Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom holding hands under rustic wooden arch, flanked by groomsmen in navy suits.

Wedding Overview

Carrie & Jake’s wedding at Once Upon a Time Events in Kiowa, Colorado was overflowing with laughter, heartfelt tears, and the kind of joy that comes from being surrounded by your closest people. Their day blended fun, emotion, and a celebration that never slowed.


Perfect inspiration for couples planning:

Colorado ranch weddings

western‑romance celebrations

fun, high‑energy wedding days

family‑centered moments

Bride poses with bridesmaids in mismatched green dresses outdoors at a scenic countryside wedding celebration.
Three-tier white wedding cake with macrame fringe details, daisy flowers, and wooden Mr & Mrs cake toppers.

Vibe

Western • Fun • Emotional • High‑Energy Celebration



Color Story

A warm, grounded palette that photographed beautifully:

neutrals + warm earth tones

mixed metals

wood textures throughout the venue

sunset tones across the open Colorado sky

A bride and groom share a romantic kiss leaning against a vintage yellow pickup truck in a rustic outdoor wedding setting.

Ceremony

A heartfelt ceremony surrounded by family who traveled from across the country — full of emotion, connection, and meaningful moments.


Reception

A lively, unforgettable celebration with laughter, dancing, and an energy that carried late into the night. Their fun‑loving personalities set the tone for a party everyone felt part of.

 

Wedding Highlights

 

Bride in white gown embraced by children holding floral bouquet in black and white photo.
Bride and groom exchanging vows at rustic outdoor ceremony with wedding party gathered around.
Wedding reception toast with guests raising glasses under string lights in rustic barn venue.
Bride and groom exchanging rings at rustic outdoor wedding ceremony.
Champagne being poured into flute glass at wedding reception in black and white photo.
Bridesmaids share an emotional group hug with the bride while getting ready for the wedding.
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking down stone aisle at outdoor rustic wedding.
Bride in white gown embracing older woman holding white bouquet at outdoor wedding.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom holding hands at rustic wooden arch, flanked by groomsmen in navy suits.
Black and white photo of wedding guest pouring champagne at elegant reception with string lights.
Bride and groom share first kiss under rustic wooden arch at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of man in cowboy hat and suit escorting woman in floral dress at wedding.
Bride and groom in cowboy hat share tender moment at candlelit rustic wooden wedding reception table.
Groom wearing a bolo tie with western buckle and floral boutonniere on dark suit jacket.
Groom in cowboy hat and navy suit shares mother-son dance in warmly lit rustic barn reception hall.
Bride and groom in cowboy hat cut three-tier white wedding cake at rustic barn reception.
Couple embracing by a wooden fence at a ranch wedding, wearing cowboy hats and formal attire.
Bride in lace gown leans on groom in navy suit and white cowboy hat in scenic outdoor setting.
Groom in navy suit and cowboy hat smiling at bride during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing a kiss during wedding cake cutting ceremony.
Three groomsmen in navy suits smile outdoors at a rustic wedding ceremony, one wearing a cowboy hat.
Bride and groom in cowboy hat share romantic golden sunset moment at ranch wedding.
Smiling bride in lace wedding gown being helped by bridesmaids in sage green dresses.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing in a field, groom wearing a cowboy hat, with rolling hills behind.
Wedding guests take a group selfie with a smartphone while seated in white folding chairs at an outdoor ceremony.
Smiling bride in a white tulle gown holding a cascading bouquet walks down the aisle with an older gentleman.
Black and white photo of groom in cowboy hat and black suit with boutonniere at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and older gentleman share tender forehead touch moment in black and white wedding photo.
Bride and groom in cowboy hat sharing a loving glance while walking together after ceremony.
His and Hers sage green vow books with gold calligraphy and wedding rings on rustic wooden surface.
Groomsmen laughing and celebrating together outdoors at a rustic wedding venue.
Bride and groom holding hands at rustic wooden arch altar during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride in white gown being helped by woman in green dress during wedding preparations indoors.
Bride and groom kissing beside a vintage yellow pickup truck in a rustic outdoor wedding setting.
Bride in lace gown holding bouquet smiles with bridesmaid in flowing dress in outdoor field setting.
Smiling bride in white gown walks with groom in cowboy hat holding drinks at outdoor wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a kiss while she holds a cascading floral bouquet outdoors.
Bride walks with large bridal party in mismatched green dresses across a scenic outdoor field.
Black and white photo of wedding guests seated on wooden benches at an outdoor ceremony with trees in background.
Wedding guests seated on wooden benches at outdoor rustic ceremony with white floral aisle decorations.
Wedding guests in colorful attire seated at outdoor ceremony, smiling and watching the proceedings.
Bride and groom cutting elegant three-tier white wedding cake with macrame details and horseshoe topper.
Bride in flowing white tulle gown holds bouquet on scenic hilltop surrounded by pine trees.
Bride and groom in cowboy hat share intimate moment at rustic sweetheart table with candles and decor.
Father of bride giving toast at rustic barn wedding reception.
Three-tier white wedding cake with macrame texture, small daisies, and rustic wood Mr & Mrs toppers.
Wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows under a floral arch surrounded by groomsmen outdoors.
Bride and groom in cowboy hat share first dance before seated wedding guests in decorated barn venue.
Emotional father-daughter dance at wedding reception in elegant black and white photography.
Bride surrounded by bridesmaids in mismatched green dresses posing outdoors at a ranch wedding.
Four groomsmen in black suits and white shirts walk together outdoors at a rustic wedding venue.
Sliced three-tier white wedding cake with Mr and Mrs wooden topper revealing layers with red filling.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss at golden sunset on ranch.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss while walking at their rustic outdoor wedding venue.
Black and white photo of emotional bride in lace gown at outdoor wedding ceremony altar.
Groom in burgundy suit escorts woman in yellow-green gown down stone aisle at outdoor wedding.
Newlywed couple walking down the aisle, bride in lace gown and groom in navy suit with cowboy hat.
Groom in navy suit and cowboy hat shares a tender kiss with bride in lace wedding gown.
Smiling bride and groom pose together beside a vintage yellow truck at their country wedding.
Newlyweds joyfully walk back down the aisle after their outdoor rustic wedding ceremony.
Bride with bouquet poses with parents in green and navy attire at outdoor wedding.

Planning a wedding like this?

 

If you’re dreaming of a classic, joyful Colorado wedding, I’d love to photograph your day with the same intentional, true‑to‑color approach.

 

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