around and saw his bride, the look on his face said it all. I was thrilled that it had snowed just the day before so we had a lovely layer of white snow for their pictures! And in true Colorado fashion, the sun was out and we had great weather for it being a December day.

Once they were ready, we headed to an open space area near their home for the couple’s first look.

It was so sweet seeing them open their wedding day gifts to each other. James gave Claudia lovely earing, and Claudia gave James a watch with a special inscription inside. I was in love with Claudia’s Bella Belle shoes and her stunning gown! The couple also opened special gifts they had for one another. From their invitation to their rings, everything was perfect. This sweet couple had to reschedule their original wedding date, but it was definitely worth the wait! The day started with the bride getting ready at their home, and the groom getting ready just next door at his best man’s house! I had so much fun photographing all of the gorgeous bridal details. James and Claudia’s winter wedding at Black Forest Wedgewood was absolutely beautiful.

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