Monthly Archives: July 2007

becky + john :: allenspark wedding

The good vibes at Becky & John’s wedding chased away the rain the had everyone worried.

wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

As if on cue, the clouds melted away just as bride & groom were dressed.wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographerwedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

Seeing John for the first time during the processional got the best of Becky.
wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

Grab a stone. Hold it tight with well wishes, then put back in the bowl.wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

wedding cake by schmidt's bakery © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

Schmidt’s Bakery in Loveland contributed the cow cake. John’s a professor at CSU’s vet school so the connection was not lost on anyone.wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographerwedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

Wild Basin Lodge was constructed in the early 1900’s, but a 2000 fire prompted a complete rebuilt of the lodge. Now wedding parties get the best of both worlds – a time honored location by the water with a throughly modern facility.

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karen + adam :: keystone wedding

Colorado mountains invaded by Chicagoland cool weather seekers.

wedding at keystone lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - colorado wedding photographerwedding at keystone lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - colorado wedding photographerwedding at keystone lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - colorado wedding photographer

wedding at keystone lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - colorado wedding photographer

Even brought the dog!
wedding at keystone lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - colorado wedding photographer

Karen had a moment during the speeches.wedding at keystone lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - colorado wedding photographerwedding at keystone lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - colorado wedding photographerwedding at keystone lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - colorado wedding photographer

There was so much cigar spoking in the night air the girls eventually joined in.wedding at keystone lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - colorado wedding photographer

The sand ceremony vase made a nice ring backdrop. Great fun in the mountains.

Keystone resort opened in 1970 and many of its lifts and runs are named after mines in the area. Lifts Argentine, Montezuma, Peru, and Saints John were named after local mining camps. Ski runs Jackwacker, Flying Dutchman, Bachelor, Wild Irishman, Paymaster, Schoolmarm, Saw Whiskers, Spring Dipper, Ball Hooter, and Go Devil were named after silver mines in the valley.

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cyndi + mike :: colorado mountain wedding

Wild Basin Lodge in Allenspark played host to Cyndi & Mike’s fun family wedding last weekend! Cyndi married into a strong fly fishing father-son relationship that I was happy to arrive early and photograph.

wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographerwedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer© 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographerwedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer© 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographerwedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

I love quietly spying on outdoor ceremonies with a wide range of camera lenses. On my left shoulder is a camera with an ultra-wide zoom so I can take in the whole scene …
wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

… while on my right shoulder is a camera with a long telephoto lens capturing details and emotion.
wedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographerwedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer© 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographerwedding at wild basin lodge © 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer© 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer© 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer© 2007 Tom Koetting / tomKphoto - Estes Park Wedding Photographer

Who could resist a ring shot on Mike’s fly fishing reel?

Wild Basin Lodge was constructed in the early 1900’s, but a 2000 fire prompted a complete rebuilt of the lodge. Now wedding parties get the best of both worlds – a time honored location by the water with a throughly modern facility.

View tomKphoto Wedding Photography and learn about service & pricing options at my Portfolio Website.

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