From Lisa…Barker Decor created two long feasting tables in an “L” formation for an informal “European” dining experience. Ryan worked with the San Ysidro Ranch to create an awesome tasting menu that we served on mixed patterns of Vietri china rented from Tabella. For our flooring, we used antique rugs from our friend Shaw at Summerland Oriental Rugs (who has the most fabulous collection of antique rugs) with newer rugs. We layered them in a perfectly haphazard fashion that was just gorgeous.

Along the tables, we had custom brushed velvet runners made. The chairs were accented with a “mud” colored cushion from La Tavola that were the perfect complement to our velvet runners. On each chair, we hand tied a collection of muted ribbons to create a “carwash” effect. The ribbons flowing in the wind were so beautiful on all the chairs lined up at the dinner table. In the tree adjacent to the dinner tables, we hung industrial chandeliers with the old “Thomas Edison” bulbs. We wanted to hang one of the chandeliers above the cake table as well – but there were no rigging points — so Barker Decor magically built a custom tree for us so we would have a rigging point! It was amazing. No one knew it wasn’t real!

Other beautiful details on the tables were the hand painted menus from Yellow Owl. Christine and Evan at Yellow Owl are another pair of creative geniuses. It was my first time working with them – and it was such a treat! Christine has an amazing ability to listen to a client and literally do an artistic translation of them. With just a few adjectives and a short conversation – she can create individual pieces of art for clients. It’s amazing to witness.

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Anna told us, “I was able to think of a lot of words that described the weddings that I liked, but actually explaining what I meant by that would have been impossible without all the beautiful images I found on your site to show what that meant to me. Between those images, our great vendors, and talented friends and family, it all came together and we had a wonderful wedding full of happy people and beautiful things.”

Now that’s what makes our day!

As soon as we saw this wedding from Little Black Book member, Jamee Photography, we knew that Anna had achieved her dream day. Not only is the wedding just so darned picturesque, there is also an intangible free-and-easy spirit about the images that resonates true and absolute joy. Not to mention … all of the detail elements were spot on!

LOVE the natural beauty expressed every step of the way … tables (and some of the flowers) were done by family friends, master gardeners. Anna’s uncle built the huppah. Wedding flowers were by Little Black Book member, Bella Fiori.

Anna’s gown was by R0mona Keveza, the maids wore Vera.

Sam & Anna’s beautiful wedding took place at Beano’s Cabin on Beaver Creek Mountain, Colorado. Funny name for a resort! Their website says, “Not exactly roughing it.” A few more credits … Wedding Day Coordination by Little Black Book member Calluna Events; Cake by Mountain Flour; Photo booth from  A Custom Look; Reception paper pieces from The White Aisle.

Anna wrote to us after her wedding …

“I wanted to write and thank you for all the help I got planning my wedding from Style Me Pretty. From the very beginning, I downloaded a whole bunch of inspiration boards that I loved (like an embarrassing number), and took them with me to meet the florist, the cake person, our day of coordinator, everyone. I also purchased a lot of what we ended up using from your recommendations and vendors. You have featured such great vendors with creative and beautiful products. Our menus, place cards, and table numbers, our cake toppers (from Cotton Bird Designs), we registered at Bodanna, our guest books were from Yellow Owl Workshop. When we had a last minute printing need, Rebecca from The White Aisle came to the rescue and turned around some of our stationery in hours. Much of the event was inspired by things I found on your website, so I just wanted to thank you for helping to make planning so fun.”

Jamee, their photographer, is one of our Little Black Book, best of the best Colorado wedding photographers. A huge thanks for sending us Sam & Anna’s heart-warming wedding!

And to Anna, a huge thank-you for your kind words. At the end of some pretty long days, it’s just what we need to hear.

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These are actually cotton watercolor books, which make great wedding gifts, but instead I think that they are absolutely perfect for a guestbook. Each book is adorned with dozens of potato print birds, so every journal will contain a different flight pattern….a complete one of a kind.

Christine also designs wonderfully unique and perhaps even quirky (in the best way possible) wedding stationery…

Each piece is designed to suit the personality of the couple…a forever keepsake that is a true reflection of your day. Thank you so much to Christine for sending me these beautiful ideas! If you are in need of a little inspiration, definitely check out the Yellow Owl Workshop site and Christine’s coordinating blog!

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