Mr. and Mrs. Jason Goumas

This past weekend I had the privilege of coordinating Jason and Xiomara Goumas' wedding.  It was a ceremony and reception set beautifully in vintage chic motif, full of romance and elegance.

Xiomara contacted me a few months ago after a recommendation Sara Joy Photography. She was looking for someone who could understand her vision, carrying out all of the details during her wedding day.  She also needed someone to help find and communicate with a floral vendor.  Xiomara had been planning her wedding for about a year, so it was neat to step in and help her finish up her details and coordinate the day she had always dreamed of.

Jason and Xiomara had a beautiful ceremony at Cheesman Park in Denver, CO. A simply gorgeous setting for a ceremony was only enhanced by the timing of a 4:00 PM wedding. White padded chairs were centered within the marble columns of the pavilion wrapped in beautiful gold sashes.  Lining the center aisle were small wooden rose buds in champagne, rose and chocolate bronze colors. At the front and center of the aisle were white columns holding up large glass vases full of white hydrangea and feathers.  No other decorations were needed with the incredible setting surrounding the beautiful pavilion.

The reception was at The Grand Hyatt downtown Denver, right off of the 16th street mall.  With the reception located on the 38th floor, the city lights and view lent a romantic atmosphere to the evening festivities.  The room was decorated in champagne and rose colors with soft candle lighting, bathed in hydrangea and orchids wherever you turned.  The tables were decorated with brown manzanita branches, draped with sparkling crystals, hanging lanterns and white orchids.  

The reception was created with every guest in mind.  A five piece band entertained in the background as the guests enjoyed a four course dinner ordered to their liking.  Cake and Champagne were served table side by servers in tuned to each guest's needs. Toasts and ballroom dancing finished out the evening for a romantic evening sure to be remembered by every guest.

It was a pleasure to be a part of Jason and Xiomara's day.  Congratulations to the bride and groom! 

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua and Virginia Rowland

This weekend I had the wonderful privilege of being a part of Joshua Rowland and Virginia Thomas' wedding. We started planning their wedding about seven months ago as Virginia was in the midst of starting her own business and Josh was finishing up his college degree.  It was a planning whirlwind full of difficult and specific decisions, meetings, taste testings and other details that were both exciting and tiresome.  What a blessing to walk alongside them every step of the way, hoping to ensure them the day they were hoping for.

Monday, September 5, 2011 was the big day.  With a beautiful morning ceremony at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, the wedding started off bathed in perfection.  It was absolutely gorgeous with the sunlight bouncing off the beautiful red rock and sparkling on Pikes Peak. One couldn't have asked for a more beautiful backdrop to their ceremony and wedding pictures.

The Ceremony was followed by a reception at The Warehouse Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. Executive Chef Lawrence Johnson and his staff offer a menu full of creativity and flavor. Their customer service is out of this world as they work to create the most special wedding or event.   I highly recommend this venue for small - medium sized wedding receptions. 

For a sneak peak at wedding pictures, check out Rene Tate Photography.  Are you looking for a photographer consumed with your desires for the wedding, focused on capturing everything and anything unique about you?  Rene Tate understands that every single moment is worth capturing and she does it with beauty and grace.  A great investment for the most important day of your life. 

Josh and Virginia's wedding was a beautiful picture of elegance and simplicity.  They chose to remain focused on the items that were important to them as a couple, creating a wedding environment that was uniquely theirs. 

Thank you, both, for allowing me to share in your special day!

(Until I can find a better picture depicting the beauty of the ceremony site, I'm using this picture of the bride.)