julie & jru

julie & jru (pronounced "drew") tied the knot on friday, june 27, 2008.  i was thankful to feel the power of spirit, love, and passion while being around julie & jru on their wedding day, which was filled with fine hand-crafted music, tears of happiness, and completed with the spirit of God. brian kane over at piano man music mixed up a Dynamic First Dance, which is one of the coolest things i’ve ever ‘heard’ during a first dance.  weeks before their wedding, julie & jru were “interviewed” separately about their engagement details (so the other know didn’t know), edited and mized in with their first dance song.  while they had their first dance they were able to hear their responses.  they captured 100% guest attention.  

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here are a few favorites from their wedding day:

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julie got 'stuck' while getting into her dress (next 2 photos by christina):
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julie's first manicure/pedicure, done just right for her wedding day:
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the first smooch after the FIrst Look:
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and here they are:
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julie is a talented violinist:
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accepting the hot hot hot temp, we castaway our plans to head away mountainesque photos 30 minutes away and opted for some creative backdrops on walking distance from the ceremony location at timberline church in fort collins, colorado. one of the bridesmaids couldn't have agreed more by saying, "i love you!" (to the notion of not driving in construction traffic in hot weather on short time).
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nicole couldn't make this one, so christina stepped right up and did some stellar work including this bridal portrait:
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and this one, too:
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jru just trying to relax before the ceremony, with his father and the officiant meeting in the background.
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6:51 p.m. marks the minute where julie & jru relish in the newly-minted couple feeling while her girls hustle to bustle the dress in front of their reflection.
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immediately after the ceremony, julie & jru entered into this room for some quite time. her dad peaking a glimpse made her excited :)
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carried off in style with a 1932 chrysler (sorry, but if you look carefully you'll see the notorious PT Crusier with flames in the reflection (photo by christina)
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the first dance, which was a custom song by brian kane with interviews revealing details about their engagement... sooo heartfelt :)
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father-daughter dance:
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a sweet finale for their dance:
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jru's kiss to his mother at the end of their dance brought tears in the crowd:
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the departing shot leaving their reception at the lory student center ballroom at colorado state university:
the departing shot leaving their reception at the lory student center ballroom at colorado state university by kern-photo