An abandoned manor with beautiful rustic elements was the prefect backdrop for this couples post-wedding photos. The day was centered around embracing the winter weather and Cassidy chose the perfect adornment for this wintry afternoon, a white fur coat. Her beautiful balsa wood and cotton infused bouquet was the finishing touch that added soft warm tones to the images. Twenty minutes into the shoot, the snow started to fall and quickly turned into a complete and total winter snow storm. Despite the awful weather, this couple let their love shine through and Abbey Kyhl of AK Studio Design perfectly captured their romance!
Cassidy & Mitch | December 17th | Ogden, Utah
Photography by AK Studio Design
I departed from traditional bridesmaid dresses and allowed my bridesmaids to choose from four different colors. I sometimes think the uniform colors can be somewhat boring, particularly with a large wedding party, so I had the “technicolor dreamcoat” of color palettes, as my husband likes to say.
The ceremony was short and simple, with the focus on us and the beautiful background. 
My advice: Enjoy it! Even if your engagement lasts as long as a year or more, it is a fleeting time. Appreciate all of the opportunities this time provides for you to celebrate with friends and family you may not see very often, and take time to appreciate just how loved you and your husband are.
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Our ceremony was held under a grove of pine trees at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe. A beautiful birch arbor covered with vibrant flowers stood at the end of the aisle which was also covered with brightly covered rose petals. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect fall day. In fact, we were so lucky because no more than 48 hours later there was two feet of snow in the same location. 
Memorable Moment: Walking down the aisle with my father and looking at my husband for the first time.
Even though Ryan and I had been together for twelve years it was important that we said those vows to one another in front of the people we love. It was a very special moment. 
We wanted our wedding to reflect the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Working with our florist, we incorporated lots of natural elements including birch covered vases, native manzanita trees as centerpieces and lots of gourds. The tables were decorated with birch vases, candles, gourds and manzanita trees, which our native to the area. It had a really classy, rustic feel. 
My advice: Enjoy every minute of being engaged! It is truly a special and joyous time in your lives. Don’t stress the small things…something will inevitably go wrong, but the MOST important thing to remember is that at the end of the night you will be married, and that’s when the happily ever after starts. I also recommend giving yourself plenty of time to plan. We had almost a year to plan everything and it helped ease a lot of stress. Make sure to prioritize and don’t skimp on the details that are most important to you!
