Mary + Phillip (married) – Colorado Springs, Colorado

by Megan September 13, 2019 in Bridal Portraits, Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Destination Weddings, Downtown, Hillside Gardens, Weddings
Mary & Phillip Married – September 7, 2019 Venue: Hillside Gardens and Events Wedding Coordinator: Erika Weeks with Hillside Gardens Dress: Etsy Flowers: Victoria Designs Cake: Costco Catering: AspenPointe Photographer: Megan with Megan Hardre Photography. There are some weddings I leave and I can’t stop smiling for 24 hours. I feel like I’m on cloud 9. A post wedding high. I met this amazing couple, Phillip and Mary, about 15 minutes before they were due to walk down the aisle and left their wedding feeling like I met new friends. They were so welcoming and so full of joy, that it felt like I was coming to the biggest and best celebration of the year; and indeed it was. There were so many memorable moments, but my favorite was during the ceremony. Phillip’s grandmother is deaf and during their vows, Mary signed her vows to Phillip. It was a surprise that she had learned it and so beautiful. The joy everyone had for Phillip and Mary was evident throughout the day as was the presence of God. I’m a huge fan of ceremonies that speak to my heart too. What you say during your ceremony matters — it matters to […]

Bemni + Saron (wedding) – Kansas City – Post 1 of 2

by Megan September 24, 2018 in Bridal Portraits, Engagement Sessions, Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Destination Weddings, Downtown, Ethiopian Kansas City, Ethiopian Wedding, Ethiopian Wedding Photographer, Kansas, Kansas City Wedding, Kansas Wedding Photography, Travel, Weddings
(Post 1 of 2) I was in Kansas City a few weekends ago photographing a wedding of my dear friend Bemni, who I know from our church in Colorado Springs. He met his bride, Saron, through a friend last year and the are both originally from Ethiopia. It was been 48 hours filled with new experiences and meeting some of the most friendly people I’ve ever had a chance to meet. Their hugs are so welcoming and immediately we’re friends. I’ve loved experiencing their culture and traditions — and of course, the 4 times I ate Ethiopian food. The best. There have been many moments that stood out to me this weekend but one of the Ethiopian traditions I particularly enjoyed was when the groom sees his bride for the first time (3 photos of it below). After the groom and bride get ready in different locations, the groom goes to the bride’s home. So many people came along – the cars just kept arriving and people kept coming in. The home was packed and no one cared. They were all there to celebrate. There was worship, singing and clapping and cheering. Then the groom arrives. The family tries to […]

Kelsey & Anthony (married) Pueblo, Colorado

by Megan August 29, 2013 in Bridal Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Destination Weddings, Downtown, Pueblo, Riverwalk, Travel
Wedding Venue: Pueblo Riverwalk Photographers: Megan and Callie – Megan Hardre Photography Day of Wedding Coordination: Katie with Day Planner Events Kelsey and Anthony were married in Pueblo right on the Pueblo Riverwalk. It was a typical blustery summer day in Colorado, but Kelsey made the best of it as did their friends and family, who all enjoyed the awesome live band and great reception venue along with the view of the Arkansas River along the Riverwalk. And how thankful I am for a bride and groom who are up for sitting down in their wedding clothes on their wedding day for the sake of getting some great shots! Can’t pass up the opportunity for some photos in a row boat. Meanwhile, Callie was with the guys doing their photos. Ceremony on the Riverwalk   Wishing you both years of happiness beyond measure! Cheers!  

Megan + Jarred (wedding – colorado springs, co)

by Megan March 05, 2013 in Bridal Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Downtown, Weddings
Megan and Jarred were married mid-February when we usually have snow and cold, and while we did have cold, we had fantastic blue skies for their day, which is all I ask for. Simple request, right? They were married downtown Colorado Springs at a venue I had heard about, because I live quite close to it, but also because you can’t pass this building without staring at it’s incredible architecture and wonder about its history. The El Paso Club, according to their website, “occupied this location since 1890 and was a prime meeting place for newly made millionaires who entertained in a similar fashion to the very high society of London. The club has transformed over time into the elegant downtown club of Colorado Springs.” Megan and Jarred’s wedding was elegant and classy and it was also a ton of fun! They are an incredible couple with friends and family that are excited to support them, have inside jokes with them, years of memories built, all to send them off into the world of married life. Megan and Jarred, thank you so much for having me photograph your wedding. Wishing you the best in your adventures and I hope our […]