Groom embracing his bride on their wedding day. Beautiful greenery and bright red & yellow flowers.
When Dara attended a week of discipleship training called Deep Camp, she was expecting to find fellowship, to learn from others, and to deepen her connection to God. She found all of those things ... and though she didn't know it at the time, she also met her future husband -- a fellow attendee named Charlie.

Although that week at camp didn't spark a romance between the two, it did forge a friendship that would grow steadily over the next four years. When Dara came out of a difficult relationship, Charlie was one of the people she was able to lean on, and he was there to help heal some of the parts of Dara's heart that she had feared would stay broken forever. Although he had been interested in Dara for years, he didn't think she would ever look his way. Finally, after much prayer and a few nudges from his friends and pastor, Charlie asked Dara out.

In case the above photo didn't tip you off, I'll give you a hint: Dara said yes. And just one year later, she said yes again when Charlie asked her to become his wife.

I was blessed to shoot Charlie and Dara's wedding in Denver, Colorado. Their love and strong faith shone through the whole day, and I feel so honored that I was able to be part it!
Hope Community Church in Denver, Colorado for wedding ceremony.
Vintage inspired hand drawn wedding stationary with botanical border. Wedding invitation ideas.
Brides bouquet. Beautiful floral arrangement with deep reds and other colors.
Hope Community Church in Denver, Colorado for wedding ceremony.
Dara wore her grandmother's shoes down the aisle:
Simple, cute, and comfortable wedding shoes for the practical bride.
Detail photograph of wedding day jewelry. Gorgeous pearl bracelets and drop earrings.
Bride admiring her simple and timeless wedding dress hanging from the window. Bridal hairstyles.
Groom and his groomsmen in prayer before he gets married to his beautiful bride. Black & white photo
Charlie carved this box for the rings himself:
Ring bearer customized engraved wood box for wedding bands and engagement ring.
Groom buttoning up his blue suit on his wedding day. Vintage boutonniere ideas.
Groom outside church in his blue suit on his wedding day. Vintage boutonniere ideas.
Groom awaits his bride for the sentimental first look with an adorable smile.
Gorgeous bride smiles at her groom outside of the wedding church in her white simple gown.
Bride embraces groom in his blue suit. Bridal hairstyle ideas.
Photograph of bride and groom smiling at each other. Open back dress and bridal hairstyle.
Gorgeous bride and her groom smiling and holding hands on their wedding day.
Close up photography of bride and groom. Beautiful wedding hairstyle and pearl bracelets.
Periwinkle vintage inspired bridesmaids dress. Short bridesmaids dress and bouquet ideas.
Bride and her bridesmaids on her wedding day. Short periwinkle dresses and flats.
Gorgeous and dramatic bridal bouquet. Floral arrangement with white, purple, and light pink flowers.
Adorable ring bearer holding custom engraved wooden ring box.
Bride and her bridesmaids on her wedding day. Short periwinkle dresses and beautiful bouquets.
Beautiful blue-eyed bride with red hair. Bridal make-up ideas and hairstyle inspiration.
Modern blue suit with vest and beautiful vintage boutonniere. Groom suit ideas & inspiration.
Sweet moment of bride in elegant white dress smiling at groom. Green scenery in Denver, Colorado.
Groom and his groomsmen in blue suits and loafers. Wedding day photography outside church.
Beautiful red-haired bride and groom smiling at camera on their wedding day.
Adorable photograph of bride smiling at her father as he walks her down the isle at her wedding.
Bride walks down the isle at her vintage inspired wedding in gorgeous veil. Black & white photograph
Father of the bride and his daughter walking down the isle on her wedding day. Black & white photo
Indoor church wedding in Denver, Colorado. Wedding venue ideas and inspiration. Black & White photo.
Candle lit indoor church wedding in Denver, Colorado. Wedding venue ideas and inspiration.
Bride cries as groom performs spiritual foot washing at indoor church wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaid with french manicure and periwinkle dress holding bird seed to throw at bride and groom
Red vintage Mustang with old school cans and
Bride and groom exit the church for their send off getting showered in bird feed instead of rice!
Bride and groom exit the church for their send off getting showered in bird feed instead of rice!
Just Married! Bride and groom send off after the wedding in red vintage Mustang.
Bride and groom embracing each other after their wedding ceremony in back of a Mustang.
Beautiful outdoor real estate in Denver, Colorado
Beautiful photograph of red flowers. Nature photography.
Gorgeous estate in Denver, Colorado. Victorian mansion with water fountain in courtyard.
Young boy in adorable blue suit holding a yummy vanilla cupcake at a wedding.
Beautiful purple and pink flower arrangement with chalkboard sign. Wedding decor ideas & inspiration
Beautiful vintage water fountain in courtyard with vibrant red and yellow flowers.
Bride and groom holding hands on their wedding day showing off the wedding band and engagement ring
Bride and groom sitting on victorian styled porch smiling at each other. Simple white dress.
Vintage inspired wedding venue decor with antique and purple accents. Reception ideas & inspiration
Gorgeous gold and white vintage plate set up for wedding reception. Wedding table settings ideas.
Vintage inspired two-tierd wedding cake at victorian mansion in Denver, Colorado.
Vintage two-tiered vanilla wedding cake with floral accents and carnations.
Bride and groom hugging outside of victorian mansion wedding venue in simple and elegant dress.
Bride and groom hugging outside of victorian mansion wedding venue in simple and elegant dress.
Wedding Planner: Renia Canaday with Especially Yours Event Planning // Ceremony Venue: Hope Community Church // Reception Venue: Richards-Hart Estate // Florist: The Fresh Flower Market // Hair & Makeup: Nichole Zamora with My Hair Trip // Stationery: Rebecca Wertz // Officiant: Dean Wertz // Ceremony Musicians: Dave & Tara Powers // Caterer: Lorene Klopenstien // Cake: Azucar Bakery // Videographer: Stacey Fronek // 2nd Photographer: Jared Wilson

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Equipment used for above photos: Contax 645 Film Camera // Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.0 Lens // Zeiss Distagon T* 45mm f/2.8 Lens // Fuji 400 & Portra 800 film // Film developed & scanned by Photovision // Canon 5D Mark III // Canon 50mm 1.2 lens // Canon 24mm 1.4 lens // Canon 70-200 2.8 lens
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