A Black and White Wedding at the Brinton Museum

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Jake and Audrey planned a glamorous black and white wedding at The Brinton Museum in August. The ladies all in black dresses of their choosing, the men wearing dark charcoal suits with skinny black ties. The amber glass jars she picked for the reception sparked my imagination and helped me pick a few unique flower and foliage choices for her bouquet.

Audrey provided me with some inspiration and general color preferences and left the rest up to me. We planned to keep the design neutral in color with deep greens, incorporating her favorite eucalyptus and large garden roses. She trusted me with the rest, and I even used gorgeous, warm beige-colored carnations as a base for bouquets. Thinking of candlelight shining through her amber glass, I added gold kangaroo paws to mimic the flame. They were a favorite with everyone.

Fun trivia - the bride, myself, and their photographer all graduated from Colorado State University - Go Rams!!

I'm forever grateful to Cassie Rosch, Photographer, for capturing every glorious angle of the flowers and sharing them with me.

Invites - Collaboration with artwork by Mother of the Groom, 3 Willow Design, and Alpha Graphics

Hair - Ginger Salon

Dress - Rebecca Schoneveld from A&Be Denver

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For their ceremony under the trees, the groom’s father made a modern steel arbor to frame the space. His creation was a surprise to both the bride and groom, who saw it for the first time on their wedding day. Adding spectacular flowers was a dream.

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Whenever possible, I encourage couples to choose a table linen other than the standard white. The simple change to black table cloths with the added amber glass and dark greenery made these tables pop.

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Congratulations!

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Thank you so much for choosing Whirly Girl Flowers for your wedding and trusting me to bring your floral vision to life! Working with you was a joy. ~ Myca

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My Favorites: Venues near Sheridan, WY

I planned our intimate Big Horn Mountain wedding while still living in Boston. Our list of needs was pretty small as we planned a relaxed day together. We started with breakfast and then explored our favorite part of the mountain with the photographer, followed by a wildflower meadow ceremony and lunch back in town with our families.

Planning a wedding is complicated, and doing it from a distance adds another layer of complexity. I'm here to help and share fellow vendors and venues that I love working with to create the perfect day for our clients.

Here are a few of my favorite venues in or near Sheridan, WY.

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Eaton’s Ranch

America's oldest dude ranch nestled at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains and just 30 minutes from downtown Sheridan, WY. Their wedding availability is limited to 7 weeks each summer and worth choosing your date to fit. For couples planning a destination wedding in the mountains and away from the bustle, Eaton's provides a unique experience for your guests.

Everyone is welcome to stay in historic and gorgeous cabins, take daily horseback riding adventures and celebrate with you as you begin a new life together. I love the staff at Eaton's and bringing the flower magic for weddings of all types.

You can see a traditional June wedding full of peonies and roses and this fresh green and white beauty for a little peek at the venue.

Captured here by Cassie Madden Photography

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Brinton Museum

The Brinton might be the most popular wedding spot in Sheridan, WY, and for a good reason. Plan your ceremony under the grand trees in front of the old Brinton Ranch House with sweeping lawns and beautiful gardens. Your guests can enjoy a private viewing of the collection inside the museum during cocktail hour while you capture pictures with your family and bridal party. For your reception, their stunning tented patio features exceptional views of the Big Horn Mountains and is surrounded by rolling prairie.

I’ve flowered here several times, and it’s always a pleasure to work with the event staff and enjoy the scenery while setting up.

Captured here by Cassie Rosch, Photographer

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Big Horn Equestrian Center

Even on the smokiest of August afternoons, the views at the Equestrian Center are still stunning. The expansive green polo fields provide a blank slate anchored by the Big Horn Mountains for your wedding and reception.

The charming polo club has a sweeping porch, and lovely patio strung with lights to dance the evening away.

Captured here by Alyssa Ferullo Photography

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Barn in Big Horn

Less barn and more beautiful venue, this spot is perfect for intimate gatherings and fun parties. The airy vaulted barn is gorgeous inside, and the large lawn outside is ideal for a tented dinner, lawn games, and a fire in the evening.

This spot is ideal for indoor gatherings with 75 guests or less with more room outside for events with more guests. Are you looking for a place to host a bridal shower or rehearsal dinner in the greater Sheridan area? The Barn in Big Horn is your spot!

Captured by Liz Osban

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World Traveler's Destination Wedding in Wyoming

That happy, just married glow.

When I initially spoke with Amina, they lived in Chicago and were prepping for a big move to South Africa. It was a dream come true and something they’d both worked hard for.

In the meantime, they had a wedding to plan in Wyoming - a place she’d never even been. Matthew grew up spending summers at the Historic Eaton’s Ranch just outside of Sheridan, WY and it was the perfect place to host their families for a simple destination wedding in Wyoming. We planned all her florals over email with a quick call before they left.

She wanted her custom gown from Alexandra Grecco to provide a canvas for her flowers. A bouquet of whites with lots of green and brown textures. I used white garden roses, dried poppy pods from my garden, green millet for texture and a variety of foliages including grevelia, eucalyptus, and ferns. We don’t have many local flowers but a single perfect love in a puff vine added the perfect finishing touch.

All of the gorgeous details and emotions of the day captured by Cassie Madden Photography

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You can find their wedding featured by Alexandra Grecco here. When I asked Amina about her dress, she said it was simple and elegant and without embellishment. She wanted to the flowers to add stand out and shine. A bride after my own heart.

Mountain Elopement Styled Shoot with Rocky Mountain Bride

Last March I loaded up my car with boxes of greens, buckets of flowers, so many snacks and a tiny baby for a day playing with some friends and making something special for the 2019 Wyoming edition of Rocky Mountain Bride. The drive was foggy and a little scary but when I made it over the mountain - sunshine was waiting for me at Meadowlark Ski Lodge.

With a roaring fire keeping us warm inside the lodge we all got to work. Hair and makeup on our models by Bonita Beauty Studio and Gypsy Soul Salon, our editor Chelsea moving furniture and setting a magnificent table while Kayla from Foxtails Photography captured all the magic. I started off working on the fireplace to create a sweeping green piece made with huck, soft ferns and golden leucodendron.

This amazing shoot was carried off by the following vendor team.

Bridal Boutique - BHLDN | Floral - Whirly Girl Flowers | Hair - Gypsy Soul Salon - Brittini | Hats - Stetson | Jewelry - Archetype Collective | Linens - La Tavola Fine Linen Rental | Makeup - Bonita Beauty Makeup | Menswear - Banana Republic | Models - Bret & Haley Paper - Before Noon Paperie | Photography Foxtails Photography | RentalsYonder Floral + Decor House | Sweets - Red Velvet Bakery Venue Meadowlark Ski Lodge |

You can see the full feature in the 2019 Wyoming edition of Rocky Mountain Bride available now. Here are a few of my favorite shots of the day!

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A Thursday Wedding

I met Lindsey shortly after moving to Sheridan four years ago and trusted my pixie head to her capable hands at Philosophy Hair Studio. She’s kept my signature look sharp since then and we’ve built a friendship over regular haircuts, holiday dinners, birthday celebrations, and evenings around the campfire with a beer and our guys.

She and Beau decided to host a private ceremony on a Thursday evening surrounded by their families and a small party with friends at the Barn in Big Horn to celebrate their marriage. Bonafide brought the love with an epic taco bar and Cheyenne, WY-based wedding photographer Liz Osban captured every moment. Making flowers for dear friends is an honor and this was no exception. She requested classic white with pops of her absolutely favorite orange and yellow accents in her bouquet. Playing with textures and colors is my favorite and this bouquet is no exception.

We love you two and can’t wait for more nights with drippy tacos and drinks around the fire.

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Congratulations dear friends!

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Planning a Wyoming wedding in Sheridan or the greater Big Horn Mountain area? Let’s chat. I can’t wait to dream up your perfect wedding flowers that reflect your personality and the joy of marrying your love.