a modern take on a classic, timeless wedding

SEPTEMBER

Elevate media now ulmen films | Copper Rose Ranch | goldenhour events |

This wedding was a delight to create flowers for. While still wanting a classic white look, they wanted to avoid the stuffy look of traditional flowers. With that in mind, I created ikebana arrangements with entirely local product. We used amaranthus to create movement and dimension and her bouquet was a cascading affair of hops, grasses, cosmos, dahlias and lisianthus. Set against a backdrop of natural beauty and understated elegance, this wedding celebration felt both intimate and timeless. The day unfolded in a rustic yet refined setting, where warm wood textures, soft greenery, and thoughtful details created an atmosphere that was effortlessly romantic (in my opinion of course!).

Inside the reception space, Kianna from Golden Hour had designed the space using Copper Rose Ranch’s long tables. Crisp white linens ran the length of the tables, paired with simple place settings and clear glassware that reflected the soft glow of candlelight overhead. The delicate white florals I chose, arranged loosely in small vessels, added an organic, just-picked feel. Above it all, we installed lush greenery on the twinkling lights of the chandelier which drew the eye upward, transforming the room into a cozy, inviting space designed for lingering conversations and shared stories.

The couple themselves embodied classic sophistication. The bride wore a sleek, off-the-shoulder gown that felt both modern and timeless, complemented by long fingerless gloves and a flowing veil that moved gracefully with the breeze. The groom’s tailored black tuxedo added a sense of traditional elegance, creating a striking contrast. Their expressions—relaxed, joyful, and fully present—captured the quiet excitement of the day and the depth of their connection. Everything felt modern, classic, timeless, but not stuffy or withdrawn.

Outdoors, the ceremony space was framed by Copper Rose’s sturdy wooden arch, perfectly positioned to showcase the surrounding landscape. Rolling fields, calm water, and distant mountains provided a breathtaking natural backdrop, allowing the setting itself to become part of the ceremony. I made ground arrangements for the base of the arch echoing the reception décor, tying the entire celebration together with bright green texture and white, bright florals.

Together, these images tell the story of a wedding rooted in authenticity, beauty, and intention—a celebration where love took center stage, enhanced by nature, thoughtful design, and timeless style along with locally grown flowers from the farmers who make all the magic come to life.

bride's invitation sweet with a few flowers, rings and jewelry and a perfume
bride's shoes with the flowers and rings and her gloves and garter
the arch at copper rose ranch with a simple floral arrangement at the base of each side of the arch
the arch at copper rose ranch with a simple floral arrangement at the base of the left side of the arch
a close up shot of the floral arrangements at the base of the arch
a wide angle shot of the benches and arch at copper rose ranch with emigrant peak behind
the groom's mother affixing his boutonniere
the groom walking down the aisle with his boutonniere
the groom looking at the bride as she walks down the aisle
the bride and her father walking down the aisle from the barn at copper rose ranch
a closer shot of the bride and her father walking down the aisle from the barn at copper rose ranch
the bride and her father walking down the aisle from the barn at copper rose ranch with her textural white bouquet with hops
bride and groom in front of the arch at copper rose ranch with two floral arrangements at the base with her satin mermaid dress, detached sleeves and her veil blowing in the wind
a wide angle shot of the bride and groom in front of the arch at copper rose ranch with two floral arrangements at the base with her satin mermaid dress, detached sleeves and her veil blowing in the wind
a wide angle shot of the bride and groom in front of the arch at copper rose ranch with two floral arrangements at the base with her satin mermaid dress, detached sleeves and her veil blowing in the wind with the mountains behind
bride and groom listening to the catholic ceremony with the bride holding her bouquet
bride and groom sitting listening to the catholic ceremony with the bride holding her bouquet
a different angle of the bride and groom sitting in the arch way with the flowers beside them
a vertical closer photo of the bride and groom sitting listening to the catholic ceremony with the bride holding her bouquet her posture is amazing
bride and groom standing listening to the catholic ceremony with the bride holding her bouquet and the groom in a black suit with the large rustic wood arch behind
the exchange of vows at copper rose ranch with the mountains behind
the groom giving the bride her ring with her satin dress and veil and he's wearing a black suit with the catholic priest behind
the blessing and the priest finishing the ceremony
a wide angle shot of the guests watching the bride and groom share their vows
the bride and groom looking out at their guests and smiling with the mountains and arch behind
another but with really cute expressions on the bride and groom looking out at their guests and smiling with the mountains and arch behind
the first kiss with the arch and mountains behind
a second view of the first kiss with the arch and mountains behind
the bride and groom walking back down the aisle with big smiles on their faces the bride in a beautiful satin mermaid dress with the textural cascading bouquet in her hand
the bride and groom walking back down the aisle with big smiles on their faces the bride in a beautiful satin mermaid dress with the textural cascading bouquet in her hand
a dip kiss on the aisle during the recessional with the mountains and moody sky and guests clapping behind
bride and groom so happy as they walk away from the ceremony with her cascading bouquet in her hand
bride and groom so happy as they walk away from the ceremony with her cascading bouquet in her hand
bride and groom from behind walking back toward copper rose ranch
bride hugging the groom's mother
bentwood chair with farmhouse tables white flowers candles and ikebana with greenery on the chandeliers at copper rose ranch
bentwood chair with farmhouse tables with a white runner and white flowers, candles and ikebana with greenery on the chandeliers at copper rose ranch
a detail shot of the white napkins, white runners candles and the ikebana florals on the tables
another image of the design bentwood chair with farmhouse tables white flowers candles and ikebana with greenery on the chandeliers at copper rose ranch
floaty white ikebana flowers with trailing amaranthus with white linens and white runner
another view of the chandeliers and tables at copper rose ranch
ikebana arrangements on the farmhouse table at copper rose ranch designed by rowan and larch and goldenhour events
ikebana and greenery design with white linens
greenery on the chandeliers above the tables at copper rose ranch
a detail shot of the ikebana arrangements on the white linen
a detail shot of the greenery on the chandelier above the tables at copper rose ranch
portrait of the bride and groom together outside of the barn at copper rose ranch
portrait of the bride and groom looking at each other outside of the barn at copper rose ranch with the bride's veil blowing in the wind
a similar shot of the bride and groom looking at each other outside of the barn at copper rose ranch with the bride's veil blowing in the wind but closer to them
bride and groom kissing with hops and white and texture bouquet at copper rose ranch
bride with her bouquet and a beautiful white and green hops bouquet with white florals and local seasonal flowers and dahlias
bride with her bouquet and a beautiful white and green hops bouquet with white florals and local seasonal flowers and dahlias with bride playing with her cathedral length veil
bride with white wedding sleeves playing with her veil in the wind in front of the barn
bride with white wedding sleeves playing with her veil in the wind in front of the barn with a mermaid dress
smiling bride with white wedding sleeves playing with her veil in the wind in front of the barn with a mermaid dress with her seasonal, organic garden inspired bouquet with white blooms
the groom with his boutonniere
the groom looking to the left with his classy tux and bow tie
italian groom with white boutonniere and 3 piece tux with classic buttons and watch
close up shot of the groom with his hand on his lapelle with his ring watch bow tie tux pocket square and boutonniere
groom holding bouquet while bride and groom look at each other and walk away from the barn toward the camera
groom holding bouquet while bride and groom look at each other and walk away from the barn toward the camera with her ruffly mermaid dress
groom holding bouquet while bride and groom kiss and walk away from the barn toward the camera with her ruffly mermaid dress and his classic black tux
the ikebana table settings with the candles lit
the ikebana table settings with the candles lit on farmhouse tables with black bag tags for place cards
the ikebana table settings with the candles lit on farmhouse tables with black bag tags for place cards and beautiful water goblets
the ikebana table settings with the candles lit on farmhouse tables with black bag tags for place cards and the greenery chandelier above
the ikebana table settings with the candles lit on farmhouse tables with black bag tags for place cards and the greenery chandelier above and one of the ceremony arrangements at the foot of the table
one of the ceremony arrangements at the foot of the cloth welcome sign
the bride and groom experiencing the reception area for the first time in warm sunshine with the chandelier framing the upper part of the picture
the bride and groom kissing in the reception area for the first time in warm sunshine with the chandelier framing the upper part of the picture and the ikebana arrangements on the table in front of them
the bride sitting and the groom making a speech at the reception in copper rose ranch
goldenhour photos with the sun on the mountains and the bride and groom holding hands and looking in different directions
golden hour photos with the groom holding the bride's face and her hand on his with their rings with the sun on the mountains
goldenhour photos with the sun on the mountains and the bride and groom holding hands and looking in different directions while walking
golden hour photos with the sun on the mountains and the bride and groom holding hands and looking in different directions with the mountains and tipi in the background
bride and groom dancing at their reception with a flash so the background is very dark
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