Denver Wedding Photos
Meredith and Brian’s Bigsby’s Folly Winery wedding in Denver’s RiNo District leaned into the unique atmosphere of a working urban winery, and was the perfect way to kick off the 2025 wedding season!
Meredith got ready at her parents’ home in Lakewood, where the morning had an easy, familiar rhythm. Meredith spent time with her close friends and her two dogs, which kept the morning grounded and relaxed. Brian got ready at an Airbnb closer to the venue. Once everyone was ready to go, we all headed toward Denver’s RiNo area.
Meredith and Brian chose to do a first look on enclosed bridge near the winery. They were both equal parts excited and a little nervous (in the best way!) Their first look created some breathing room in their schedule, which allowed them to fit some portraits in before their ceremony (which we always recommend!)
Right after the first look, they shared private vows. For a busy wedding day, the schedule can move quickly once guests arrive, so taking this quiet moment early helped anchor everything that followed.
After vows, we moved into portraits outside the winery. May in Denver can be unpredictable, but this day landed perfectly, warm, bright and beautiful! One advantage of a Bigsby’s Folly Winery wedding is that the indoor spaces are visually interesting without needing extra styling. Between the industrial details and the winery’s layout, you can get a lot of variety in a short amount of time. A Bigsby’s Folly Winery wedding has a distinct look with an industrial chic ambiance, which added so much character to their day!
The ceremony itself was emotional, with lots of memorable moments that came from the couple’s energy and their people being fully present. The ceremony at Bigsby’s Folly Winery takes place on the back patio with the wine barrels stacked behind the couple. It’s a fun and unique space to share your vows and officially tie the knot!
As the evening moved on, the reception unfolded within the winery, and the vibe shifted naturally into celebration. First dances happened inside the winery, which is a fun setting for that part of the night—less traditional ballroom, more character and texture, with the winery’s details really adding to the character of the scene. We were able to capture a fun, layered first dance photo of Meredith and Brian by lifting a camera up high on a monopod and shooting through one of the large chandeliers to create a colorful bokeh effect, which ended up being one of our favorite photos from the evening!
As dinner wrapped up and the reception was in full swing, the formal events led way into open dancing, and the pace of the night picked up! The toasts landed well, were funny and sincere, and brought about both laughter and lots of emotion from both the newlyweds and their parents.
Later, we stepped away for a few night portraits both inside and outside the winery. The indoor lighting and textured walls give photos a different look than daytime portraits, and the exterior shots added a clean contrast to the warm interior tones. We like using soft, natural light to complement the scene, then balancing it with strobes to emphasize the key elements of a scene. Playing with that mix, and getting creative with the framing, is one of the challenges we enjoy exploring to create some unique photos that our couples love!
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