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CJ’s off the Square Wedding | Ally & Alex

May 9, 2016

Wedding at Cj's off the Square

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Happy Monday, everyone!

How about a little wedding day joy to brighten up a dreary Monday? We are so excited to share more of our favorites from Ally and Alex’s CJ’s off the Square wedding today on the blog! Ally and Alex first met through Ally’s brother, then became friends, then fell in love. They share a mutual love for the outdoors and adventure, and are just so incredibly sweet together! We’ve so enjoyed getting to know them throughout the wedding planning process, and the way Alex looks at Ally and cares for her is just beautiful. And Ally’s excitement on the wedding day was contagious! I loved that as soon as she arrived at CJ’s, she couldn’t wait to get in her dress and see Alex! An incredibly sweet ceremony was made even more special by the rain falling outside, and was followed by an amazing reception!
Before we move on to some of our favorite images, I wanted to share some of the words that Ally’s brother and sister in law shared with the newlyweds during their toast (might be slightly paraphrased, but as close as I can remember it–the sentiment was perfect!): As you head out on your adventures in this world, don’t forget that home is in the person you love standing by your side.
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Bride jumping into groom's arms

Blush wedding party

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Bride hugging bridesmaid

Groom with groomsmen

Dad and bride in rain

Bride walking down aisle

Dad kissing bride

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Indoor wedding ceremony

Groom saying vows

Laughing during ceremony

First kiss at CJ's

Couple walking down the aisle

Sage and blush garden wedding

Bride showing off ring

Entering reception

Couple laughing at toast

Groom with parents

Bride twirling in dress

Bride hugging aunts

Flower girl with fish

Bride with grandmother

Wedding reception toast

Cutting cake

First dance

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Dancing with parents

Groom's parents dancing

Guests dancing at reception

Ally and Alex- CONGRATULATIONS!! We are so excited for you both, and everything was so beautiful on your wedding day! We can’t wait to hear about all the adventures you head out on, and hope you’re having an amazing time on your honeymoon!

As always, many, many thanks go out to the incredible team who helped make it all happen! Venue, Coordinating, Styling, Seating Chart, Menu Cards, Personalized Napkins: CJ’s off the Square | DJ and Photo Booth: Jason Middleton of Premier-The Entertainment Company | Cake: Wolfe Gourmet | Catering: McConnell House Catering | Rentals: Southern Events

Thank you all for stopping by the blog, and I hope you have a wonderful week!

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BEHIND THE LENS

A note from Jen

Purpose and passion and the lessons of over 17 years of weddings...

I'm writing this today staring out at the bright blue Colorado sky, near Boulder, CO where I live with my husband of nearly 17 years and our 8 year old son. We moved here to chase the mountains and adventure and a life fully lived, after over a decade in Nashville, TN. 

It might seem silly to say that I believe part of my purpose here on this earth is creating photos at people’s weddings. But here’s the thing. Life is absolutely going to life. There are going to be days and seasons that are freaking hard and awful and the world feels like it’s burning down (literally, metaphorically, in all the ways). And there are going to be days full of so much love and joy and bliss and peace that you wish you could just bottle it up for all time.

And I feel so strongly that that’s WHY a wedding matters. And why your photos matter. And why making it so intentional and purposeful to you matters. To create the space to intentionally create beautiful new memories together. Because it’s a weekend to say that this love (yes, all love) and these people (yes, all people) MATTER. It exists. It is real. And it’s worth celebrating the f*** out of. In a radical defiance of everything telling us to be scared and wall up our hearts.



And it’s worth documenting. My purpose in this is to be present with what’s there on your wedding day—all the joy, love, and whatever else is showing up—and creating the record of it. A record of what is true to you. So that when the days hit hard, you can point back at this anchor of joy and love, and know that it exists. It is real. It is worth celebrating.

Sending all the love, wherever this journey of life is meeting you today. xoxo, Jen

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