Prairie Inspired Jewel Toned Wedding

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Nate & Sabre

In an elegant affair at the Brinton Museum near Sheridan, Wyoming, a paleontologist and museum curator say "I do," infusing their special day with the allure of prehistory. Amidst dinosaurs and prehistoric flora, guests find themselves in an inviting atmosphere where prairie-inspired jewel tones and earthy colors create a fun and enchanting ambiance. As the couple exchanged vows under a copper arch, towering trees, and amongst lush ferns, their love story unfolded in a celebration as timeless as the fossils.

Nathan Hans Films captured their day at The Brinton Museum with planning by Forever West Weddings and Events

Sabre found her dream dress at The Bridal Collection,  Denver, and her ladies wore Birdy Grey dresses in a color of their choice including sage green, terracotta, dusty blue, taupe, and rosewood.

Nate’s wedding party included his sister as Best Woman among his dearest friends. They wore dress pants in tan to brown tones with white shirts, suspenders in varied earth tones, and handmade bolo ties created by the groom.

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We had a collection of prairie-inspired bud vases for their reception with simple flowers and grasses, potted plants with various ferns, succulents, and ancient Cycads. We used simple terracotta cylinder pots and gold dinosaur planters to honor their love for fossils. Sweet Tia’s made the most incredible macarons for their dessert table instead of cake!

Congratulations!

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A Sunflower Wedding in White and Yellow

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Cheery ~ Western-y ~ Bright

When a horse trainer calls for a vet to doctor some sick calves, it’s a love story for the books.

Rebecca and Brandt chose to say I do below the Bighorn Mountains at the Big Horn Equestrian Center near his childhood home, and their day was full of dramatic weather and the biggest smiles.

Forever West Weddings & Events coordinated an incredible group of vendors for this couple from California to make their destination wedding dreams come true.

Wyoming wedding photographer Cassie Madden captured everything from getting ready to smiles in the rain.

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The groom and his men wore a classic western Canadian tuxedo and their cowboy hats with boots. The bride found her perfect dress at Miosa Bridal, a shop in Folsom, CA, and her ladies wore pale blue knee-length dresses.

The bride’s love of sunflowers directed our vision for the day and her flowers. We included locally grown Ox Eye Sunflowers (Heliopsis helianthoides) and white cosmos for a delicate, light feeling with plenty of movement.

They originally planned an outdoor ceremony on the expansive polo fields under an arch from Powder River Party Rentals with flowers and some calf roping pieces. Ultimately, the rain called for a change of plans, but we love these shots captured beforehand. The hanging arrangements did double duty for the day and were used as centerpieces under the tent for their reception.

The Cake Chic - Jaci Schmidt created custom cookies for each guest and a three-layer cake with a custom topper. The team from Shabby Shack crafted a beautiful meal and place settings under the tent for their reception.

Congratulations!

Sage & Burgundy Mountain Wedding

Magical ~ Foresty ~ Natural

Sara & Zach met in college, and eventually, the friendship built in those early years turned into something more. They were married at the top of the Bighorn Mountains, and their wedding was inspired by the forest and natural beauty of Wyoming, with colors in burgundy and sage green and pheasant feathers to accent their flowers.

Sheridan, WY wedding photographer Cassie Madden Photography captured all the gorgeous details and utter joy of their wedding.

Wyoming High Country Lodge provided the perfect space for their guests with rustic charm, views for days, and some moose that added extra excitement to their ceremony.

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The bride wore a gorgeous dress with lace overlay from Belle en Blanc in Billings while her ladies each picked their favorite Birdygrey dress in burgundy. The groom and wedding party men sported classic black suits with burgundy ties and pocket squares.

Sara’s bouquet was filled with garden roses in ivory, burgundy, and blush, along with various eucalyptus, blooming calycina, and some wild burgundy amaranth from my garden. The couple provided me with feathers from their pheasant hunting adventures.

They opted for simple DIY centerpieces with floating candles in white placed on wood slices and surrounded by loose eucalyptus—the perfect, easy decor for this rustic location.

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Valentine's Day flowers for Sheridan

Meet the Ranunculus Club

Seven years ago, I brought a few bunches of ranunculus to my very first pop-up and 💥💃🏻! A love affair I never saw coming started in Sheridan, Wyoming. During the pandemic, a friend asked if I could get flowers, and before we knew it, I started a thing. Every spring, I source the best ranunculus I can find (USA-grown when possible), and that love affair with ranunculus continues.

The Details:

• Review the schedule (see below)

• Pick your dates and # of bunches

• Prepay via Venmo or Quickbooks invoice

• Pickup at my Sheridan Studio

• Colors are first-come, first-served

I send out reminders to those who are signed up each week with pickup details and instructions. Each bunch comes from the farm and usually has 10 stems. They’re wrapped and ready to brighten your home or office. You can leave them as a large bunch in a vase or spread them out in several bud vases around the house - my personal favorite with a few for my bedside, bathroom counter, and desk.

This year, we’re kicking off the club with a very special Galentine’s event at Wyld Adventures with a group of incredible creatives. You can pick up your bunch of ranunculus (pre-order to guarantee availability), enjoy a BYOB, and browse all the goodies. You find thoughtfully sourced plants from the Green Buffalo and hand-crafted jewelry from B.Butterfield Metalworks, along with so many others. You can find all the details here and let us know you’re coming here.

Do you still have questions? I’m all ears, let’s chat! The only thing I love more than flowers is TALKING about flowers. Don’t be shy. 🥰😘😘 Want to join my favorite club?

Wildflower-Inspired Weddings in Wyoming

As someone who fell in love with the man I would later marry and the great state of Wyoming during a June wildflower flush in the Big Horn Mountains, it’s no surprise to me that “wildflower-inspired” is one of the top descriptions clients give me when talking about their wedding flowers. Whether they’re planning a super elegant and classy day with a limited color palette or a more casual event with a riot of color, I’m ready to make those flower dreams come true.

If you’re looking for wildflower inspiration for your Wyoming destination wedding, here you go! I can’t wait to hear which one is your favorite and how they might inspire your own day.