Archive for February, 2012
Broadmoor Wedding: Victoria & Tom – Part I
28.02.12 
weddings
Tory and Tom kicked off our first wedding of the year for Jesie and I as a team. These two are both Air Force Academy grads and currently reside in California. Both are pilots (how awesome is that?) — Tory with the Air Force and Tom with the Navy. Neither are from Colorado so it was a very special event where nearly every guest traveled to witness their commit to each other.
Though Tory planned this wedding from a distance, what an incredible job she did. It was a super beautiful day, we couldn’t have asked for better weather. Start with the most beautiful jewelry and furs I’ve ever seen, add in the most gorgeous wedding party you can imagine, the stunning Academy Chapel, and two people wildly in love and you have a day of pure joy that makes reality a distant dream.
Tory and Tom, I admire you two so much. You’re strong and passionate about what you do and who you are. Keep loving each other the way you do and thank you for serving our country.
xoxo,
René + Jesie
Ceremony: United States Air Force Academy Chapel
Reception: The Broadmoor
Dress: Priscilla of Boston
Blooms: Ambience Florals
Beauty: Marissa of Genesis Salon
Hair: Amber and Aaron of Genesis Salon
Coordination: Classic Designs
Photography: René Tate Photography
Tory’s Verragio ring was to die for. She also wore her beautiful grandmother’s ring.
Absolutely exquisite.
Meanwhile, Jesie was with the guys.
First look at the Broadmoor.
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Broadmoor Wedding: Jamie & Ray – Part II
24.02.12 weddings
Woo! I can’t think of a better way to end the week than with the rest of Jamie and Ray’s Broadmoor elopement. After the ceremony we did a few portraits and then headed out around the Broadmoor and Garden of the Gods. This was a photographer’s dream as I had a couple of hours, rather than 15 minutes, of just bride and groom time!
I hope you have a beautiful week! I’m headed to the 5 Love Languages Conference tonight at the Springs Church. It’s free if you’re interested in tagging along. :-)
Enjoy!
René
Jamie, you are absolutely gorgeous.
Love these of Ray’s son and his pastor.
Jamie’s best friend, Julie. She’s a sweet southern belle. :-)
LOVE this one.
Probably my favorite from the bunch.
J&R are big hikers so this shot was a must.
*sigh* Love this candid moment…
2 Comments
- Kami said
Great work! I know they’ll be thrilled with the keepsakes you’ve created for them!
- Ashley said
Oh my goodness, that B&W of them on the bridge at the Broadmoor is gorgeous. Probably one of my favorite ever photos of yours. LOVE!
Featured: Twigs and Posies
23.02.12 press
Happy Thursday! We are so very honored to be featured on Twigs and Posies’ blog as one of the people they “LOVE.” :-) Twigs and Posies is an amazing flower shop here in Colorado Springs. They’re modern, elegant, and very experienced at their craft. Amber and Catherine are the masterminds behind the business. We h i g h l y recommend these ladies!
Thank you for featuring us and for the interview!
xoxo,
René
Broadmoor Wedding: Jamie & Ray – Part I
22.02.12 weddings
We sat in the south tower lobby of the Broadmoor. Ornate decor surrounded us, large couches and chairs that enveloped you. The fireplace was alive and crackling. It was just the two of us. On one of the biggest days of his life.
“I just knew,” he told me in reference to this bride-to-be. ”I always knew.”
It was my first time meeting Ray. That’s what happens when you get a call two weeks before the wedding saying, “Are you available? We’re eloping!” But as I sat there for 10 or 15 minutes getting to know him as he so quickly and willingly spilled his heart to me I felt like I had know him for years.
I always knew she was the one. The one who would let me be the second most important man in her life.
“The second most?” I questioned, though I was about 99.9% sure I knew what he meant.
“Yeah, the second. Me and Him,” he grinned that big ol Ray grin and shot a quick look towards the ceiling.
Jamie and Ray were married on one of the nicest days in February. In fact, it snowed the next morning. Myself, their pastor and his wife, her best friend, and Ray’s son all met in their beautiful suite to witness and document a truly joyful, monumental event.
It was perfect.
So much love you Jamie and Ray,
René
4 Comments
- Kami said
Very fun and great shots! I love that they made sure to capture their special day!
- Virginia Rowland said
LOVE IT!!! Congratulations Jamie and Ray! SO happy for you guys!!! Rene you did an awesome job as always! LOVE the laughing pictures, so much real happiness in these.
- Erin said
I LOVE the pictures of them laughing! So beautiful!
- Megs said
Love their story! Beautiful work :)
These pictures are beautiful! So romantic! Tory you look so pretty!
awesome job Rene, just awesome. so stoked for the prints!
Just Beautiful.
incredible.
All I can say is WOW…they are great!
Beautiful Bride and beautiful pictures.
Can wait to see Part II
So excited for this young beautiful couple
All around a perfect day!
What Beautiful pictures that tell a wonderful story of Tom and Tory’s love.
So excited to see more.
These photos are just amazing. OK, the bride and groom are fantastic too.
WOW – amazing. The shots of Tory in the mirror are so cool!
These are amazing… perfect pictures to capture an awesome celebration!
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing your special day with us.
Beautiful!
Rene, You and Jesie did a wonderful job. Thanks again for helping make the day so special for Tory and Tom. I look forward to seeing the rest of the photos. Thanks, Bob
Remarkable, amazing. Thank you so much.
Mrs. Nicholson (Tom’s mom)
Remarkable, amazing. Thank you so much.
Mrs. Nicholson (Tom’s mom)
OH Rene and Jesse, you did an incredible job. They are so beautiful, so elegant, so artistically done. Can’t wait to see more. Thanks so much. Mrs. Nicholson
Rene- you and Jessie are fabulous! These pictures take my breath away and I can’t wait to see the rest!! Thank you so much for capturing our wedding for us. I don’t know how you read my mind, because I’m sure I didn’t even really know what kind of pictures I wanted. You’re obviously a genius, and I think we’re going to need an album after all…
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. it really captures the day and all the memories. These are so artistic.
Resurrects wonderful memories of a truly lovely day. Loved the photos of the tastefully intimate moments of “getting dressed” time.
Tory…such a beautiful bride! These photos really capture the day and the mood. Thanks for sharing with me!
Beautiful!
R and J you did such an amazing job, as always. What a classy wedding …. love the fur, can’t wait to see more of your handiwork! I love the photo of them walking with her arm draped on his shoulder as she looks back. Gorgeous!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL photographs! They definitely captured the love in that day :)
Hot!
Congratulations…Wish we could have been there. You both look wonderful!! :)
Congratulations…wish we could have been there. You both look wonderful. congrats again!!! :)
These pictures are so gorgeous. I love the ones of Tory’s accessories and the process of her getting ready. And the photos taken outside of Tom and Tory are so sweet.
Wow!! Your pictures turned out gorgeous!! Tory, you were such a beautiful bride, and Tom looked so handsome!! Wish you two the best!!
What a beautiful couple!
May God bless you both with many years of health and happiness together.
Gorgeous pictures!! So much creativity was used. What a beautiful wedding it was! I was honored to be there to share in Tory and Tom’s very special day!
The best wedding ever!!!!
This is the best wedding i have ever been to. These pictures are really good. The photographers are great!
The most beautiful pictures I have seen.
Hi Tory you and Tom look good. Wish I was there!
What a wonderful memory – absolutely beautiful pictures not to mention the Bride was stunning!!
These are the most gorgeous photos ever! Thank you!!!
Great Photos!! Enjoy them!!!
Great Photos!!! Enjoy them!
The photos are amazing…I can not wait to see the rest of the pictures. The photographers are true artist.
These pictures are so gorgeous. I love the ones of Tory’s accessories and the process of her getting ready. The photos taken outside of Tom and Tory are so sweet.
Beautiful pictures Rene and Jesse! Tory and Tom – you two make a beautiful couple and planned the most elegant wedding! We are so happy we were able to celebrate with you. Cheers to your new life together!
WOW! Such a beautiful couple! Such a wonderful day! The photographs show it all. Great job Rene Tate team.
Beautiful pictures René and Jesse! Tory and Tom – you two are such a beautiful couple and planned the most elegant wedding! So happy we were there to celebrate with you! Cheers to your new life together!
You captured how amazing the day was! I love the one with her looking back through her veil – I can picture the exact moment. Thank you so much for taking such amazing pictures for such an amazing couple!
These photos are breathtaking. You and Jesse truly did an outstanding job! It was a pleasure getting to know you. :)
VERY classy! They couldn’t have chosen a better photographer ;)
I absolutely LOVE the bridesmaid’s dresses! And the photos are pretty great, too. ;)