A Wedding in the Pines at the Arboretum in Flagstaff

Megan & TJ  | June 14th

 

From the photographers, Adam and Priscilla:

Megan and TJ had taken their time looking for a perfect spot to say “I do”. Even though they live in the desert, their favorite place to be is among the pines in the high country of Northern Arizona. There are so many amazing places but The Arboretum at Flagstaff was the perfect venue for their Flagstaff wedding in the woods. Their fur babies, Henry and Diego joined in on the festivities. These two pups were just as excited for Megan and TJ’s big day as the rest of their gracious family and friends!

 

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THE CEREMONY

TJ stood at the edge of a Ponderosa Pine Forest with the majestic Mount Humphreys in the background. Even though we were at altitude, it was Megan who took TJ’s breath away. With each step closer, he held his breath and fought the tears back, this glowing bride was to be his partner in life. This is what life is about, living in the moment with the person you love.

 

An emotional groom watching his bride-to-be walk down the aisle.

 

They stood beneath the arch draped with fresh roses, eucalyptus, anemones, and thistle blooms. Megan held her hand out softly and TJ took it into his own and once together the world is serene. The focus between the two was unbreakable; you can just tell that they know how each other was feeling and thinking without even saying a word. The love between them is all they need.

 

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The Arboretum at Flagstaff grounds were full of life from the spring rains; lush greenery that didn’t even look like Arizona, the flowers, trees, and grasses were abundant with new growth. As we made our way out of the pine forest chasing the beautiful golden hour with the newlyweds we spoke of craft beer, good music, food, and our common love of the forest and nature.

 

 

A newly married couple running at the edge of a Ponderosa Pine Forest with the majestic Mount Humphreys in the background in Flagstaff, Arizona

 

Friendly horny toads wandered the paths alongside us and birds filled the air with their songs. The peaks of Mount Humphreys were aglow in the early evening light. It was a perfect June day for a wedding in Arizona.

 

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Both Megan and TJ are kind and thoughtful with a love for artisanship. It came through in every detail of their intimate wedding; from the beautiful florals, the Arboretum, his blue suit with a sage green tie that perfectly matched TJ’s eyes. Even their honeymoon to the Oregon coast where they could go enjoy nature and good craftsmanship.

 

 

A Flagstaff Arizona Wedding In The Woods 

THE WEDDING TEAM

Photographer: Adam and Priscilla  //  Venue: The Arboretum at Flagstaff  // Hair Stylist: Northern Arizona Glam Squad // Officiant: Sedona Minister

 

A Romantic Floral-Filled Ski Resort Wedding

Nikki & Pete | September 22nd

 

For a bride whose childhood memories are filled with days of playing in her family’s flower shop in New Canaan, Connecticut—BonFleur, a word play on Bongaerts’ Flowers—there was never any question that flowers would play an integral role in her wedding. Nikki’s parents are now the owners of a nationwide flower wholesale company – Florabundance. With ties so strong in the floral industry, flowers such as ranunculus, astilbe, tulips, blushing bride protea, garden roses, and hellebores were sourced from around the world. Floral designers Shawn Chamberlain of Flower Bar Co. and Alicia Schwede of Bella Fiori / Flirty Fleurs flew into Utah to bring the couple’s floral visions to fruition. Shawn worked closely with the couple to bring their bright and cheery color palette of green, pink and touches of white to life in the lodge. The flower team spent 5 days working inside the lodge to transform it into a romantic garden-inspired space.

 

A Romantic Flower Filled Ski Resort Wedding

 

From the Bride… Alta Ski Area in Alta, Utah, has been our special place since we started dating five years ago. As soon as I said “yes,” we asked each other to blurt out where we wanted to get married. We both shouted out, “Alta!” Pete began skiing at Alta as a young child, and I went for my first time while I was dating Pete but taking a gap year in Utah. With Pete’s insistence, I bought an Alta season pass. He came to visit me multiple times that winter and our favorite thing to do was always to ski Alta together. Alta is also the place where we would continue to come on annual ski trips together, and after a long day on the slopes, we would love nothing more than to hit up the Alta Peruvian Lodge’s bar, affectionately known to most as the “P Dog.” One day after our engagement, we called Todd at the Peruvian Lodge and booked our date- the last available for 2018, and the exact one we wanted: September 22.

 

A Romantic Flower Filled Ski Resort Wedding

 

THE DATE

Having moved out to Park City a few months post-engagement, the wedding planning really came to life since we were local to our venue. In our vision, we wanted the natural beauty of the mountains to set the stage. We picked September 22nd because it was the first day of fall, our favorite season. It was also the autumnal equinox, so our wedding weekend was a mix of summer and fall.

 

A Romantic Flower Filled Ski Resort Wedding

 

THE INSPIRATION

The flowers were perhaps one of the most important components of our day and our overall venue design. Growing up as the daughter of parents who ran a small, local flower shop, I constantly found myself playing in the flower coolers after school. I wanted some of the same of my favorite varieties and scents to bring me back to those days. We wanted to keep things natural to the landscape and incorporate a lot of greens, but also added in pinks, whites and light peaches to provide even more pops of color on top of the gorgeous yellow foliage our outdoor venue provided.

 

A Romantic Flower Filled Ski Resort Wedding

THE CEREMONY FLOWERS

Our amazing designers Shawn Chamberlain and Alicia Schwede worked with my parents to use a ton of garden roses, ranunculus, eucalyptus; you name it. The aisles were lined with flowers like I have never seen!  We are still getting compliments from our guests about the stunning ceremony decor.

 

A Romantic Flower Filled Ski Resort Wedding

 

My favorite part of the day was the moment we said, “I do.”

 

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THE RECEPTION

We kept to our rustic mountain theme while mixing in our pops of color and plenty of candles throughout the reception. Befitting the family business, every nook and cranny of the lodge was adorned with flowers.

 

A Romantic Flower Filled Ski Resort Wedding

 

THE TABLE FLORALS

The true masterpiece of the dining space was the 136 feet of continuous floral arrangements that ran down the center of the tables. The long king’s tables were lined with some of the widest floral runners I have ever seen–again, more gorgeous garden roses.

 

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One of the best aspects of our amazing wedding was dancing the night away to our favorite Motown and Grateful Dead songs with our best friends and family members, everyone so happy to be celebrating with us.

 

A Romantic Flower Filled Ski Resort Wedding

Honestly, it was the most perfect day with our beloved friends and family and an incredibly talented list of vendors. The florals, photography, calligraphy, print work, the food, not to mention the amazing live band, were over the top. We could not have been happier.

 

THE WEDDING TEAM

Photographer: Claire Marika Photography  //  Second Shooter: Aerie Photography // Floral Designers: Bella Fiori & FLOWER BAR // Event Planner: Bluebird Event Destination Management // Paper Props: Mulberry And Elm Design  // Invitation Designer: The Whitney Shop // Caterer: Savoury Kitchen, Park City // Band: The Fever Band // Video: Beau Brown Videographer // Wedding Gown: Lela Rose from The Plumed Serpent Bridal // Makeup Artist: Jessica Grambau // Venue: Alta Peruvian Lodge

 


THE FLOWERS POST-WEDDING

So what happens to all of these beautiful flowers after the wedding day concludes? That’s where Shawn Chamberlain switches hats from designer at Flower Bar Co. to director of  The Full Bloom. Shawn is the brains and heart behind the non-profit organization, which collects flowers after the conclusion of events, redesigns them into bouquets, and distributes them to hospice patients nearing the end of life. The design team put out a call over social media asking for volunteers to meet at the lodge on a Sunday morning to redesign all the flowers into sweet little vase arrangements, and more than 30 people showed up. The wholesale company Syndicate Sales generously donated the vases to this project, and with their generous donation, more than 300 vase arrangements were created and delivered to hospice and assisted living facilities throughout the Salt Lake City area.

 

 

A Lush Secret Garden Wedding in Colorado

From the Magazine: Ashley & Nathan

This lush floral-filled outdoor wedding in the Rocky Mountains combines rustic and vintage details laced with mountain elegance. Read the wedding day story below:

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The Wedding Team

Photographer: Elevate Photography
Event Planner: The Soiree Studio
Event & Floral Design: Design Works
Linens: La Tavola
Rentals: Colorado Tents and Events
Cake: Megan Joy Cakes
Wedding Gown Designer: Pnina Tornai
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Ilda Plaka
Venue: Cordillera


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Let Love Grow

From the bride: We live in Los Angeles, but I’m from Colorado, and a mountain girl at heart. For our wedding, we wanted to be surrounded by the mountains and be able to smell the pine trees.  We also wanted our day to be classy and elegant with a color palette of blush, cream, and rose gold.

The Theme

Let Love Grow was a theme for the wedding. We want our love to always be growing, so we incorporated it in many ways throughout the wedding such as a tree planting ceremony within the ceremony and potted succulents for the escort cards.

 

The Dress

I wanted a dress that was different and I loved the idea of having a light blush dress.  I didn’t think I would like the style of my dress (I thought I’d go with a mermaid style), but the moment I tried it on, I knew it was the perfect combination of classic yet unique.

 

 

Advice

Get organized. Create a very detailed day-of schedule, stay on top of your guest list, finalize your seating chart and make escort cards.  These things will make all the difference.  You’ll be less stressed on the day and your guests will have a better time at your wedding.  Hire a day-of coordinator so you can pass all this along and just enjoy your big day.

 

The Colorado Wedding Team

Photographer: Trystan Photography  |  Ceremony Decor: Newberry Brothers   |  Cake: Gateaux Bakery  |  Dress Store: Luv Bridal  |  Makeup Artist: Allison Beach  |  Hair Stylist: Brittani Estes Hair  | Venue: Sanctuary Golf Course

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A Secret Garden Wedding in the Blue Ridge Mountains

From the bride, Nicole: The Blue Ridge Mountains hold a special place in our heart, my husband proposed to me in Banner Elk, North Carolina and before we ever even thought about marriage, I knew I wanted to be married in a place that fills with me awe every time I am there.

I wanted my flowers to be very lush and romantic, reminiscent of the Secret Garden, a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett that I loved as a child.

The ceremony was by far the favorite part of my wedding day. Turning the corner with my father and seeing my soon-to-be husband with this breathtaking backdrop behind him was undoubtedly a moment I will never forget. The first time I locked eyes with my husband as I walked down the aisle was the best part of my day!

I really wanted my flowers, greenery and centerpieces to add a feminine touch to the wood and stone that dominated the venue decor.

The reception was a blur of well-wishers and hugs and dancing.

Looking back, if there was anything I could go back and re-do about my wedding day, I would have hired a professional wedding-day coordinator. The day of any wedding is so busy for the bride, and to have someone who can handle all the little details so that the bride can enjoy every moment of the day, is, I think, very important. I had my sister-in-law be my wedding day coordinator, and looking back, I think that was unfair for her because my future sister wasn’t able to truly enjoy the day her little brother got married.

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Photographer: Ellen LeRoy Photography  //  Floral Designer: Fuschia Moss Floral Design   //  Venue: Beech Mountain Club   //  Makeup Artist: Beautiful Bride on Location // Hair Stylist: Do or Dye   //  Cake:Ugga Mugga Bakery

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A Garden Wedding at Flying Dog Ranch

From the bride, Laura: It was a beautiful September day in the Roaring Fork Valley without a cloud in the sky and a comfortable 70 degrees. The garden at Flying Dog Ranch was perfectly manicured with an array of natural colors and flowers. Guests enjoyed cocktails and a breathtaking view of Mt. Sopris and the valley while they waited for the ceremony to begin.

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The wedding party walked into “Good Day Sunshine” by the Beatles and I walked in with “Her Comes the Sun” by the Beatles (pretty appropriate for the day). The ceremony was held around the pond and was only about 8 minutes long.

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We loved the views he view of the roaring fork valley!

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We had lawn games setup around the garden for everyone to enjoy including a game called “Kan Jam” which incorporated throwing a frisbee which is how we met, playing ultimate frisbee.  

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We did our own photo booth. I bought a polaroid camera, props, and let people go nuts in our DIY photo booth. Everyone loved it. The photos along with a mini tree photo holder were their party gifts.

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Looking back, I wish I would have made sure to take a photo with every guest.

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ADVICE: Don’t stress too much it will all work out in the end.

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The Wedding Team

Venue: Flying Dog Ranch. Lydia was calm and very professional, and she kept things smooth throughout the whole planning process and wedding day!


Photographer: Cat Mayer Studio  //  Caterer: European Caterers  //  Floral Design: Diz’s Daisys

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Garden Chic at Flying Dog Ranch

From the couple: We visited all the popular venues in the Aspen area, but started feeling a little discouraged because nothing really matched our vision until we visited Flying Dog Ranch.  As soon as we walked onto the property, it was love at first site. Lydia gave us a tour and we kept looking at each other thinking, this is going to be way outside our budget. We were shocked to hear it was half the cost of the other venues we had seen, and we committed on the spot to having the wedding there!

Read the entire wedding day story HERE!

RECOMMENDED VENDORS
Venue: Flying Dog Ranch  //  Photographer: Jason + Gina Wedding Photographers  //  Caterer: Pan and Fork  //  Cake: d’Elissious Cake Studio   //   Flowers: Carolyn’s Flowers  //  Wedding Gown Designer: Pronovias

A Garden Wedding in Utah

We can’t resist a garden wedding surrounded by blooming flowers and this summer soiree at the Red Butte Garden does not disappoint. With a colorful backdrop, an adorable couple, a gorgeous bouquet and the cutest flower girl ever, we are just filled with smiles. Thank you Terra Cooper Photography for capturing this beautiful romance in the garden.
A Garden Wedding in Salt Lake City, Utah

A Garden Wedding in Salt Lake City, Utah

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