Beautiful Expressions Blog

Mutton busting-an event held at rodeos similar to bull riding or bronc riding. In the event, a sheep is held still, either in a small chute or by an adult handler while a child is placed on top in a riding position.

This is what my little girl wants to do this weekend. My husband asked her, "So, you want to try to ride a sheep and fall off?" Her respone, "NO, I want to WIN!" Love her Can-Do attitude! We're off to the State Fair. I'll post pictures! Should be a fun time.

This weekend we had a wedding in Colorado Springs at The Club at Flying Horse. Here is a little sneak peak. I can't wait to show you the bride's shoes and dress! Absolutely gorgeous!! Her colors were black and white with accents of blue. Everything was so classy. The bride's bouquet was white hydrangea, calla lilies, stephanotis, fern tails, and the stem was wrapped with black and white and rhinestone buckles.  The bridesmaids carried blue hydrangea bouquets.

 

 

 

So last week I asked brides-to-be or brides in Colorado Springs to let me know of wedding vendors that are awesome! Well....my friend, who is awesome, found a photographer and I found one. Here are their websites. I think they are pretty amazing and should be recognized!

www.cassidybrooke.com

www.carlymitchellphotography.com

I love meeting new professionals in the wedding industry and I would love to hear of the awesome vendors or venues you have worked with. Individuals in the Colorado Springs area that are super awesome at what they do and want to offer brides something new and different! Leave a comment or email me (amber@yourbeautifulexpressions.com) the people you love. I want  the brides of Colorado Springs to know there are options that will give them the wedding they have always dreamed of-not the wedding everyone else has already had!

Photo by Audrey Hannah Photo

In July we had the priviledge of doing Danielle and Joshua's wedding at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. It's such a pretty venue. 
One of my favorite flowers are orchids and her bouquets were full of them! The bridesmaids were wearing black dresses and carried bouquets of fuschia mokara orchids with bear grass. Danielle's bouquet was white cymbidium orchids with dendrobium orchids and a few white roses tucked in. Danielle's dress was gorgeous. She was such an adorable bride! A very sweet couple. Best wishes to you both.

    Photos by Modern Image Studios

This weekend we did a wedding at the small chapel at the First United Methodist Church in down town Colorado Springs. I LOVE this chapel. It's small, intimate space is beautiful and full of character-stained glass windows and dark wood pews! It is one of the most peaceful chapels I have ever been in.

The flowers were simple, fragrant, and beautiful. The bouquets were made of fresh lavender and tied with white ribbon like they were fresh-picked out of the field.

This year has been full of weddings I just love!! This one is no exception. Natalie wanted an elegant English garden feel. I love the muted colors of pink, green, ivory, and peach. We used hydrangea, roses, lisianthus, sweet peas, hypericum berry, Queen Anne's lace, and hanging amaranthus. The wedding was in Colorado Springs at The Club at Flying Horse and the day was absolutely gorgeous. The staff at Flying Horse is amazing and the venue is beautiful! The bride wore a gown from Something New Boutique (I'll post a picture when I get it), but it was beyond gorgeous...lace with detailed beading and the fit was fabulous. Holly Pacione was gracious enough to come along with me to get some great shots of the flowers. Thanks again!

Last week we designed the flowers for Ashley and Axel's wedding. They had a beautiful black and white wedding at Fox Run Park, in Colorado Springs and their reception at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Ashley chose dahlias, lisianthus, berries, and feathers for her bouquet, and spider mums, berries, and feathers for her bridesmaids bouquets. Her boutonnieres were feathers and berries! I love when I can use unique items for boutonnieres. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your wedding! Many blessings to you.

All photographs were provided by Holly Pacione Photography! Check her out. She and her husband do an awesome job!

I had the priviledge of doing the flowers for one of my childhood friends. Our parents taught together and for a couple years we lived right next door. I love when family and friends allow me to be a part of the special days! Thank you Sara! Her wedding was one of my favorite color combinations...red and teal. The were married in the mountains of Colorado near Frisco. She wanted something simple and natural, but had pop! We used red gerbera daisies and bear grass. The weather was gorgeous. Many blessings to you Sara and Eric!

Feathers have become very popular in wedding bouquets. They are a fun way to add personality-subtle elegance or a little funk! Feathers are also a great way to add color to a bouquet that doesn't occur naturally-black and teal are huge colors right now. Have fun and make your bouquet your own!