Dueling May Weddings
Planning a spring wedding and looking for photo ideas? Two of our couples, Emily and Philip and Samantha and Tony, both celebrated their May weddings in the Denver area on the same date in May 2017. Their days looked completely different in style but equally stunning in photos, from clean museum whites to bold navy and sparkle. Compare elements of each May weddings below and see if one speaks to you more!
We see firsthand how choices around colors, venues, and décor can change the look and feel of your images. Use these dueling May weddings as inspiration for your own celebration, and if you’d like a professional to help bring your vision to life, explore our Denver wedding photography services.
Wedding Party Style
These two brides both chose a classic white gown with a sweetheart neckline. Emily (on the left) opted for lace details while Samantha (right) chose sparkle on top with a quieter tulle skirt. Emily’s bridesmaids wore soft mauve dresses, and Emily’s wore darker navy, each with pops of flowers in their bouquets to match. The groomsmen echoed this look with lighter versus darker ties and both grooms in white ties.
Ceremony & Reception Venues in Denver
Emily and Philip had their ceremony and reception in the same location, a clean modern museum. Samantha and Tony’s ceremony was at a grand church which provided an intricate beautiful background for their ceremony. They switched it up for their reception held at an urban venue where they added their own festive details!
Wedding Details, Décor, and Photo Ideas
Seen to left are some of Emily’s soft pink and feminine touches. Samantha had navy details throughout giving a more masculine look with her own addition of sparkle tied in.
Wedding Cake Moments and Close-Up Shots
Both couples chose three-tiered white cakes that felt classic but personal. Emily added some color with both pink and white roses and Samantha added her sparkle with a glitter custom cake topper. How adorable are the fluffy elements around each cake as well! (Emily’s backdrop and Samantha’s table linen)
No matter how you slice it, both these weddings looked elegant and gorgeous. They added just the right amount of flare to give personality to their venues and their overall day. Congrats to these two on their one year wedding anniversary this month!
Takeaways for Your Denver Wedding Photos
Whether you’re drawn more to Emily’s soft museum wedding or Samantha’s bold, urban look, there are a few simple lessons you can apply to your own Denver wedding photography:
- Choose a color palette that feels like you and also works well against your venue’s walls, floors, and lighting.
- Think about how your ceremony and reception spaces will look together in photos—especially if you’re changing locations mid-day.
- Use décor details like linens, florals, and cake elements to reinforce your style in close-up images.
- Talk with your photographer about the moments, people, and details that matter most so they can prioritize those shots.
These small choices can make a big difference in how your wedding gallery looks and feels when you look back years from now.
Work With Wedding Photographers in Denver, Colorado
If these dueling May weddings sparked ideas for your own celebration, we’d love to help capture it. Our team of wedding photographers has experience with museums, churches, urban lofts, and mountain venues across the Front Range. We’ll guide you through timeline planning, photo locations, and the types of images that matter most to you.
Ready to start planning your wedding photography in Denver? Contact us today and explore our photography services or check availability and pricing for your date.
