Wedding in Colorado Springs

This backyard Colorado Springs wedding was such an intimate occasion that truly celebrated Evan & Bethany in the best way! I was honored that I got to capture a friend’s biggest moments and give them photos they can treasure forever.

Colorado Springs Wedding

It’s a huge honor when friends ask me to capture their wedding, as it was for this wedding! Bets and Evan are so down-to-earth and wanted their day to be intimate and celebrated with their closest friends and family. And a backyard wedding was just perfect for the two of them!

The day was absolutely stunning with clear skies and perfect weather and the whole day was filled with so much emotion. There wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd after they said “I do!” And it was just so obvious how much their friends and family supported them and truly wanted to celebrate them.

Something I loved about their wedding was how many of the vendors were friends of theirs! The planner, bartenders, florist, officiant, and the couple who owned the property are just to name a few. And if you were to ask the bride and groom one of the things they were most excited for (other than the obvious) was the donut bar! Amy’s Donuts in Colorado Springs provided a really stunning display for the wedding and they were delicious. 

Tips for a Backyard Wedding

Backyard weddings are a great way to create a more intimate setting for your day, as well as being a much more budget-friendly option. It also gives you a lot more freedom with choosing a date, which you wouldn’t have with a venue. You can also keep the guest list much smaller, with just your closest family and friends. It’s a way to ensure your wedding is centered around the two of you & what’s important to you!

Here are some things to consider if you’d like to do a backyard wedding:

• Restrooms: Even with a smaller guest list, most likely you have enough people where you would need additional bathroom facilities. And thankfully there are plenty of upscale-feeling portable trailers to choose from out there!
• Power and Electrical: with all the extra power that you need for lighting, a sound system, etc. it’s going to be too much for a home to handle. So you may need to rent a generator to ensure everything runs smoothly!
• Yard maintenance: Of course you want to consider the yard and ensure that it looks it’s best. And make sure that you have level ground for tables, chairs, and the dance floor!
• Parking: Think ahead about where your guests will be parking and if needed direct them where to park. You also may want to alert neighbors about having extra cars in the neighborhood for your event.
• Clean-up: You don’t want to forget about this part of a backyard wedding! Make sure you have plenty of trash cans and you can even designate someone that can help make sure everything stays clean and tidy.

These are just a few things to consider that you may not have to think about if you’re choosing a wedding at a venue. But hosting a backyard wedding can still be simple and easy, and save your budget!

Looking for a Colorado Springs wedding venue?

If you don’t have access to a private property for your wedding, here is one of my favorite Colorado Springs wedding venues: Younger Ranch!

Colorado Springs Wedding Vendors

As mentioned previously, most of the vendors were family and friends! But here are a few of their other vendors.

Donuts:  Amy’s Donuts in Colorado Springs

Caterers: Salsa Brava

Dress: Still White

Colorado Springs Wedding Photographer

Hi, I’m Lo, a Colorado-based wedding photographer! I am always ready to create a custom experience for my couples and leave you with photos as timeless as your love. So if you’re looking for someone to help you plan your Colorado Springs wedding + tell your love story, I’d love to chat!