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!!
Jim + Sharilyn’s RAD Creative Team
ceremony venue | Colorado State University
reception venue + catering | Colorado 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 + makeup | MUAH By J – Hair and Makeup by Janine
invitations | Shutterfly
bridal gown + bridesmaids’ gowns | David’s Bridal
groom + groomsmen’s suits | Men’s Wearhouse
jewelry | John Atencio + Jared
limo service | NOCO Party Bus
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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.
All of the personal details are so fun and unique. Loving the couples portraits, as always. Beautiful job
These are truly gorgeous! Love the locations, and the personal details!
I love the colours of those details. Stunning.
Fuuuunnnn! I love all their little hunting details! And their colors!
What an elegant way to tie in a hunting theme. Absolutely beautiful wedding. I loved those long lines of trees. Beautiful couple.
Very pretty. Such a sweet day!
i love all the personal touches!
I can’t say enough about this incredible pictures!!!! Beautiful. Stunning. & a great couple to work with!!!!!
Love these stunning photos of this beautiful wedding!
Great candid photos of family and friends! What a wonderful day!
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.
stunning photos from a beautiful wedding!!!
love the picture of Jim and his mom!! (MOMO)!!!
Love the pictures. You guys did such an amazing job!! We love you guys.
The photographers were great to work with and produce absolutely stunning work! Photos taken at the Oval are simply beautiful!
Truly a pleasure working with you two!!!!!!!
Such a beautiful couple
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!
these pictures are gorgeous!! you can see the time effort and love that was put into every aspect of this wedding!!! beautiful!!!
Beautiful pictures
Love the photos. They capture the wonderful day and the love Jim and Sharilyn share!
What a wonderful testament of true love through these gorgeous photos!