Marisa & Joe | A Vibrant Colorado Wedding Filled With Love & Tradition


Some of the best love stories begin with friendship, and that’s exactly how Marisa and Joe’s story began. The two met at work, where they were both teachers, and what started as a friendship slowly blossomed into something much more. Their story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the person who becomes your forever begins simply as someone who makes your everyday life a little brighter.


Although Marisa and Joe now live back East, they chose to celebrate their wedding in Colorado a place that holds a special meaning for Marisa, as it’s where she grew up. Bringing their loved ones to Colorado made their wedding day even more meaningful, creating a beautiful connection between the life they’ve built together and the place that shaped Marisa.


The day was filled with vibrant garden florals, bringing an abundance of color and joy to their celebration. The colorful blooms created the perfect backdrop for a wedding that felt both elegant and full of life.

One of the most beautiful parts of the day was their traditional Jewish wedding ceremony. Jewish wedding traditions are filled with symbolism, history, and meaning, and Marisa and Joe’s ceremony was truly something special to witness.


One of my favorite traditions is the Seven Blessings, or Sheva Brachot. The blessings celebrate love, joy, companionship, creation, and the couple’s new life together. Hearing these beautiful blessings spoken as Marisa and Joe stood beneath the chuppah was such a meaningful part of their ceremony and a wonderful reflection of the traditions they chose to carry into their marriage.


After the ceremony, the celebration continued into a joyful evening filled with wonderful food, dinner, dancing, and a photo booth where guests could let loose and make memories of their own. And, of course, no Jewish wedding celebration would be complete without the hora! Watching Marisa and Joe be lifted into the air surrounded by their family and friends was an absolute highlight of the evening. The energy, laughter, and excitement on the dance floor were contagious, creating one of those unforgettable wedding moments that everyone in the room gets to share.

From a friendship that grew into love to a wedding day surrounded by family, friends, vibrant flowers, and meaningful Jewish traditions, Marisa and Joe’s Colorado wedding was a beautiful celebration of everything that brought them to this moment.


Congratulations, Marisa and Joe! May your marriage always be filled with the same friendship, laughter, joy, and love that made your wedding day so unforgettable. ❤️

Vintage porcelain trinket dish with cherub design holding jewelry, beside silver heels and wedding invitation.
Bridal flat lay with colorful bouquet, white heels, veil, jewelry, and wedding invitation on a wooden table.
Silver glitter wedding heels displayed beside floral bouquet, jewelry dish, and wedding invitation on dark surface.
Wedding invitation for Marisa Rubel and Joseph Valerino with gold rings and floral bouquet on wooden table.
Elegant lace A-line wedding dress with floral appliques hanging on wooden door with bridal heels below.
Elegant lace A-line wedding dress with V-neckline hanging on wooden hanger against rustic wood door.
Bride in white lace gown smiling as woman in floral dress helps fasten her wedding dress in elegant wood-paneled room.
Black and white photo of hands fastening the back of a lace wedding dress on a bride.
Black and white photo of two women laughing together, one in a wedding dress being helped by a smiling bridesmaid.
Bride in white lace gown shares a sweet moment with two bridesmaids examining a small treat.
Bride in lace wedding dress and glasses adjusting her curly hair in a mirror before her wedding ceremony.
Silver floral hair comb with pearls and crystals adorning dark curly hair, perfect for bridal or formal occasions.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace wedding gown gazing at her reflection in a mirror.
Groomsman adjusting bow tie on groom in vest during wedding preparation indoors.
Groom in vest and bow tie adjusting cufflinks before wedding ceremony in black and white photo.