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Virginia Ruth Photography: Emotion. Captured.
We always love promoting the talented wedding vendors that we’re blessed to have work with our publication, and right now, we’re hoping that you all will give them some extra love. It’s tough ALL over. There isn’t a person who hasn’t been affected by this pandemic somehow. We hear a lot about eating out curbside-fashion to support your local eateries (and we love that!), and about getting gift certificates to support your local retailers (love that too!) … but what about some of those businesses that fall outside both those categories? What if you yourself are unemployed now and/or budget crunched and can’t spend a lot of money right now?…
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Planning a Wedding in the Midst of Covid-19
By Monica Chen-Furman, Sacred Rim Event Planning, Pinedale Images by Virginia Ruth Photography, Rock Springs You have been dreaming all your life about your wedding. The man of your dreams has proposed, you said “Yes,” and now the wedding planning has begun. No one planned for a pandemic to sweep across our world. But on March 15, 2020, the CDC recommend that all weddings in the United States be canceled for 8 weeks (learn more at cdc.gov.) Now what? TAKE A DEEP BREATH Before making any big decisions, contact your wedding planner. If you don’t have one, it may be a good time to find one in your area who…
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The Reception Experience — WOW Your Guests!
By Sabrina Spears, Wedding/Events Planner & Designer Sabrina Spears Events – sabrinaspearsevents.net 307.333.4676 Ever attended a wedding and were completely bored out of your mind (not to mention the food was horrible?!) I’m certain the thought, “When are they going to cut the cake so we can leave?!” crossed your mind. The reality is the blissful newlyweds probably didn’t share the same sentiment as you did — they had an amazing time! The experience a bride & groom have during their wedding is very different from their guests. I often remind my couples that while the marriage and ceremony is all about them, the reception should be designed with the…
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WEDDING: Deanna & Nicholas’s Fabulous Wedding Adventure
Deanna & Nicholas’s Fabulous Wedding Adventure captured by Macy Carter Photography Thank you to Deanna & Nicholas and their photographer, Macy Carter of Macy Carter Photography (website at macycarterphotography.com and IG handle @wanderingambition) — for sharing this beautiful day with us! Deanna and Nicholas were married May 4, 2018 at Schwabacher’s Landing in Grand Teton National Park near Jackson. “We were going to get married at Mormon Barn, but Schwabacher’s Landing was a last minute change, and totally worth it,” Deanna says. “The first time I went to Grand Teton National Park was with my family in 2013 and I immediately fell in love with it. I was determined to…
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WEDDING SPOTLIGHT: Jenelle & Clay
Congrats to Jenelle & Clay! Congrats to Jenelle and Clay, who were married May 27, 2017 in Douglas at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds! Thanks so much to Lacey Dale Photography in Lusk, who shared this gorgeous wedding with us. She had a lot of fun with Jenelle’s desire for black & white photography (although she threw in some color too for us, which I LOVE!), and she loved the emotion in their day. “Clay was the cutest groom ever!” Lacey exclaimed. “He was like a little kid when he saw her for the first time by the river.” (Say it with me — awwww!) 🙂 “They were so family oriented…
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Wedding Rentals – Make Sure You Have All the Needed Items!
Thanks to Carol Thomas of A-One Weddings & Events in Cheyenne for providing us with this handy little checklist! Wedding Rentals – Make sure you have all the needed items! Having an outdoor event or using a venue that doesn’t provide every item needed (or the items that they provide don’t meet your style)? Well let’s talk rentals! The starting point: ● Check which vendor provides what – ○ venue to see what they include in the price. ○ caterer to review what they include in their price. If you need to provide rentals for them, what do they need and will they unpack and repack the rentals? ● Contact a rental…
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WEDDING SPOTLIGHT: British + American = One Lovely Wedding
Thanks to Mandy Carroll-Bell of MC Picture Company in Sheridan for sharing Mr. & Mrs. Caywood’s beautiful, July 16, 2017 wedding day! The lovely bride is from England, and I love the joining of their homelands in these images. The groom and his mother, Sonja Caywood, are both talented Wyoming artists from Dayton, Wyoming. It’s not surprising that these two had a beautiful wedding full of artistry and love.
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WEDDING SPOTLIGHT: Jackie & Nick
JACKIE & NICK’S CASPER WEDDING photography by Ardent Photography Thanks to Ardent Photography for sharing Jackie & Nick’s beautiful wedding with us! Their beautiful wedding took place at the Casper Country Club June 24 – and we are in <3 with these beautiful pics, including of their pooch Toby!
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WEDDING SPOTLIGHT: Tim & Steph by Virginia Ruth Photography
Tim & Steph Tim & Steph were married on May 27 in a gorgeous wedding full of personal details. Riverton’s Virginia Ruth Photography captured these beautiful images of their day … I’m in love! <3
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Meal Service 101 from A-One Weddings & Events of Cheyenne
Meal Service 101 by Carol Thomas, PWP — A-One Weddings & Events, Cheyenne Visit their website here You may know the difference in the cocktail hour (small appetizers and beverages) and the reception dinner (full meal), but did you know there are other options? Let’s take a look at the most common and a few trending styles too! Cocktail Reception: Typically this is a formal alternative to a dinner reception – think a step above business casual so a suit jacket with slacks or a stylish dress. This style of food service encourages guests to mix and mingle so there is limited seating. Food is served in bite-sized portions and…
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WEDDING SPOTLIGHT: Lisa & Brent’s 3 Forks Wedding
LISA & BRENT’S 3 FORKS WEDDING Thank you to Hilary & Kel of Seedhouse Photography of Steamboat Springs, Colorado for sharing Lisa & Brent’s Big Day with us! They were joined in marriage June 11, 2016 in The Lodge & Spa at 3 Forks Ranch of Savory, Wyoming, a luxurious & elegant destination that you have to see in these pictures to believe! Their day included an emotional reveal, a gorgeous outdoor ceremony surrounded by God’s handiwork, and a fun, elegant reception. We have lots of beautiful images here to enjoy — what a day, and what a beautiful couple! Congrats, Lisa & Brent! And thanks to Seedhouse Photography for…
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COLOR INSPIRATION: Burgundy/Marsala (Pantone Color of the Year 2015)
Pantone’s Color of the Year 2015 was Marsala, which I’m sure someone will say is different than burgundy, but I can’t see it. I do have to admit that when I saw that, I kind of had a moment to struggle with that choice. I’m a child of the 90s, and burgundy was all the rage when I was a teenager & in college. I had one of those dresses from Maurices in burgundy with the shoulder pads, the heavy fabric and the heart-shaped cut-out below the neckline with a little pearl dangling. I believe it was my husband’s brother’s first wedding (1995) that had burgundy as the main color.…
