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An Eclectic DIY Floral Wedding at Lionscrest Manor in Lyons, Colorado

Kit and Kendall Ruth had a fun, colorful DIY wedding at Lionscrest Manor in Lyons, Colorado. They loved the outdoor ceremony site among the mountains

Kit and Kendall Ruth had a fun, colorful DIY wedding at Lionscrest Manor in Lyons, Colorado. They loved the outdoor ceremony site among the mountains and the manor's indoor reception hall. Kit is a florist, so having a flower-inspired wedding was an easy choice for the modern couple. The pair used a pink, green and blue color palette for their eclectic, bloom-filled wedding -- a theme that extended to the bridesmaid dresses, which came in shades of blue or turquoise and were emblazoned with florals. Kit and Kendall exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony under a wooden wedding arbor adorned with lush flower arrangements. The day was almost perfect, except for the rain. The couple even took a second to pause so the groomsmen could give the chilly bridesmaids their blazers in the middle of the ceremony. After Kit and Kendall's first kiss, everyone headed inside for a lively reception. The gold-mercury-glass-potted succulents doubled as escort cards and wedding favors, and the centerpieces included calla lilies and orchids in vintage tan milk glass vases that spelled out "love." The windows were even decorated with pink peony blooms for a whimsical garden feel. One of the best parts, though, was the gorgeous fondant cake adorned with a giant pink peony sugar flower and cascading leaves.

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The bridesmaids wore blue or turquoise floral dresses for the colorful outdoor summer wedding.
Kit carried pink peonies, succulents, pine, dusty miller and roses in her colorful bouquet.
The bridesmaids carried ivory dahlias, green succulents and green lady’s mantle in their bouquets.
The modern ceremony programs were printed diagonally on the green paper in bold black and gray typography.
The ring bearer sported gray pants, a white shirt, black suspenders, a gray bow tie and a gray pageboy hat for an adorable vintage look. He completed his look with a succulent boutonniere to match the groomsmen.
The wooden wedding arbor was decorated with lush coral roses, white peonies and lady’s mantle to match the colorful bouquets.
The bold green escort cards were displayed in wine corks along with baby succulents in gold mercury glass vases for guests to take home.
The couple hung single pink peony blooms in the window of their reception for a whimsical pop of color.
The reception tables were decorated with calla lilies and orchids in tan milk glass vases that spelled out "love."
Kit and Kendall enjoyed a three-tier white fondant wedding cake decorated with a pink peony sugar flower and cascading leaves.
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