1. haley
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jamie
Denver · May 31
photography by Paige eden Photography
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the ceremony programs
Chocolate-colored ribbon bound
While eHarmony considered
the storybook programs and also
their story them a match, Jamie Hutting
made it convenient to fasten them
(36 and director of vendor management) wasn’t
to the guest chairs. The booklets
featured the couple’s custom floral sure that Haley Gallup (29 and a resident
design on the cover. physician) would be interested in a second date.
the reception décor They met at the dog park on a hot, sunny day after
Brown linens topped the guest Haley had been awake for 30 hours. Jamie mistook
tables inside the contemporary
Westin Tabor Center, which Haley’s exhaustion for disinterest, but was thrilled
was filled with a combination when they actually met again. Their second date
of natural and candle light.
led to a third, and soon they were spending all of
their free time together. The couple dated for a
year-and-a-half before Jamie proposed. He took
Haley out for a romantic dinner and when they
got home later, he pretended to drop something.
Jamie then got down on one knee and pulled a
ring out from under the couch. “I was completely
surprised!” said Haley. —CC

2. the escort cards
Hand-calligraphed escort cards
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that matched the rest of the
floral stationery were displayed
around a small tree in the foyer.
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the bridal bouquet
Roses, lilies, stephanotis and orchids
made up Haley’s classic all-white
bouquet. For a sentimental touch,
she attached her grandmother’s
locket with baby pictures of her
and Jamie inside.
the cocktail hour
Guests sipped on key lime pie
martinis—the same cocktail the
bride and groom drank the night
they got engaged.
the favors
The self-serve candy bar was a big
hit with guests. The couple provided
personalized take-out boxes so
everyone could take home a batch
of blue and brown candies. >>

3. haley
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jamie
the cake
Haley and Jamie cut a three-tiered
cake covered in a chocolate brown
floral pattern and topped with a
sparkling crystal monogram.
the bridesmaid bouquets
Hydrangeas and freesia were the
perfect blooms for the blue wedding.
A few white peonies and pale blue
satin ribbon rounded out the
bridesmaids’ bouquets.
the ceremony
Haley and Jamie loved the idea of
an outdoor wedding and the Denver
Botanic Gardens didn’t need any
decor. They exchanged vows on a small
grassy hill beneath the shade of a tent.
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Haley and Jamie’s garden location
inspired the custom floral motif
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used in all of their stationery—
even the thank-you cards. They
chose an elegant brown-and-blue
color palette for their outdoor
wedding in the city.

4. their ingredients
ceremony site Denver Botanic Gardens,
Denver, (720) 865-3500
reception site The Westin Tabor Center,
Denver, (303) 572-9100
photography Paige Eden Photography,
PaigeEden.com
consultant Heather Allen, Table 6
Productions, Denver, (303) 956-8566
officiant Rev. Dr. Gary R. Copeland,
Denver, (303) 873-7500
gown Marisa, Anna Bé, Denver, (720) 855-1111
veil Sara Gabriel, Anna Bé, Denver,
(720) 855-1111
rings Bride: BlueNile.com; groom: Shane Co.,
the first dance
Westminster, (303) 460-8200
Haley and Jamie chose Jack
Johnson’s “Better Together,” as their jewelry Floral hair pins: Sara Gabriel, Anna Bé,
first dance song. They personalized Denver, (720) 855-1111
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the tune by taking dance lessons for
hair and makeup The Parlour, Denver,
their own choreographed routine.
(303) 296-7490
the centerpieces bridesmaid dresses Aria Dress,
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Calla lilies submerged in tall
AriaDress.com
cylindrical vases complemented
the modern architecture of the formalwear Calvin Klein, Men’s Wearhouse,
space. Blue hydrangeas and Denver, (303) 322-1535
chocolate cosmos surrounded the
stationery Invitations, ceremony programs
base of each centerpiece, reflecting
the couple’s color scheme. and escort cards: Tasha Rae Designs, Denver,
(303) 881-3388; guest book: AdessoAlbums.com
flowers Newberry Brothers Greenhouse and
Florist, Denver, (303) 322-0443
music A Music Plus Inc, Denver, (303) 426-9990
dance lessons Ward/Carter Dance Studio,
Denver, (303) 433-0721
cake Das Meyer Fine Pastry Chalet, Arvada,
(303) 425-5616
honeymoon Playacar and Playa del
Carmen, Mexico