Family Focused Wedding at The Barn at Raccoon Creek | Molly and Zack — Colorado Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Soooo about Molly and Zack’s wedding at The Barn at Raccoon Creek.

Did I lose my shit several times over a triple rainbow and an epic sunset? Yes.

Did I lose my shit over how amazing Molly and Zack were? Also yes.

Their wedding day at The Barn at Raccoon Creek in Littleton Colorado had everything they love rolled into one day paired with some epic unplanned moments. From their family who came all the way from Illinois to celebrate their day, to their ice cream truck for the perfect late-night snack, there was SO much to love.

A wedding invite of Molly and Zack sits on a cloth with rings, shoes and flowers surrounding it

3 rings lay in front of a pair of wedding shoes, the wedding rings and an engagement ring

The Start of Their Day

Both Molly and Zack started their wedding day getting ready at The Barn at Raccoon Creek, which kept things SO simple for them. Zack was helped by his groomsmen while Molly’s mom helped her put the finishing touches on her dress. Emotions were running high as Molly had a first look with her bridesmaids, her father, and then finally with Zack. Tons of happy tears were shed in the morning, you could really feel just how special and emotional this day was for Molly, Zack, and their loved ones!

Molly and Zack planned to take the majority of their portraits before their ceremony, so after seeing each other for the first time we were able to have some fun with their wedding party taking photos before exploring the grounds of The Barn at Raccoon Creek. During their portraits, we even came across a double rainbow and were able to use their clear umbrellas to take some portraits as it lightly rained throughout their wedding day.

A father helps adjust his son's bow tie as they prepare for the son's wedding day

A groom smiles as he puts on his suit coat while looking out a window with two of his groomsmen at his side

The mother of the bride makes a face as she helps button up the back of her daughters wedding dress

A bride sits on an ottoman while in her wedding dress and adjusts her shoes

A group of bridesmaids stand in a doorway and exclaim as they see the bride in front of them in her wedding dress for the first time

A bride in her wedding dress walks up behind the groom to tap his shoulder for their first look on the grounds of The Barn at Raccoon Creek

Portrait of a bride and groom standing in a field with a white fence behind them at The Barn at Raccoon Creek before their wedding ceremony

At The Barn at Raccoon Creek a bride and groom in their wedding attire stand in a doorway on the second level of the barn and embrace

At the Barn on Raccoon Creek a bride stands with three bridesmaids and two groomsmen before their wedding ceremony, they all pose and smile at the camera

At the Barn on Raccoon Creek a bride stands with three bridesmaids and two groomsmen before their wedding ceremony, they all pose and smile at one another

A groom stands with 2 bridesmaids and three groomsmen while they all smile at the camera

A groom stands with 2 bridesmaids and three groomsmen while they all smile and laugh with one another

At The Barn at Raccoon Creek a group of groomsmen toss the groom in the air as he sticks his tongue out at the camera while in his wedding suit

A bride and groom stand with their wedding parties and smile at the camera on the grounds of The Barn at Raccoon Creek

A bride and groom hold hands and smile at one another while walking towards the camera, behind them their wedding parties are also walking together and laughing on the grounds of The Barn at Raccoon Creek

In front of an old wooden barn at The Barn at Raccoon Creek a bride and groom stand with one another in their wedding attire

At The Barn at Raccoon Creek a bride and groom sit on a swing porch and touch foreheads together before their wedding day

On the grounds of The Barn at Raccoon Creek a bride hugs the groom from behind as they stand in a field on their wedding day

Their Wedding at The Barn at Raccoon Creek

Molly and Zack wanted to prioritize the time they spent with their guests, so we planned in plenty of time to take portraits between their first look and the ceremony. One of the reasons they chose The Barn at Raccoon Creek was all of the beautiful space that makes up the property. The Barn at Raccoon Creek is a gorgeous space and wedding venue in its own right, but Molly and Zack lucked out having a TRIPLE rainbow above them during their portraits.

After taking portraits and spending time with their family and friends we got these two married in the covered outdoor ceremony space at The Barn at Raccoon Creek. As the sun began to get lower in the sky Molly and Zack tied the knot! While their guests headed off to cocktail hour, Molly, Zack and I snuck away for some jaw-dropping sunset portraits. The stars seriously aligned for these two giving them beautiful backdrops left and right throughout their day!!

Outside a white house at The Barn on Raccoon Creek a bride and groom in their wedding attire stand under clear umbrellas and kiss with two rainbows overhead

A rainbow in the sky peeks through the leaves of some trees

The Barn at Raccoon Creek's ceremony space set up for a wedding on a sunny day

A groom smiles as his parents walk him down the aisle of his wedding at The Barn at Raccoon Creek

A groom hugs his mom while his dad stands behind them at a wedding ceremony at the Barn at Raccoon Creek

At a wedding ceremony at The Barn at Raccoon Creek a bride hugs her father after being walked down the aisle

An officiant of a wedding speaks into a microphone while the bride and groom stand in front of him

A wedding ceremony taking place at The Barn at Raccoon Creek's ceremony space that looks out over the vast fields and mountains in the distance

A bride and groom kiss in front of a wooden archway during their wedding ceremony at The Barn at Raccoon Creek

A bride and groom smile as they hold hands after their wedding ceremony at The Barn at Raccoon Creek

At a wedding ceremony at The Barn at Raccoon Creek a bride and groom kiss one another while walking down the aisle as the crowd around them cheers

A bride and groom smile and give one another a high five after signing their wedding papers in a getting ready space at The Barn at Raccoon Creek

Their Reception at their Colorado Wedding Venue

The beautiful string-lit reception space at The Barn on Raccoon Creek is hands down one of my favorite reception spaces I’ve photographed! It creates such a fun and lighthearted atmosphere for a wedding which is just what Molly and Zack were looking for. Being from Illinois, and with their friends and family still living there, this atmosphere was SO important for these two. Having a space and creating a day around celebrating the love they share with those they care about the most was the goal of the day and they passed with flying colors (as evidenced by the rainbows and sunset!)

The outdoor cocktail space at the Barn at Raccoon Creek filled with guests of a wedding

On the golf course of The Barn at Raccoon Creek a bride and groom kiss with the lake, mountains, and sunset in the background on their wedding day

A groom hugs his bride from behind as they stand in front of a lake on the golf course of The Barn at Raccoon Creek as the sun sets on their wedding day

Closeup photo of a bride's hand with her wedding ring over the grooms hand on her stomach

On the golf course of The Barn at Raccoon Creek a bride and groom kiss on their wedding day under the orange sunset sky

A wedding reception takes place at the indoor barn space of The Barn at Raccoon Creek which is decorated with string lights

A bride and groom enter their wedding reception at the Barn at Raccoon Creek

A groomsman holding a microphone and a piece of paper smiles at the camera before his speech

Guests of a wedding raise their glasses together for a toast

A bride dances with her father during her wedding reception at The Barn at Raccoon Creek

A groom and his mother smile and dance with one another during the groom's wedding reception at The Barn at Raccoon Creek

Wedding Ice Cream Truck with High Point Creamery

To top the night off Molly and Zack had High Point Creamery’s truck at their reception for themselves and their guests to enjoy. They went out for ice cream was their first date together, so it was only fitting to have it end their wedding night as well! We snuck out to take a moment to ourselves and snag some ice cream before heading back out into the reception to dance the night away.

Black and white photo of a bride reaching for an ice cream cone from an ice cream truck with the groom at her side during their wedding reception at The Barn at Raccoon Creek

Guests of a wedding at The Barn at Raccoon Creek dance and smile with one another during a reception

A groom and his groomsmen stick their legs in a circle and pull up their pants to show off their fun socks

A groom smirks at the camera with a drink in hand and a barbie doll peaking out through his buttoned shirt

Guests of a wedding celebrate and smile at the camera while holding their drinks

After their wedding at The Barn at Raccoon Creek the newlyweds kiss while their guests stand on either side of them with sparklers

A bride and groom smile as they walk towards the camera through a tunnel of sparklers after their wedding at The Barn at Raccoon Creek

Molly and Zack's wedding day is one of those days where I say to myself, how freaking cool is this job???? Between their ice cream truck, their epic sunset, a double rainbow, and their family and friends all coming together for their day, there was so much to love about Molly and Zack’s wedding day at The Barn at Raccoon Creek!! Molly and Zack were one of a kind, and their wedding day was everything one could hope for.

A look at what Molly and Zack had to say about their wedding day: "It felt like we were hanging out with a friend who just happened to be insanely talented at photography. Katie knew how to make us laugh, pump us up, feel comfortable, get us on the dance floor, and have moments to take a step back and take everything in." If you’re looking for a Colorado wedding photographer ready for the next steps head over to my contact page to send me an inquiry so we can reserve your date!