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A Glamorous Rustic Wedding at Donovan Pavilion in Vail, Colorado

Lauren and Santino exchanged vows on top of Vail Mountain in a glamorous outdoor ceremony followed by a luxurious reception at Donovan Pavilion. The b

Lauren and Santino exchanged vows on top of Vail Mountain in a glamorous outdoor ceremony followed by a luxurious reception at Donovan Pavilion. The black and white color scheme resembled a black-tie event, but the couple kept it unique by adding an industrial, rustic, modern flare through glass and wood details. Everything we did at this wedding was in hopes to provide our personal vision of an elegant experience, Santino says.

The programs were tied with a thick black and white ribbon. "We wanted guests to feel as if they were invited to some special, secret gala or something," Santino says.
Lauren wore her hair in a half-up hairstyle and wore natural-looking makeup for her outdoor ceremony
The bride carried white orchids, roses and hydrangea.
"We tried to be as timeless as possible and go black tie," Santino says. The groomsmen wore Vera Wang tuxedos.
The groom wore a single white rose on his lapel.
The ring bearers wore black tuxedos with single white rose boutonnieres.
As a kid, Lauren would go to Vail Mountain every season with her family. "She has this insurmountable love for Vail that is forever ingrained within her," Santino says. "Throughout the years, weve lived there and have spent lots of weekends there. Vail is a small ski town in this great big world. It just felt right."
"We wanted our guests to feel as though they were partaking in an elegant, important and magical experience," Santino says. The natural wood and high chandeliers created a luxurious, glamorous feel.
Candles and white-flower garland hung from small branches to create romantic garden centerpieces.
Small leaves stuck into wooden corks served as rustic table numbers.
The sweetheart table was decorated with floating candles and a white-flower garland.
The newlyweds champagne flutes were marked with wood and wire Mr and Mrs signs, which were tied to the glasses with sparkly silver ribbon.
The couple enjoyed a three-tier white cake decorated with fresh, white hydrangea and orchids.
Lauren and Santino thanked their guests with a sweet message on a chalkboard sign
Johnny Mogambo played lived music throughout the cocktail hour and reception, and the couple danced on an outside patio in front of a 20-foot wall covered in lights.