Destination Wedding at El Dorado Casitas Royale | Jojo and Becca
Destination Wedding at El Dorado Casitas Royale | Jojo and Becca

An epic three-day vacation at El Dorado Casitas Royale in Cancún, Mexico, made Jojo and Becca’s fun-filled bash a weekend to remember for more reasons than just the date! They chose the El Dorado Casitas Royale for its all-inclusive package and planned a three-day vacation for all their guests. On Sunday, they had a cheese and wine tasting, and on Monday, they celebrated with a Mexican Fiesta Rehearsal Dinner, complete with custom margaritas! The guests were suntanned and relaxed by the time the big Tuesday wedding rolled around.

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WeddingJennifer LourieDestination, Mexico, El Dorado Casitas Royale, World
Saint Edward State Park Engagement Session | Anne and David
Saint Edward State Park Engagement Session | Anne and David

When Anne and David suggested we head over to The Lodge at St. Edward Park for their Washington engagement session, I was stoked to get to go somewhere new! The Lodge at St. Edward Park is an absolutely gorgeous restored building next to 326 acres of forest land. Originally built in the 1930s on nearby land, this historic building has a claim to fame as a historic seminary for 45 years.

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EngagementJennifer LourieWashington, PNW, Dog, Saint Edward State Park
Campground Wedding at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado | Elise and Eric
Campground Wedding at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado | Elise and Eric

From matching troll dolls to colorful hair and makeup to mooning the Amtrak train as it zoomed by, Elise and Eric’s wedding day was absolutely one-of-a-kind! Anyone who’s had the absolute joy of meeting these two could never possibly expect anything less. By choosing to host it at the campground where they got engaged, their Rancho Del Rio wedding in Bond, CO, became the perfect blend of the sensational and the sentimental.

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WeddingJennifer LourieColorado, Rancho Del Rio, Band, Destination
Sultan River Engagement Session in Washington | Sam and Tyler
Sultan River Engagement Session in Washington | Sam and Tyler

If you’re new here, I have to let you know that I am a giant proponent for dog engagement sessions. Not only are they part of your family and should absolutely be included, but they can also give you a chance to feel more at ease in front of the camera! (and I get to smoosh their little face the entire time!) When I started chatting with Sam and Tyler, we knew we had to include their German Shepherd, Milo.

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EngagementJennifer LourieSultan, Washington, PNW, Dog
Silent Disco Wedding in Downtown Denver | Sarah and Jake
Silent Disco Wedding in Downtown Denver | Sarah and Jake

Sarah and Jake’s Denver Botanic Gardens wedding celebration couldn’t have fit their love story more perfectly, and I was thrilled that I had the chance to capture every breathtaking moment on their big day. Towering hedges. Dappled sunshine. Brilliant flowers in every shade imaginable. And a bride and groom promising to love each other ‘til death and beyond.

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WeddingJennifer LourieDenver Botanic Gardens, Denver, Colorado, Destination
Family-Focused Wedding at The St. Vrain in Longmont, Colorado | Hayley and Nathan
Family-Focused Wedding at The St. Vrain in Longmont, Colorado | Hayley and Nathan

I don’t know about you, but if you ask me, a wedding where the couple dresses their dog in a suit and tie is pretty hard to beat. At Hayley and Nathan’s wedding at The St. Vrain in Longmont, CO, their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Percy, walked the aisle in a black-tie getup. And while that was definitely a stand-out moment, this wedding day was bursting with memorable moments. So, let’s take a walk back through this incredible wedding day at one of my most frequented locations: the always stunning St. Vrain. 

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WeddingJennifer LourieThe St. Vrain, Colorado, Dog, Destination
DIY Wedding at City View Loft in Chicago | Charlotte and Stephen
DIY Wedding at City View Loft in Chicago | Charlotte and Stephen

What a classic Chicago moment for a classic Chicago wedding day! From the moment I met creative, determined Charlotte and outgoing, hilarious Stephen, I knew their wedding celebration would be as beautiful as it was fun. And I couldn’t have been more right! Take a look at their incredible City View Loft wedding day through my eyes.

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WeddingJennifer LourieChicago, Illinois, City View Loft, Milton Lee Olive Park, Destination
Colorado Winter Engagement Session | Callie and Ben
Colorado Winter Engagement Session | Callie and Ben

It’s not every year that we get winter in May, but it just so happened when it was time to photograph Callie and Ben for their Colorado engagement session. After a few conversations about the best location to go to accommodate their two dogs, Lexi and Smoky, we decided on The Trading Post Trail outside of the Red Rock Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. I absolutely love photographing at this location, as the trademark red rock formations are a photographer’s dream!

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EngagementJennifer LourieColorado, Red Rocks Park, Dog, Destination
Winter Wedding at Salvatore’s Wedding and Events Venue in Chicago | Julia and Joey
Winter Wedding at Salvatore’s Wedding and Events Venue in Chicago | Julia and Joey

When Joey asked Julia to marry him and the wedding planning kicked into full swing, they had many decisions to make. While most couples have to explore endless options, this couple knew exactly where they wanted to say “I do.” Salvatore’s Wedding and Events Venue in Chicago has been the home of many of Julia’s family’s special moments, and now it was going to be the home of one more! 

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WeddingJennifer LourieIllinois, Salvatore’s Wedding and Events Venue, Winter, Destination
Whatcom Falls Wedding in Bellingham, Wa | Kashia and John
Whatcom Falls Wedding in Bellingham, Wa | Kashia and John

Last summer I had the opportunity to photograph a wedding inspiration at one of my favorite places on earth; Washington state. I chose Whatcom Falls in Bellingham, Wa for it's absolute beauty and green and blue color palette. I had gone hiking there several times before, and could think of no place else that I wanted to photograph a gorgeous couple.

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WeddingJennifer LourieWashington, Whatcom Falls, Trash the Dress, PNW
Jewel Toned Longmont Colorado Wedding | Emma and Aaron
Jewel Toned Longmont Colorado Wedding | Emma and Aaron

Emma and Aaron weren’t about to end their festivities with just one backyard wedding! While they officially tied the knot in their cozy Denver backyard wedding, the massive celebration they’d always envisioned was held in the next year in the fall at The St. Vrain in Longmont, CO. After a downsized wedding due to COVID restrictions, this up-sized one was a blast! 

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WeddingJennifer LourieColorado, The St. Vrain, Destination
Montrose Harbor Engagement Session in Chicago | Lili and Jim
Montrose Harbor Engagement Session in Chicago | Lili and Jim

It is so fun to photograph in new locations in Chicago for engagement sessions, and when Lili and Jim suggested the Montrose Harbor, I was stoked! Not only is Montrose Harbor dog friendly, which is a must when you’re bringing your four-legged family member, but it also has some incredible views of the Chicago skyline. Located on the northern edge of Lincoln Park, Montrose Harbor is a short walk from Montrose Beach.

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EngagementJennifer LourieMontrose Harbor, Chicago, Illinois, Dog, Destination
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Wedding in California | Christina and Dane
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Wedding in California | Christina and Dane

Three wedding dates and two venues later, Christina and Dane were finally able to have the wedding day of their dreams! In June 2021, at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, all the people this lovely couple loved most gathered to celebrate their love story. And I couldn’t be more thrilled they chose to stick with me throughout all of the wildness—from first engagement session to final wedding day!

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WeddingJennifer LourieCalifornia, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, Destination
Urban Wedding at The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block in Denver | Amy and Mark
Urban Wedding at The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block in Denver | Amy and Mark

Amy and Mark’s love story started in true rom-com fashion: talking crap on the softball pitch. OK, so it wasn’t exactly an “eyes-met-across-the-bookstore-while-reading-poetry” situation. But it sure was the epitome of who Amy and Mark are as people—fun, hilarious, and downright amazing! Their big day began at The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block, where Amy got ready in the bridal suite with her sister and her mom.

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WeddingJennifer LourieColorado, Denver, The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block, Band, Destination
Wisconsin Club Wedding in Milwaukee | Stephanie and Nick
Wisconsin Club Wedding in Milwaukee | Stephanie and Nick

You don’t have to tell Stephanie and Nick twice (or even once!) how lucky they were to find each other. They crossed paths by happenstance because of friends-of-friends, did the long-distance thing for a while, and ended up quarantining together at the beginning of COVID. All the serendipity paid off on a brilliant July day at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee when this beautiful couple promised to love each other forever.

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WeddingJennifer LourieWisconsin, Wisconsin Club, Milwaukee
Colorado Chautauqua Wedding in Boulder, Co | Toni and Chris
Colorado Chautauqua Wedding in Boulder, Co | Toni and Chris

Meeting new people as I document the most important day in their lives is definitely fun, but nothing beats reconnecting with an old friend as you photograph their wedding vows! When Toni reached out to me saying she and her fiancé Chris were headed to Chautauqua in Boulder, CO, for a June destination wedding, I knew I had to be the one behind the camera! 

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WeddingJennifer LourieBand, Colorado, Colorado Chautauqua