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Fall Colorado Engagement

If you don’t believe in 7 degrees of seperation you may after you hear this love story! Aside from growing up in the same town and going to the same school but not connecting until their senior year of high school Lauren and James were born in the same hospital- only 5 days apart! It wasn’t until almost 18 years later they were set up for their senior prom, & the rest is history! Between their homes town, their catholic religion and the fact they came into this world at the same time, it’s the cutest little hometown love story if you ask me!

Their future brought them to different colleges, maintaining a long distance relationship between Colorado & Arizona but that obviously didn’t change things. A college degree and professional jobs they are ready to continue their lives together. I am so excited to capture their August 2021 wedding day! We had the best time exploring this beautiful area of Cherry Hills in Denver for their engagement session as the leaves were starting to golden just before fall hit!

Xo Crystal

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