After meeting at a mutual friend’s wedding shortly before January of 202, Michael and Taylor dated and fell in love during the slower pace of Covid lockdowns. Ultimately, Michael proposed when Taylor was visiting her mother in Colorado for the holidays. He booked a last-minute fight to join Taylor and her family, and on Christmas Eve, he pulled her away to Washington Park to propose. For their wedding at Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado, the couple embraced the natural beauty and scenic landscape. We Tie the Knots helped them plan a lush green theme enhanced by the mountain views and captured on camera by IVS Photography.
Botanicals & birds
A continuous theme of green-patterned botanicals and birds carried through from the invitation suite to the reception bar.
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Summer wedding style
Both the bride and groom embraced summer fashion, with Michael in a linen dinner jacket and Taylor in a Daalarna gown with illusion mesh and floral appliques.
Sentimental seersucker bow
Her bouquet by The Story Of was lovingly tied with a piece of fabric from her late grandfather’s seersucker suit.
Hillside ceremony set-up
The wedding ceremony took place at the crest of the hillside with a view of the clubhouse’s magnificent clocktower and sweeping hills graced by the tops of the tree line. In their own special “Love Actually” moment, their band surprised everyone by playing “All You Need Is Love” after the couple’s kiss as an ode to Taylor’s love for The Beatles and her favorite movie.
Cocktail hour in the garden
The cocktail hour took place outside of the reception tent amidst a waterfall of stones and colorful flowers.
Private golden hour portraits
Taylor and Michael snuck off for intimate golden hour portraits while guests enjoyed cocktail hour. Their main goal: Have fun!
Reception design: Draping florals
The reception floral arrangements by The Story Of were lush with greenery, sweeping leafy branches, fresh berries, and unexpected floral drapery.
Family style dining for 200
Dinner was served family style, and although there were over 200 guests, the celebration still had a casual and intimate feel. The couple served milkshakes with a bottle of Michael’s favorite peanut butter whiskey passed around for an optional shake add-on.
XOXO, wedding cake
The newlyweds cut into a one tier white cake topped with large XO initials.
Custom golden stars for dancing
For late-night dancing, Taylor changed into white Miron Crosby boots customized with golden stars and her new married initials.
