Denver Wedding Photographer – Mark Hayes

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I’m going to break the rules a bit here and instead of highlighting a venue I’ve worked in this time I’m looking at a venue I’d love to work in.

South Broadway Christian Church, located on the corner of Lincoln and Ellsworth that location will seem familiar to those who have been to my studio. The church is in fact my landlord and my studio is in a building that was added on in the 1950’s (on the far side from where all these pictures are taken). So while I get to see this great building every day, I’ve yet to actually cover a wedding there.

Built in 1891 by architects Miller and Janisch. The property is on the Colorado Register for Historic Places as well as is a Denver Local Landmark. It is an example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture with Gothic details.

The archways and rough exterior stone made it’s way into many a high school senior session from 2008. The texture and color is simply stunning and photographs beautifully.

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The bridal portico is one of the most striking exterior features in my opinion. The options for stunning images of the bride, bride and groom, and bridal party, taken in this walkway with the south facing curved openings is just limitless.

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Not to be outdone the details of the main sanctuary in the church are magnificently restored. The new risers lead to the pipe organ.

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So what about the details.
I’m told that the cost of this venue for 2009 is in the neighborhood of $1200, which is on par with most of the old stone churches downtown. Here’s a few extra things the folks at South Broadway do for you however.
This is a package price and includes things many others charge extra for:

• The Paster for the ceremony
• The sound operator
• The organist
• The church wedding director to help you organize the part of your day at the church and make sure everything flows as it should.
• Free Parking.  This is a huge bonus for a downtown church and means your wedding party and guests don’t have to take a shuttle bus from blocks away, or pay $10 parking lots, or scrounge up metered parking.   Two large and free lots.

So if the big church wedding is something you’ve always dreamed of, here’s you chance. Just give the church secretary, Chris, a call at 303.722.4679 and see what they can do for you.