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  Real Wedding: Jodi and Jon, Sundance, Utah

  The Bride and Groom

  Jodi and Jon ride the lift to the top of the mountain -- at Utah's Sundance Resort -- for a fun photo op on the slopes.

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  Ready to Ski

  Jodi, bundled in a Jin Wang gown and a friend's faux fur shrug, strikes a pretty pose on skis.

  Next: Save-the-Date

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  Save-the-Date

  San Francisco-based Yellow Owl Workshop designed the woodsy save-the-date cards.

  Next: The Bride's Bouquet

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  The Bride's Bouquet

  Jodi's bouquet is a collection of ivory ranunculus, parrot tulips, and anemones, with accents of lamb's ears, blooming cotton sprigs, and tiny tallow-berry branches.

  Next: Maid of Honor

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  Maid of Honor

  The bride and her maid of honor pose for a photo.

  Next: The Happy Couple

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  The Happy Couple

  Jodi and Jon meet for photos before their ceremony.

  Next: Stationery Suite

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  Stationery Suite

  The couple's rustic-chic invitation suite, designed by Olive-Route in Berkeley, California: a dark gray and burnt orange invite with pullouts providing details of events and information on transportation, lodging, and free lift ticket (compliments of Sundance), as well as an RSVP postcard.

  Next: Escort Card

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  Escort Card

  A birch branch makes a simple escort-card holder that echoes the reception's naturally sophisticated vibe.

  Next: Family

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  Family

  Fresh snow provides a pristine backdrop for a family snapshot.

  Next: Hot Beverage

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  Hot Beverage

  Cups of hot chocolate and apple cider were served to guests before the ceremony in these customized cups.

  Next: The Ceremony

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  The Ceremony

  The ceremony is held inside the resort's cozy screening room.

  Next: Snowy Backdrop

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  Snowy Backdrop

  The newlyweds sneak a snowy kiss.

  Next: Escort Card Display

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  Escort Card Display

  Antique skis hang above the escort cards; at the welcome party the night before, guests were asked to write their well-wishes on the skis.

  Next: Warm and Toasty

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  Warm and Toasty

  Jodi keeps warm in Ugg boots underneath her dress; each female wedding guest received her own pair of winter boots, purchased at Target.

  Next: Centerpieces

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  Centerpieces

  Manzanita branches -- accented with wrapped vases of ivory garden roses, fringed tulips, ranunculus, tallow-berry branches, and cotton -- bring the simple beauty of the great outdoors into the bucolic yet elegant reception.

  Next: The Boutonnieres

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  The Boutonnieres

  Jon and his groomsmen, who were given Sigg flasks as gifts, donned boutonnieres of clustered ivory tallow-berry branches with tiny acorns, rosemary foliage, and gray silk.

  Next: Wedding Cupcakes

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  Wedding Cupcakes

  Forgoing a traditional wedding cake, Jodi and Jon served cupcakes from Carrie's Cakes: chocolate fudge and white cream-cheese cake with a raspberry filling.

  Next: Lit Path

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  Lit Path

  A snowy path lined with white paper bags and tea lights helps guests find their way from the reception to the bathroom.

  Next: Reception Location

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  Reception Location

  The building in which the reception was held.

  Next: First Dance

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  First Dance

  Jodi and Jon selected "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds for their first spin around the dance floor together.

  Next: Photo Booth

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  Photo Booth

  The photo booth, set up by photographer Thayer Allyson Gowdy, inspires a guest to strike an impromptu, airborne pose; "The booth guaranteed that we got pictures of every single person who was there," Jodi says.

  Next: Flower Girl and Ring Bearer

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  Flower Girl and Ring Bearer

  The flower girl and ring bearer pose for a picture in the photo booth.

  Next: The Reception

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  The Reception

  The gorgeous reception space, with its soaring wooden beams, showcases barn lanterns hung from the ceiling and clusters of flickering pillar candles on tables.

  Next: It's Ski Time

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  It's Ski Time

  After the ceremony, the newlyweds can't resist the urge to strap on skis and pose for pics on the mountain.

  Next: Dreamy Backdrop

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  Dreamy Backdrop

  Looking out at the mountains from the Sundance Resort.

  Next: Guest Book

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  Guest Book

  Vintage skis were provided for guests to sign in lieu of a traditional guest book.

  Next: Favors

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  Favors

  Male guests were given flasks and female guests were given winter boots as wedding favors. Each gift was adorned with a custom-made tag.

  Next: Sources

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  Sources

  Location and Catering: Sundance Resort
  Event Planning and Design: Alison Events
  Lighting: Cornerstone Technologies
  Flowers: Artisan Bloom
  Linens: La Tavola
  Cupcakes: Carrie's Cakes
  Stationery: Yellow Owl; Olive-Route
  Calligraphy: Nancy Hopkins
  Music: Michael Lucarelli (ceremony); DJ Sol (reception)
  Rentals: Alpine Event Rentals; Classic Party Rentals
  Photography: Thayer Allyson Gowdy
  Wedding Gown: Jin Wang
  Suit: Hugo Boss
  Hair: Platinum Studio
  Makeup: Tasha Sorenson

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