![Bride and groom stand by their huge lit up LOVE letters looking at each other](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.photo_-scaled.jpg)
Love at Spruce Mountain Ranch was photographed by Tina Joiner and Associate, Amie Hazlett of Tina Joiner Photography. Mike and Lexi had their wedding ceremony and reception at the upper ranch in late summer. Hazy mountains were a gorgeous backdrop for their soft colors and elegant details.
How They Met
Lexi: Mike and I met attending CSU’s Construction Management Program. We never had any classes together until second semester of our Junior year. That semester we had all but like 2 classes together. I thought he was really cute. He was really shy and so I finally gained the courage to talk to him one day and the rest is history.
How did Mike Propose?
Lexi: Fall of 2019 Mike and I planned a two week vacation to Iceland and Ireland. While in Ireland we stayed at the Ashford Castle. While walking around the castle grounds, we came across this big iron gazebo. Once we walked under it, Mike got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I of course said YES!!
Selecting Spruce Mountain Ranch
Lexi: We had visited quite a few venues, but once we saw property that Spruce Mountain was on and the backdrop view that it had to offer for during the ceremony, the decision was easy. We knew we had to get married there.
Did Covid-19 effect your wedding plans?
Lexi: Honestly, we got pretty lucky and had originally planned the wedding to be summer of 2021 as we wanted plenty of time to plan. Besides having to wear masks while trying on bridal gowns and not being able to bring all my family to the appointment, we have really been able to dodge Covid-19.
Any Advice to other Brides?
Lexi: Have fun with it and just try to book/order items as far ahead of time as you can, so you are not stressing last minute.
Vendors
![Dark wood grain provides a lovely background for this lay flat image of a save the date and wedding invitation with silk ribbon, fresh flowers and fancy details](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.invitation.with_.photos-1024x685.jpg)
![Brides shoes and ring sparkle as Tina Joiner takes stunning photos of the Brides details on this wedding day in late summer](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.photo_.idea_-1024x474.jpg)
![Spruce Mountain Ranch is the perfect place to have your Colorado Ranch Wedding](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bride.details.at_.spruce.mountain.ranch_-1024x723.jpg)
![Grooms details include pearl cufflinks, black titanium ring, dusty blue tie, and florals with white spray roses and thistles](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/groom.wedding.day_-1024x343.jpg)
![Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado, provides incredible indoor and outdoor space for a successful wedding](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/outdoor.ranch_.wedding-1022x1024.jpg)
![Elaborate and elegant details for this indoor large wedding reception](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.reception.at_.spruce.mountain.ranch_-1024x685.jpg)
![Candles and florals overflow at this indoor low light reception at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Colorado.](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/reception.decoration.idea_-1024x816.jpg)
![Three tier wedding cake with floral decoration is the center of attention when it comes to desserts at this lavish and elegant wedding](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/perfect.wedding.cake_-1024x723.jpg)
![Bride gets ready for her elegant ranch wedding](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bride.photo_.ideas_-1024x724.jpg)
![Groom sees bride for the first time as she walks down the aisle and he is emotional](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/outdoor.wedding.ceremony-1024x384.jpg)
![Beautiful outdoor wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch in a field in late summer](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/outdoor.summer.wedding-1024x343.jpg)
![Bride and groom celebrate walking down the aisle after their ceremony.](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/perfect.exit_-1021x1024.jpg)
![Large wedding party wears dusty blue as they stand and support the bride and groom on their wedding day](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/large.wedding.party_-767x1024.jpg)
![Bridesmaids wear a variety of styles in a dusty blue color holding all white bouquets standing in a field with mountains behind them](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dusty.blue_.bridesmaid.dresses-767x1024.jpg)
![Groom with eight groomsmen walk and hug in a field wearing black suits with light blue ties in this wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch with a large wedding party](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/groomsmen.photo_.ideas_-1022x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom hold hands and embrace on their wedding day at their ranch wedding in summertime in Colorado](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.pose_.ideas_-613x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss on their wedding day under their flower arch at their outdoor wedding in Colorado](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.ceremony-684x1024.jpg)
![Brides veil flies in the gentle breeze as she kisses her husband on their wedding day at their ranch wedding in Colorado](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/long.veil_.photo_.idea_-767x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom stop for a kiss as they are holding hands and walking down a path into some trees](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/kissing-1024x685.jpg)
![Bride and groom walk holding hands in tall grass on their wedding day with mountains and haze in the distance](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/hazy.ranch_.wedding-1024x343.jpg)
![Tina Joiner Photography in Colorado Springs is a premier wedding photographer](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bride.and_.groom_-1024x474.jpg)
![Bride with long brown hair wears mermaid style wedding dress with gorgeous detail at her ranch wedding in Colorado](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/colorado.bride_-1024x511.jpg)
![Groom stands near a fence waiting for his bride on his wedding day](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/groom.posing.ideas_-1024x511.jpg)
![Bride and groom stand by their huge lit up LOVE letters looking at each other](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.photo_-1024x685.jpg)
![Bride and groom party with their guests late into the night at a reception with an open bar and live band](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/reception.dancing-1024x685.jpg)
![Tina Joiner takes couple outside after dark for stunning night photos under the twinkle lights](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/night.wedding.photo_-1024x684.jpg)
Love at Spruce Mountain Ranch was photographed by Tina Joiner and Associate, Amie Hazlett of Tina Joiner Photography. Mike and Lexi had their wedding ceremony and reception at the upper ranch in late summer. Hazy mountains were a gorgeous backdrop for their soft colors and elegant details.
How They Met
Lexi: Mike and I met attending CSU’s Construction Management Program. We never had any classes together until second semester of our Junior year. That semester we had all but like 2 classes together. I thought he was really cute. He was really shy and so I finally gained the courage to talk to him one day and the rest is history.
How did Mike Propose?
Lexi: Fall of 2019 Mike and I planned a two week vacation to Iceland and Ireland. While in Ireland we stayed at the Ashford Castle. While walking around the castle grounds, we came across this big iron gazebo. Once we walked under it, Mike got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I of course said YES!!
Selecting Spruce Mountain Ranch
Lexi: We had visited quite a few venues, but once we saw property that Spruce Mountain was on and the backdrop view that it had to offer for during the ceremony, the decision was easy. We knew we had to get married there.
Did Covid-19 effect your wedding plans?
Lexi: Honestly, we got pretty lucky and had originally planned the wedding to be summer of 2021 as we wanted plenty of time to plan. Besides having to wear masks while trying on bridal gowns and not being able to bring all my family to the appointment, we have really been able to dodge Covid-19.
Any Advice to other Brides?
Lexi: Have fun with it and just try to book/order items as far ahead of time as you can, so you are not stressing last minute.
Vendors
![Dark wood grain provides a lovely background for this lay flat image of a save the date and wedding invitation with silk ribbon, fresh flowers and fancy details](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.invitation.with_.photos-1024x685.jpg)
![Brides shoes and ring sparkle as Tina Joiner takes stunning photos of the Brides details on this wedding day in late summer](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.photo_.idea_-1024x474.jpg)
![Spruce Mountain Ranch is the perfect place to have your Colorado Ranch Wedding](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bride.details.at_.spruce.mountain.ranch_-1024x723.jpg)
![Grooms details include pearl cufflinks, black titanium ring, dusty blue tie, and florals with white spray roses and thistles](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/groom.wedding.day_-1024x343.jpg)
![Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado, provides incredible indoor and outdoor space for a successful wedding](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/outdoor.ranch_.wedding-1022x1024.jpg)
![Elaborate and elegant details for this indoor large wedding reception](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.reception.at_.spruce.mountain.ranch_-1024x685.jpg)
![Candles and florals overflow at this indoor low light reception at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Colorado.](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/reception.decoration.idea_-1024x816.jpg)
![Three tier wedding cake with floral decoration is the center of attention when it comes to desserts at this lavish and elegant wedding](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/perfect.wedding.cake_-1024x723.jpg)
![Bride gets ready for her elegant ranch wedding](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bride.photo_.ideas_-1024x724.jpg)
![Groom sees bride for the first time as she walks down the aisle and he is emotional](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/outdoor.wedding.ceremony-1024x384.jpg)
![Beautiful outdoor wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch in a field in late summer](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/outdoor.summer.wedding-1024x343.jpg)
![Bride and groom celebrate walking down the aisle after their ceremony.](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/perfect.exit_-1021x1024.jpg)
![Large wedding party wears dusty blue as they stand and support the bride and groom on their wedding day](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/large.wedding.party_-767x1024.jpg)
![Bridesmaids wear a variety of styles in a dusty blue color holding all white bouquets standing in a field with mountains behind them](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dusty.blue_.bridesmaid.dresses-767x1024.jpg)
![Groom with eight groomsmen walk and hug in a field wearing black suits with light blue ties in this wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch with a large wedding party](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/groomsmen.photo_.ideas_-1022x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom hold hands and embrace on their wedding day at their ranch wedding in summertime in Colorado](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.pose_.ideas_-613x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss on their wedding day under their flower arch at their outdoor wedding in Colorado](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.ceremony-684x1024.jpg)
![Brides veil flies in the gentle breeze as she kisses her husband on their wedding day at their ranch wedding in Colorado](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/long.veil_.photo_.idea_-767x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom stop for a kiss as they are holding hands and walking down a path into some trees](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/kissing-1024x685.jpg)
![Bride and groom walk holding hands in tall grass on their wedding day with mountains and haze in the distance](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/hazy.ranch_.wedding-1024x343.jpg)
![Tina Joiner Photography in Colorado Springs is a premier wedding photographer](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bride.and_.groom_-1024x474.jpg)
![Bride with long brown hair wears mermaid style wedding dress with gorgeous detail at her ranch wedding in Colorado](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/colorado.bride_-1024x511.jpg)
![Groom stands near a fence waiting for his bride on his wedding day](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/groom.posing.ideas_-1024x511.jpg)
![Bride and groom stand by their huge lit up LOVE letters looking at each other](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedding.photo_-1024x685.jpg)
![Bride and groom party with their guests late into the night at a reception with an open bar and live band](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/reception.dancing-1024x685.jpg)
![Tina Joiner takes couple outside after dark for stunning night photos under the twinkle lights](https://tinajoinerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/night.wedding.photo_-1024x684.jpg)