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An Eclectic & Fun Celebration in Colorado

Andrea & David  |  July 14th  |  Boulder, Colorado

From the bride, Andrea:
I love all things Anthropologie, colorful, and floral. Dave asked for one thing only – that our wedding be colorful and not muted. But no decision was made without Dave, though, so he voiced what he liked and didn’t which guided the feel of the wedding as well.

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I’m the daughter of an architect who also designs interiors and grew up around tons of color all the time. I couldn’t pick just a few, so we went with warm and bright tones, like orange, yellow and poppy, with some deep purples, muted greys, and shiny gold. Andrew Jessica Photographers02 Andrew Jessica Photographers03 Andrew Jessica Photographers04 Andrew Jessica Photographers05

 I feel like the whole day was personalized to who we are. I made some of the things, designed others, and we worked very closely with vendors to make sure the whole day reflected each of us separately and together.

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We stood with our parents and siblings under a Chuppah made of family heirlooms and framed by gorgeous flowers.

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One of the best parts of the whole event and something that has turned into a keepsake was our Ketubah (Jewish marriage certificate) signing. We spent a good amount of time looking online to pick out a Ketubah that we loved. We just moved into a new home and have had this beautiful work of art framed and hung up! We get to look at it daily!

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We spent a few minutes alone together after the ceremony so that we could take in the fact that we had just gotten married. Andrew Jessica Photographers18 Andrew Jessica Photographers19

I glittered clothes pins to hold our “creative reply” RSVP cards from guests. Andrew Jessica Photographers20

Dave had the great idea to start off the fun with a New Orleans style trumpet march from upstairs, down through the main floor, and then outside for our Hava Nagila, a fun Jewish tradition during which the bride and groom are lifted in chairs and danced around. Our close family and friends were closely circling around us… this was probably one of the best parts of the whole celebration.

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 Our most favorite detail was our cake topper made by Dave’s sister. She made figurines of us dressed up for the wedding with our dogs spinning around us since they are such an important part of our lives and how we met.

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We ended the night with a booty dance party. I’m from Miami, so I couldn’t have a party without some good, old, classic booty music. The band even broke it down with us!! It’s really hard to think about what made this night amazing, since the whole thing was magical and perfect for us!!

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My advice: Stay organized and focus on the details in advance so that your wedding week and day are perfect and stress free!! The process should be fun, not stressful, but somehow it inherently does get to you. I kept reminding myself what the process was about – our love for one another – and that kept me focused on the right things. Also, if you’re close with your family, remember that this day means about as much to them as to you! I had to give into my parents wishes a bit more than I expected (especially because they so graciously paid for our wonderful wedding) and I think they felt the same. We all had our thoughts about how the week and day would go and had to compromise amongst all of us quite a bit. My mom and I spoke a lot and got to have fun planning. I loved that we could have fun and bond over planning the wedding, painting invitations, shopping for vases, picking out linens… and on and on. I think it’s not always that easy for everyone, but if you let go of some of the stress it can be!

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Andrea’s RECOMMENDED VENDORS
Photographer:  Andrew and Jessica Photographers  //  Event Planner: Particulars  //  Venue & Caterer: The Greenbriar Inn  //  Floral Designer: Cori Cook Floral Design  //  Musician: Creekside Entertainers (Bluegrass) //  Reception Band: Funkiphino //   Invitations & Programs: Custom by Amanda Snyder at Scribbles  //  Guest Lodging: Hotel Boulderado  //  Wedding Gown Designer: Claire Pettibone “Kristene” from Little White Dress Bridal Shop  //   Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale silk chiffon from Bella Bridesmaid  //   Hair: Hilary Hackney

Honeymoon Location: Fiji

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Destination Beaver Creek

Molly & Marc  |  August 18th  |  Beaver Creek, Colorado

From the bride, Molly:
Our wedding was a destination wedding. We chose Beaver Creek because of its’ beauty, and for the personal history it has to us and to our family.

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My late Grandmother passed her wedding ring down to my father to give to me when I got married. It was presented to me in an envelope, addressed in her handwriting. This was immensely moving and impactful, to both my father and to me.

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 A private yoga class was held on the wedding lawn the morning of the ceremony. It was incredible to have an hour of peace and quiet with my best friends before the day began!

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I had no idea what Marc was going to be wearing on our wedding day. I wanted to be as surprised by him as he was by me, and the reveal was so worth it! I had all the faith in the world that he would be dressed impeccably, and he delivered!

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Both the ceremony and the reception were held at the Westin. We were able to go directly from the ceremony site, to the patio for cocktails, and immediately inside for the reception. This feature was a major part of our choosing the Westin as our venue. We loved that our guests never had to concern themselves with transportation, but rather enjoying themselves and the evening. Frances Photography05

My father walked me down the aisle to “I’ve Got This Friend” by the Civil Wars, the same song that Marc proposed by. Seeing Marc for the first time was incredible, and I loved having all of our loved ones in one place. Frances Photography06 Frances Photography07My veil belongs to my sister-in-law Abby, who was unable to be at our wedding, after having her first baby only 10 days prior! She wore the veil in her wedding. The veil was also worn by Abby’s younger sister and cousin. Having gotten to share this with such wonderful women was an incredibly personal and important detail, and I was grateful to have gotten to share in this tradition. Frances Photography08 Frances Photography10 Frances Photography11From the groom, Marc:
Molly and I have always shared a deep connection with one another.  Our foundation is truly our friendship and we still to this day express how we would not have it any other way.  We’ve always had an innate ability to talk for hours on end, about an array of topics.  Our beliefs and morals are identical and our love for each other stems beyond just our friendship as well. I’ve always said that Molly has the greatest heart in the world and I truly respect and love the person that she has chosen to be.  Additionally, Molly and I are constantly working to be better friends, people, neighbors, etc. We truly enjoy the journey that we are taking together and we can’t wait to see where it takes us. Frances Photography12 Frances Photography13 Frances Photography14 Frances Photography15 Frances Photography16 Frances Photography, Colorado Frances Photography18 Frances Photography19

RECOMMENDED VENDORS
Photographer: Frances PhotographyFrances and her assistant were incredible to work with. Perhaps we just hit it off, but it was as though I had another friend in the room all day. She was nowhere and everywhere at the same time. She captured every moment stunningly, and we recommend her highly.

Venue & Food: The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa met all of our needs throughout our wedding weekend! They were accommodating and professional.

Event Planner: Artisan Events. Carolyn was instrumental in selecting and interfacing with vendors and keeping us calm while planning an out-of-town wedding.

Florist: Vintage Magnolia was able to turn my floral vision into a reality. They were completely spot on, and created such an beautiful final product. The girls were always helpful, accommodating, and on top of everything.

Cake: SugarOur cake was as beautiful as it was delicious!

Musicians:  FunkiphinoThey were such a blast!  We felt like we had control over the music played, and that the band was incredibly flexible and laid back. They were engaging, current, and so much fun! It was almost impossible to stay seated!

Tent & Party Rentals: Pink Monkey Solutions  //  Wedding Gown Designer: Modern Trousseau  //  Shoes: Kate Spade  //   Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo  //  Hair: Jill Suarez from Fusion Hair Studio  //  Makeup: Inga Cox

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  • Katy Schabert March 7, 2013 5:35 pm

    Such a beautiful wedding! Thanks for including Sugar on your special day. I'm glad you enjoyed the cake!! Katy
  • manish m March 11, 2013 11:01 pm

    Awesome wedding and great picture! The couple look so happy!
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