Jeff Gray Photography

Heart Ball at the Hyatt 2012

Jewels Gray — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:07:24 +0000

Once again, we were asked by the fabulous Alan Perry Floral to take detail photographs of their work for the annual Heart Ball at the Hyatt in Downtown Denver. We look forward to this every year because the decor is always amazingly done!

This year’s theme was “Alice In Wonderland” (one of my personal favs – Jewels). Guests were greeted at the entrance with a perfect little table entering Wonderland with “Eat Me” cupcakes, and “Drink Me” bottles. A Mad Hatter table commanded the center of attention in the cocktail hour area. Entering the ballroom, you were transported directly into the {heart} of the Queen’s Court. Tables adorned with black and red sequin linens complimented the garden topiary centerpieces masterfully. A perfect theme for a beautiful and wonderful event.

Check out a few of our favorites from this year!

Alan Perry Floral & Event Design

It’s all about “The Little Things”!

Jewels Gray — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:34:04 +0000

The International Special Events Society (aka ISES) held it’s annual Showcase and Tablescapes Competition at The Studios event center. Teams of Event Professionals got together to design and execute their interpretation of “Fashion Meets Fantasy” in which each vignette had to have a wedding dress incorporated into their design and have it reflect the design/style of the gown.

We are The Little Things – a new referral group of Event Professionals dedicated to saving our clients time and money (see www.wearethelittlethings.wordpress.com for more info). We decided to get together to debut our mad-skills and do something fun and creative to introduce ourselves to this elite group of wedding event professionals in Denver.

Our vignette, appropriately named “The Little Things”, was taken from Snow White for inspiration. We showcased a different idea in that we had a picnic instead of the typical table. Flower petals in a braided design circled the pretty little linens and table settings. Adorable little woodland creatures peeked out subtly from the moss covered trees and rocks placed around the edge, while birds chirped in the background. Crystals and glass balls filled with flowers hung from manzanita branches, and everything was lit in pink and purple. One person commented that it “Looked like a dream”!

The dress, provided by d’Anelli Bridal along with the accessories, was an Ian Stuart design. Tamara from Chair Covers and Linens commented that it looked as if she “…ran through our forest and all these little things got stuck to the dress”. That’s what we loved about it – it had so many different textures: silver netting, gray leaves, soft pink flowers with sparkle centers, frayed strips of fabric hanging off of tulle, and lots of poofyness! The dress fit Alicia perfectly and she pulled the look off with grace and beauty. Hair & makeup was done by the incredibly talented girls of Indie Six Salon.

The flowers and bouquet were designed by last year’s winner, Julia Kaaren of Mulberries Fine Floral Art. Her mix and placement of pink and white orchids and roses were the perfect compliment to the gray accents, put together flawlessly. It was her idea to put an apple in the bouquet, and that’s when we came up with doing the cutest cake pops you-ever-did-see: poison apples! Even though they weren’t really poison, the chocolate cake centers were to die for!

The look was exactly what we had envisioned and we couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out. I guess that’s why we won “Best Overall Design”! Congratulations to Team “The Little Things” and everyone who participated in the 7th Annual Wedding Showcase!

We couldn’t have done it without help from some of our friends in the industry and a very special and heart-felt thank you goes out to them: Tony Archuleta of the Pepsi Center for your expertise in the world of magical lighting; Opera Shop for providing the badass lights; Allwell Rents for the table settings, and extra linens (on short notice); d’Anelli Bridal for allowing us to borrow that gorgeous dress and accessories galore; Chair Covers and Linens for the beautiful linens and “glass slipper-esque” chair; SilverSage for the beautiful crystal centerpiece; to everyone that helped to make those adorable (and pain-in-the-ass) cake pops; and to ISES for providing such a wonderful excuse for us to get creative!

Coming soon – a behind the scenes look at how we made it happen from the incredibly talented Jason Bach of The Photogenic Lab!

Photography & project management: Gray Photography by Jeff & Jewels
Flowers, etc: Mulberries Fine Floral Art
Hair & Makeup: Indie Six Salon
Video (coming soon): The Photogenic Lab
d’Anelli Bridal
Allwell Rents
Chair Covers and Linens

Downtown Denver Winter Wedding :: Tanisha & Jeff (sneaky-peak)!

Jewels Gray — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:35:06 +0000

We started the New Year with our very first January wedding ever – Tanisha & Jeff at The Oxford Hotel in Downtown Denver. This boutique hotel was the PERFECT setting for this classy affair. It was styled by the Bride’s brother, the great Mondo Guerra (of Project Runway fame), and everything was put together beauuutifully (we especially loved the Grooms shoes).

Tanisha & Jeff were married by candle light in the Theater and was super romantic and intimate. The reception was upstairs in the Ballroom. These have to be some of our best and favorite photos to date…Congratulations Tanisha & Jeff and THANK YOU for choosing us to photograph your gorgeous wedding – we felt so honored to be there with you!

A few favs to hold you over….enjoy!

Urban Winter Wedding Cherry Creek Denver :: Kelly & Ian!

Jewels Gray — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:12:44 +0000

We were so honored to be chosen to photograph Kelly & Ian’s winter wedding! The ceremony was at the Good Shepard Catholic Church with the gorgeous evening reception at the J.W. Marriott in Cherry Creek. All the pretty and thoughtful details made this event intimate and romantic, just like Kelly & Ian were for each other! My favorite was the Flower Girl bouquets, little balls of mistletoe!! Enjoy a handful of our favorites…

Ceremony: Good Shepard Catholic Church
Reception: J.W. Marriott Cherry Creek
Flowers: Plum Sage
Cake: Mulberries Cake Shop
Kelly’s dress: Colroado Bridal Collection
DJ: A Music Plus

Downtown Denver Engagements at the Jet Hotel :: Snowden & Tom

Jewels Gray — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:08:34 +0000

We get so excited when we hear a couple say, “I want to do something different”! After all, that’s why clients seek us out, right? So when Snowden & Tom mentioned something a little more “fashion-y”, we couldn’t help but think of the Jet Hotel. We had the perfect late-morning set up without any interruptions – it was the perfect setting for this Engagement Session, to let them be “alone” with each other. A special THANK YOU to the Jet Hotel for having us and allowing us to take over their lobby for the morning. We are in love with these and hope you are too…

Downtown Denver Wedding :: Katie & Brian (Sneaky-Peak!)

Jewels Gray — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:26:40 +0000

Katie was a Bridesmaid in Julie & Mitch’s wedding that we photographed a couple years back. Even then, she knew Brian was the one she was going to marry. We were stoked that she chose us to photograph her wedding day.

Excitement was overflowing from everyone, including us! The photos were an important part of her day and we are thrilled to share these tasty little nibbles…more to come!

Ceremony: Trinity United Methodist, Downtown Denver
Reception: The Magnolia Hotel & Ballroom
Dress: Bea’s Bridal Nook
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Marie James Dress Boutique
Hair: Blondie’s
Makeup: Jewels Gray & Kori Schell
Groom’s Attire: Jos A. Bank
Flowers: Delilah’s of Denver

This one is my fav (luv, Jewels)

Downtown Denver Wedding :: Wendy & Chris (sneaky peaky!)

Jewels Gray — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:38:40 +0000

Wendy and Chris were made for each other and if you were around them for just 2 minutes, you would totally agree with me! They were so absolutely in love with each other on their wedding day that my heart just went out to them. When you see true love like that, you can’t help but compare your own relationship and hope that it’s as good as that (which it is btw).

Wendy didn’t let anything get in her way of marrying Chris – not the rain, the parade, street closures, the protesters, or even the snow! Here are a few little favorites from their love-filled, super-fun, and absolutely beautiful wedding and reception.

Wendy and Chris – we can’t wait to show you guys the emotion we captured during that extra hour you had us there! Full collection coming soon…

Church: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Reception: Mt. Vernon Country Club

Seriously – look how happy and in-love these two are!!

Best “Almost Kiss” ever…

Country Club Wedding :: April & Aaron (sneak peak!)

Jewels Gray — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:55:11 +0000

April looked absolutely stunning as she walked down the aisle to Aaron at their lake-side ceremony. It was the most perfect “Indian Summer” wedding in an incredible setting, complete with falling leaves and perfect lighting.

Sadly, these photos are from the very last wedding to take place at Green Gables Country Club as the property has been sold. It is such a beautiful place to have such a meaningful event!

Enjoy a few of these favorites…(more to come!)

Outdoor Bridal Portrait Session :: Lindsey & Brad

Jewels Gray — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:25:26 +0000

So there’s this Open Space Park close to where we live and every time I drive by I think to myself, “That would make such an awesome setting to put a bride & groom in with late afternoon sun”. I finally got my chance to make my idea a reality with these photos of Lindsey & Brad.

My theme is centered around blackberries. I wanted something fall-like without it having the typical fall colors. So I went for Berry Harvest – something you don’t see too often. I especially love the burlap and lace around the handle of the bouquet. These photos are exactly what I had pictured and I hope you like these few favorites as much as I do. A very special THANK YOU to Lindsey & Brad, Julia, & everyone at Allwell Rents for helping me make this happen!

Flowers: Mulberries Flowers
Rentals: Allwell Rents
Hair & Makeup: Jewels Gray

Ana & Andrew tie the knot!

Jewels Gray — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:58:17 +0000

A few of our favorites to tease you while we finish the collection….