Abigail and James

Wednesday, June 22, 2011































When I was hunting for a perfect wedding for a week of watermelon shades, I knew this adorable Colorado celebration photographed by Leah McCormick was the only one that would do!

The couple got engaged just days before moving from the Big Apple to Colorado, and decided to share their new home with their friends and family when they tied the knot at the Keystone Resort. A western theme lent an air of whimsy to the proceedings, with wagon rides, cowboy cookouts and high altitude care packages, since the wedding was being held at 12,000 feet. James, the groom, is a photographer and created the couple's adorable video invitation; it ranks high on my list of "cutest things ever". The couple designed the flags, guestbook, invitations, menus and tablecloths, too!

Wearing a Vera Wang gown, Badgley Mischka sandals and a sash she made herself, Abigail rode up the ski resort's gondola to meet her groom, wearing a Michael Kors suit and Allen Edmonds shoes, for their first look. Bridesmaids were given a color and asked to buy or make a dress to match, and the ladies carried lush bouquets featuring those dreamy shades designed by Thorn Creek Flowers.

The couple was married by James' best friend's father in a personal and intimate service. Their playful and colorful reception followed, and guests were charmed by all the adorable details Abigail and James had created. A cake by Ned Archibald was the reception's stunning centerpiece, topped only by the newlywed's joyful exit down the mountain's gondola!

Photographs by Leah McCormick, Spotted on Style Me Pretty.
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48 comments:

  1. Ghirlanda di PopcornJune 22, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    wonderful! I love weddings with the mountains as a scenary!
    Thank you for sharing :)

    Silvia

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  2. Ana DegenaarJune 22, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Rainbows! yay!!

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  3. JillianJune 22, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    So pretty and romantic. I love personal outdoor weddings. There's just something so easy and dreamy about them.

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  4. jillian :: cornflake dreams.June 22, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    such a pretty wedding, i love all the flags, colors and those birdies! not to mention the shoes. neeed those lovelies. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  5. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I love her gorgeous shoes!

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  6. amanda janeJune 22, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I love those straws. so much!

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  7. LucindaJune 22, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Now that's a wedding I would love to attend!!!

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  8. lizzieJune 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    they are such a gorgeous couple! that's my favorite pop!

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  9. Paper MossJune 22, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Such a precious couple! looks like the wedding was fun & full of pops of color & sparkles! love it!!

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  10. Spun Sugar SuiteJune 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    There are so many cute details in this wedding, one after another! I love her shoes and his bow tie!

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  11. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJune 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    It looks like such a FUN wedding!

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  12. postcards and prettiesJune 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    such a fun & happy wedding...love the groom's style!

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  13. Laura *You Stir Me*June 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    holy. moly. The first few pictures are ethereal and serene, leading me to think the wedding will be a more formal affair. Then come the crazy and whimsical pictures that explode with details, leaving my little heart happy:) This is one of the most gorgeous weddings I've ever seen - the perfect balance of fun and formal!

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  14. ag.June 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Gorgeous! I love all their stationery!

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  15. GloriaJune 22, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    this may be one of my favorite weddings to date! love every little detail, and those mustache photos are absolutely hilarious :-)

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  16. {The Perfect Palette}June 22, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    such a sweet wedding! i love that they had Izze! those drinks are fab. xo, chrissy.

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  17. Proper PaigeJune 22, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I love how they chose their little whimsical details -- the birds on the cake, the striped straws, the mustaches. They are a cool couple. And oh, yeah, they had an AMAZING wedding!

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  18. ever oursJune 22, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    oh the shoes!

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  19. AlexaJune 22, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Oh gosh...beautiful. I'm really liking the Izze's! How fun and colorful!
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  20. Tiffany KadaniJune 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Well, they are just the cutest couple ever!

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  21. JenJune 22, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Love that stripes on stripes look! Very handsome :-)


    Quote Prints

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  22. AmberJune 22, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I want his bowtie. Rip it off of him and send it to me :)

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  23. BrancoprataJune 22, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Who can resist pops of color at a wedding?? Gorgeous!!

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  24. emeraldsonJune 22, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Tis the season for weddings! Beautiful blog.

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  25. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I love the stripey bow tie! And her bridesmaids dresses are absolutely perfect!

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  26. Pink RonnieJune 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    That invitation rocks and the shot with the fake moustaches is just the best! Gorgeous wedding...

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  27. Mary ShouvlinJune 22, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Absolutely LOVE the program & the fake mustaches. How fun! I love when couples incorporate something goofy into their weddings- adds such a great touch of personality!

    Hope your week is going well! And thanks for your book recommendations, I will most definitely be checking those out! xo

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  28. JohannaJune 22, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Abigail is one pretty bride!

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  29. ShanaJune 22, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Oh those shoes are heavenly. I would love to have been a guest at this wedding it looks like so much fun!

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  30. Kayla PooleJune 22, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    she is so pretty! I love her mega-watt smile and their obviously fun vibe.

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  31. ashley nicole catherineJune 22, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    how fun! that wedding looks like such a great time! the mustaches are hysterical and honestly, can never go wrong with badgley mischkas.

    xo.ashley

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  32. this free birdJune 22, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    These pictures are so wonderful--I love the moustache ones the best!

    xo,
    C

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  33. audrey marieJune 22, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    love their first look photo!

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  34. Andrea RehJune 23, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    I so desperately want those shoes - they're amazing!

    Just discovered your blog, would love it if you stopped by mine sometime.

    Andrea x
    andreareh.blogspot.com

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  35. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    these pictures are lovely, what a perfect day!!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  36. jacin {lovely little details}June 23, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    wow, SO pretty!!!

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  37. IsabelJune 23, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    i love that the bridesmaids are wearing different dresses and different colours!

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  38. Roxy TeJune 23, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    What a beautiful smile that bride has!

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  39. Lindsey SorensonJune 23, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    This wedding is to die for!! I just found their invitation video on the photographer's blog and almost fell over. It is too too sweet! http://byleah.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy.html

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  40. Soulful MamaJune 23, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    How gorgeous! Loooove the Bride's shoes!

    ~ Clare x

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  41. Oh, My DarlingJune 23, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Love all the touches of whimsy, particularly those 'staches!

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  42. Kimia KlineJune 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    this day looks like a total ball! her shoes, omg. and their menu illustration--just gorgeous. ahhh i want to get married again!

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  43. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Great wedding party. The bride is so lovely!!! and your shoes proposal.... a dream!!! should I re-marry my hubby I would ask you for shoes selection... for sure:-)))

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  44. Rhiannon BosseJune 24, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Such a gorgeous wedding, Lena! The colours are so bright and vivid and fun :)

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  45. Mighty BurnsJune 24, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    ok here is what I am going to do. new plan. Im gunna need to become these folks bestie as I will want them to plan an awesome and beatiful wedding for me! this is stunning. I love when the bride is just all smiles in the pictures!

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  46. J.June 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Those sandals are adorable!

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  47. VictoriaJune 27, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    This couple is very lovely! Great shots all around.

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  48. katieJuly 5, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I thought of you this weekend because I mixed some vodka into my izze! ;)

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