Vanessa + David’s Wedding Day Pros
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Ceremony Venue St. Timothy’s | Reception Venue & Decor Design Willow on Grand | Photographer Ivory and Bliss Photography | Videographer D Barrett Studios | Caterer & Desserts Taste! To Go | Bride's Hair Shelby | Makeup After Glow Pro Studio, Katy Douglas | Nails Oscar Nail Salon | Wedding Dress Denver, Co. Boutique | Floral CamBam Custom Floral | Officiants Reverend Mary Cole-Duvall, Monsignor Michael Hess, Deacon Jeanie Smith | Custom Jewelry 2AU Limited, Ann Au | Event Planner & Day of Coordination Lee Johnson, Someone Borrowed | Ceremony Music Anna Coleman, Jackson Doud, and Don Agee | Reception Band Galaxy, St. Louis | Hotel AC Hotel
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Laughter, love, and adventure were all Vanessa and David needed to start their lives together. But thanks to their incredible friends, family, and wedding pros, their joy-filled, gorgeous wedding day delivered even more special moments than they could’ve imagined!
The couple both grew up in Des Moines but first met at Creighton University where they ran cross country. Over the course of team dinners, bus rides to meets, and races cheering for one another they realized they never wanted to stop spending time together.
As their love grew, so too, did their adventures together. The duo made the most of a few stints of long-distance dating and finally ended up together in Denver, Colorado. It was fitting that David popped the big question during a climb to the top of Mt. Bierstadt in Denver, which was Vanessa’s first “14er.” What a high!
Vanessa and David wanted light and airy vibes for their wedding day, which made Willow on Grand the perfect reception venue. They even had the extra special experience of being the first-ever wedding held at the gorgeous event space.
Their copper, gold, champagne, and blush color palette made a stunning combination. It felt natural yet elegant at the same time — just like the bride! These tones were thoughtfully pulled through bridesmaid dresses, stationery, and gorgeous bouquets and centerpieces designed by CamBam Custom Floral.
One of Vanessa and David’s favorite parts of the planning process was adding small touches to make the day feel like “us.” They picked an upbeat song for their first dance and took dance classes before the big day — it was a fun experience that grounded them as a couple throughout the planning.
The couple worked closely with TandemHart Paperie to design stationery that reflected their relationship. They incorporated elements such as a sketch of the mountains and a map of where their relationship took them in their stunning invitation suite. They also created a “Find your face to find your place!” escort card wall with each guest’s picture and table number — it was a fun touch and topic of conversation!
“We first scoured the internet to brainstorm invite ideas, then we met with Alesha of TandemHart Paperie and she put together an idea board which was really helpful and custom to us,” Vanessa says. “Alesha made it easy and enjoyable.”
One of the most memorable moments was during the wedding ceremony at St. Timothy’s. The electricity went out about a half hour before the ceremony, which meant the electric piano wouldn’t work. David and his groomsmen carried a (very heavy) piano up from the church basement and the wedding continued on … and just as the couple joined hands at the altar, the power came back on!
“Taking moments to just laugh and be with your spouse is my best wedding day advice,” Vanessa says. “Nothing eases nerves more than goofing around with your best friend.”
Cheers to this beautiful couple and a lifetime filled with adventure together!
