Destination Wedding
Written By Carrie Edelstein
Photographer: Valorie Darling @valoriedarling, Florist: Kelsey Harper @kelseyharperdesign, Wedding Planner: Lindsey Grannis
THE COUPLE
Bride Katrina Joyce Brodsky was born and raised in St. Louis. She moved to Los Angeles for college and eventually made it a more permanent relocation. That’s where she met the groom, Thomas Matthew Reese, a California native. The newlyweds both work in the fashion industry; she is a fashion blogger (@keller_rose) and he is the director of sales for a clothing manufacturing company.
Katrina’s wedding gown and veil are by Vera Wang.
THE LOCATION AND VENUE
The wedding took place last September at Flying Diamond Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She says, “Steamboat Springs has always had a place in our hearts and it was always our dream to get married on a ranch. The moment we set foot on the property we knew it was the perfect location.”
Nearly 100 guests from St. Louis came to witness the nuptials.
THE GUEST LIST
The bride says the wedding was “intimate” in size, will a few more than 150 guests in attendance. Many were from St. Louis, and some came from California, around Colorado, New York, and a few other places. Guests stayed at the base of the mountain, very close to the venue.
The bride’s second look: a custom Katherine Tash Bridal outfit topped off with a Resistol Cowboy Hat.
THE LOOKS
Because of the vibe of the ranch, the bride’s hair and makeup were what she describes as “extremely natural and effortless.” Her dress and veil were by Vera Wang, and she changed afterward into a second look which was a custom Katherine Tash Bridal fitted outfit topped off with a Resistol Cowboy Hat.
THE HONEYMOON
This busy couple opted for a “mini-moon,” and spent a few days around Telluride after the nuptials. They vacationed in South Africa to celebrate their engagement, so they’re busy saving the honeymoon date for a destination just as spectacular!
OLD
A touch of lace from the mother of the bride’s original wedding dress was sewn into the bride’s dress.
NEW
“Diamond studs gifted to me by my parents.”
BORROWED
“My mom’s diamond necklace.”
BLUE
“My grandma’s purse that had a beautiful blue stone on the clasp.”