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Kyle and Caroline Jones | Shupe Homestead Longmont Colorado Mountain Wedding Photographer

Holy cannoli you guys! Can we talk about how perfect this couple is and how amazingly wonderful their wedding day was?! When I first met Caroline it was over FaceTime while she and Kyle were living in Florida, and when she told me about how their relationship began, I melted. We all remember the Sadie Hawkins dances in high school. For me at least, they never worked out how I hoped because I was too painfully shy to ever ask a boy out. However, when Caroline asked the new cute boy who had just moved to their school to go to the Sadie Hawkins dance with her nearly seven years ago, little did they know it would end in marriage!

Throughout the years, these two dealt with their share of trials, moving, job changes, schooling and more, but their strong relationship withstood some of life’s most challenging curveballs. When their wedding day finally came, their friends and family anxiously gathered to celebrate this amazing couple. For us, it was a true blessing to capture them say their vows, cut their wedding cake with an axe (inspired by Kyle’s job as a firefighter) and dance in Colorado fields with them as Kyle put on his firefighter gear for a truly amazing sunset photo shoot during the reception. We are so honored we got to be a part of this lovely couple’s beginning to their marriage. Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Jones!

Love,
Mike and Taylor

 

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How did the two of you meet? “We met in high school. Kyle had moved to Colorado from Tennessee and we ended up having a few classes together. I found his accent cute and he was so funny… Naturally I decided to ask him out to the Sadie Hawkins Dance. He said yes and the rest is history!”

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When did you know you wanted to marry each other?
K: I would say that we had been together for about 7 years and the timing felt right. We had survived 4-5 years of long distance and I knew if we made it through that then we’d be able to make it through anything.”
C: “I don’t think there was one big defining moment but I do remember about 3 years in when I was away at school, I was really sick. I remember in that moment wanting Kyle to comfort me instead of my mom… I think that was the weekend he drove 4 hours to come take care of me for one day before he had to go back to work.”

 

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How did Kyle propose? “We used to take day trips into Estes Park in high school to walk around the town and hike Lily Lake. After high school, we repeated the tradition frequently when we were in Colorado at the same time. One spring break, we took the trip out to Colorado together and did our usual thing… Except when we stopped for a breath and to take in the views at Lily Lake he got down on one knee on the rock outcropping and asked me to marry him! He had hired a photographer friend to capture the moment, and then we made our way back to Longmont where he had all of our family and friends waiting at a restaurant to celebrate. It was absolutely perfect in every way!”

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What was the most memorable moment of your wedding day?
K: Seeing all our families together, seeing them all having fun and enjoying each other’s company. It was very heartwarming.”
C: “I have to agree with Kyle on this one. And our vows. We wrote them and that made it really special.”

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If you could pick one word to describe your ceremony what would it be?
K: “Intimate.”
C: “Personalized.”

 

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What is a fun quirk you love about the other?
K: “I love how Caroline is always positive no matter how bad it gets.”
C: “I love Kyle’s stories; he has a very imaginative mind. We’ll be driving around and he’ll just come up with a scenario or something and he’ll start cracking himself up… It’s great.”


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What advice do you have for couples planning their wedding now? “Enjoy it! Don’t waste time stressing over the things no one but you will notice. At the end of the day, what matters is that you marry the person that you love, and that its in front of the people you hold dear.”

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VENDORS

Venue :: Shupe Homestead
Flowers :: Dorothy Myers – Red Twig Flowers
DJ :: Rick Franz – Rickochet Entertainment
Bride Hanger :: SoDuff Creations
Cake :: Aime’s Love Bakery
Hair and Makeup :: Brittany Slaughter – Alchemy Creative
Catering :: Nicolos Pizza

-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.

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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.

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