
A lot of preparation goes into getting a girl down the aisle, and it’s all best spent in the company of best friends.

A couple pieces of advice – set aside WAY more time than you think is necessary,

And if you’re getting married at a remote resort in southwestern Colorado, be sure one of your best friends is supremely talented with hair and willing to figure out how to transform the massive amount on top of your head into a complicated updo.

Luckily…I have just that friend and she nailed it!

All while the other lovely ladies primped, primed, and chatted the time away.


Accompanied by bottles of champagne, of course!
After just enough time, hair was done and makeup was on, meaning it was time to get dressed. But, what to wear?

Oh, I guess I’ll just throw on this old thing. Multiple pounds of crystal and tulle…perfect for a casual Saturday afternoon.

And bringing joy and excitement to those around.

The final touch…a little birdie brought me a handful of white roses, and (after hours) I was ready to go.
Meanwhile, in the library, the guys were doing a lot of this:

Drinking whiskey and wine,

And sharing old stories

A slightly easier route to the alter.

Requiring just a few finishing touches,

And a final afternoon story.

Just one step on the way to a lifetime of happiness.
What happened next? You’ll have to wait and see.
*All photos courtesy Amelia Ann Photography.
Lovely photos, a beautiful wedding gown! ❤️
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Thank you! We had a wonderful photographer with a great eye!
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Your dress is stunning!! Congrats!!
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Thank you so much! Thanks for reading.
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Beautiful pics! Congrats 🙂
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Thank you!! Have a great day!
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You too!
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Thanks for sharing your wedding preparation photos. You have gorgeous hair. Ah…to have so much of it!!! I love your gown!
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Thank you! Our next post will be of the ceremony so please stay tuned! Thanks for reading.
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how amazing , you are all so beautiful and congrats!
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Much appreciated!! It really was a perfect day! Thanks for reading.
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Congratulations. Stunning collection of images.
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Thank you so much and thanks for reading! Have a great day!
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Wishing both of you happiness and persistence for a wonderful future.
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Thank you so much! We appreciate that! Have a good one!
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Your dress is gorgeous!! And your hair looks amazing. You’re a beautiful bride!
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Thanks for the kind words! Happy new year!
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Impeccable photos. A very chic wedding!
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Thank you! We had such a wonderful photographer! Thanks for reading.
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Congratulations!
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Awesome! Congratulations and blessings to you two!
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Thank you very much! Have a good night!
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Loved the post – write up and photos -congratulations to you both
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Thank you so much! Thanks for reading!!
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Congratulations on your wedding! 🙂
Wow, was that ever a beautiful classic library the guys were in. ❤
I’d love to have a library like that.
I much prefer old leather bound volumes and dust cover books and paper backs to e-books and Kindle readers.
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Completely agree…that library is absolutely something special! Thank you so much for reading! Happy new year!
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Happy New Year to you as well. 🙂
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Nice pics, nice woman and all the best!
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Thank you so much! Happy new year!
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Happy 2020, I hope your goals come true.
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Yours too! Thanks!
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🙂
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You look totally gorgeous!
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Thank you!! Happy new year!
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Happy New Year to you two too!
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Beautiful!
Congratulations!
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Much appreciated!! Thank you!
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Congratulations !👏❤
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Thank you so much!!
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My pleasure !
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Congratulations and what a beautiful gown!
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Thank you so much!! Much appreciated!
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Just gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the rest!
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Thank you Laci! Have a great night!
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Love the pictures. The ladies-in-waiting look lovely and such a nice touch with the matching robes. The gentlemen look very handsome gathered in the library. The bride couldn’t be more beautiful.
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Thank you very much!!! It really was the perfect day!
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Your dress is lovely!
Teresa
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Thank you!!!!
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WOW JUST WOW!!!! I’m jumping for joy as you both CELEBRATE YOUR LOVE!!! CONGRATULATIONS dearest Margaret and Neal! ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕
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Thank you so much for the kind words!!! Hope all is well! Thanks for reading!
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How fun, can wait to see what is next !
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Thank you for reading!!
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Hey congratulations..Lovely wedding and Amazing pics. Can I borrow your photographer? 🙂
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Thank you so much!! You sure can…she is wonderful!!
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I see you’ve just thrown on any old thing you could find for your wedding then😉
Wow.. that dress is incredibly beautiful, and you look perfect. I know it’s not really part of the wedding per se but I really like those silk gowns while you ladies were prepping too, I’d like one of those for summer, very pretty.
You’ve got some gorgeous photos to remember your day, and it’s lovely you’ve had good friends there to celebrate it all with. ♥
Caz xx
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Thank you so much for the kind words! We really appreciate it! It was the perfect day…every detail. Have a great day and thanks for reading!
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Congratulations!
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Thank you so much! Thanks for reading!
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Gorgeous! Congratulations.
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Thank you so much and thanks for reading!!
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Awesome!
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Thanks a lot!!
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Beautiful wedding gown. Lovely photos.
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Thank you so so much!! Have a great day!
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Très jolie mariée, mes meilleurs voeux de bonheur!
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Merci!!
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Best Wishes and congrats on your wedding. Thanks for the follow
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Thank you very much! We appreciate it! Have a great day!
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Can you get married every year? I’d really appreciate it 🙂
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Haha! It would be our pleasure!!
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Margaret your dress is beautiful !! Everyone look stunning…Congratulations again
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So much appreciated! Thank you!
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Thanks for sharing with us those precious moments. I wish a lifetime full of love and adventure with your husband. congrats.
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Thank you so much!!!
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You are welcome 😃
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