It was love at first sight for us when we saw today's wedding from Kristy of Wreckless Creative. We were so smitten in fact that we asked Kristy if we could feature one of the photos on our homepage! Today's wedding captures the richness of the season with its warm autumn tones and genuine nostalgic feel.
Lindsey and Ryan were married among the aspens and pines in the groves of the Perry Mansfield Cabins, just outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The golden leaves and white tree trunks provided a perfect backdrop for their big day. The months Lindsey spent planning were so apparent in the details that Kristy beautifully captured. And after reading about the meaning and sentimental value behind the items, their importance enriched the day further. It was truly a day filled with great friends, amazing details and true romance. The horses that descended on Lindsey and Ryan's post-ceremony photos were pure magic.
From the bride:
"We never questioned where we would get married, as Steamboat is such an important part of our lives. We met there, fell in love there, and always feel so full of life and love when we go back to visit. Perry Mansfield is nestled into such a beautiful place of Steamboat, and I'll go ahead and say that our wedding felt truly magical amidst those shimmering yellow leaves and the soft autumn light. Not to mention the horses who made cameo appearances in our wedding photos!"
From the bride:
"One of the first things I ever picked out for wedding decorations were those little flags with birds and butterflies on them (BHLDN). I loved them instantly and only later realized that a big part of why I was drawn to them was because they reminded me of some old wallpaper in my grandmother's home. She is a very special person in my life, and I loved the idea of paying a little omage to her on such a special day. I also bought a bunch of old sheets at a thrift store to make the hay bail covers. I really liked the mix of all the different floral patterns on the fabrics because they gave me a sense of nostalgia and added just the right amount of sweetness amid all of the fun."
From the bride:
"We also picked Perry Mansfield right away because we loved that we would be able to rent out little cabins along with lots of friends and family on the property. We called it "Wedding Camp" and loved that everyone could mingle on their porches, stroll along the wooded trails around the property, and meet each other before the actual wedding. By the time the wedding rolled around, the atmosphere among our guests was so relaxed and joyful, and I think the setup of our venue had a lot to do with that. Well, that and we just have really amazing friends and family!"
From the bride:
"Our friends were so integral in creating the feel of our wedding site, and they were so sweet to volunteer to spend a few hours the day of the wedding setting up (after pre-wedding yoga, hiking, and mountain biking of course!). I had picked up things here and there that I liked in the months prior, but on the morning of the wedding, we really gave our friends free-reign over where and how they used the materials we had. They did such a fantastic job of making the whole environment feel whimsical and joyful while not detracting too much from the beautiful natural environment of the aspen forest. Ryan and I were so grateful and so pleased with how our friends put their own twists and spins on setting the stage for our wedding. It helped bring home the importance and value we place on being part of a loving community."
From the bride:
"I will forever love our ceremony so much because it felt so genuine and personal. A good friend of ours officiated, a couple of friends played and sang a special song, another friend played the djembe while I walked down the aisle, on and on. We told our attendants to wear whatever they wanted, as we just wanted to honor their roles in our lives by having them stand with us on this important moment. Each choice we made about our ceremony felt as though we were being mindful of what was important to us and how we wanted to join our lives in marriage."
From the bride:
"I loved each piece of the day so much and have never experienced so much love in my life. We were very honored and grateful for all of our guests and their special roles in our wedding, and I think that, more than anything, helped set the tone for a completely blissful day."
A blissful day indeed. Thank you Lindsey and Ryan for allowing us to join in on the celebration by sharing your special day with all of us!
To see more amazingness by Wreckless Creative, check out this gorgeous couple's honeymoon session.
Kristy's work is truly amazing. She describes herself as a "explorer & vagabond" and will travel long distances to be a part of your day. Whether you're planning a wedding far away or in her neck of the woods (or in the mountains, by the river, or in a back yard), you MUST try to book this lovely, sweet and oh so talented girl!
Photographer: Wreckless Creative / Coordinator: Kim Hoolihan / Florist: Lindsey Grannis of One Fine Day / Cake Artist: Baker at Winona's (A Cafe on Main Street in Steamboat Springs, CO) / Hair Stylist: Gina Ellen Gmeiner / Dress: Alta Moda in Salt Lake City, dress by Anne Barge / Wedding Party Attire: Lindsey let the wedding party pick out their own dresses and attire to wear to her wedding / Music: Bluegrass Band - Von Wilson
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