Rachel + Isaac || Ginger and Baker || Fort Collins, Colorado

Hip Old Town Fort Collins Wedding at the Elizabeth Hotel and Ginger & Baker

This sweet couple had their wedding in downtown Fort Collins, with their first look at The Elizabeth Hotel in Old Town, after which they walked to their ceremony and reception venue Ginger and Baker. They are two of the hippest foodies in town, and we were so excited to be a part of their love story.

Rachel and Isaac have known each other for six years now, being engaged for two, and moved together to Fort Collins to settle down in this awesome town and grow the food community. Here is their engagement story in their own words:

“Isaac reenacted our first official date which was magical on its own. We went to the signature lounge on the 95th floor in the Hancock building and saw the entire Chicago skyline. We strolled around Millennium park and he proposed in front of the Buckingham fountains in Grant park. The ring box was hand-made by Isaac- shaped like an orange. (We call each other media naranja, meaning soul mate or better half. It literally translates into half of an orange, which the ring box was two orange halves that fit together) The rest of the night we celebrated and found this random pop-up tiki hut by the river and drank mai-tais. Continuing in celebration we stayed at the Sofitel Hotel- we knew the Chefs there and they sent us a beautiful charcuterie board and truffles/champagne. Every where we went, we knew a chef and they treated us to something special. We even ended up getting free manicures at Mojo spa. We kept our engagement a secret from our families through the weekend and enjoyed our blissful weekend together in Chicago.”

When asked to describe one another in one word, they said:

Isaac on Rachel: “Kind”

Rachel on Isaac: “media naranja- or just media. He is my better half.”

This power-couple is making waves in the local food industry, with farm-to-table dinners, delicious cakes and pastries, and a love story to last a lifetime. Congrats Rachel and Isaac, and thank you for letting us capture your wedding day!

A groom waits for his bride before a first look at the Magic Rat in The Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding portrait photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A bride and groom at their first look on their wedding day at the Magic Rat inside The Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A bride and groom on their wedding day at the Magic Rat inside the Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding portrait photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
Wedding rings at a wedding at Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding detail photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A bride and groom on their wedding day at the Magic Rat inside the Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding portrait photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A wedding party in the Magic Rat inside the Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding portrait photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A bride and groom on their wedding day at the Magic Rat inside the Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding portrait photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A bride and groom sit on a yellow couch on their wedding day at the Magic Rat inside the Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding portrait photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
The wedding party leaves the Elizabeth Hotel to walk to Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A bride walks from her first look at the Magic Rat inside the Elizabeth Hotel to her ceremony at Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado prepared for a wedding ceremony. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
The bride just before she walks into her wedding ceremony at Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
The Mill Top prepared for a wedding at Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding detail photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A wedding ceremony at Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A wedding ceremony on the top of Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A bride and groom at their wedding ceremony at Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A wedding ceremony at Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
Appetizers and drinks at a wedding at Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding detail photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
Cakes baked by chef Rachel Magaña of Ginger and Baker. Wedding detail photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
A bride and groom cut and eat cake at their wedding reception in the Mill Top Room of Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.
Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, Colorado with a wedding reception going on at night. Wedding photography by Sonja Salzburg of Sonja K Photography.

First Look: The Magic Rat at The Elizabeth Hotel

Wedding Venue and Catering: Ginger and Baker

Dress by: Emma and Grace Bridal

Makeup by: Dotted With Hearts- Candice Tucker

Hair by: Fierce with Beauty - Sara Sperry

Florist: Kris Colwell of Ginger and Baker

Cakes and Palettas by: Rachel Magaña

Music by: Kind Dub

To see all the photos from this wedding click HERE.