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Guyton Ranch Wedding | Brian and Maggie Leslie

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Maggie and Brian’s Guyton Ranch Wedding in Jefferson, Colorado

Truly, I don’t think we can share our love and adoration for this amazing couple and their perfect Guyton Ranch Wedding day in just one blog post. My apologies in advance if this post is all over the place with lists of reasons we love these two! We first chatted with Maggie and Brian over the phone in early 2018. This couple was in for a big year! Not only were they planning their fantastic ranch wedding at Guyton Ranch in Jefferson, Colorado, they were planning a big move across the world to Hong Kong. We immediately knew we wanted to be apart of their special day and our instincts were right. They also met online, which as most of you know, is how Mike and I met, so we have a soft spot for these stories!

From the moment we arrived, the energy and excitement were contagious. Starting off the weekend with a game of kickball during their rehearsal dinner, the following morning was met with a basketball game at the ranch and corn hole. Maggie and Brian spent the day with loved ones and each other. Their first look was on the country front porch of this charming ranch, and was such an intimate moment to be apart of. During the ceremony, there was no music when Maggie came down the aisle…just the sound of laughter and sweet conversation between these two and their loved ones. Truly, the heavens opened up in this majestic place in Colorado as beams of light came down during their vows.

During their reception, we heard one of the most epic best man speeches. Brian’s brothers toast was hilarious, yet sentimental, with the perfect amount of humor added in. Their first dance, they sang to each other and danced the night away, both on the dance floor and out on a dirt road with us. Their dog, Sawyer, has played a huge role in their relationship, so it was wonderful seeing him at the ranch with everyone.

Honestly, we can’t say enough about these two! Maggie and Brian are adventurers at heart and have completely captivated us. Their next adventure is taking them across the world to Hong Kong. Why? No reason, other than they can and couldn’t think of a good enough reason not to take a job at a brewery there. People who don’t take themselves too seriously and grab opportunities as they present themselves inspire us and make us want to be better people. Seriously, can you tell we adore them?! Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Leslie! We are so excited for you and can’t wait to see where your marriage and love take you two. We love you guys!

Love,
Mike and Tay

 

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How did the two of you meet?

“We met online in Houston, and quickly came to realize that we lived 5 blocks away from each other and frequented a lot of the same restaurants, bars, and parks. From then on, we frequented the same spots, but now together!”

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Brian, how did you propose?

“We rented a cabin out in the woods for a long Thanksgiving weekend, and as we were roasting marshmallows around the campfire, {I} Brian got down on one knee and popped the question!”

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Tell us about your first look!

“Our first look was the perfect way to kick off our wedding celebration with just the two of us. We would definitely do it again!”

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What was the most fun part of planning your Guyton Ranch Wedding?

“The most fun part was when friends and family started arriving in town and came over to the ranch to hang out and help set up. We have an amazing support system and we would not have been able to pull of the wedding without their help!”

Guyton Ranch wedding ceremony of Maggie and Brian Leslie in Jefferson Colorado

What was your most memorable moment from your Guyton Ranch wedding day?

“Walking down the aisle and seeing the faces of all of the people we love in one place and supporting us in our next step.”

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What are you most looking forward to in marriage?

“All of our joint adventures! Everything from moving across the world next month to running errands… it makes everything in life more exciting and fun with someone by your side :)”

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How did you guys choose Guyton Ranch for your venue?

“We were looking for a wedding venue that would allow us to rent the entire facility for multiple events on the wedding weekend, and Guyton Ranch was a great fit. We had a barbecue and kickball game for friends and family the night before, and we had a beautiful mountain backdrop as we said our vows. It was perfect!”

What advice do you have for couples planning their wedding now?

“Two pieces of advice we got from friends and family:
1. Planning will take as long as you give it. If you want to plan things quickly, you can make it happen. If you give it two years, it will take the two years.
2. Enjoy the little things in planning–we had fun writing notes in some of the invites, made road trips out of visiting venues, and generally didn’t take anything too seriously.”

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Are you going on a honeymoon?

“We went to Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania for our honeymoon and had an AMAZING time!”

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Guyton Ranch Wedding Vendors

Venue: Guyton Ranch // Jefferson, Colorado
Catering: Illegal Petes
Cake: Caitlyn Clausen
Cookies: Hi Rise Bakery
Flowers: Banister’s Flowers
Tent: Colorado Party Rentals
Dress: Brilliant Bridal

 

-Codey & Taylor

“We knew our photos were going to be something we would treasure forever, but what we didn’t expect to walk away with was an effortless bond turned friendship.

Taylor and Mike are not just invested in capturing the magic of the wedding day, but their heart is in it for the marriage and future that follows.”

-Brett & Mendy

I did not feel rushed or anxious, just simply in the moment—which was most important as this would be a once in a lifetime experience—and believe me, Taylor and Mike made it memorable. Separately they are an absolute delight, and together they make the ultimate team and genuine couple. You can see the true dedication they put into making that day, your day…special! It was an absolute joy to work with this inspirational couple."

"With grace and charm, Taylor and Mike set the tone for our beautiful wedding day!

-Jake & Christina

They did everything we asked and more. Our friends and family keep remarking how great our photographers were. They took so many photos and delivered them in such a fast turnaround."

"Taylor and Mike are professional, friendly, detailed, flexible, committed—exactly the kind of presence you want from photographers on your wedding day! 

-Chris & Kim

On the day, they were so organized and kept things moving at a perfect pace. We never felt rushed yet were able to adhere to our timeline perfectly. They made everyone, including my generally camera-shy husband, feel at ease making for photos with real smiles."

"From start to finish, Taylor and Mike take great care to make sure you are comfortable and have clear and prompt communication. 

-Jake & Haydn

We are so impressed with not only them as people and their amazing work, but also their communication skills throughout the entire planning process."

"Taylor and Mike have a great ability to take photographs in places no ordinary person would ever think of, and, while still focusing on you, they are also able to capture the beautiful scenery.

-Adam & Sydney

Though we had never met, it was as though we were life-long friends and it was immediately apparent we wanted to work with them. They are so pleasant, personable, and go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and relaxed. We were so worried the photo process would be weird and awkward, but they made it one of the most fun aspects of the whole day. To top it all off, the photos are simply gorgeous!"

“We gave them a call and they were the first, and only, photographers we spoke with.

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We embrace diversity and welcome couples of all backgrounds, religions, genders, races, and sexual orientations with open arms. Your love is unique, and we're here to celebrate it in all its beautiful forms.

We're located in Buena Vista, Colorado, but our love is universal: we shoot worldwide.

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Let's BEGIN OUR JOURNEY

We embrace diversity and welcome couples of all backgrounds, religions, genders, races, and sexual orientations with open arms. Your love is unique, and we're here to celebrate it in all its beautiful forms.

We're located in Buena Vista, Colorado, but our love is universal: we shoot worldwide.

Reaching out about your portrait or branding session?

Visit our portrait page

Are you a couple? Click here!

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