The Wild West Gets a Romantic Makeover with This Inspiration Shoot

The Wild West used to mean cowboys, campfires and adventure. Today, the Wild West means, thanks to Tamara Gruner Photography and Belle Soul Weddings, romantic nostalgia mixed with organic beauty and masculine details. Think: designer gowns, natural florals and warm hues. Head to The Vault to see all the pretty!

From Belle Soul Weddings...The inspiration for this shoot came from the beauty of the honey colored foliage of the Colorado landscape playing against the grey of the rocks and the water. A desire to highlight the masculine details of the rustic terrain by giving the groom equal importance while indulging in the soft bridal romance of the day led us on an incredible journey to create this inspired shoot. With a nod to old Colorado, our bride and groom are a modern version of the spirited romantics of a time gone by.

Details of tobacco leaves, cigars and whiskey add to our groom's rugged yet elegant styling while our bride and her attendant savor the delicate sweetness of honeycombs, lace and hand dyed silk ribbon.

From the bespoke intimacy of hand calligraphed love notes to stolen moments amidst the deep Colorado canyons, our ruggedly romantic couple make the day their own.

Cake:
Fresh pear cake with mascarpone filling and a bourbon honey drizzle

Hors d'oeuvres:
Filled phyllo pouches and tiny crab cakes are drizzled with honey and adorned with fresh sage

Bouquet:
Eucalyptus, autumn spider mums, hypericum berries and locally grown gold millet