If you’ve ever driven up to the Chateau at La Caille, you know the feeling: that moment when the trees open, the stone bridge comes into view, and suddenly you’re transported straight into a European fairytale. That’s exactly the magic that set the stage for Crystal and Colby’s wedding—a day that felt equal parts elegant, heartfelt, and wildly fun.
From the minute I arrived, I could tell this day was going to be something special. Crystal was tucked away in the bridal suite surrounded by warm light and even warmer energy. She radiated this soft, grounded joy—the kind that makes photographing her feel effortless. Colby, just a short walk away, carried the same calm excitement. There’s a steadiness between them, a quiet way they look at each other that says, we’ve been choosing each other long before today.
The Setting: A Chateau Wedding That Felt Like Europe Without Leaving Utah
La Caille never disappoints, but on this day it truly showed off. The gardens were a lush, late-day green, and the chateau walls glowed in the afternoon sun. Guests arrived over the iconic stone bridge, and you could see everyone pause just long enough to take it in—that “wow” moment the venue always gives.
Their ceremony took place with the mountains rising behind them and the sound of the fountain drifting through the space. As Crystal walked down the aisle, Colby’s reaction was exactly the kind of moment photographers dream about—not showy, not overly posed, just real emotion breaking through.
Their Vows: Personal, Tender, and So Them
Crystal and Colby wrote their own vows, and it felt like listening to two people who had truly grown together. They talked about the little things—inside jokes, shared routines—and the big things: choosing partnership, choosing patience, choosing each other every day. I caught multiple guests wiping tears… and I was absolutely one of them behind the camera.
Golden Hour Magic
After the ceremony, we wandered off to the path behind the chateau where the light filters through the trees like something out of a movie. Crystal’s dress caught the sunlight perfectly, and Colby couldn’t stop looking at her—those are the moments you can’t manufacture. Some of my favorite images from the day came from that quiet walk, where they finally had a breath to just be together.
Reception Under the Twinkle Lights
The reception felt like stepping into an evening garden party somewhere in the French countryside. Bistro lights overhead, candles on every table, and the kind of joyful noise that only comes from people who genuinely love the couple they’re celebrating.
Their first dance was slow, intentional, and full of soft smiles. Then the party truly kicked off. This crowd knew how to dance, and Crystal and Colby were in the middle of it the entire night—laughing, spinning, taking everything in.
A Wedding That Lingers With You
Crystal and Colby’s wedding was one of those days that stays with you—not because of the venue (though La Caille is always a stunner), but because of the way these two love each other. It’s easy. It’s kind. It’s steady. And photographing that kind of love in a place as beautiful as this? That’s the dream.
Crystal and Colby, thank you for trusting me to capture this part of your story. It was an honor to witness, and even more of an honor to preserve for you.
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