
Into the Woods: The cutout aspen-tree stationery, designed in the same hue as the bridesmaid dresses, was another nod to Colorado’s natural landscape.
Photo by Brian Leahy Photography
The Mountains Are Calling: Louisiana native Brittany always knew she wanted to get married in Colorado. Her family has a home there, and she grew up visiting—and loving—the state. “Colorado is like a second home to me,” she says. “I just love being in the mountains, and it obviously has gorgeous views.” The picturesque Lazy J Ranch in Wolcott, outside Vail, was the ideal spot.
Photo by Brian Leahy Photography
Photo by Brian Leahy Photography
Blue Crush: The Alfred Sung bridesmaid dresses were an easy choice for Brittany because they checked all the boxes: classic style, beautiful silhouette, and the perfect pale blue color to complement her overall wedding palette. Let Love Grow: The design team opted for turf flooring in the ceremony tent to make it feel as if the flowers were growing naturally in the space. Though the front and back of the tent were enclosed, the sides were open to give the space an open-air feel. “I also wanted to highlight the landscape and the scenery,” Brittany says, “which is why we went with that beautiful clear tent.”
Photo by Brian Leahy Photography
Petal Pushers: The floral theme continued at the food stations with acrylic pastel flowers perched on bright green bases and printed with the evening’s menu.
Photo by Brian Leahy Photography
Lattice Entertain You: The garden-party vibes were completed by installing floral- and greenery-adorned lattice work throughout the reception tent.
Photo by Brian Leahy Photography
Home Style: “I wanted the reception to feel like you were at our home,” Brittany says. “I wanted it to have that warmth to it.” The Emily Clarke Events team incorporated various places for guests to perch throughout the reception tent, including tête-à-tête seating, banquette seating, and highboy communal tables with barstools.
Photo by Brian Leahy Photography
Sugar Rush: The sugar-paper flowers on the bride’s cake mimicked the flowers in the floral design. “We wanted the cake to match everything around it, especially with color,” Emily says.
Photo by Brian Leahy Photography
Quick Change: For the reception, Brittany let her hair down and removed the jacket from her dress for a more casual look.
Photo by Brian Leahy Photography
By Jessica Otte
Brittany Davison & Cameron Brown
July 30, 2022
After Brittany Davison and Cameron Brown’s January 2022 engagement at Highland Park’s picturesque Flippen Park, it was only fitting that their wedding later that year would be a garden-party-inspired affair. “I knew I wanted a lot of really colorful flowers,” Brittany says of her whimsical summertime nuptials, which took place at Colorado’s Lazy J Ranch. And thanks to the team at Emily Clarke Events, that’s exactly what she got. But even though the couple’s rainbow-colored, flower-filled day was absolutely perfect, Brittany does have one regret: “I wish I had spent more time on the dance floor,” she says. “It went by so fast!” —Rhonda Reinhart
“Our main goal was bringing a whimsical garden into Colorado nature,” says planner Emily Clarke of Emily Clarke Events. “For the flowers, we took inspiration from the Colorado landscape, pulling colors you would see in wildflowers there.”
The moss-covered bar and cascading flowers overhead helped create an outdoor garden feel inside the reception tent.
First Dance:
“Someone Like You” by Van Morrison
Honeymoon:
Italy—from Lake Como to Tuscany to the Amalfi Coast
Ceremony/Reception Site
Lazy J Ranch
Photographer
Brian Leahy Photography
Bridal Gown Designer
Monique Lhuillier
Bridal Gown Retailer
Neiman Marcus
Hair & Makeup
LB Rosser
Groom’s Attire
Brunello Cucinelli, purchased at Stanley Korshak
Bridesmaids’ Dresses Designer
Alfred Sung
Bridesmaids’ Dresses Retailer
Bella Bridesmaids
Groomsmen’s Attire
Flowers
Emily Clarke Events
Stationery
The Detail Department
Cake
Catering
Red Maple Catering
Music
Spinphony; Simply Irresistible
Lighting
Jacob Co Creative
Videographer
Candlelight Films
Wedding Rentals
Perch Event Decor; Colorado Party Rentals; Event Rents
Wedding Planner/Designer
Emily Clarke Events
Linens
Lola Valentina & Nüage Designs
Tenting
Sandone Productions
Production
The Detail Department
Draping
Warrington & Company
Transportation
Jay’s Valet
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