A beautiful and rustic wedding in the Colorado Mountains

1. kera
&
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

2. 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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3. kera
&
jeff
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
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shepherd’s hooks by the pews.
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the place settings
For a cozy, rustic feel, the couple
borrowed the reception china from
their neighbors and relatives.

4. kera & jeff’s
wedding ingredients
ceremony and reception site Devil’s
Thumb Ranch, Tabernash, (970) 726-5632
photography Paige Eden Photography,
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Denver, PaigeEden.com
consultants Heather Allen and Ashley
Summers, Table 6 Productions, Denver,
(303) 956-8566
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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
the formalwear
A green and brown paisley tie Duck Design, Denver, (602) 828-2040,
added light contrast to the groom’s DoubleDuckDesign.com
custom-made, tan seersucker suit. flowers Delilah’s of Denver, Denver,
(303) 864-1678
the desserts
Guests were treated to a “down- catering Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash,
home dessert bar,” made up of (970) 726-5632
snacks like Twinkies and Moon Pies. music Homeslice, Denver, (970) 587-3865
cake Mulberries Cake Shop, Denver,
the table numbers
Vintage address numbers (303) 282-1044
were used to make rustic, honeymoon Costa Rica
mismatched table numbers.