Kera and Jeff\'s Wedding

A beautiful and rustic wedding in the Colorado Mountains

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jeff
Tabernash · July 4
photography by Paige Eden Photography
at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
the centerpieces
Soft-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 bouquet
Pale pink and ivory dahlias,
peonies, garden roses, ranunculus
and peach parrot tulips were hand-
tied for Kera’s elegant bouquet.
the bridesmaid dresses
Each bridesmaid chose a dress
that fit her personality and
included various shades of green.
the ceremony programs
Kera made the programs and
invitations herself with a western-
style, hand-stamped monogram
and twine around the spines.

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the reception décor
The rustic details of Devil’s
Thumb Ranch contrasted nicely
with the soft color palette.
the ceremony décor
Jars of blooms mimicking the
bridal bouquet were hung on
shepherd’s hooks by the pews.
the place settings
For a cozy, rustic feel, the couple
borrowed the reception china from
their neighbors and relatives.

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the formalwear
A green and brown paisley tie
added light contrast to the groom’s
custom-made, tan seersucker suit.
the desserts
Guests were treated to a “down-
home dessert bar,” made up of
snacks like Twinkies and Moon Pies.
the table numbers
Vintage address numbers
were used to make rustic,
mismatched table numbers.
kera & jeff’s
wedding ingredients
ceremony and reception site Devil’s
Thumb Ranch, Tabernash, [phone]
photography Paige Eden Photography,
Denver, PaigeEden.com
consultants Heather Allen and Ashley
Summers, Table 6 Productions, Denver,
[phone]
gown Fern by Melissa Sweet, Destiny’s Bride,
Scottsdale, AZ, [phone]
veil Made by mother of the bride
rings Hartgers Jewelers, Wyckoff, NJ,
[phone]
makeup Catherine Egle and Pat Moore, Salon
on the Boulevard, Denver, [phone] and
[phone]
formalwear Andrisen Morton, Denver,
[phone]
stationery Designed by the bride, Double
Duck Design, Denver, [phone],
DoubleDuckDesign.com
flowers Delilah’s of Denver, Denver,
[phone]
catering Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash,
[phone]
music Homeslice, Denver, [phone]
cake Mulberries Cake Shop, Denver,
[phone]
honeymoon Costa Rica