Smiling bride and groom in front of the gazebo for traditional camera facing photo at Crystal Rose.

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Their Story

True love for some starts young and when you least expect it.

Selena and Tomas met at the sweet age of 16 when they worked at Chuck. E. Cheese. Just Two years after their first meeting, they decided to go out together. In time, they were blessed with little Tomas (at 18 months, he did a great job as ring bearer for his Mom and Dad!) This wedding officially brought together their family. Friends and family enjoyed celebrating the wedding and reception on June 29 at the Crystal Rose in Golden, Colorado.

The Crystal Rose Event

Selena and Tomas played it smart taking advantage of all the amenities of the Crystal Rose. In addition to the pretty lawn and gazebo outside, the Crystal Rose could move the ceremony indoors in the event of rain (which it didn’t!!!) Additionally, the venue provided a buffet dinner and elegant dining experience, all decorated in the bride’s beautiful color palette of plum, navy, and silver.

The reception included a host of toasts to the couple, the first dance, a traditional mother-son and father-daughter dance, bouquet toss, garter throw, and cake cutting. Even after lifting the bride (and groom) by their respective bridesmaids and groomsmen earlier in the day (see photos below) everyone had plenty of energy to cut loose and DANCE!!!

Congratulations!

To Selena and Tomas (big and little), I wish you much happiness, love, and prosperity. May you always find joy and time to dance and celebrate life, even when times get challenging. To your bright future together: Cheers!

Crystal Rose Wedding Photo Highlights

  • The exterior of the Crystal Rose in Golden.
  • A memory table of the dearly departed displays photographs of special people to the bride and groom.
  • A table decorated in white and accented with purple linens and flower accents for a wedding celebration at Crystal Rose.
  • Close up view of the metal and glass luminaries and flowers in shades of purple and white at the wedding.
  • The bride looks at her reflection in the mirror as she gets ready on her wedding day.
  • A close up of a platinum wedding and engagement ring in its jewelry case.
  • Close up of the rose tattoo and the bridesmaids icing down her back on this hot summer wedding day.
  • Close up of the side profile of the bride and her long flowing dark hair.
  • The bride shows her beautiful beaded sandals framed by the scalloped embroidered edge of her white wedding dress.
  • Close up of a bridal bouquet with stunning white lilies and various shades of purple flowers.
  • The groom with help from his groomsmen tie the wedding rings on the ring bearer pillow.
  • The groom, groomsmen and father of the bride hang out before the start of the ceremony.
  • The ring bearer is carried up the aisle by his uncle.
  • The groom smiles upon seeing the bride start walking down the aisle.
  • Two flower girls in white flowing dresses and purple sashes walk down the aisle together.
  • The bride walks down the aisle at Crystal Rose escorted by her father.
  • The bride and groom under the white gazebo hold hands and exchange vows in front of the officiant.
  • The backyard gazebo at the Crystal Rose, Golden, Colorado.
  • The bride leans in as she holds the hands of the groom and laughs during the ceremony.
  • The bride and groom share a first kiss under the flower-strewn gazebo as the best man applauds.
  • Wide angle view of the crowd looking forward to the gazebo underneath which the bride and groom share a first kiss.
  • Five ladies of the wedding party do their best to lift the groom during the photo session.
  • The five groomsmen lift up the bride and hold her for a photo.
  • The bride and her brothers in front of the gazebo.
  • The bride and groom with their parents in front of the gazebo at Crystal Rose.
  • Smiling bride and groom in front of the gazebo for traditional camera facing photo at Crystal Rose.
  • Bride starts to laugh during the couples portrait session with her husband following their wedding.
  • The recently married bride and groom share a passionate kiss under the gazebo strewn with purple flowers at Crystal Rose.
  • Members of the wedding party watch the bride and groom during the first dance.
  • The groom closes his eyes and hugs his mother during their dance together.
  • The bride and her father share a dance together at the Crystal Rose.
  • The bride and her father dance in the foreground as the guests watch in the background.
  • The bride and groom listen intently to the best man as he gives a speech and toast.
  • The bride laughs with her maid of honor as her husband covers her eyes during one of the toasts at the wedding.
  • The maid of honor hugs the bride during the toasts.
  • Bride and groom cut the cake with plates of donuts in the foreground.
  • Bride and groom feed each other cake.
  • The bride tosses her bouquet to the single women during the traditional bouquet toss.
  • A woman smiles after catching the wedding bouquet.
  • The blushing bride covers her face as the groom retrieves the garter from her leg.
  • After catching the garter, the man uses it as a sling shot and messes with the groom.
  • A young girl held by her father gives the groom dollar bills during the traditional wedding money dance.
  • A young girl smiles as she swishes her skirt and dances during the wedding reception.
  • The bride hugs her groom tightly as they embrace during a dance together at their wedding reception.

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Anne Stephenson is a Denver, Colorado photographer who captures honest, unscripted moments rooted in connection and story—reflecting who you truly are at weddings, mitzvahs, and beyond.

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