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Karen & Mason | Black Canyon Inn Wedding

Shea McGrath Photography – Estes Park Wedding Photographer

It was their second year of college, and Mason saw Karen in the dining hall and asked a mutual friend to set them up. (That friend was Karen’s maid of honor in their wedding!) A few years later, after Karen graduated law school, they took a trip to Nashville. They had a few great days of great music, warm weather, and fun. On the last night, he took Karen to a rooftop dinner and then to a quiet river overlook. While the sun went down, Mason asked her to marry him!

Karen and Mason’s destination wedding took place in Estes Park, Colorado at Black Canyon Inn. Their reception was held at Bristlecone Inn. Karen and Mason were surrounded by their closest friends and family, who witnessed the two of them exchange vows in front of one of the most gorgeous wedding backdrops…

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There was a storm nearby and it rained on and off all day… and there was wind… lots of wind. But it went beautifully with Karen’s cathedral veil!

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Karen’s mom sang as she walked down the aisle…

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Karen & Mason had a “ring warming” during their ceremony, where they passed around their rings and everyone was able to bless the rings before Karen & Mason exchanged them…

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Bristlecone Inn made for a beautifully intimate reception for their destination wedding…

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It stopped raining just in time to have their first dance outside on the patio, followed by Karen and Mason dancing to “Dancing Queen” by Abba, which was so fun to watch!

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Thanks to an amazing team who put this beautiful mountain wedding together for Karen and Mason!

Ceremony Location: Black Canyon Inn

Reception Location: Bristlecone Inn

Wedding Planner: Pink Diamond Events

Hair & Make-up: Bella Capelli

Catering: Jubilations Catering

Pie: You Need Pie

Cake: Heavenly Pastries

Florist: Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

DJ: A Music Plus

Guitarist: Michael DeLalla

Transportation: Estes Park Shuttle

Photographer: Shea McGrath Photography – Estes Park Wedding Photographer

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  • Pretty! Seriously love her veil.ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth Weitz

    Wow! What a stunning couple! And you captured so many beautiful emotional moments. Great work!ReplyCancel

  • Kate Carlton

    I love all those dancing shots! I also love how everyone wanted to bless the rings. So sweet <3ReplyCancel

  • Savannah

    love Black Canyon Inn! And outdoor dances are my favorite. Gorgeous work!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah Hendee

    What a gorgeous wedding. Great workReplyCancel

  • I love her dress and I totally want to eat their cheesecake 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Taylor Fisher

    This is wonderful and just so intimate. Way to go capturing so much emotion! I love the shots of her and her dad dancing!ReplyCancel

  • What a beautiful wedding!! That ceremony view is amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Chris

    These are absolutely gorgeous. Her dress. . .wowowow!!!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie Sugaski

    Love all the details! Looked super fun and like a great couple to work with.ReplyCancel

  • Miqui Miller

    Him placing the ring on her finger was one of the best captures!! Wonderful job, Shea!ReplyCancel

  • Ohhhh these are gorgeous! We did ring warming as well, such a neat tradition!ReplyCancel

  • Keziah

    Very pretty! I particularly like the shot on the bridge!ReplyCancel

  • Maren

    Those emotional moments are wonderful. Great job!!!ReplyCancel

  • Melissa

    Beautiful wedding and gorgeous images!ReplyCancel

  • Love the wind blown veil, gorgeous couple!ReplyCancel

  • Jamie Kraus

    Wow! What a beautiful ceremony. I love all your candid shots so much!ReplyCancel

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