Whimsical DIY Outdoor Wedding | Katie + Jonathan | Golden, Colorado

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DIY Outdoor Wedding, Colorado Wedding Photographer, Day of Coordinator

Handmade + Heartfelt, A casual outdoorsy summer soiree

Meet Katie and Jonathan:  They’re hikers, adventurers, beer connoisseurs, and true Colorado Natives. (Or what the rest of us refer to as “unicorns”!) They chose to have a heartfelt, personalized wedding with many handmade touches. For example, Katie provided many of the DIY details including the handmade bridesmaids’ purses and invites.

The ceremony took place at Clear Creek History Park. With its western roots and mountain views, it’s a great place to get the feeling of old Colorado. From the red barn to the chickens and the white schoolhouse alongside a creek, the site brings you back to simpler times. It’s perfect for a laid back affair that focuses on what’s important. Love!

After saying their vows, Katie – and a sweetly emotional – Jonathan ran off in a horse and carriage to their favorite nearby spot, Golden City Brewery. While there, they took a few minutes to grab a celebratory pint and toast one another – in true beer connoisseur fashion then headed to Prospect Park for photos. It was a warm summer day so the park was full of swimmers and picnickers who all cheered for the bride and groom. How adorable right? After photos at the park and along the creek they walked to the wedding reception at Golden Community Center.

DIY Favors 

Their wedding favors/escort cards were some of my all time favorites: mini Colorado license plates key-chain, skis, bicycles and more. They were fun, personal and very Colorado. All of their tables were dedicated to things they enjoy doing together, as a couple. They featured activities Katie & Jonathan participated in as well as local specialties like honey and pinecones. And for their love of travel: a globe guest book.

I love when brides and grooms personalize their day with the things that reflect who they are as a couple, as people, and share that with their friends and family. I also love when couple give back as part of their wedding like Katie’s choice to wear TOMS with her bridesmaids. If you aren’t familiar with Toms shoes, they give a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair you purchase – one for one. I hope you enjoy this perusing this sweet summer wedding.

Photo Credit: L Elizabeth Events

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Golden Wedding Coordinator & Photographer, L Elizabeth Events

If you are looking for a wedding planner near Golden, Colorado we would be delighted to help! We LOVE the small town feel and the river flowing throughout Golden is beautiful.  Get in touch and tell us all about your wedding plans… CONTACT US

Wedding Design

Type: Wedding, Outdoor Ceremony, October
Color Palette: Lavender, Brown and White
Style: Casual, Whimsical, DIY
Feel: Joyful, Heartfelt, Authentic

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Clear Creek History Park, Golden Community Center
Coordination: L Elizabeth Events
Photographer: L Elizabeth Events
DJ/Musician: JM Hyatt Entertainment
Catering: Bistro Colorado
Desserts: Sweet Action Ice Cream, Santa Fe Cookie Company
Bouquets: Perfect Petal
Hair: Rachel Dollmann
Makeup: Vert Beauty
Horse Drawn Carriage: Denver Carriage
Officiant: Reverend Kim Tavendale
Rentals: Butler Rents

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