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Having a fall wedding in Wyoming carries its risks – snow one September weekend and soaring temperatures the next are a reality , and the two kept their eyes on the weather as an outdoor wedding was very important to them both . “ We watched the weather closely in the months and weeks before the big day ,” Lara says . “ When it came time to make the final decision of indoor or outdoor , we were blessed with a 70 degree fall day . It was perfect !”
The two enjoyed a photo shoot with Virginia Ruth Photography at Sheridan ’ s Kendrick Mansion , a beautiful and historic site the two walked by frequently while dating . Their outdoor ceremony was held in the amphitheater of Cornerstone Church , the couple ’ s church in Sheridan . The reception was held at the Best Western Sheridan Center . Throughout the event , their priority of family and friends was embraced and celebrated . “ We left out many of the old wedding traditions , and chose to focus on things that were meaningful and important to us ,” Lara says . Their siblings were all an integral part of their ceremony ; Lara chose to have both of her parents , who are close to her and have been integral in her development , walk her down the aisle . Their friends helped the couple coordinate , assemble and decorate both the ceremony and reception . The décor included some important elements . “ Both Harrison and I lost important family members , and we wanted to have a way of commemorating them ,” Lara explains . “{ W } e had a special place at our reception where we lit lanterns in their honor .” They also honored the legacy of successful marriages in their families by displaying family wedding photos at the reception .
When it came to fall touches and their love of the outdoors , Lara and Harrison involved their wedding party in the process . Harrison and a friend tied flies in their wedding colors , skipping traditional floral boutonnieres for the
VENUE | Sheridan , Wyoming PHOTO | Virginia Ruth Photography
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