Notes from wedding planner, Stacy Horn of JA Special Events {LISTmember}:
Captivating. Inspiring. Vibrant. From the stunning swirl of lace and sunlit sparkle in Katie�s dress (created for her by a costume designer friend), to the kaleidoscope of color on groomsmen�s Happy Socks, Katie and Zim�s winter mountain wedding graced Devil�s Thumb Ranch with breathtaking romance and lighthearted fun, captured in the signature �soulful� style of David Lynn Photography.
Katie and Zim are the kind of people that captivate and inspire everyone around them. This was evident in every aspect of their mountain ranch wedding weekend � from Katie's stunning custom dress to a childhood Rabbi and another close friend co-officiating the ceremony to the close friend and bridesmaid who introduced the couple. Special personal touches were sprinkled throughout the celebration including hand-gathered pine cones from the outdoor camp in California where Zim is a counselor; postcards in lieu of a guest book to inspire well wishes from guests featuring images of Colorado where the couple first met; beautiful purple ruffles and sugar calla lilies on the cake representing the bride's favorite colors and flowers; and a chuppah decorated and designed with love by friends.
Close family gathered in a barrel-shaped wine cellar to witness Katie and Zim sign their beautifully lettered ketubah with words in both Hebrew and English and a graphic of the scripturally significant three cords, all set on a wood-grained backdrop. Guests enjoyed breathtaking views of the Continental Divide during the ceremony where groomsmen sported vibrant �Happy Socks�. Deep purple calla lilies and bridesmaid dresses added a richness and warmth to the early winter setting and an adorable ring bearer carried his monogrammed tree slice with rings attached in ribbon down the aisle.
Some of the most stunning images are of Katie and Zim dancing outside a civil-war era barn in the freshly falling snow while their guests enjoyed the evening inside. Katie is also gorgeous as she spins with her dress twirling wildly around her.
Jessica Adler, the pair's planner, reflects on their first encounter, "From the first time I had the pleasure of speaking with the bride on the phone, we immediately clicked and it was as if we were in the midst of a long term friendship. As we got to know one another better and delved into the planning, we discovered we had many common friends and connections, having even been in the same dance studio at the same time amidst a once in a lifetime experience doing a workshop with 10 school age Ethiopian girls touring the United States."
Photographer: David Lynn Photography | Venue: Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa {LISTmember} | Planner: JA Special Events, Jessica Adler {LISTmember} | Florist: Plum Sage Flowers {LISTmember} | Dress Designer: Costume Designer friend | Hair Stylist: 3rd Street Salon | DJ & Lighting: Pure Energy Events | Cake: Kelley Cakes
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