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“My bridesmaid’s dresses were a labor of love over the year + leading up to the wedding. I knew that I wanted them to be in various shades and patterns of pinks, peaches, & berries, so I worked with each bridesmaid individually to find them their dress. My goal was to, of course, achieve the mix and match vision I had in my head, but to also ensure that each of my girls felt beautiful, like themself, and genuinely excited to wear theirs! There is truly nothing worse than wearing a bridesmaid dress that you do not feel comfortable in!”
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I’m excited to share a super-chic, four-day Devil’s Thumb Ranch wedding with you on behalf of GoBella in Colorado. The couple, Molly Malloy (Senior Account Manager in Sales at Indeed.com) and Lucas Pollack (Senior Enterprise Account Manager in Sales at Amazon), opted to get married at Devil’s Thumb Ranch because they wanted a destination that was both meaningful and reflective of their love for the mountains and the outdoors. Surrounded by the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, their event perfectly blended rustic charm and elegant design. Molly is originally from St. Louis, MO, and Lucas is from the Philadelphia area. After living in New York City, the couple now resides together in Philadelphia. (PS, you don’t want to miss the highlights videos featuring a RAINBOW!)
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From the Bride: “I came home from a workout class with a girlfriend around 11 AM on a Saturday in April, and as soon as I set foot into our entry hallway, I heard ‘Molly, can you come here for a second?” I started to walk down the hallway, and as soon as I could see even just a bit around the corner, I saw photos of us over the years, decorations, and Lucas there waiting for me. He knows that I am a lover of all things photos, insanely nostalgic, and I love to capture moments in time, so he had his phone propped up on a tripod and a small mic attached to his collared shirt so that I could relive that moment whenever I wanted to in the future. While so many people close to us thought I’d want the proposal to be something more “picturesque” or “wearing a cute outfit,” it was everything I didn’t know I needed, and ultimately everything I could ever want for the moment. Just the two of us, in the first home we lived together in, being authentically ourselves. So much of the overall wedding process involves so many other people, but the proposal itself is the one true opportunity to keep things intimate between just you and your partner. I am grateful that this moment will be something we will always have, just the two of us.”
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Bride’s Wedding Day Look: Custom Lili Hod gown, Manolo Blahnik shoes, custom Guillermo Couture lace veil, vintage neck scarf and pearl choker, Ring Concierge earrings, Grandmother’s vintage bracelet “I knew I wanted to execute a look that was classic, timeless, & romantic, but with a bit of an edge. Of all the wedding gowns I tried on, I always went back to two things – I needed (not wanted) to wear a pearl choker, and I HAD to incorporate a neck scarf somewhere. Upon trying my LiliHod dress on, we asked the question, “Can these sleeves become removable?” and to our pleasant surprise, the answer was yes! It was then that I knew I could achieve all of the looks I wanted in just one day. For the ceremony, I wore my gown as it came with off-the-shoulder sleeves and paired it with a Vintage Pearl Choker that my mom and I had spent all year in search of. Before our grand entrance, both my MOH and best friend helped cut the sleeves off perfectly with fabric scissors to make my dress strapless, and it was then that I got a moment with my neck scarf! I paired it with a beautiful pearl bracelet that my Dad had given me during our first look earlier that day, which was his mother’s, whom I never had the pleasure of meeting. This was the one piece of jewelry of his mother’s that he still had in his possession, and he had been saving for me since I was born.” Bride’s Look #2: Vintage high neck gown from Happy Isles Salon. This dress change was a surprise to everyone, but most importantly to my Mom. She and I spent the year before the wedding in nonstop communication, discussing every design element and detail, with no white article of clothing from online shopping not shared… so the idea of surprising her with ONE thing excited me! And because of our love of fashion, it made it all the more special. My second look was a Vintage dress from Happy Isles Salon in New York City, and was something I did not expect to find! One of the more important things to me throughout curating all of my wedding weekend looks was that I didn’t want to wear things that I felt I’d seen over and over on previous brides (a much harder task than you’d think!) S,- I made a last-minute appointment at Happy Isles towards the end of May, and to my surprise, I found not 1 but 2 beautiful dresses! The one I settled on wearing was a vintage high-neck white dress with silver beading throughout, and it fit me like a glove. It was so fun to throw this on and surprise not only my guests but especially my Mama! The rush of going in and out of the reception to change was something that my fashion-obsessed self loved and would do it over again a million times.” Bride’s Look #3: Custom Beaded Mini Dress by Guillermo Couture. “I knew I wanted to wear something different for my after-party dress, but I wasn’t entirely sure what that looked like. I knew I wanted color, not white, and I knew I wanted it to be a mini. After scouring the internet for months on end trying to find something, my mom proposed the idea of getting something made. We had been put in contact with a dressmaker in New York City who was already creating my mom’s MOB dress for her, so for one of her appointments, I came along, and Guillermo (the designer) and I hit it off immediately. I’d sent Guillermo some silhouette inspiration photos, loose ideas of things I liked about certain dresses, and upon arriving, he had an entire vision board set up for me. Beautiful drawings of dresses adorned with swatches of various fabrics and pattern ideas. It truly felt like something out of a movie. The whole process was an unbelievably cool experience and one that I will never take for granted.. For the collaborative decision making process of this or that fabric, to seeing a 4-inch square example of what the beading would look like, to my Muslin fitting, to my first time seeing the actual dress – I was constantly feeling like I needed to be pinched. Guillermo was an absolute pleasure to work with, he too – he is beyond talented, kind, genuinely cares about his clients, and is hilarious. This process made all of my fashion design dreams come true and more!” Pool Party: Tocchin dress, custom Kemo Sabe cowboy hat, Shyanne cowboy boots. Rehearsal Dinner: Jonathan Simkhai dress, Miguel Ases earrings, vintage Illisa’s Vintage Lingerie purse, custom Stetson hat
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Bridesmaids: Ulla Johnson, Monique Lhuillier, Mac Duggal, Staud, SIR The Label. My bridesmaids’ dresses were a labor of love over the years leading up to the wedding. I knew that I wanted them to be in various shades and patterns of pinks, peaches, and berries, so I worked with each bridesmaid individually to find them their dress. My goal was to, of course, achieve the mix and match vision I had in my head, but it was also to ensure that each of my girls felt beautiful, like themself, and genuinely excited to wear theirs! There is truly nothing worse than wearing a bridesmaid dress that you do not feel comfortable in!”
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Groom’s Wedding Day Look: Custom tuxedo by Suit Supply, Del Toro velvet slippers, Oris watch gifted by Molly “The groomsmen wore Black Tuxedos on wedding day and were gifted Bolo Ties and monogrammed sunglasses cases from the Groom.” “Lucas wore a custom black Tuxedo from Suit Supply that had a custom patterned lining on the inside as well as our wedding date stitched under the back side of the collar. He paired it with Del Toro Velvet Slippers and the stainless steel Oris watch that I surprised him with on our Wedding Day.”
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]”We served a variety of passed apps and signature drinks during cocktail hour. Both being lovers of all things good, the tasting back in March was something we thoroughly enjoyed. This was an area that I was happy to let Lucas take full reign on too – his taste buds are far superior to mine. We opted not to crate signage for our signature drinks but rather to have them passed around throughout cocktail hour and they were as follows:
– The Marvine Old Fashion – a typical old fashion, named after the street we now live on where we bought our first house together
– Lucas’s Spicy Ranch Water – a spin on a ranch water with tajin on the rim and some jalapeno zest
– Molly’s French 75 – your typical french 76 but opted for Vodka instead of gin
Dinner was delicious and we picked all of our favorite things from the tasting to serve this night. A small wedge salad with candied bacon to start, followed by your choice of short rib, chicken, or vegetarian. The Ranch raises its own cattle so the majority of our guests opted for the short rib and it did not disappoint!
For the dessert we went with a beautifully decorated 3 tier cake (on the smaller side) – and the inside was carrot cake! Something untraditional, arguably a bit risky color wise, but the flavors were to die for. I still think about this cake to this day. In addition to this we had a dessert bar for all of our guests to choose their own adventure – cookies, cupcakes, mini donuts, and individual jars of chocolate mousse!
Upon entering the restaurant transformed into a nightclub, our guests were offered espresso martinis for a sweet treat and a way of reenergizing for round 2! We served a variety of your typical late night foods with a n ode to a few things we both love so much on – pizza, french fries, breakfast sandwiches, and of course, a philly cheesesteak!”[/field]
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“The ceremony took place in the middle of a sun lit field surrounded by vast valleys and breathtaking mountain views. Guests were greeted with champagne and parasols before they were seated on beautiful wood benches that we felt matched the natural elements of our surroundings. Lining the aisle were an array of stunning, colorful, perfectly curated and placed flowers that flowed up and eventually circled around to where Lucas and I would stand hand in hand. Between the perfect weather, the beautiful mix of emotions both felt and expressed, and the unbelievable backdrop – I really could not have imagined a more perfect day. To top it all off though, there were 4 absolutely beautiful horses grazing in the field behind us that unbeknownst to us decided to come a little closer. It wasn’t until one guest came up to me during the reception and said,” you know what the coolest thing was that happened during your ceremony? One white and one black horse came up behind you both as you were saying your vows and nestled into one another for what seemed like a kiss. It was really one of the most wild things I’ve ever seen” – and that to me, is something straight out of a romance novel!” “We went into our reception with a “no rules” perspective, but with the goal of a very intentional outcome. The reception was designed to make a statement while still feeling elegant and formal. We deliberately made the transition from light and airy floral aesthetic at cocktail hour, to the romantic and bold ambiance inside the barn. Upon entering the barn you were greeted by long farm tables filled with dimly lit candelabras and florals that were rich and vibrant shades of deeper pinks and berries. The florals were meticulously placed into shapes that showed both intention and movement. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling of the barn to add some extra flare; and, of course, the mountains were framed by floor to ceiling windows behind out band as the perfect backdrop until the sun went down. Our guests did not disappoint, and everyone could be found on the dance floor all night. We wanted the reception to feel bold and vibrant to match the fun-filled energy that we knew would fill the room all night – and it did exactly that!”
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“For the dessert, we went with a beautifully decorated 3-tier cake (on the smaller side) – and the inside was carrot cake! Something untraditional, arguably a bit risky color-wise, but the flavors were to die for. I still think about this cake to this day. In addition to this, we had a dessert bar for all of our guests to choose their adventure – cookies, cupcakes, mini donuts, and individual jars of chocolate mousse!”
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“Our vows were so genuine to who we are both individually and as a couple. So much so that we said the same thing at one point almost verbatim – “I promise to push you out of your comfort zone when I know you need it most” ” I promise to step out of my comfort zone when you know it’s the right thing for me to do and that will pay off for me in the long run” “I am a lover of all things emotion, sentiment, nostalgia, memories – so naturally toasts tend to be my favorite aspect of weddings, regardless of who it is that is speaking. To me, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring all of your favorite people together in one room, to celebrate your love and this next chapter, and hear from those most important to you. Having given my fair share of toasts at my brother’s, friends’, and cousins’ weddings, it felt like an amazing out-of-body experience for these toasts to now be directed towards us. My dad spoke first, and as his only daughter and the youngest of the 4, you can imagine there were a few tears shed in the room. Hearing how proud he was of the two of us and him calling Lucas his 4th son for the first time brought tears to my eyes. Second, we had my mom, who, boy, did she have the entire reception crying! You don’t often see a mother of the bride speaking at the reception alongside the father, but this, to me and us, was a no-brainer. My mom and I are best friends, wildly similar, and have spent the last year creating such a beautiful weekend together – I could not have imagined my wedding without her speaking at it. Furthermore, we had my MOH, Kelly, who has been like a sister to me since growing up. We are 9 days apart and have gone through every phase of life together. The two of us balance each other out perfectly. I am loud and outgoing, and Kelly is steady and a bit more reserved. But get the two of us together, and there is no shortage of laughter and memories made. She hit the nail on the head with her toast by writing the perfect mix of sentimental and humorous. Lastly, we had Lucas’s brother Ian, best man, AND officiant speak. After providing us all with such an incredibly beautiful, well-thought-out, witty, and comedic ceremony, we all thought there’s no way he can come in for round 2, and it would be just as good. We were very much wrong – Ian had the entire barn laughing, smiling, crying, and clapping.” Song – All Your’n by Tyler Childers . or our ceremony, we had a 4-piece string quartet playing, and it was magical. In choosing the music for it, we were deliberate while also trying not to be too on the nose. We ultimately picked songs that we both loved for different reasons, both big and small. We chose to have our bridal party walk down the aisle to “I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles – a band that Lucas fondly remembers listening to as a kid with his parents. As my dad and I started to make our way to where our walk started, the quartet began playing Yellow by Coldplay, and at that moment, I felt my dad squeeze my hand a bit tighter. It was that moment that everything started to feel incredibly real. For reception entertainment, we had a 7-piece band that exceeded any expectations! Between the vocals, the horns (THE HORNS), and the overall energy of both the band and the guest, there was no stopping us. There were multiple times in the night that I found myself on stage with Lucas or myself singing into one of the mics and just remember feeling so happy, so full of life, and having an absolute blast. At one point, Lucas and his brother busted into an entirely unplanned and impromptu synchronized dance that had my jaw on the floor. Seriously, you can see me in the background of the videos in shock! The two of them dancing so in sync with their white cowboy hats we passed out as party favors on and their tuxedo suspenders acting as a prop for certain dance moves was truly one of the funniest and most fun parts of the night.”
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]”After the reception ended all of our guests were directed from the Barn to a nearby outdoor set of long stairs that began to walk to the Main Lodge where the after party would take place.
As soon as Lucas and I set foot onto those stairs to make our exit, “sparktaculars” shot off all the way down the winding stairs!
I knew that the Ranch did not allow any sort of fireworks so these water based firework-like creations were a complete surprise to both me and Lucas! As always, my mom had tricks up her sleeve and provided us with not only the most epic exit, but such a fun and exciting way to start the procession from Reception to the After Party!”[/field]
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Photography: Ashley Sawtelle | Cinematography: The Andrews Films | Event Planning: GoBella Design & Planning | Floral Design: Bows and Arrows | Invitations: Arzberger Stationers | Invitations: GoBella Design & Planning | Wedding Venue: Devil's Thumb Ranch | Beauty: Claire Balest | Bridesmaids' attire: HeadWest Branding Bar | Rentals: Halcyon Productions | Rentals: Colorado Party Rentals | Rentals: Reverie Social | Rentals: Denver Wedding Rental Company | Rentals: Eclectic Hive
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