Shupe Homestead Wedding - Longmont Wedding Photographer - Ted and Ellen

Ted and Ellen flew in from California, along with all of their closest friends and family, to get married at Shupe Homestead. I’ll start by saying that this was my first time photographing a Shupe Homestead Wedding and I’m officially obsessed. It’s a super gorgeous Longmont farm with views of Longs Peak off in the distance. This day was one of your rare, middle of summer but less than 85 degree days that you get on the front range of Colorado. Ellen was stunning in her simple white gown that fit her like it was created for her, and Ted was visibly smitten by his new wife.

The day started with each of them getting ready and mingling with friends at the St. Julien in Boulder, and then having a first look right across the street on the edge of Boulder Creek. From there we took a bus to different trails in between Boulder and Longmont, and then finally we arrived at Shupe Homestead. I could keep going on about how lovely the decor was, or how fun the dance floor was, but instead I’ll let you relive these pre covid times through the images themselves.

The Dream Team!

Wedding Photographer: Teresa Woodhull, assisted by Kyla Fear

Wedding Planner: Pam Zola

Venue: Shupe Homestead

Getting Ready: St. Julien Hotel and Spa

Caterer: Three Leaf Catering

DJ: Rickochet Entertainment

Florist: Lace and Lillies

String Quartet: Front Range Strings

HMUA: Amy DaCosta

Dress: Alyssa Kristen, Emma & Grace Bridal

Betsy & Connor - Mt. Sanitas Engagement Session - Boulder Engagement Photographer

I’ve been dreaming of summer lately (actually, let’s get real here, I dream of summer year round, as it’s in my Cuban blood) and have been literally counting down the days to this Sunday, which is daylight savings. Of course, I say I’m super excited for longer days now, but I’m not entirely sure how Luna’s 7 PM bedtime will fly when the sun is going down at 9 (thank god for blackout shades). Still, I think I prefer those consequences over the winter 4 pm sunsets. Those kill me.

Anywho, this session has me thinking a lot about summer engagement sessions and some of the fun places I want to check out this year once the trails are officially snow free. I have a wedding down in Buena Vista later this year and I think it would be super fun to kill two birds and check out the Great Sand Dunes while we are down there. Another spot that I’ve also never spent time in is Ouray, so Woody and I were talking about taking a few days to make the trek and do some camping (and photograph some awesome folks!) out there.

Apart from summer, this hiking engagement session also has me thinking about wildflower season. I always thought you had to venture deep into the mountains to catch a glimpse of some gorgeous blooms, but as I found out last summer, you can find some right here on the front range. This engagement session was at Mount Sanitas in Boulder, and these blue flowers were a total surprise, since I wasn't expecting them. Connor and Betsy brought their adorable puppy Teddy and he even wore a bowtie. I can't deal when clients bring their pups, it's so stinkin cute! Anyways, enough out of me, enjoy this couples session, and keep an eye out for Connor and Betsy's wedding later this year!

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