Oh this day! This day was filled with beauty. Filled with love, filled with laughter, filed with all things soft and sparkly, but mostly, it was filled with friends and family that are better because they were together.
Josh and Courtney decided upon a destination wedding in Colorado Springs, and all of their closest friends and family flew out to celebrate with them.
The Garden of the Gods Club is absolutely GORGEOUS with the most amazing views!! And that amazing floral arch…absolute perfection. We+You outdid themselves with the gorgeous arrangements!!
That look of glee on their faces….when these two are together, that joy shines from them.
Pictures were super important to Courtney, and I of course was happy to oblige!
Courtney was absolutely radiant!
Josh thought so too.
I was so glad we were able to time their portraits with that sun hitting the mountains. That light!!!
Josh & Courtney, what a joy it was to be among your friends and family in witnessing your wedding! Keep loving each other so well.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Venue | Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Wedding Planning & Design | Meaghan Cody | Sweet Pea Events
DJ | Glen Rouse | LeForce Entertainment
Flowers | We + You
Cake | Chef Sugar
Dress | The Blushing Bride
Stationary | Abigail Luby
Josh & Courtney | In their own words…
How did the two of you meet?
Courtney: We were with mutual friends at a bar. I was sitting down at the other end when Josh asked his friend Dale who I was. Dale responded who I was and told him I was single and Josh should go talk to me.
Josh: She batted her big brown eyes at me from across the bar, and I knew I wanted her to be mine.
What was your favorite memory from your wedding day?
Courtney: We both hands down agree it was when we saw each other as I came up the staircase. It’s when it all felt real!
Funniest memory from your day?
Both: Our dance on the walk out of the aisle. It’s a silly dance that’s an inside joke we do all the time!
What was your favorite detail?
Courtney: This is a tough one, but I would have to go with the floral arch. It really complimented the venue and was absolutely stunning.
Josh: Courtney handled most of the details, but I was really impressed with the scenery at the hotel. I took a leap of faith agreeing to have the wedding there. It was worth it.
If you could do it all over, would you change anything?
Rent out the entire hotel and bring our own staff! Haha.
Any advice for future brides and grooms?
Soak up every single minute. It goes way too fast! Don’t stress the small stuff. You won’t remember half the mishaps anyway!
Tell me about your honeymoon.
Check back in January after we get home!
AngieWHOA!! This wedding is incredible! That location and that couple are absolutely stunning.
Rachael AllexWoah, is that ceremony location real life? So amazing and such a beautiful wedding!!
DestineeWow! That backdrop is incredible. What a gorgeous couple. Looks like such a beautiful day. Beautiful work!
jennyUmmm helllo!!! Are you kidding me with this glam wedding?! That backdrop and all her details are just ridiculously stunning. You NAILED this, Melissa!!! XOXO
shannoni LOOOOVE garden of the gods and boy did you deliver on shooting there. they are STUNNING!!! these could be plastered all over bridal magazines! the couple, the wedding, the location….simply STUNNING!
CaitlynnOh my goodness! That view! And how gorgeous is this bride! Woah! I actually know someone who got engaged at Garden of the Gods, so it’s pretty cool to see these images. Crazy beautiful wedding.
Nickioh my goodness i love everything about this!! i’m obsessed with her dress and flowers! and those bridesmaids dresses are stunning! could they have picked a more perfect location?! the light and the mountains are perfections! Gorgeous photos of a gorgeous couple! Awesome job Melissa!!
BobbiI always love it when you post a new blog entry and needless to say, as always… you didn’t disappoint! WOW! I couldn’t love these more! Thanks for sharing your incredible with us yet again. BOOM!