I am so thrilled to share these Moss Denver wedding photos with you!

Steph + Jess were married this past summer at one of the newest wedding venues (and a personal fave of mine) in the city: Moss Denver.  I’m a huge fan of any wedding venue that celebrates its urban elements, and Moss is no exception!

The venue itself is situated in the Santa Art District, which is also a super-favorite place of mine to shoot.  Steph + Jess got ready offsite at a nearby hotel and then we moved everything over to the area: first look photos, bridal party, and portraits.  I love that we got so much variety from not only inside the venue but from the surrounding areas.

Thank you again to this lovely couple for having me along for their wedding day!  I love the images we created together and can’t wait for you to peruse them below!

Moss Denver Wedding Photos | Ashley Kidder Photo

Venue: Moss Denver (one of my favorite urban-industrial wedding venues in all of Denver!) | Planning/coordination: Kate with Bello and Blue Events  | Floral design: Project Floral (they have their studio located inside Moss which makes it super convenient for Moss wedding clients) | Cake: Kelley Kakes | Reception entertainment: DJ Shoulder Hawk | Hair + makeup styling and artistry: Roxy with Matthew Morris Salon | Rustic reception rentals: Event Rents

Hi, I’m Ashley and I am an LGBTQ-friendly wedding photographer in Denver.  All weddings are welcome in front of my camera.  If you’re looking for urban or industrial Denver wedding photos like these, feel free to get in touch and we can chat more about what you have planned for your wedding!  Can’t wait to meet you!  -Ash

I don’t know about you, but I just can’t get enough of these industrial Denver wedding photos!

Last month, I did a shoot with my dear friend Jolene Picone, who is the owner, founder, and creative visionary behind Veil Trends and J-Picone Bridal.  She is a massive force of talent in the Denver bridal accessories world and it is always such a huge privilege to do a shoot with her.

For our sixth (!!!) collaboration together, we shot at the Stanley Marketplace out in Aurora.  The venue’s vibe is definitely urban-industrial, and it even has a dedicated space for those types of weddings.  I always love shooting here for that total city feel, and the light is perfection, too.

Here are a few of my favorite things from this day:

• Those colored veils!  It’s not everyday that you see a periwinkle blue or lush lavender veil in the bridal world.  I love that Jolene steps outside the box and crafts truly unique items for her brides.
• That bridal jumpsuit!  Holy shit, this needs to become a thing like yesterday.  I am head-over-heels in love with the idea of bridal jumpsuits, especially if you’re looking to craft a more non-traditional vibe for your wedding day.  The stunner from Ivy + Aster even had pockets.  It was just perfection all around.
• Cathedral is queen.  There is something just so classic and timeless about a cathedral-length veil.  It gives you so much extra fabric to floof around with while taking photos on your wedding day, and I love the depth it adds to the final images.  I want all the movement!
• Bangin’ wedding hair.  I love that our models went with a side-swept boho braid and a loose down-do for this shoot.  Updo’s can be a little stiff at times, or worse, prom-y.  I loved these relaxed yet sophisticated styles.

Thank you again to Jolene and this extraordinary vendor team for putting together these industrial Denver bridal photos.  Please enjoy my faves from the day, and thank you for stopping by the blog!
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For the last event of my 2018 season, I was so honored to photograph this romantic Grant-Humphreys Mansion wedding!  Emily was a former student of mine back when I was one of the student council advisors at Northglenn High School.  It was such a treat to see her make it official with her beau, Marc!

Take a peek at my favorite images below + stay for a mini-interview with the bride after the jump.

Grant-Humphreys Mansion Wedding | Denver Wedding Photographer | Ashley Kidder Photo

Venue: Grant-Humphreys Mansion (one of my favorite Denver wedding venues!) // Dress: Brilliant Bridal (an excellent spot for off-the-rack dresses) // Suits: Al’s Formal Wear // Floral: Costco // Hairstyling: Stacy Tanner // Makeup: Katie Komloske // Officiant: Jonathan Catbagan (brother of the bride) // Catering: Serendipity // Desserts: The Dessert Stand // Bridesmaids’ dresses: David’s Bridal // DJ: Emily Cooper (one of the few female wedding DJs I’ve seen — we need more badass babes on the mic!) // Engagement ring: Belonged to the grandmother of the groom (how rad!) // Wedding bands: Fifth Avenue Designers // Alterations: The Wedding Seamstress // Bridal shoes: DSW (according to the bride, on clearance too!) // Niece’s flower dress: Made by the bride’s grandmother

Mini-interview with the bride

What was your favorite part of the wedding day?  “Marc’s favorite moment was walking back down the isle after saying “I Do” to the song, “I Believe In A Thing Called Love.”

I think the best part of the entire day for me was from the first look with Marc and on. I was so stressed out all morning and freaking out about the weather (all the way up until the ceremony), but once we were ready and together, everything was awesome.

But if I had to choose one specific moment, it was the last two songs of the night on the dance floor. Marc’s favorite song is “Swing Life Away,” so that was what we chose for the last song. When it played, we were dancing with our group of best friends and everyone gathered around us in a giant hug to dance the rest of the song. I cried like a baby. It was so incredible to feel so much love. Then our DJ, Emily, played one more song, and it was “I Believe In A Thing Called Love.” We danced the hardest we’ve ever danced surrounded by the people we love most and it was just the best end to the best day!”

What was your favorite thing to plan or design and why? What would you outsource if you had to do this all over again?  “Honestly, I hated planning that wedding. If I did it all over again we would have had a destination wedding/eloped or I would have found money in the budget for a wedding planner because the day was totally worth it. It’s just so stressful to plan not having ever planned a wedding before!”

If you could give one piece of advice to other couples planning their weddings, what would it be?  “Only choose vendors you trust! Each and every vendor we chose was for a reason: they were not only awesome at their job, but truly incredible people. We knew that the people we chose to invest in would make sure we had the best day, and that’s exactly what happened!”

What did you do that was non-traditional or outside of the box for weddings?  “We had a fairly traditional wedding overall, but we made sure that every step of the way our choices reflected who we were and what we loved most. Everything we chose we chose because we thought it was cool, not because it fit into a traditional box.”

Where did you go/are going for your honeymoon?  “We did a mini-moon in Telluride right after the wedding. We are planning a trip to Greece for a proper honeymoon later this year or next.”

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Love these photos?!  Let’s talk!  If you’re getting married in Denver, feel free to get in touch and let’s chat about your celebration!  I’d love to hear what you’re planning!  -Ashley