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Real Wedding: Claudia and Michael, Vail, Colorado

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The Bride and Groom
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The Bride and Groom

The bride and groom take a post-ceremony stroll through the forest.
The Bouquet
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The Bouquet

Claudia carries a bouquet of cabbage roses, orchids, seeded eucalyptus, and hydrangea tied with a sage-green ribbon.
The Vows
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The Vows

The couple recite their vows on a deck overlooking Vail's Piney Lake.
Happy Trails
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Happy Trails

The bride and groom take a walk on one of the many trails in Vail.
Canoeing
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Canoeing

Claudia and Michael celebrate their marriage with a paddle.
The Reception
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The Reception

Guests dine in a glass-enclosed terrace under the glow of paper lanterns.
The Cake
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The Cake

The berry-filled cake was selected because it fit in with the menu. "We chose everything, from the Colorado-themed menu to the sprig motif used throughout the weekend, the berry-filled cake, and the hand-calligraphed place cards that doubled as menus," said Claudia.
Dancing
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Dancing

The bride and the groom share a dance with their guests.
Menu Cards
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Menu Cards

The menu cards with the sprig motif featuring the Colorado-themed menu.
Picnic Favors
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Picnic Favors

Gourmet picnic fare, which guests devoured after the ceremony, was served in luxe lunch boxes adorned with personalized tags.
Sources
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Sources

Photography: James Christianson
Location: The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail
Stationery: Carrot and Stick Press
Calligraphy: Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls
Gown: Vera Wang Luxe
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