Maggie Got Married!

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Maggie and her fiance’ are both Colorado natives! Having grown up in Littleton, Maggie decided to get married at her parent’s home, which happened to be relatively close to her venue, The Falls. Annie, her best friends and cousins took over her parents living room as we set up for hair and makeup! Having chosen a color palette in a light, icy blue, which was perfect for her winter wedding, we kept the makeup neutral and the hair soft.

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Maggie’s photographer, E.J. of EJ Dilley Photography was able to capture a special moment between 3 generations of marriage with Maggie, her mother and grandmother.

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Coloradans boast that we have 300 days of sunshine (in the metro area). This provides a really great opportunity for couple’s wanting a winter wedding. It can certainly be unpredictable and who knows when an unexpected snow may happen! But for the most part, and just like Maggie’s wedding day, it’s mostly sunny, keeping the temperature bearable for an outdoor, daytime wedding.

Hair by: Natalie

Makeup by: Annie

Photography: EJ Dilley Photography

Venue: The Falls Littleton

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Lindsey Got Married!

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Everyone knows that Colorado, Denver especially, is a melting pot of people from all over the country! When Lindsey gave us a call with an Ohio area code, I got a little excited, since Ohio was where R & R was born. Lindsey and her husband, Garren, had moved to Denver a few years prior and decided to have their wedding in Vail instead of back in the midwest. Planning an out of state wedding poses a whole new set of challenges and frankly, September in Ohio is still pretty hot and humid! Let’s be real, Denver in September can still be pretty warm. Deciding to escape the heat and treat their out of town guests to the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the couple decided on Piney River Ranch as their ceremony and reception venue.

Set among the pine trees and aspens, this venue has it all for an outdoor, mountain, rustic wedding! Wildlife included:

Lindsey and Garren had their ceremony on set on the deck of Piney Lake, set at the foot of the majestic Gore Range.

Bergreen Photography, specializing in Colorado and outdoor weddings and anything adventurous, were the perfect fit for this outdoor loving couple! Not only were they able to get some really amazing shots of the Colorado landscape, they did a beautiful job capturing the love between Lindsey and Garren.

Piney River Ranch is a unique venue on many levels. Not only is it a wedding venue, but they also offer retreats as well as day trips, which means your guests also have the option for a place to stay after the reception winds down!

And nothing beats sitting around a bonfire as the night starts to cool down! There are so many wonderful venues to choose from in Colorado. Finding a place that’s unique and true to your style as a couple can really set the tone for your day.

Hair by: Natalie

Makeup by: Annie

Venue: Piney River Ranch

Photographer: Bergreen Photography

Wedding Planner: The Simply Elegant Group

Alicia Got Married!

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Alicia couldn’t have been a sweeter or easier bride to work with! She emailed us after several referrals from friends that had used R & R for their own weddings. Having friends or family refer you vendors is such a great way to find a team that you can trust and be assured you’re in good hands.

Often times, using an event professional that a friend or family member has used isn’t an option. This is why reviews are SO important for vendors and brides. We love hearing feedback from our brides or bridal party members, whether it’s positive (which hopefully is always the case) or negative. It gives us an opportunity to grow and learn and improve our craft and services. But, more importantly, reviews help other brides make the decision on who will be best for their wedding day.

We suggest using Google, The Knot and Wedding Wire as your main platforms for reviews. These are most vendors main outlets for gaining business and trust in the industry.

When you have made the decision on who will be providing services for your wedding day, don’t hesitate to ever reach out with questions or concerns. Whomever you decide to work with should always be responsive and eager to help you feel at ease. Just because a contract has been signed doesn’t mean the provider can slack at answering your questions. If at any point you have doubts or hesitations, make sure that you communicate that to whomever you are working with.

Let’s face it, this is basically the biggest day of your life…up to this moment. When have you ever planned a party for 150 of your closest friends or family; or worn a gown that cost probably an arm and a leg? And when have you ever had a camera follow you around for 8 hours capturing every detail that you’ve worked so hard on? Probably never, so you want to make sure that you can trust the people you are paying to pull this off…actually can!

Thank you so much to the extremely talented Jillian Francois for sharing these beautiful images of Alicia and Evan’s Cincinnati Summer Wedding! She truly did a wonderful job capturing love and connection that this couple have for one another!

Hair by: Autumn

Makeup by: Katie

Photo Credit: Jillian Francois

Lindsay Got Married!

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Lindsay emailed us in the final stages of wedding planning last year after her wedding planner, The Simply Elegant Group had referred us. Having a planner can take so much stress and over thinking out of the planning process. If you’re considering a planner, definitely do your research and see what your budget allows. If your budget only allows for a day- of coordinator, we highly suggest it! It frees you up to enjoy the day with your friends and family without having to worry about all of the last minute payments and details! You can enjoy the morning, getting ready, sipping mimosas and hanging out with your besties while getting hair and makeup!

Aubrey and Adrianna were on beauty duty for R & R and did a fantastic job at keeping everyone’s hair and makeup natural, yet wedding glam!

Lindsay’s November wedding and reception was at the Grant Humphrey’s Mansion in Denver. The elegant, historic mansion, located in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill provided the perfect space for the small intimate gathering the couple had planned!

Working with a team of talented and trusted vendors can make the biggest difference in how your special day plays out! Heather, of Apollo Fields Photography is first and foremost and artist, dedicated to capturing each couple’s unique story. Clearly, these photos Heather captured show what an amazing and stress free day Lindsay had, surrounded by love and laughter!

Hair by Aubrey

Makeup by Adrianna

Photo Credit: Erny Photo

Wedding Coordinator: The Simply Elegant Group

Wedding and Reception Venue: Grant Humphrey’s Mansion

Sarah Got Married!

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We heard from Sarah last October, about 2 weeks before her November wedding! A family friend had offered to do her hair as a wedding gift, but when plans fell through last minute, she contacted R & R to see if we could help out last minute! Fortunately, we were able to throw together a team for her and pull it off flawlessly!

Sarah and her bridal party got ready at the Carnegie Center in Columbia-Tusculum. When looking at a getting ready location, you want to keep in mind what a venue’s bridal suite set up is. Taking into consideration space for your bridal party to be able to relax, plenty of counter space for makeup and hair tools along with mirrors and electrical outlets is extremely important. Sarah and her maids got dressed in what would later be the reception spot. Ample space and big windows provided great lighting for getting ready photos.

When choosing your getting ready location (if it’s different from your ceremony venue) it can be extremely important to factor in travel time, as that directly effects how much time you have to get ready. After the girl’s had finished dressing, they headed to Sarah’s ceremony venue to for first look and group photos. The Old Chapel in Mariemont provided a timeless backdrop to set the tone for this classic and elegant wedding.

The inside of the chapel is just as beautiful as the outside and Bird and Rose Photography did a phenomenal job capturing it all.

Sometimes when planning a wedding or event, things don’t go perfectly. Glitches happen and you have to adapt and come up with a new plan. Handling it with grace and being flexible can really save a lot of stress. Who knows…it may even work out better than your original plan.

Hair: Sarah and Melinda

Makeup: Katie

Photo Credit: Bird and Rose Photography

Getting Ready and Reception Venue: The Carnegie Center

Ceremony Venue: The Old Chapel in Mariemont

Kelsey Got Married!

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There’s something truly romantic about an elopement! When Sarah from A Touch of Bliss asked us to provide hair and makeup for Kelsey’s elopement, we couldn’t say “no”! The icing on the cake? It was springtime in Rocky Mountain National Park and the bride was getting ready at The Stanley Hotel! This hotel is pretty cool, as most people know it from the movie “The Shining”. But, for a nature loving freak like myself, I was stoked to be in the mountains! Not only are there amazing views everywhere…the baby elk and deer were out!

Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, The Stanley Hotel, Deer, Wildlife

After my excitement over the wildlife had calmed, I made my way to Kelsey’s room to be met with a slight dilemma! The bride had scratched her cornea the night before and was unable to open her right eye! In the 5 years I’ve been working weddings, this was a first! Kelsey was in great spirits, though and knew there wasn’t much she could do about it but laugh and keep putting eye drops in! Fortunately, her best friend was there and we let Kelsey relax a bit while the BFF/MOH’s hair was style (beautifully, of course!) We had Kelsey keep her eye shut a bit longer (in hopes she would be able to open it and it not water) while we did her hair. After both girl’s hair was done, it was time to do the bride’s makeup…Kelsey was unable to open her eye still. Oh well, the show must go on and we made it work! She kept her eyes shut the entire time her makeup was done. As a makeup artist, it’s pretty difficult when you can’t have your guest open their eyes to see how the shadow/liner looks. Luckily, our sweet, calm bride had asked for a fairly simple, classic look and although she was still unable to open her eyes when it was time to leave, we felt confident that she looked gorgeous! Sidenote: Kelsey was able to go back to Urgent Care, get some steroid drops right before the ceremony and was able to open her eyes eventually.) So… as you look at these photos, you’ll understand why our bride and her husband (and super cool officiant) rocked the shades!

There’s so much to stress over your wedding, timing, flowers, weather (check out that storm in the background), a scratched cornea…but at the end of the day, there are going to be so many laughable moments and who cares? You’re marrying your best friend!

And really, at the end of the day, you have everything you need: LOVE! Which, Rachel from Rachel Veltri Photo did a stunning job capturing!

Hair and Makeup by Natalie

Ceremony Location: Rocky Mountain National Park

Hotel: The Stanely

Photo Credit: Rachel Veltri Photo

Wedding Planner: Sarah for A Touch of Bliss

Lindsay Got Married!

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Lindsay was sent to us by one of R & R’s very first brides when we relocated to Colorado. Her pleasant, gentle nature radiated through her very first email and we knew she would be a sweetheart to work with. With a bridal party of 9, it was easy to tell that Lindsay’s vibes radiated throughout her life.

The couple chose to say their vows at River Bend at Lyons Farmette in Lyons, Colorado.

Set along the St. Vrain River, the property has everything a wedding could need for the most amazing photos! Lush trees for shade, a rushing river under red stone cliffs…Colorado perfection! Just add a flower crown and boho rustic dreams come true!