A Snowy Winter Wedding in the Colorado Mountains

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Kendall and Grant

Grant received the best birthday present ever when he met Kendall through mutual friends at a Mexican restaurant in Boulder, Colorado, while celebrating his 22nd. They soon shared their first date at Flagstaff Mountain, a foothill of the Southern Rocky Mountains. Continuing with the theme of Mexican cuisine, they enjoyed burritos at the same spot two years later, and Grant popped the question.

About five months after that, on January 23, 2015, the duo tied the knot in front of 130 of their dearest friends and family at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado. The color palette was natural and elegant with hues of white inspired by the snow and green by evergreen trees. A peaceful mountainside day, it was a winter wonderland to remember.

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The Stationery

Yellow and Gray Wedding Invitations — Shannon Von Eschen

Matching the natural, wintry palette, Lana's Shop designed the simple white and green stationery suite, which included a watercolored ombré envelope liner. Illustrations of eucalyptus leaves brought it all together.

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The Location

The twosome ultimately chose the Colorado mountain town of Estes Park for their wedding. Once they saw Della Terra Mountain Chateau, Grant said he wouldn't marry Kendall anywhere else. The native mountain goats were an added bonus.

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The Dress

Kendall wore a strapless Reem Acra ball gown and a veil—both from the Little White Dress Bridal Shop in Denver.

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The Rings

Custom made from The Ringmaker, Kendall's emerald cut engagement ring matches her diamond-encrusted wedding band from Etsy perfectly.

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The Bouquet

Bare Root Flora created the bride's bouquet using anemone, ranunculus, lotus pods, dried artichokes, garden and spray roses, dusty miller, privet berry, and several types of eucalyptus wrapped with blue ribbon.

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A Moment with Mom

Photographer Shannon Von Eschen, Grant's sister-in-law, captured Kendall and her mother having a sweet moment before heading to the church.

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The Bridesmaids

Kendall's maid-of-honor (her sister Jordan), and the bridesmaids, Hannah and Alaina, wore sea-glass colored BHLDN dresses, and fur stoles made by Kendall's mom.

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The Boutonnieres

kendall-grant-wedding-boutonnieres-015-s112328-1215.jpg — Shannon Von Eschen

The guys' boutonnieres consisted of brunia, seeded eucalyptus, thistle, dusty miller, spray roses, privet berries, and dry pods.

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The Ring Bearer

Grant's nephew carried the rings on a pillow that Grant's mom made out of her wedding dress while rocking his fauxhawk hairstyle.

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The Program

Kendall's dad made the frame for the glass program sign calligraphed by Tayrn Eukland Calligraphy.

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The Hand Warmers

Jessica Hearing of A Vintage Affair Events and Rentals made the lavender-filled cotton hand warmers to keep guests cozy during the outdoor ceremony. Blankets were also on offer thanks to the sewing skills of the bride's mother.

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The Hot Chocolate Bar

Complete with hand-dipped chocolate stirring spoons, marshmallows, Hershey kisses, and peppermints, a hot chocolate bar also welcomed guests upon arrival.

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The Processional

Kendall's father escorted her down the aisle as a string quartet played "The Swan" from the musical suite The Carnival of the Animals by composer Camille Saint-Saëns.

The grandfather of Grant's sister-in-law, Roger Krause, officiated the early afternoon ceremony, which took place at The Devotion Place at Della Terra Mountain Chateau.

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Tying the Knot

After exchanging handwritten vows and wedding rings, Kendall and Grant opted for a knot tying ritual, an old Irish tradition in which the couple ties a fisherman's knot with ribbon, symbolizing a bond that will not break, becoming ever stronger under pressure. "Honestly we saw it in a scene from Game of Thrones and thought, 'How cool would that be?'" Kendall notes.

After pulling the ribbon the Pastor read, "As you hold one another in mutual concern and shared respect, may you continue holding each other tightly in your hearts, and form a strong bond, now and forever. Let this knot indicate the strength of your love and be a symbol of your unity this day forward."

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The Ceremony Toss

Wedding guests showered the newlyweds in eucalyptus leaves as the couple recessed down the aisle.

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The Cocktail Hour

kendall-grant-wedding-cocktailnapkins-020-s112328-1215.jpg — Shannon Von Eschen

During cocktail hour guests enjoyed elk sausage and other local fare as the string quartet played. A sweet phrase the bride always said about her fiancée was embossed into the paper goods. Made-to-match napkins and hand-painted drink stirrers helped guests find their seats in the reception hall.

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The Guest Book

With the couple's engagement photos inside and questions with complimentary notecards and envelopes for guests to answer about and for the couple, their guestbook was a unique spin on tradition.

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The Reception

The reception continued inside in The Celebration Place at Della Terra Mountain Chateau, which boasts lofty ceilings and large arched windows.

Guests dined on a choice of herb and goat cheese stuffed chicken, Caribbean roasted pork tenderloin, or butternut squash ravioli, with sautéed green beans and roasted garlic twice-baked potatoes.

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The Place Settings

kendall-grant-wedding-placesetting-032-s112328-1215.jpg — Shannon Von Eschen

Deckle edged, watercolored calligraphed tags were affixed to stir sticks and placed in the water glasses at each place setting, where a napkin tied with light blue ribbon sat upon the ornate plate. Garlands of greenery ran down the tables.

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