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Colorado State University Wedding

June 24, 2016

Ashley has known Sharilyn for many years, having been friends since we lived in Colorado and having done several photo shoots with her and her two beautiful kiddos over the years. The last time that Shar came in to the studio to do a boudoir session before we moved, she had this extra bounce in her step, a noticeable twinkle in her eye, and a smile that couldn’t leave her face. And that was when she told us that she’d met someone, and that this guy was somethin’ else. That guy was Jim.

They met, as Sharilyn puts it, “like everyone else does these days – online!” through ChristianMingle.com (yet another reason we love them, since we met each other online before it was cool to do it that way!!). Both of them felt like they had hit the jackpot, finding each other – and they both knew pretty early on that each other was “the One.” Sharilyn jokingly told us we’d be shooting their wedding, before Jim even proposed!

Finally, he proposed in the very spot where they would eventually be married, in the Oval at the beautiful Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins. They had both attended school there together at the same time, even working a couple of doors down from each other – but they never actually met until they had met online. Funny how life works that way, right?!?

Their ceremony was right there in the CSU Oval, surrounded by their four combined kids and all their closest friends and family. The reception that followed at the Lory Student Center Ballroom was decorated with fun DIY details, highlighting Jim + Sharilyn’s love for hunting (how cute is that cake topper?!) and their love for CSU.

We feel so blessed to call these two our friends, and we’re so excited to have been able to go home to Colorado for the weekend to document their wedding. Now, we just need to move back already!!

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Jim + Sharilyn’s RAD Creative Team

ceremony venueColorado State University

reception venue + cateringColorado State University – Lory Student Center Ballroom

officiant | Mark Hardacre

dj + photo booth | Hepperle’s Entertainment and Party Services

floral + desserts | DIY

cake topper | The Pink Owl Gifts

duck cake decor | Sugar Buzz Cakery

hair + makeupMUAH By J – Hair and Makeup by Janine

invitations | Shutterfly

bridal gown + bridesmaids’ gowns | David’s Bridal

groom + groomsmen’s suits | Men’s Wearhouse

jewelryJohn Atencio + Jared

limo service | NOCO Party Bus

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  1. […] are so excited to see Jim + Sharilyn’s hunting inspired wedding featured on Modern Weddings this […]

  2. I remember the floats sitting in drydock over near the marina. Not sure if they were still in use or just were gathering dust. this was late 50′s. I also remember flotation devices, rafts, etc. being outlawed on the main beach. It was OK to use them on the South beach which was not guarded.

  3. Mahlia says:

    All of the personal details are so fun and unique. Loving the couples portraits, as always. Beautiful job

  4. Jill Marie says:

    These are truly gorgeous! Love the locations, and the personal details!

  5. joanna says:

    I love the colours of those details. Stunning.

  6. Misty Adams Christensen says:

    Fuuuunnnn! I love all their little hunting details! And their colors!

  7. Mindy Pollack says:

    What an elegant way to tie in a hunting theme. Absolutely beautiful wedding. I loved those long lines of trees. Beautiful couple.

  8. Jamie says:

    Very pretty. Such a sweet day!

  9. Sarah says:

    i love all the personal touches!

  10. Nicole Hepperle says:

    I can’t say enough about this incredible pictures!!!! Beautiful. Stunning. & a great couple to work with!!!!!

  11. Jennifer Gastinger says:

    Love these stunning photos of this beautiful wedding!

  12. Jennifer Dougherty says:

    Great candid photos of family and friends! What a wonderful day!

  13. Heather Albritton says:

    What a wonderful testament of true love through these gorgeous photos!! So happy our family could attend to see Jim and Sharilyn become one 4ever.

  14. Alana Smith says:

    stunning photos from a beautiful wedding!!!

  15. Sharilyn Travis says:

    love the picture of Jim and his mom!! (MOMO)!!!

  16. Sharilyn Travis says:

    Love the pictures. You guys did such an amazing job!! We love you guys.

  17. Britt Travis says:

    The photographers were great to work with and produce absolutely stunning work! Photos taken at the Oval are simply beautiful!

  18. Jim Travis says:

    Truly a pleasure working with you two!!!!!!!

  19. Dyanna Johnston says:

    Such a beautiful couple

  20. I love everything about this wedding! The second chance at love, the kids joining in the sand pouring the theme! The seating card holders are too cute!

  21. Cheramie says:

    these pictures are gorgeous!! you can see the time effort and love that was put into every aspect of this wedding!!! beautiful!!!

  22. Charlotte Travis says:

    Beautiful pictures

  23. Jennifer Dougherty says:

    Love the photos. They capture the wonderful day and the love Jim and Sharilyn share!

  24. Heather says:

    What a wonderful testament of true love through these gorgeous photos!

Heyyyy ... I'm Ashley Durham and I'm a luxury wedding photographer in Phoenix, but I travel all over Arizona and the desert southwest to hang out with the most incredible people. I am obsessed with puppies, extra hot coffee, sunrise and firmly believe that love conquers all.

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