Denver Temple Wedding: Laura + David

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Their Story

Churches often serve as the foundation for connecting couples through marriage. This proved true for Laura and David, active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Their courtship began after meeting each other at their church.

From this divine intervention, a cross-country relationship took root. They kept in touch with Laura connecting from Virginia and David from Chicago, Illinois.

Many Skype calls and back-and-forth visits later, David decided to make things official. He used his professional film-making talents and proposed to Laura by video.

The Sealing

The couple selected Colorado for an intimate Denver Temple wedding since many of Laura’s family members still lived there. Their sealing took place inside the striking white-stoned Denver Colorado Temple in Centennial.

Laura’s sister-in-law Jessica and David’s friend Sarah, one of the missionaries that worked with him after he joined the Church, witnessed the sealing for a historic moment. They are the first women to officially recognize a marriage sealing at this Denver Temple wedding. Recent rule changes in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints made this participation possible, which meant a lot to Laura and David.

The couple emerged from the Temple doors to the applause of the loving crowd waiting outside. After hugs and congratulations, the family assembled for portraits on the Temple’s beautiful grounds. A combination of yellow-tinged autumn-colored trees, blue and yellow pansies, and a water feature created many beautiful portrait backdrops for this Denver Temple wedding.

Bride (and Groom’s) Style

In addition to the colors of nature, the bride added her personal style to the day. Her bouquet incorporated her colors, using flowers in burgundy, navy, and blush-colored pink. The gentlemen attending dressed in navy suits with fashionable pink ties. And not to be outdone, the groom wore a boutonniere of burgundy and navy along with stylish pink suspenders.

Finally, both the bride and groom were kept comfortable under their wedding finery with country-appropriate socks. Laura wore socks woven with the US flag and David sported his native British flag. (Be sure to scroll to check out the gallery below for photos.)

Rustic Barn Portraits

After the formalities, the couple escaped for an hour-long intimate portrait session before the reception. They drove up to Greenwood Village to spend time at the rustic Boyko Barn.

Fortunately, most of the snow from a surprise fall storm earlier in the week had melted. (Everyone’s socks stayed dry!) The barn offered many wood surfaces inside along with chairs and props to create both serious and fun photos.

Moving outside, a gravel road surrounded by trees provided another photo element of a natural archway. Many people out walking, jogging, and biking stopped briefly to extend their congratulations to the newlyweds.

The Reception

Following the portraits, the couple drove to Laura’s Aunt’s house for the backyard reception. A ring ceremony conducted by Laura’s brother kicked everything off. David recorded the moment on video to send to his sister in New Zealand and other family/friends unable to attend.

Special guests included a friend of Laura’s from middle school. They hadn’t seen each other in many years and enjoyed seeing some old notes secretly passed in class complete with doodles and names of old boy crushes.

Everyone feasted on a buffet of croissants, cold cuts, crudités, and chips. Afterward, the couple confidently cut the beautiful cake made by her Aunt.

Lastly, a groom’s cake (cheesecake!!!) with a humorous topper summed up the inner spirit of the bridal couple and their families. Throughout the day, little bits of humor here and there by the bridal couple and their family members made everything romantic, lighthearted, and most importantly, FUN.

Final Words

Laura and David, may your new chapter in life as a married couple be the movie of your dreams. May your romance for each other and great sense of humor carry you through life, both thick and thin. Best wishes and congratulations!!!

Details

Ceremony: Denver Colorado Temple – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Wedding Witnesses: Jessica Collins and Sarah Slansky
Portrait Venue: Boyko Barn – Rachael Boyko, Owner
Cake Baker/Reception Hostess: Annette Carlos
Ring Ceremony: Scott Collins

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Sneak Peek Gallery

  • Exterior view of the Denver Temple Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with fountain in foreground.
  • An excited mother of the bride kicks up one leg and poses in front of the temple entrance.
  • An expectant crowd takes iPhone photos of the bride and groom exiting the Denver Temple.
  • The bride and groom exit the entrance doors after their sealing inside the Denver Temple.
  • A bride speaks to guests at her wedding.
  • The groom holds the bridal flowers and puts one arm behind his back pretending to be coy and acting like a bride.
  • Close up of a red rose boutonniere with navy ribbon, gold beads, and leaves.
  • The bride and groom under the gazebo at the Denver Temple.
  • Close up of a silk-flower bouquet with navy, pink, and red roses.
  • Close up of a floating pearl necklace framed by the bodice of a wedding dress.
  • Portrait of the bride and groom with the grandparents of the bride.
  • The grandmother of the bride wraps her arm lovingly around the shoulder of the grandfather of the bride and gives him a hug.
  • On either side of the bride, her mother and father look at each other while the bride looks at the camera.
  • The bride and her three brothers.
  • The bride and groom with the two women who served as witnesses at their sealing ceremony.
  • The bride and two of her friends.
  • The bride and groom share conversation while seated on the edge of the fountain in front of the Denver LDS Temple.
  • The bride and groom in front of Boyko Barn and the snowy landscape.
  • The bride holds a movie clapboard with details of the movie of their life.
  • The bride and groom take a stroll under the golden leaves arching over the road next to Boyko Barn.
  • The bride plays coy with the groom by holding her bouquet in front of her face and preventing him from kissing her.
  • The groom turns the bride as they dance in the Boyko Barn.
  • The bride wears socks with the US flag and the groom with the UK flag.
  • Guests sit at tables watching the outdoor wedding ring ceremony.
  • The bride and groom along with the officiant during the outdoor ring ceremony under large trees.
  • The bride and groom exchange rings during the ceremony officiated by the brother of the bride.
  • Close up of the bride and groom exchanging rings.
  • The groom hugs the bride after the exchange of the rings as the officiant looks on.
  • Close up of the bride and groom exchanging a pinkie swear with their wedding rings prominently displayed.
  • A sign asks the wedding guests to write a note for the bride and groom and place in the nearby basket.
  • A friend from school days makes a surprise entrance and gives the bride a hug.
  • A couple with their fur baby in a bow tie with the groom.
  • The groom holds a well groomed puppy wearing a bow tie.
  • A cake made for the groom of cream cheese with a funny cake topper of figurines. The bride pulls the leg of the groom as he scrambles on the ground to escape.
  • A three-tiered wedding cake artfully adorned with navy, pink and red roses made by the aunt of the bride.
  • The bride and groom hold a knife together and prepare to cut the cake.
  • A black and white photo of the groom holding the knife in a horror movie style and placing his arm around the bride.


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