Nathan and Caitlin, aka Nate + Cait aka N8 + C8, originally planned for a beautiful fall wedding here in New Mexico, but when 2020 switched up their plans, these lovers came up with one of the most enchanting, unique, and downright unforgettable wedding days we’ve ever witnessed.
Long before they said “I do” in the heart of Denver, these two first met on a dating app, Hinge, several years ago. On the day that Nate and Cait planned to meet up for their first date, a psychic had come into Cait’s work and mentioned to her that she was about to meet the man who she would end up marrying (we got literal chills reading that part). Later on that same day, Cait and Nate met up for drinks and chicken wings and dang was that psychic’s prediction spot on because these two have been together ever since.
Last year, while on a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Nate popped the question on the most dreamy night. After a day of exploring, Cait instinctively picked the exact restaurant Nate had already made arrangements to propose to her at! While watching the sunset Nate asked Cait to marry him and she, of course, said yes. And to top it all off, fireworks were being set off over the city, making this sweet little proposal something straight out of a movie.
Flash forward to 2020, and after changing their initial plans, Nate and Cait wound up with the most remarkable little wedding we’ve ever seen. Their wedding date, 8/8, has significant ties to good luck and new beginnings in many cultures and is also tied to their nicknames, C8 and N8 (a fact we’re low-key obsessed with). Instead of a traditional wedding venue, these babes chose their front porch stoop, which is perhaps one of the prettiest, most intricately designed ones around. This distinctive ceremony spot allowed their guests to still witness everything while also being able to socially distance. To make their already beautiful ceremony spot even more special, Cait and Nate had our angel Bagels Florals created the most astonishing hanging florals to adorn their space.
Following their ceremony, Nate + Cait brought a piece of New Mexico to Colorado with a mariachi parade, featuring the musicians of Mariachi Los Reales, to their reception location, Potager Restaurant, which was a quick six blocks away. After arriving, they had a spontaneous first dance to Cuando Calienta el Sol, one of their fave songs while still being surrounded by all of their loved ones. These newlyweds were then whisked away of the back of a floral decorated truck for some truly phenomenal romantics with us. To cap off this astonishing day, Nate and Cait held an intimate reception dinner at Potager for 20 of their closest friends and family members.
Despite all the challenges, switch-ups, and uncertainty of this year, Nate and Cait still pulled off one of the most marvelous days we’ve ever been so lucky to be a tiny part of. Cheers to N8 + C8, to finding beauty in all the madness of life, and to always trusting the unparalleled power of love.
Vendors
Ceremony Location - Private Home in Denver, CO
Reception - Potager Restaurant
Planning - Brindle + Oak
Florals - Bagels Florals
Paper Goods - Minted
Ring Box - The Mrs Box
Glam - Melissa Shafi
Bridal Gown - Anne Barge
Bridal Boutique - The Altar Bridal Centennial
Bride’s Shoes - Tamara Mellon
Bride’s Wedding Band - Mociun
Groom’s Suit - Bonobos
Groom’s Band - Foster and Son Jewelry
Mariachi Band - Mariachi Los Reales
Lead Photographer - Alicia
Second Photographer - Ashley Joyce
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
