Pleased to Meet You

March 13th, 2009 @ 1:13 pm by Mrs. Cowboy Boot

Hello Hive!

Thanks so much for having me! I’m Miss Cowboy Boot, and as much as I love rocking a pair of vintage, leather boots with a summer dress in warmer months, I am no cowgirl. That’s right—I’m an impostor!

I’m a Southern California girl who can’t get enough of the ocean but happens to live in a dusty little town called Santa Fe, New Mexico, which is why we’re eligible to become the Cowboy Boots. That, and we’re getting married at a ranch in Colorado.

Mr. and Ms. CB at our engagement party in September ’08, New York

Contrary to common misconception, Santa Fe is not a widespread plain of sweating, tumbleweed, and thirst-quenched cactuses. We are at the base of the Rocky Mountains, 7,000 feet up, complete with snow, golden leaves, wildflowers, and swimming holes. That’s why we love it, though—we’re avid hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, skiers (okay, I snowboard), and kayakers.

Mr. and Ms. CB at a friend’s wedding in Maine, ’06

Mr. Cowboy Boot and I haven’t always lived in the Southwest, though. Mr. CB and I met while working at a restaurant together in Boston, Massachusetts during my senior year in college. Since painting is what Mr. CB wants to do, he was taking graduate classes at the Museum of Fine Arts school.

After my graduation, I bee-lined it to New York City, and six weeks later Mr. CB joined me in a 375-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn Heights. Yikes. The concrete jungle weighed down on us after just one year so, and when I was offered a job in New Mexico, we made the move. The mountains and clean air have proven good for our love (and for Mr. CB, who is from Upstate NY, and loves himself some wide open space).

A couple weeks after we met (2005)!

Here we are, a little more than six months out from our ranch wedding in the mountains of Colorado. Weddingbee has been my obsession since I got engaged (April 2008) and now, I am looking forward to sharing our planning process with you, hearing about your creative DIY projects, and getting all of your opinions!

Again, thanks for having me!

-Ms. Cowboy Boot

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66 Responses to “Pleased to Meet You”

Bee

Miss Dumpling (message) 650 posts, Busy bee

Yall are hot!

3/13/09 @ 1:15 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Perfume (message) 1,636 posts, Bumble bee

WOW! What a devastatingly attractive couple you are!!! Welcome!!!!!

3/13/09 @ 1:18 pm (reply)

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Um, I hafta echo Miss Perfume and Miss Dumpling — you’re a striking duo!

3/13/09 @ 1:21 pm (reply)

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Mrs. DG (message) 4,227 posts, Honey bee

Good to see another snowboarder/outdoorswoman here!

3/13/09 @ 1:24 pm (reply)

Bee

Mrs. Avocado (message) 1,412 posts, Bumble bee

Buon giorno! Sono jealoso che tu hai avuto una opportunita di vivere in Italia!

As you can tell, my Italian is awful, but you might find me attempting to comment in Italiano in your posts because it is good practice for me

3/13/09 @ 1:27 pm (reply)

Member

Josalyn (message) 355 posts, Helper bee

I’m an imposter when it comes to cowboy boots too.
And I echo the other comments, you are hott

3/13/09 @ 1:30 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Mary Jane (message) 1,519 posts, Bumble bee

Welcome! you are so cute together

3/13/09 @ 1:31 pm (reply)

Hostess

Lillindy (message) 4,264 posts, Honey bee

You two are so stinking cute!

3/13/09 @ 1:33 pm (reply)

Member

Tstew (message) 109 posts, Blushing bee

Welcome..

3/13/09 @ 1:34 pm (reply)

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TCH

I can’t wait to hear more about your planning and Devil’s Thumb Ranch! My husband and I went x-country skiing there a few weeks ago and it was simply gorgeous. I imagine it will be stunning in the fall.

3/13/09 @ 1:34 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Cookie (message) 784 posts, Busy bee

Welcome, Miss Cowboy Boot.

3/13/09 @ 1:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Duckling (message) 1,349 posts, Bumble bee

Welcome! You guys are so cute! I’m looking forward to hearing about your wedding!

3/13/09 @ 1:35 pm (reply)

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Miss D'orsay (message) 1,293 posts, Bumble bee

haha, I have to agree with the other bees, you guys are a gorgeous couple! I love the Southwest, welcome to the hive!

3/13/09 @ 1:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Quiche (message) 2,183 posts, Buzzing bee

Welcome!!!

3/13/09 @ 1:36 pm (reply)

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Miss Bear Cub (message) 1,354 posts, Bumble bee

I love Santa Fe! do you guys get up to Taos often? The camping up there is great!

3/13/09 @ 1:40 pm (reply)

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jesstagirl (message) 486 posts, Helper bee

Hola! I’m so happy to see a fellow New Mexican Bee! I’m just an hour south of you in Albuquerque. I can’t wait to follow your plans on here!

3/13/09 @ 1:43 pm (reply)

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Miss Latte (message) 646 posts, Busy bee

welcome to the hive! and your icon is too cute.

3/13/09 @ 1:44 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Lemon (message) 426 posts, Helper bee

Welcome! I can’t wait to see the plans as they unfold!!!

3/13/09 @ 1:45 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Apple Cider (message) 215 posts, Helper bee

Welcome! I love the cowboy boot!

3/13/09 @ 1:51 pm (reply)

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SpaceC06 (message) 417 posts, Helper bee

You will have to give us insight on your favorite decompression locations (er ski/snowboarding) local in the Northern NM and Southern Colorado area!

I can’t wait to see your blogs, I am glad to see a fellow New Mexican on board finally!

3/13/09 @ 1:52 pm (reply)

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missbean (message) 528 posts, Busy bee

Welcome! I’m looking forward to hearing about your planning!

3/13/09 @ 1:55 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Pinot Noir (message) 772 posts, Busy bee

Welcome! I’m really excited to read all about your Colorado wedding!

3/13/09 @ 1:59 pm (reply)

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ES123 (message) 1,024 posts, Bumble bee

Yes, you are both extremely good looking! Can’t wait to hear about your plans - I can tell it will be fun!

3/13/09 @ 2:01 pm (reply)

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shibaby (message) 202 posts, Helper bee

Welcome! And cheers to Upstate NY! A Syracuse Girl here!

3/13/09 @ 2:01 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Cupcake (message) 1,169 posts, Bumble bee

Welcome! You two are adorable!

3/13/09 @ 2:02 pm (reply)

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EAQ219 (message) 1,033 posts, Bumble bee

Welcome! I am in love with your red hair!! Can’t wait to read all about the wedding!

3/13/09 @ 2:07 pm (reply)

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doublemint921 (message) 489 posts, Helper bee

Yay a new-bee!! Welcome! I can’t wait to hear more about your wedding planning! I love the picture of you two from your friends wedding. So Cute!!

3/13/09 @ 2:08 pm (reply)

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Luvbug6315 (message) 427 posts, Helper bee

Welcome. Love your profile pic, super cute.

3/13/09 @ 2:11 pm (reply)

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Miss Stiletto (message) 761 posts, Busy bee

You guys are adorable!! Welcome, welcome! I’m super jealous of your ranch wedding, but of course, not a lot of ranches here in Chicago

3/13/09 @ 2:16 pm (reply)

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frenchbulldog (message) 6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

Welcome Cowboy Boots! You two are so cute
I can’t wait to hear more about your wedding!

3/13/09 @ 2:24 pm (reply)

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happilywaiting (message) 1,400 posts, Bumble bee

Welcome! Y’all are too cute! I rock my cowboy boots as much as I can…when there’s no snow

3/13/09 @ 2:32 pm (reply)

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Miss Kitten (message) 705 posts, Busy bee

Welcome Miss Cowboy Boot! You two are too cute!

3/13/09 @ 2:36 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,094 posts, Honey bee

you two are good looking! and sound like a lot of fun (hiking, biking, kayaking? do you camp, too? lets hang out!)

great to have you here…
can’t wait to hear about your plans!

3/13/09 @ 2:39 pm (reply)

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cbgg (message) 309 posts, Helper bee

Finally another outdoorsy bee! I’m so excited!

3/13/09 @ 2:42 pm (reply)

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Miss Powder Puff (message) 834 posts, Busy bee

You guys are a gorgeous couple! Welcome!

3/13/09 @ 2:48 pm (reply)

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BeachBrideT (message) 1,056 posts, Bumble bee

Welcome welcome! I can’t wait to hear all about your plans!

3/13/09 @ 2:50 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Sushi (message) 969 posts, Busy bee

What a beautiful couple you guys are! Can’t wait to hear more about you!

3/13/09 @ 2:55 pm (reply)

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ColorCoated (message) 951 posts, Busy bee

Aw! You guys are adorable! Can’t wait to hear about your plans :).

3/13/09 @ 3:04 pm (reply)

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nanzpm (message) 17 posts, Newbee

very cute couple =]

3/13/09 @ 3:09 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Toucan (message) 984 posts, Busy bee

Welcome!

3/13/09 @ 3:11 pm (reply)

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Emilydll (message) 428 posts, Helper bee

WELCOME!!! I am ever so excited to hear about your plans! What a lovely couple the two of ya’ make!

3/13/09 @ 3:24 pm (reply)

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Lauren

Welcome! I also went to college in Boston and graduated in 2005 and moved to Colorado! What school did you go to?

3/13/09 @ 3:27 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Sea Breeze (message) 912 posts, Busy bee

Ooh, a ranch wedding! We almost had our wedding at my parents’ ranch which would’ve been AWESOME… I can’t wait to hear about your plans. Welcome!

3/13/09 @ 3:47 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Tiramisu (message) 877 posts, Busy bee

Welcome welcome! Adorable icon & adorable couple!

3/13/09 @ 3:51 pm (reply)

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SanDiegoAli (message) 937 posts, Busy bee

Hi and welcome! I can’t wait to read more about your wedding!

3/13/09 @ 4:29 pm (reply)

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MrsSl82be (message) 1,472 posts, Bumble bee

Welcome!! Please feel free to post many pics of New Mexico, I would love to see it from someone who actually lives there

3/13/09 @ 4:30 pm (reply)

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olelucky (message) 59 posts, Worker bee

Yay!!! Another NM bride! I’ve been feeling all alone! Welcome!

3/13/09 @ 4:42 pm (reply)

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Miss Cowboy Boot (message) 259 posts, Helper bee

Thanks for making me feel so welcome, everyone! I have about a billion posts swirling around in my head right now!

@Lauren: I went to Emerson College right about the same time you were in Boston. What about you?

@MrsSI82be: I’ll definitely be doing a Honeymoon in My Hometown. So, keep an eye out for that one. It’s truly a romantic place that feels foreign, but burn a hole in your wallet.

3/13/09 @ 5:13 pm (reply)

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Miss Cowboy Boot (message) 259 posts, Helper bee

Haha. I meant to say won’t burn a hole in your wallet!

3/13/09 @ 5:13 pm (reply)

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MightySapphire (message) 2,608 posts, Sugar bee

Heya! Your first post yay! Kinda freaky, I live in SD, grew up in CO, just got back from working in ME, and had my first “open water” scuba experience at the hole in NM!! I feel like you’re stalking me…and I’m not creeped out…hehehe!

3/13/09 @ 5:54 pm (reply)

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Miss Piglet (message) 629 posts, Busy bee

Hello Miss CB! You’re such a gorgeous couple! Can’t wait to hear about the wedding plans.

3/13/09 @ 5:59 pm (reply)

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Miss Glitter (message) 880 posts, Busy bee

Welcome, Miss Cowboy Boot!!

3/13/09 @ 8:50 pm (reply)

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Miss Hot Cocoa (message) 1,715 posts, Bumble bee

Welcome!! Not only are you guys are gorgeous couple, you guys are former Bostonians! Loves it.

3/13/09 @ 8:54 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Espresso (message) 1,064 posts, Bumble bee

I love you two already! Welcome!! And have fun registering at REI!

3/13/09 @ 11:05 pm (reply)

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Miss Taffy (message) 2,601 posts, Sugar bee

Welcome!!! So excited to have you here.

3/13/09 @ 11:23 pm (reply)

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Miss Martini (message) 245 posts, Helper bee

i just had to comment and tell you - you are gorgeous! what a hot couple!

welcome!

3/14/09 @ 12:04 am (reply)

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Britndave

Yaaa, you got engaged on my birthday!

3/14/09 @ 12:02 pm (reply)

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lethie (message) 230 posts, Helper bee

Welcome!

3/14/09 @ 6:11 pm (reply)

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Miss Crab Cake (message) 818 posts, Busy bee

My first thought: Damn, that girl is stunningly gorgeous! Welcome to the Hive!

3/14/09 @ 10:32 pm (reply)

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Cole B (message) 450 posts, Helper bee

I second Miss CC…Welcome!

3/15/09 @ 10:22 am (reply)

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Golden139 (message) 340 posts, Helper bee

I’m sure you hear this all the time but you two make a gorgeous couple Can’t wait to hear all about your wedding! Welcome!

3/15/09 @ 11:05 am (reply)

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purpleHaze79 (message) 875 posts, Busy bee

Welcome!! I can’t wait to read all about your planning! You and Mr. CB are the cutest!

3/15/09 @ 5:05 pm (reply)

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driftslikesmoke (message) 1,220 posts, Bumble bee

Welcome to the hive! I can’t wait to hear all about your plans!

3/16/09 @ 1:21 am (reply)

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TechGirl (message) 269 posts, Helper bee

Welcome Miss Cowboy Boot!

3/16/09 @ 10:17 am (reply)

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Lauren

@Miss Cowboy Boot: @Miss Cowboy Boot: @Miss Cowboy Boot: I went to bentley college but i applied to emerson! good luck with all the planning. your venue is beautiful and was almost a choice for me. but we decided on breckenridge in july!

3/16/09 @ 11:17 am (reply)

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