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A Chic Garden-Inspired Wedding at a Private Residence in Littleton, Colorado

Talk about flawless! Bryn Jorgensen (25 and works in the oil industry) and Ben Warnecke (29 and in commercial real estate) had the ultimate garden-ins

Talk about flawless! Bryn Jorgensen (25 and works in the oil industry) and Ben Warnecke (29 and in commercial real estate) had the ultimate garden-inspired wedding that took chic to a whole new level. With the help of We Tie the Knots wedding planners and Cori Cook Floral Design, the couple brought the outside in for an overgrown look like no other. Bryn and Ben wanted a blank slate for their vision, and through the graciousness of their family friends, they found the perfect backyard space in Littleton, Colorado, just outside Denver. The perfectly manicured lawns, giant lake and Rocky Mountain backdrop were perfect for Bryn and Ben’s outdoor nuptials. Inspired by the natural space, the couple chose a neutral color palette that really allowed the space to speak for itself. “We really wanted the simplicity and casualness of it all to reflect us as a couple,” Bryn says. “The most important thing for us was to share this day with our guests and make sure everyone was comfortable and having fun.” There are so many details we love—see them all, beautifully captured by Kerinsa Marie Photography, below. -- Carmen Huff 

Rose, Lily of the Valley Lush Bridal Bouquet
Cori Cook Floral Design created all the stunning arrangements for Bryn and Ben’s garden party-inspired wedding. Ben wore a white lily of the valley paired with purple wildflowers for his boutonniere. Their talented calligrapher, Bethany, wrote all the tags on the boutonnieres as well.
The flower girl completed her blush and ivory ball gown with a stunning flower crown by Cori Cook Floral Design. It included blush roses, white lily of the valley and plenty of leaves for a woodland garden aura.
The bridesmaids chose their own dresses for the garden party wedding. Bryn told them she wanted the dresses to be short and champagne or beige. “I really wanted a neutral color because I didn’t want anything clashing with the natural colors from the lake and scenery,” Bryn says.
Bryn and Ben exchanged vows in a family friend’s yard in Littleton, Colorado. They loved the perfectly manicured grass leading right down to the lake where the Rocky Mountains towered in the background.
Bryn wore a gorgeous strapless lace wedding dress by Anne Barge. She knew she wanted her look to be simple and elegant, and kept that in mind when she went shopping at Little White Dress in Denver, Colorado. When she walked out of the dressing room, she knew from her family’s reaction that this was the dress.
Bethany, Bryn and Ben’s super-talented calligrapher, wrote all the escort cards for the wedding in a purple color that perfectly went with the otherwise-neutral palette. The cards were accented with purple wildflowers to go with the garden theme, and were displayed on a simple cork board.
The flower girl wore a blush tulle knee-length dress decorated with lace applique for the ultra-chic garden-party wedding. Bryn and Ben loved how it matched the wedding party and the palette. She completed her look with a boho flower crown.
Leafy Garland, Taper Candle Wedding Centerpieces
Bryn and Ben worked with wedding planners from We Tie the Knots to create their ultra-lush wedding theme. "Bryn was inspired by a monochromatic palette and had a passion for florals and wanted them everywhere," wedding planner Christyn says of the tented reception. “We were thrilled to partner with Cori Cook Floral Design to design a lush romantic garden feel complemented by flawless textured linens from La Tavola. Bryn couldn’t contain herself when she saw the vision come together on her wedding day.”
Hanging Green Garland Wedding Reception Centerpieces
White Swiss-Dot-Decorated Wedding Napkins
Textured Leaf, White Rose Reception Chair Decor
White Taper Candles, Vintage Cake Stand Wedding Centerpeieces
The reception tables were topped with distressed vases filled with roses, sweet peas and bells of Ireland for an overgrown garden feel we can’t help but love. Bryn and Ben used a mostly neutral palette and plenty of lush florals to bring the outside in.
Leafy Green Garland Table Runner
Ben and all the groomsmen wore navy-colored suits with striped ties. “We wanted something simple and not too formal, since that was the feel we wanted for our wedding,” Bryn says.