Melinda + Gabriel Vow Renewal · Silt, Colorado · Wedding Photographer

Super excited to share this with y’all! Melinda and Gabriel reached out to me last year because they were planning their vow renewal for the summertime. When I first talked to Melinda on the phone I could just tell she was such a wonderful and warm person. She kept saying, “I don’t want you to just work, I want you to party and hang out with us too!”

Although if I’ve ever shot your wedding you know that I can’t put my camera down when moments are happening all around me ;) I’m still having fun even though I’m working!

Their beautiful ceremony and reception was held at the Crack in the Wall Gallery in Silt, Colorado which is right near Harvey Gap Reservoir State Park. Their children and grandchildren were their wedding party, and Melinda had her sons all give her away to Gabriel at the altar. Trust me, I was so teary eyed watching this emotional ceremony. They listened to songs that embodied their love for each other, stared into each others eyes, and spoke their love for one another surrounded by their closest friends and family. It was so wonderful to capture this for them.

When the ceremony was over Melinda told me they wanted to have the wedding they always wanted but never had. They were so grateful to have their family all in one place to celebrate love with them and they were so excited to finally have their family up in the mountains.

After the ceremony ended, they formed a receiving line to exchange kind words and love with everyone and then the party started! From croquet to badminton to giant beer pong with trash cans and soccer balls, this family seriously knows how to have a good time. When dinner was served they insisted I grab a plate, and drink and sit with them. I felt so welcomed just in the short time I spent with this amazing family. I’ll never forget it!

Without further adieu, here are the photos from their special day!