2016 was quite a year in the Bella offices! With over 20 weddings and events over the course of the year, we were thrilled to spend our year celebrating so much love and such fabulous couples. From Keystone to Beaver Creek to Aspen, Colorado was our playground, and you can bet we had a blast bringing all of these amazing events to life! Here’s a little peek into what we were up to over the past 12 months. We can’t wait to see what 2017 has in store! Continue reading
Working in Aspen is always such a fantastic adventure, giving us a chance to visit some of our favorite vendors, explore the town’s stunning venues, and, of course, celebrate with incredible couples! Continue reading
What a year 2015 was! We had 20 weddings between April and December, and had the absolute pleasure of celebrating with couples from across the country. We had the honor of planning the first same-sex wedding at Beaver Creek Chapel, … Continue reading
Regan and Jack chose to be married atop a mountain, at the Beaver Creek Wedding Deck to be exact. They wanted to be surrounded in nature and family as they said their vows. It was a magical scene. The girls … Continue reading
This was the first wedding that I actually planned with a groom, and I have to say it was shockingly fun! Erin is an in-demand nurse in the ICU at Johns Hopkins and Steve is the owner of the Portside Tavern Bar in Baltimore. Since Erin was slammed and Steve had his days free, we became the planning duo that brought this wedding to its natural beauty fruition. I LOVED this wedding. It just felt right in its surroundings, fresh in perspective and rich in camaraderie. Plus, having Steve’s input on the groomsmen attire was wonderful. Navy J. Crew suits with gingham shirts, coordinating ties and buck skin shoes. These former collegiate lacrosse players looked sharp. Congrats Erin and Steve!!!! xoxo
The dapper groom, Steve.
The beautiful bride, Erin.
Playing it coy but really he can barely stand up. The first look nearly sent him down.
I love that her nail polish and the red Hypericum berries match.
The wedding party! Incorporating sleek yet traditional navy blue with the rustic floral elements.
Navy gingham shirts with J Crew navy suits finished off with buckskin shoes and twine wrapped boutonniers.
The Beaver Creek weather in mid- September.
I loved this simple design of the ceremony site. With a spectacular view in all directions one doesn’t need to add much. Thus, I’ve included photos from angle.
Deer actually walked through the grass near the aspen trees.
Guests signed the custom-made poster as a guest book.
Leon Joseph Littlebird playing his Four Directions. This man is powerful.
The bride wrapped her father’s tie around her bouquet to keep him close to her heart.
Birch wrapped vases, barn wood lanterns and rustic style floral lined the tables.
Fun place cards by Richard’s Notebook.
Fabulous cupcake display by Sugar. Guests stormed the dessert bar at night’s end and partook of the carry out boxes
The Team:
Wedding Planning and Design: Bella Design & Planning
Photographer: Autumn Burke Photography
Venue: Beano’s Cabin
Florist: Bloom Flower Shop
Cupcakes: Sugar
Hair and Makeup: Natashia Stromberg and Amanda Haley
Band: Soul School
Officiant: Leon Joseph Littlebird
Invitations and Wedding Day Stationery: Richard’s Notebook
