I loved getting to photograph this wedding. It was a lot like being among family…huge (I have a HUGE family, so I felt right at home), fun, lots of laughter and stolen quiet moments….these two were really good at finding those quiet stolen moments in the middle of everything.
I adore you guys! <3
How cute is little miss!?
Libby and her Daddy. 🙂 He was over the moon the WHOLE day!!
Charlie!! 🙂 Libby rode in on Charlie. And he was a perfect pro.
Isn’t the Shupe Homestead beautiful!!
So happy!!
Dave and Libby! Truly, such an honor to get to photograph you two as you said I do and for the immense fun that surrounded those moments! You too were made for each other! 🙂
Longmont, Colorado
Venue | Shupe Homestead
Florist | The Niwot Florist
Band | Jeffrey Allan Band
Caterer | The Rib House
Important Songs
Someone To Give My Love To | Tracy Byrd
I Loved Her First | Heartland
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David & Libby
How did the two of you meet?
D&L: We met when Libby was in college. She was friends with a cousin of Dave’s and when the group of girls came to Greeley, they met. 🙂 Inseparable since!
What was your favorite memory from your wedding day?
L: When I walked up to the aisle on my horse, Charlie. I felt like such a princess and could see my groom to be, (who looked immensely anxious) and knew this was the beginning of a new life. 🙂 It was surreal.
D: Dancing in front of the crowd with my bride. I loved twirling her around, it was something we’ve done a million times before, but this time was the first time as man and wife.
Funniest memory from your wedding day?
D&L: Getting a miniature donkey for a wedding gift. Topped the charts, no questions asked!
What was your favorite detail?
D&L: The relaxed theme. Favorite detail was the easy going environment and sharing such a special occasion with close friends and family.
If you could do it all over, would you change anything?
D&L: Perhaps last a bit longer. Unfortunately, we had to catch a plane at DIA and jet out of there. (No pun intended.)
Any advice for future brides and grooms?
D&L: All you really need is the bride, groom, rings and the preacher or minister! 🙂 That’s all you really need, everything else is just frosting. 🙂
Tell me about your honeymoon.
D&L: We went to Sicily, Italy! 😀 For two home-grown country folk, it was quite an experience. No, it was not your traditional tropical honeymoon. However, Libby was adamant about being a world traveler and insisted they go somewhere that was not on or around the North American continent. They decided to go to the tip of the boot in Europe. Whether it was getting kicked out of a cab at 2 o’clock in the morning in the middle of a darkened alley way, or trying to get used to driving in a little Fiat Panda, we held hands through every experience. There are not too many people who spoke English. We arrived on Sunday and did not have one conversation in English until Thursday. Even then, the conversation was with an English couple who lived in Lancaster, England. We met so many interesting people and truly became immersed in a completely foreign culture. Throughout the experience, we learned how to strengthen our bond by depending on each other.
Megan DYou are just so good at what you do!! I love to see your images! Those details and the barn shots! LOVE!! But I’m obsessed with the image of her riding in on the horse. Perfection!!! Great job friend!
DestineeSuch beautiful images of what looks like an amazing day full of laughter and love! I have so many favorites, but that wide shot with the mountains behind them needs to be a huge canvas!
angieThis place is amazing! Wonderful job capturing their day and that portrait with the mountains in the background is my fave! But, the ones with the horse are stunning too!
TinaSuch love, such joy! You captured it all! Lovely photos Melissa. Especially love the images with the horse! Such personal moments! Treasures!
Tina E PelletierSuch love, such joy! You captured it all! Lovely photos Melissa. Especially love the images with the horse! Such personal moments! Treasures!
JennyBZlove that you captured how in love these two are! i love that pull back shot w the mountains in the distance! and the portrait w the beautiful horse!!
Rachel rBeautiful venue! Absolutely love the shot of them walking between the fences with the mountains in the background. Beautiful!
CaitlynnLove that those images of the bride with her dad. You can tell is is over-the-top happy! And that shot of them in the field with the sky and mountains in the distance. Oh my. Love it. And what!? She rode in on a horse! How perfect.
maike rinayeAww, that first daddy image is gold. Just beautiful. And that mountain portrait with the two above them… ahhh! LOVE IT!
jacqieA bride on horseback!?! Yes, please! And those mountains are to die for. Lovely work, lady!
Julie PaisleySuch a pretty happy bride! I just feel the joy! love it!
rachelI love these! The horse – so awesome! That last portrait before the reception is perfection.
MollyMELISSA! I love all of these bridal party photos (perfect location choice!) and the portrait of the two of them with the gorgeous mountains in the background. This looks like it was such a joyous day and that feeling pours out of your images. Amazing job, my friend. 😀
MicahGetting married on this property must have been a dream come true!! Love the location and the way that you captured each moment of their special day! Great work!