After Glow: An outdoor reception at Graham’s family’s home in Lake City followed the ceremony. About two dozen friends and family traveled to the remote area to attend.

Any Bloomin’ Thing: “I knew my color palette—that’s never changed—so I sent it to my wholesale florist and said, ‘Pull me the best flowers you have in this color palette this weekend and fly them to Colorado,’ “ remembers Alexa. “They pulled flowers I’ve never seen before—incredible stuff—and that helped make it really special and different.”

Memorable Moments: Dog-of-honor Baloo stole the show. Alexa says the 5-year-old Havanese “was a good stress relief throughout the day.” Alexa’s bridesmaids wore crisp white J.Crew shirts paired with emerald green skirts handmade by Etsy vendor Breauxsews.

More is More: “I really like layered tablescapes,” Alexa says. “I like textural and rich things. I love color, and I love classic.” Debby Jewesson, owner and creative director of Branching Out Floral and Event Design, where Alexa works, chose a number of options from Posh Couture Rental. Debby and Alexa started with the green charger as a base for building up colors and textures.

Rock, Paper, Porcelain: Alexa recreated their invitation suite two weeks prior to the wedding to reflect the new location. Hummingbirds were a key part of the day’s design, having special significance for the bride. The Herend bird seen here was a gift from Graham when their plans were shaken up.

Wedding Pro Alexa Morton Says I Do to Graham Breeden in a Mountainside Ceremony

By Allison Hatfield

Alexa Morton

Graham Breeden

July 24, 2020

Some couples are two of a kind. In the case of Alexa Morton and Graham Breeden, who have known each other since middle school, the dynamic would more aptly be described as “opposites attract.” Yet, says Alexa, “He has always been the person who has been a light for me during tough times.” Wedding planning would require similar fortitude, as COVID forced a pivot from a 175-person celebration in the resort town of Crested Butte to a small reception at Graham’s family home in Lake City, Colorado, following a scenic waterside ceremony.

Credits

  • Ceremony Site

    Lake San Cristobal, Lake City, Colorado

  • Photographer

    Shannon Skloss Photography

  • Bridal Gown Retailer

    Brilliant Bridal

  • Hair & Makeup

    Natalie Duke Beauty

  • Groom’s Attire

    Men’s Wearhouse

  • Bridesmaids’ Dresses Retailer

    J.Crew; Breaux Sews on Etsy

  • Groomsmen’s Attire

    Men’s Wearhouse

  • Reception Site

    Private Residence in Lake City, Colorado

  • Flowers

    Branching Out Events

  • Stationery

    Lane Love Paper Co.

  • Cake and Desserts

    Fancy Cakes by Lauren

  • Catering

    Climb Elevated Eatery

  • Lighting

    Alpine Floral and Rentals

  • Videographer

    Splendor Films

  • Wedding Rentals

    La Tavola Fine Linen Rental; Posh Couture REntals

  • Wedding Planner

    Meghan Cody, Sweet Pea Events

  • Wedding Designer

    Branching Out Events

  • Additional Vendors

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