The Knot Colorado Weddings Magazine

Even basic white buttercream feels fresh when the focus is on texture. Get inspired by fabrics (like a cozy fisherman sweater) or finishes (like a concrete wall), then ask your baker to re-create that texture on your cake. Delicate paintings (typical

PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Craymer FASHION STYLING Shelley Brown HAIR Yoichi Tomizawa for Bumble and bumble at Art Department MAKEUP Hector Simancas for Elizabeth Arden at Art Department PROP STYLING Kayleigh Snowden Behind the Scenes Get a sneak peek of what

EDITOR IN CHIEF Kristen Maxwell Cooper MANAGING EDITOR Susan Berryman EXECUTIVE EDITOR Lauren Kay ART DIRECTOR Sarah Evans SENIOR FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR Shelley Brown SENIOR STYLE & PLANNING EDITOR Alyssa Longobucco REAL WEDDINGS EDITOR Louis Barago

POP THE Q A proposal traditionally kicks off your wedding planning journey. But who’s to say it has to follow tradition? ADI JUHASZ + AUTUMN WOOLMAN Adi and Autumn, who met in college, approached the topic of marriage sort of like they approached wed

Real Weddings It was important for Lula and Darnell to honor their respective identities at their multiday Eritrean-Ethiopian fusion celebration. “We wanted to incorporate both our styles and personalities into our day,” Lula says. In that spirit, Lu

1 AWKWARD QUESTION: DO I TIP MY VENDORS? WHO? HOW? HELP! Nothing awkward here, friend. You’re talking to someone who blacks out every time they’re asked to do simple math, so I get it. Who you tip (and what you tip) depends on the vendor in question.

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You’ll start by swiping right on images you love—these will be added to your final board (you can always add more). There’s also room to add personalized, must-haves (think: taco truck, dog-friendly venue or room for a sangeet). No couple is just one

Emma & Grace Bridal is a bridal fashion studio in Denver. They carry a variety of modern wedding gown designers such as Kelly Faetanini, Leanne Marshall and Pronovias. A veil can be the perfect finishing touch, no matter your bridal style. The one yo

SEPTEMBER 17 | NEWYORK + ATLANTA “By the time marriage equality passed, we were already well into our wedding planning,” John says. “We deliberately chose to get married in New York City—not only because we both love it, but also because gay marriage

Colorado Marriage License Requirements GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE In Colorado, the legal age for marriage is 18 years old. Couples ages 16–17 must have both parents’ consent, and couples under age 16 must have parental consent and ju

Megan Grose is the founder of Brindle + Oak, a luxury wedding planning and event design firm based in Denver. They specialize in full-scale design, production and more. A misconception about wedding planning is that it should be stressful. Instead, f

Have your florist set aside a few food-safe blooms that complement the bouquets or centerpieces for your baker to pile on top of your cake. Flowers don’t jive with your vibe? Totally fine! You can still work the great outdoors onto your cake. Instead

A rare, natural white metal known for its strength and purity, platinum is usually 95 percent pure. Platinum’s density makes it extremely durable, meaning it will keep your center stone protected and secure. It’s also naturally hypoallergenic, so it