I had such a special weekend with Kelsey and Yann, including both their rehearsal dinner and a full wedding day at Rainbow Ranch in Big Sky. K&Y live in Big Sky, so they are intimately familiar with the venues and the atmosphere, so when they described their venue choice this way: “We love fishing, the chance to be on the water, feel close to nature, and love the humble feel that Rainbow Ranch has”. I think that tells the story of the day perfectly: it was beautiful, classy, with a touch of casual. Their vows were powerful, their signature drinks wonderful, and their processional violinist (11 years old!) sentimental.
I really love Kelsey and Yann’s engagement story so I’m going to include it:
“Truly a day that we would recreate over and over again if given the chance. Yann and I traditionally head to Moab to bike the Whole Enchilada every November around my birthday. We collect all of our rowdiest, most fun, bad ass friends and rally for a super fun weekend. In good fashion, we had a pretty festive birthday celebration the night before heading up for our bike shuttle. Unfortunately it had snowed the night before which created a little uncertainty as to whether we would be able to do our annual shin dig. We were left with a group of hungover bikers negotiating weather and conditions. You would have never known Yann had been planning the proposal, and despite the potential plan unraveling, Yann was chill as a cucumber…typical. The shuttle company rallied, and the whole group was able to make the ride despite the mud and questionable riding.
After making it to our favorite lookout(what desert dreams are made of), and in the company of our friends, Yann pretended to get a picture of the two of us. After a few poses, and me, oblivious to the antics, Yann proposed. I was in awe, mostly because I thought I would have known if Yann had something up his sleeve. Good poker face I suppose. “
I love a groom who surprises his future bride. 🙂
Vendors:
Venue: Rainbow Ranch Lodge
Second Photographer: Lindsey Mulcare
Coordinator: Carefree Events – Heather Hagg
Hair/Makeup: Beauty by M – Madison McDowell
Floral: Rowan and Larch
Dress: Emma & Grace Bridal (Denver)
Menswear: Hugo Boss
Catering: Rainbow Ranch
Bakery: Cakes by Jenn
Band: Paige and the People’s Band
Officiants: Sam Aaronson & Jesse Starr