Inspired | Styled | Seen

With the snow falling on their special day, Alison and Andy’s downtown Denver winter wedding at the Brown Palace was captured ever so eloquently by Daylene Wilson Photography.

Pops of red and green were interspersed throughout, reflecting the festive time of year and the Brown Palace Flower Shop contributed to that beauty. With snowflake ornaments hanging from Christmas trees as the place card display, the atmosphere of the whole day truly glistened as bright as the snow. Elite DJ kept the party lively to conclude a memorable occasion. Thank you, Alison and Andy, for letting us be a part of your special day!

Vendor Credits

Custom planning & coordination:  JA Special Events | Photography:  Daylene Wilson | Ceremony Venue:  Holy Ghost Catholic Church | Reception Venue & Catering:  Brown Palace Hotel & Spa | Florals:  Brown Palace Flower Shop | Cake:  Kelley Kakes | Linens:  Chair Covers & Linens | DJ, Uplights, & Photobooth:  Elite DJ | Hair:  Blondies | Wedding Dress:  The Bridal Collection | Invitations:  Swoozies | Transportation:  Jay’s Valet & Presidential Transportation

Winter weddings have a flair of adventure and beauty unique to the season and when you bring an adorable kind-hearted couple from Connecticut to the mountains for a winter wedding at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, well, it becomes a little magical.  Milestone Imaging was a pleasure to work with and they’ve captured the sweetest moments beautifully.

Lucy designed her lovely wedding with some supportive input from Vinny and we were privileged to help pull everything together with day-of coordination.  A soft palette of blue and green complimented the natural setting and softened the hand-hewn beam interior of Broad Axe Barn.  Pops of anemone added a little dramatic flair in lovely arrangements from Somerset Floral Design while birch-wrapped vases, tree slices, and cute birch table name holders added an outdoor mountain element to guest tables.  Sprigs of evergreen submerged in elegant vases of water were topped with floating candles on the impressive king’s table and the look was a perfect combination of winter forest and cozy romance.

Elite DJ completed the experience with their expert music mixing.  Family and friends had traveled from around the country to celebrate with Lucy & Vinny and they celebrated well in the unforgettable winter mountain setting.

Vendor Credits

Day of coordination:  JA Special Events | Venue:  Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa | Photography:  Milestone Imaging | Flowers:  Somerset Floral Design | DJ:  Elite DJ

When a rapper marries Miss Colorado (2011), the party is bound to be electric, especially considering the two of them met as entertainers working for one of our favorite companies, Dance Trax Productions.  They know how to throw a party!  And when mom is also a former Miss America AND has friends with loads of candles, the style, endearing charisma, and decorating possibilities are pretty much perfect.  We’re thrilled to share some gorgeous artsy photos of the memorable soiree from Selah Photography.

The texture and flicker of candlelight back-dropped a thoughtful ceremony between graceful columns at Denver’s Park Church.  Laughter mixed with applause as the newlyweds walked out to a rap song Russ had written and produced for that moment.  His live performance, rapping to Diana as they were introduced into the Space Gallery reception met even louder enthusiasm and kicked off the party with a playful spirit.  Gold place settings on black linen set a classy modern tone around a romantic setting of candles and calla lilies , unique on each table (beautifully designed by Becky, Diana’s mom).  When it Was Band played smooth jazz to an appreciative audience as guests enjoyed cocktails on the patio under festive market lights and Dwight from Dance Trax crushed the dance floor after an exquisite dinner from All Love Catering.

Beautiful.  Intentional.  Fun-loving.  With a wildly enjoyed dance floor.  An absolute honor and pleasure to be part of!

Heather and Kyle’s Devil’s Thumb Ranch mountain wedding was full of both exquisite poise and unfettered fun and it could not have been captured more beautifully in these images by From the Hip.

Statement elk antlers arched gracefully over mercury glass and hydrangea from Statice Floral while Carl the cow skull, carefully transported in bubble wrap over a mountain pass, made his wedding debut by the cupcake table. Matt Raynak of Rocky Mountain Wedding Services led the couple in their vows under the watchful lens of a GoPro tucked in greenery, sending the experience to special family members unable to make the Colorado trek.  Friends contributed sweet hand-crafted signage, vintage style wooden boxes for centerpiece décor, and even dog chauffer services to an adventurous meadow photo shoot. Equally impressive were the three hours of joyful abandon under a swath of festive market lights on a dance floor led by Elite Entertainment. Truly a beautiful thoughtful couple with full-hearted friends and family. Thank you, Heather & Kyle, for letting us be part of your celebration!

Vendor Credits

Event planning & coordination: JA Special Events | Venue: Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa | Photography: From the Hip  | Flowers & Elk Antlers: Statice Floral | Additional box and candle decor:  Megan (friend of the bride) | DJ & market lighting:  Elite Entertainment | Runners: Allwell Rents | Officiant: Matt Raynak, Rocky Mountain Wedding Services | Hair & Makeup: Logan’s Pro Beauty | Transportation: First Student Transit

Hannah Meg chose a theatrical theme for her bat mitzvah at Cielo at Castle Pines and we had a blast working with Melissa Clarke Designs on will call “ticket” placecards directing guests to their show-themed tables.  Statice Floral jazzed up the tables with elegant arrangements and candles, setting a classy vibe for dinner served by Footers Catering.  As guests entered on a red carpet, the flashes of Paparazzi cameras made them feel like celebrities and Dance Trax Productions livened the evening with dance floor entertainment.  Thanks to Brinton Studios for sharing these great moments of the evening and to Hannah Meg & her family for the opportunity to be part of your fun celebration!

The Creative Team

Event planning, coordination, & design:  JA Special Events | Venues:  Temple Sinai &  Cielo at Castle Pines | Photography:  Brinton Studios | Red Carpet Photography:  Paparazzi | Floral:  Statice Floral Design | Catering:  Footers Catering | Entertainment:  Dance Trax Productions | Placecards, Logo, & Signs:  Melissa Clarke Design | Sweatshirts:  Nita Sullivan Designs

Drew asked for a club theme for his bar mitzvah at Hebrew Educational Alliance and we had a team that rocked the vibe, from the Slinky ceiling installation over the dance floor (Lighting & Design by Scott) to the hip bar stools from Party Time Rentals, from the VIP club pass escort cards (Melissa Clark Designs) to the glow in the dark tatoos, and from the swank lounge furniture from Couch, LLC to the fascinating nitro bar from The Inventing Room, this party was sophisticated fun.  Dance Trax Productions always provides engaging dance floor entertainment and we loved working withTamara of Chair Covers & Linens again on the second mitzvah for this great family.  Thanks, Drew, and congratulations!

The Creative Team

Event planning, coordination, & design:  JA Special Events | Venue:  Hebrew Educational Alliance | Catering:  Albert’s Catering | Photography:  Elaine Bradley | Centerpieces:  JA Special Events | Linens:  Chair Covers & Linens | Lighting, Drape, & Slinky Ceiling Installation:  Lighting & Design by Scott | Rentals:  Party Time Rentals | Entertainment:  Dance Trax Productions | Nitro Bar:  The Inventing Room | Lounge furniture:  Couch | Signage & graphic design:  Melissa Clark Designs

When Heather and Brian started planning their wedding from New York, they envisioned a mountain destination where guests would gather for the weekend, revel in beautiful surroundings, laugh and relax together, and celebrate in style. Heather’s thoughtful attention to detail paired with Brian’s natural hospitality brought that vision to life in Beaver Creek where guests were welcomed with gift bags full of the couples’ favorites—Cape Cod chips, bakery fresh cookies, personalized Minnesota drink koozies, colorful striped socks for the dance floor, and s’mores kits for evenings by the mountainside fire pit at Park Hyatt.

A wax seal stamped with Heather & Brian’s custom crest adorned ceremony programs held by friends and family on the slopeside deck of Allie’s Cabin where Heather’s father officiated the beautiful nuptials. Scarlett, the couple’s adorable dog, acted as flower girl with the help of a few treats and some gentle coaxing down the aisle.

Inside the cabin, tall arrangements of orchids, roses, and calla lilies from Pink Posey Design elevated the elegance of the room while table runners of greenery accented with flowers complimented the natural setting. The team at Allie’s cabin were top notch in service and food, an absolute pleasure to work with. Matt with Elite DJ not only brought the party to life, he invited (by special arrangement) Brian to dance with Heather’s grandmother, the first dance in her life and a touching experience to witness.  David Lynn Photography captured the day in their soulful style and the photos couldn’t be more poignant as they recount a weekend of special moments and thoughtful touches, a weekend we were truly honored to be part of.

The Creative Team

Event Planning & Coordination:  JA Special Events | Venue:  Allie’s Cabin | Photography:  David Lynn Photography | Floral Design:  Pink Posey Design | DJ:  Elite DJ | Ceremony Music:  Songs from the Heart | Cake:  Elegant Bakery | Linens:  Chair Covers & Linens | Lodging:  Park Hyatt | Rehearsal Dinner:  Metropolitan | Brunch:  CBar | Hair:  Hair Artistry by Hilary | Makeup:  Pink Lashes

Courtney & Jesse’s Highlands Ranch Mansion wedding is absolutely lovely and we’re delighted to see it featured on Rocky Mountain Bride’s blog this week with beautiful photos from Caitlin Hamilton Photography, and this stellar team:  Floral Design: Pink Posey Design  Catering: Relish Catering + Events  Cake Design: Das Meyer Pastry  DJ: A Music Plus   Hair: Girls + Curls

Enjoy the full feature here:  Courtney + Jesse | Highlands Ranch Wedding

Liz and Pat are two of the nicest people we’ve had the pleasure of working with; thoughtful, funny, and totally into each other. The pair met at a Denver Zoo event so we loved their idea to use animals as escort cards. To glam up the look, they painted the animals gold, mounted them on little wooden stands, and personally wrote each guest’s name on a corresponding animal. The golden animals beautifully complimented exquisite tables adorned with lush centerpieces, candles, mercury glass, and gold-script table numbers from Statice Floral Design, and gold chargers from Allwell Rents. Centerpiece styles varied from tall full arrangements to flower-wreathed lanterns to lower vintage-style vessels bursting with hydrangea, dahlias, and astilbe throughout the room at Mile High Station, creating lovely visual texture in an historic foundry with exposed brick walls and industrial ibeams.

Strands of market lighting from Elite DJ & Production added a festive romantic touch over the dance floor while an inflatable giraffe, funky sunglasses, and blinking rings kept the dancing lively below. A dessert bar loaded with delicious homemade cookies (from the bride’s mom and groom’s mom) was complimented by the Sweet Cow Ice Cream Truck, a huge hit with guests. From a very meaningful ceremony at St. John Francis Chapel, Regis University to the Model A getaway car to the hearty dinner from Relish Catering to the last hand-baked cookie, this wedding was a series of stylish thoughtful experiences celebrating one adored couple. We were so honored to be part of it and we’re thrilled that Daylene Wilson was there to capture the day so beautifully!

The Creative Team

Event Planning & Coordination:  JA Special Events | Ceremony Venue:  St. John Francis Chapel, Regis University | Reception Venue:  Mile High Station | Photography:  Daylene Wilson Photography | Bouquets & Boutonnieres:  Elissa (bride’s aunt) | Centerpieces:  Statice Floral Design | Catering:  Relish | DJ & Lighting:  Elite DJ & Production |  Escort Animals:  Bride | Ceremony Music:  Dr. Andy Lee | Officiant:  Father Escandon | Ice Cream Truck:  Sweet Cow Ice Cream | Cookies:  Diane & Kathy (mothers of the bride & groom) | Linens & Rentals:  Allwell Rents | Hair:  En Vogue Salon | Makeup:  Shanelle

Lauren & Devin were married in mid-September as aspen trees were turning golden in the Rocky Mountains and the fall air was crisp enough for a crackling fire during cocktail hour but pleasant enough for an outdoor ceremony under the wooden pergola outside High Lonesome Barn at Devil’s Thumb Ranch.

Daylene Wilson Photography captured the early part of the day with Devin and the guys casting their fly fishing lines in hopes of landing trout and later with Lauren and her girls getting ready.   The stone archways and wrought iron doors of the ranch’s wine grotto were an exquisite setting for Lauren as her bridesmaids assisted her into a gorgeous gown from The Bridal Collection.

Majestic peaks, an aisle lined with flower-adorned lanterns, and an elegant swag of fabric trimmed in eucalyptus garland gave guests plenty to admire, even before the dapper suited Devin watched his lovely bride walk down the aisle to say “I do”.

Escort cards creatively displayed in succulents growing from mercury glass containers, directed friends and family to table names hand-painted on weathered barnwood signs.  Inside the reception barn, market lights added a festive twinkle while textured linens from Chair Covers & Linens warmed the room in soft golden hues.  Table centerpieces from Statice Floral Design were a playful floral mix of pinks, peaches, and orange, artfully displayed in a variety of styles throughout the room including terrariums on tree slices, eclectic lantern collections, manzanita trees with candles, and barnwood boxes.

That 80’s Band, as always, kept the crowd entertained from a bridal party entrance complete with wild wigs, colored hats, and sunglasses to the end of a very full and satisfying evening on the dance floor.

The Creative Team

Event Planning & Coordination:  JA Special Events | Venue:  Devil’s Thumb Ranch, High Lonesome Barn | Photography:  Daylene Wilson Photography | Floral:  Statice Floral Design | Linens:  Chair Covers & Linens via JA Special Events | Lighting & Drape:  Lighting & Design by Scott | Catering, Cake, & Desserts:  Devil’s Thumb Ranch | Band:  That 80’s Band | Wedding Dress:  The Bridal Collection | Ceremony Music:  Strings Ensemble, Masterful Musicians | Officiant:  Greg Hydle (friend)