kera and jeff\'s wedding
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kera&
jeffTabernash · July 4
photography by Paige Eden Photography at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
the centerpiecesSoft-colored garden arrangements included rosemary and artichokes and sat atop wrought iron stands.
the bride Kera Drake, 28; is a graphic designer for Particle Measuring Systems and has her own graphic design company called Double Duck Design
the groom Jeff Gaston, 28; is an attorney for a Denver law firm
how they met Attended the same college and started dating sophomore year
their engagement period 11 months
their wedding style The couple calls their wedding style “rustic romantic,” incorporating lots of soft, natural floral arrangements, vintage lace, tin and classic wrought iron. Their diverse palette of soft greens, yellows, pinks and oranges complemented the details of the day. —CC
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the bridal bouquetPale pink and ivory dahlias,
peonies, garden roses, ranunculus and peach parrot tulips were hand-
tied for Kera’s elegant bouquet.
the bridesmaid dressesEach bridesmaid chose a dress
that fit her personality and included various shades of green.
the ceremony programsKera made the programs and
invitations herself with a western-style, hand-stamped monogram
and twine around the spines.
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the reception décorThe rustic details of Devil’s
Thumb Ranch contrasted nicely with the soft color palette.
the ceremony décorJars of blooms mimicking the bridal bouquet were hung on
shepherd’s hooks by the pews.
the place settingsFor a cozy, rustic feel, the couple
borrowed the reception china from their neighbors and relatives.
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the formalwearA green and brown paisley tie
added light contrast to the groom’s custom-made, tan seersucker suit.
the dessertsGuests were treated to a “down-
home dessert bar,” made up of snacks like Twinkies and Moon Pies.
the table numbersVintage address numbers
were used to make rustic, mismatched table numbers.
kera & jeff’s wedding ingredients
ceremony and reception site Devil’s
Thumb Ranch, Tabernash, (970) 726-5632
photography Paige Eden Photography,
Denver, PaigeEden.com
consultants Heather Allen and Ashley
Summers, Table 6 Productions, Denver,
(303) 956-8566
gown Fern by Melissa Sweet, Destiny’s Bride,
Scottsdale, AZ, (480) 368-8868
veil Made by mother of the bride
rings Hartgers Jewelers, Wyckoff, NJ,
(201) 891-0044
makeup Catherine Egle and Pat Moore, Salon
on the Boulevard, Denver, (303) 753-8660 and
(303) 378-4339
formalwear Andrisen Morton, Denver,
(303) 377-8488
stationery Designed by the bride, Double
Duck Design, Denver, (602) 828-2040,
DoubleDuckDesign.com
flowers Delilah’s of Denver, Denver,
(303) 864-1678
catering Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash,
(970) 726-5632
music Homeslice, Denver, (970) 587-3865
cake Mulberries Cake Shop, Denver,
(303) 282-1044
honeymoon Costa Rica