Alex and I have lived in Denver for over three years, and we love being so close to all the fun things the city has to offer.
For us that’s mainly grocery store sushi, ice cream, and the Rockies stadium. Bethany and Michael also love the city, which is why they chose to have a downtown Denver intimate wedding. I don’t shoot a ton of elopements and intimate weddings in the city, so I loved getting creative with a different type of scenery!
The Details
- These two stayed at an Airbnb in Denver with their friends and family. They wanted it to feel like a “home base” for everyone, and between the hot tub and the amount of people in one place, they had a ton of fun.
- Even though they were staying in the same space, Bethany and Michael stayed separate until we got to their ceremony spot – the Evans Memorial Chapel at Denver University.
- The chapel is GORGEOUS. There were so many colors that day, from the stained glass windows to the fall colors outside.
- On top of the beautiful stained glass, Bethany and her family decorated the entire chapel with candles. It really set the mood for their intimate wedding.
- Once we were done getting photos around campus, we drove out to Windy Saddle Park in Golden for a cute little picnic and the classic mountain views.
Must Knows
- If you and bae want a space that feels like a castle or something straight out of Europe, I highly recommend looking into the Evans Memorial Chapel at Denver University (DU). It would be the perfect location.
- The drive to Windy Saddle Park from Denver is about 40 minutes. That’s another reason I love the city – it has all the hustle and bustle, but it’s still not too far from the mountains. Best of both worlds!
Vendors
- Florals – Fernandsunpalm Etsy shop
- Rings – Helzberg
- Suit – Suit Shop
- Officiant – Lily Anderson
I want the city vibes for my wedding.
"Hiring McKenzie to photograph our wedding was single-handedly the best decision we made when planning our wedding. Wedding planning and vendor research was so stressful, and once we had Kenzie, she stepped in as support and helped us with narrowing down things that were important to us and to figure out what we really wanted. wish we could get married over and over again just to recreate these and work with Kenzie again! "
Nadia + Daniel
"You will not find another wedding photographer who has the McKenzie signature style- she can capture the absolute beauty of the area and people all at once. She can shoot in a variety of settings and lightings and the photos are all gorgeous. One of the main reasons we booked McKenzie was the fact that she showcases a diverse clientele and finds beauty in all beings- something not all photographers can say.As a plus size bride who was extremely worried about looking back at my wedding pictures with dread that I wouldn't look like those gorgeous girlies on Instagram- this meant so much to me. "
Sydnie + Nathan
"When we got engaged, we searched near and far for an elopement photographer - & we met with several different photographers but none felt right until we met McKenzie. My husband, my dog and I are avid hikers - we wanted a beautiful hike and view, but it was also very important that we could be our authentic selves and intimately celebrate our 10 years together in the way we wanted. I'll be honest, I was shy about wanting to elope (ya know, family opinions and such), but McKenzie made us feel so comfortable in our decision. She wholeheartedly welcomed us being.. us! We couldn't have asked for more."
