We’re so thrilled to have officially kicked off the wedding season a few weeks ago at the always stunning Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Jenna, Joe and their families gathered in Tabernash to celebrate their wedding. We kicked off the weekend with a fiesta welcome party – it was Cinco de Mayo after all! Guests noshed on a fajita bar and drank margaritas. It was truly the perfect start to the weekend.
When guests woke up on Saturday morning in a slight panic – an unforecasted blanket of spring snow! As the day wore on and the sun came out – Jenna and Joe were truly blessed with the most beautiful spring weather. Sticking to a classic Colorado color palette, we incorporated whites and greens with subtle nods of black to give a little bit of an edge to the barn while still keeping in light and whimsical with stunning florals and ceiling greenery from the talented ladies at Plum Sage.
After guests dined on local Wagyu short rib and Colorado trout – they took to the dance floor for an epic night of dancing! We surprised guests with a surprise + delight moment – an electric violinist DJ fusion for a few fun minutes on the dance floor. After this crowd was danced out – they headed to the after-party where the fun continued with a custom shot-ski and late night burgers and fries!
It was the perfect way to officially kick off our summer season and we can’t wait to be back at The Ranch for more celebrations this year!
Vendor Credits
Wedding Planner | Calluna Events
Venue + Catering | Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Photography | Cassie Rosch Photography
Ceremony Musicians | Oncue Entertainment
Floral Designer | Plum Sage Flowers
Tabletop Rentals | Colorado Party Rentals
Specialty Linens | Nuage Designs Inc.
Invitations + Day-Of Printed Materials | Minted Weddings
Wedding DJ | The Get Down Co
Hair | Hayley Styles
Make-Up | Mooi Studio
Bridal Gown | House of Savin from Little White Dress Bridal Shop
Grooms Suit | Peter Millar
Bridesmaid Dresses | BHLDN
We are ecstatic to see Jessica + James modern Aspen Art Museum wedding on Artfully Wed today! This gorgeous wedding was a white affair with beautiful clean lines paired with a striking blue watercolor as an accent. We loved helping bring Jessica + James vision to life and making their special day run smoothly and seamlessly! Be sure to head over to their feature to check it out and see how jaw dropping gorgeous the entire day was!
:: Vendor Love::
Photography: Matt Speck | Venue: Aspen Art Museum | Floral + Styling: Prema | Catering: Epicure | Band: Swing je t’aime | DJ: Starkey Productions | Calligraphy: Manzanita | Gold flatware + blue cut glasses: Yonder | Custom napkins: Peartree Rentals | Wedding Dress: Amsale | Equipment Rentals: Bethel Party Rentals | Officiant: Colorado Ceremonies & Celebrations | Cake Designer: Delissious Cake Studio | Hair Stylis: Salon Tullio |
We thought we would start everyone’s morning off the right way, with Katy + Zach’s wedding. We just got their wedding photos back from the ever so talented James Christianson, and we cannot get over how stunning this wedding was! Everything from the over the top decor to the cascading floral arrangements was completely and utterly fabulous. At this wedding, everywhere you looked was dripping in beauty! Take a moment to check out the photos and if you haven’t had enough of this sensational wedding head over to our wedding portfolio of Katy + Zach! xx, Calluna
:: Vendor Love ::
Photographer: James Christianson | Videographer: Fidelis Films | Planner: Calluna Events | Floral: Lale Florals | Baker: Happy Cakes | Donuts: VooDoo Donuts | Music: DJ Jahsonic | Ceremony Venue: Blanc Denver | Catering: Catering by Design | Hair: Matthew Morris Salon | Beverage: Peak Beverage | Makeup: The Face Lab | On site calligraph and signage: Whimsy Design Studio | Transportation: Presidential Limo | Officiant: Joel Davis | Rentals: Event Rents and All Events | Decor: Eclectic Hive | Lighting: LMD Productions
Show stopping Aspen mountain views – check; ultra modern Art Museum venue – check; chic blue + white + gold palate – check; a beautiful celebration of love – check check. We are pretty sure we had just about every element needed for a dream wedding this weekend.
Jessica + James came to us with an fantastic mountain wedding vision and let us take the reins in the styling department. We worked hand in hand with Frances from Prema to hand curate each detail of this fabulous fete – incorporating gorgeous blues, whites and golds to be accented by Manzanita calligraphy, a gold-gilded ceremony backdrop from Yonder, hand dyed runners all under the exquisite walls of the Aspen Art Museum.
When Matt Speck, photographer extraordinare, showed us a few teaser shots we couldn’t wait to share with you. Between shots of Jessica’s dreamy Amsale gown and the breathtaking museum shots, we’re are on wedding cloud nine. Thank you for sharing, Matt!
And few more detail shots snapped from the iPhones. We are blushing for blue!
Vendor Love::
Photography: Matt Speck | Venue: Aspen Art Museum | Floral + Styling: Prema | Catering: Epicure | Band: Swing je t’aime | DJ: Starkey Productions | Calligraphy: Manzanita | Gold flatware + blue cut glasses: Yonder | Custom napkins: Peartree Rentals
Lesley & JD came to Calluna Events through Lesley’s stepsister Amy which made their business extra special – we love personal referrals! From the beginning we adored Lesley & JD’s vision for their day – to simply enjoy their wedding. To them this meant an intimate ceremony along side their closest friends and family, skipping the fuss of a full-blown reception. We planned an outdoor ceremony at the extraordinary Four Seasons pool deck followed by a chic, modern cocktail reception. Mother Nature had a mind of her own; although we were able to still hold the ceremony and part of the cocktail hour outside after a passing thunderstorm, we decided to move the remainder of the reception inside to keep guests dry and comfortable. Throughout the weather delays and changes Lesley remained calm and didn’t allow the rainstorms to dampen her spirits, a true testament to her holding onto the most important piece of the wedding day – marrying JD!
We worked with The Perfect Petal for the florals and decor. This late summer wedding celebrated the warm, comfortable yet elegant style of the bride and groom with hues of raspberry, plum, gray and sunny saffron. Sequin linen, bold modern wood elements, interesting botanicals and contemporary ceramic vessels rounded out the look. The color palate was lighthearted and timeless with a sophisticated sensibility. A stunning yellow patterned aisle runner along with La Tavola New York silver sequin linen for the ceremony table provided an unexpected modern look.
We wish a lifetime of happiness for the amazing couple!
Photography by Preston Utley. Take a look at Lesley & JD’s engagement shoot by Preston Utley!
And Emma & Grace’s feature about Lesley’s gorgeous dress!
Vendor love:: Ceremony + Reception + Catering + Baker: Four Seasons Denver | Floral + Decor: Perfect Petal | Lighting: LMD Productions | Ceremony + Reception Musicians: Aaron Spindler, DJ Spin | Photographer: Preston Utley | Videographer: K Hodge Films | Hair: Shawna Pirovano | Makeup: Alchemy Mineral Blends | Dress: Emma & Grace Bridal
Every wedding is so special in its own way, but some capture our hearts with a little more conviction. Sam + Brian had one of those weddings. Through the extreme talent of Jessica Christie Photography we spent time reliving such a beautiful event. The love pours out of these photos and we couldn’t be happier for the newlyweds as they start the next chapter of their lives in Barcelona, Spain! Congratulations and thank you to Jessica Christie for making our hearts smile with your images.
Thank you a million to our wonderful vendors::
Coming off of a busy wedding weekend, we just had to take moment to recap (via Instagram) a dashing Denver Art Museum modern wedding. Erin + Dash are a true picture perfect couple and the details of their wedding day will forever be some of our faves. Here is an Instagram / Vscocam sneak peek of their beautiful bash. More to come soon!
Thanks so much to Tess Pace Photography (for capturing the real photos), Denver Art Museum, Perfect Petal, Eclectic Hive, LMD Productions, DJ Rockstar Aaron, Kevin Taylor, Brett Omara, Alchemy Mineral Blends, SideDoor Salon, Presidential Limo, Event Rents, J&S Audio Visual, Charming Chairs, Intricate Icings, the Four Seasons Denver, and Erin and Dash Victor. We love you guys!
(featured image by Tess Pace Photography)
OK – we don’t want to give it all away, but we just HAD to share a few iPhotos from our mock-up today at Perfect Petal Denver.
We LOVE this look!
Thank you La Tavola, Etsy, Event Rents, and Eclectic Hive! Can’t wait for the real deal in 2 weeks at Denver Art Museum!!!!