Alison & Nate in Grand Lake, CO

Alison and Nate's wedding-style inspiration sprang from their beautiful, natural outdoor setting -- and from the brightly colored bridesmaid dresses the bride had chosen. The Bride Alison Hemp The Groom Nate Meadows The Date August 7 While dating long-distance, Alison, a 26-year-old supply chain manager, and Nate, a 33-year-old financial analyst, kept a journal that they sent back and forth. Later, when both had moved to Colorado, Nate mentioned to Alison that he had added some entries. I looked through the new entries, which detailed our move, Alison remembers, and on the last page, he had written 'Will you marry me?' Of course I said yes!

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