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Mrs. Cowboy Boot, Santa Fe Age and Occupation: 25, Magazine Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Artist and Whitewater Rafting Guide Engagement Date: April 28th, 2008 Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Devil's Thumb Ranch, Colorado About Me: I grew up in Los Angeles and have since lived in San Diego, Boston, Italy, Hawaii, New York City, and Santa Fe. I speak Italian and love pasta. My real passion is the outdoors, though. When I'm not at work, I'm snowboarding, hiking with my two dogs, mountain biking, surfing, cross-country-skiing, or boating New Mexico's rivers. Despite my boyish love for adventure, I'm a girly-girl at heart and am overly-excited to pull off the romantic, vintage-inspired, country wedding of my dreams.
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Our photographer Tec Petaja’s strong suit is taking pictures of couples. He’s extremely good at taking pictures of everything but he has a way with direction that puts a couple at ease. Or, at least he did for us. After our First Look, we trudged into a nearby field to get some portraits of us. I gave up on holding my dress out of the sticks and let it gather what it may.

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In this next one, I was probably closing my eyes because it was bitterly cold and they were starting to water, but it looks like I’m breathing in the moment.

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This was another candid moment.

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After the field, we switched locations to a pond-side forest nearby.

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This next one makes me feel like we were in awe of our surroundings. A magical forest, if you will.

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For this next background, we had to crawl under a wooden fence. I scrunched my dress up as best as possible.

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The paparazzi were also on call that day. They caught us down in the field while we were getting our portraits taken.

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Photo by Tim Carr

How did we get here?

First, Mr. CB and I road-tripped it to Boulder, CO.
Then, I spent a peaceful morning with my bridesmaids and maids-of-honor.
Followed by a rowdy bachelorette party that night.
The next morning, two days before the wedding, we fought.
Then, we made up.
On Saturday, Mr. CB recuperated from his bachelor party while I hiked with friends.
Until evening, when we celebrated our rehearsal dinner.
Sunday Morning: The girls got ready.
And the guys got ready too.
Mr. CB and I had our First Look.
Budget Breakdown: Bouquets and Bouts.

**All images above by the ridiculously talented and awesome Tec Petaja, unless otherwise noted. Head to his blog for some serious eye candy.**

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70 Responses to “Love at The Ranch: The Bride and Groom”

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Erika

You look breathtaking! :) So pretty! Awesome pics!

 
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pmerr
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pmerr (message)  2,401 posts, Buzzing bee

ahh! Beautiful pictures!!! :)

 
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Champagne Wishes
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Champagne Wishes (message)  1,187 posts, Bumble bee

Gorgeous! You both look so relaxed and so in love.

 
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Mrs. Bear Cub (message)  1,566 posts, Bumble bee

these are so beautiful, mrs cb ;). definitely my favorite photos of your wedding :)

 
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Mrs. Mouse (message)  5,821 posts, Bee Keeper

You guys look so at ease–like models! I wouldn’t have even guessed that you were cold!

 
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future.mrs.v (message)  358 posts, Helper bee

all of your pictures are ridiculously gorgeous. and that last one looks like a painting! love ‘em!

 
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amyrose (message)  40 posts, Newbee

Your makeup is so beautiful - do you know what products were used???

 
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stephinPA (message)  3,625 posts, Sugar bee

You’re such a beautiful bride!

 
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Mrs. Cowboy Boot (message)  434 posts, Helper bee

@amyrose: Thank you!! My make-up was done by the regional Bobbi Brown manager and I love it too! I posted our trial and the products she used here: http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/07/06/a-second-go-round/

 
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amariem25 (message)  3,753 posts, Honey bee

You are such a beautiful bride! Gorgeous! You look a lot older than 25 too, but in a really good way! I love these photos!

 
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BenJerrysBride (message)  168 posts, Blushing bee

Beyond Stunning!

 
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ke3 (message)  255 posts, Helper bee

these photos are absolutely stunning! you look gorgeous!

 
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Italiana (message)  81 posts, Worker bee

I love the setting and you and the hubby look fabulous!!!!

 
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Ur by far the most beautiful model/or real bride I have ever seen in my whole entire life! I hope I exude such real genuine and simply gorgeous beauty as you did on your wedding day. Your children and grand children will love looking at your wedding pictures and be so proud to have such good genes:) I mean your beautiful in just everyday pictures much less on your wedding day!! That glow, your hair, your smile, and that timeless look!!! WOW

 
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Miss French Fries (message)  2,218 posts, Buzzing bee

You look absolutely peaceful. Beautiful pics!

 
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If someone told me these were from the pages of MSW, I’d believe it!

 
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You look so happy, not crazy smile happy, but so content in the moment, it comes across so well in every single photo,

 
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I love your pics! You are my inspiration for how I want to look on my day.

Your earrings are super cute. I am looking for something kind of similar. Could you tell me where you got them?

 
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So beautiful!! These are definitely pictures to cherish!

 
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I love your wedding photos… you both are so gorgeous!

 
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Mrs. Cowboy Boot, Santa Fe Age and Occupation: 25, Magazine Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Artist and Whitewater Rafting Guide Engagement Date: April 28th, 2008 Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Devil's Thumb Ranch, Colorado About Me: I grew up in Los Angeles and have since lived in San Diego, Boston, Italy, Hawaii, New York City, and Santa Fe. I speak Italian and love pasta. My real passion is the outdoors, though. When I'm not at work, I'm snowboarding, hiking with my two dogs, mountain biking, surfing, cross-country-skiing, or boating New Mexico's rivers. Despite my boyish love for adventure, I'm a girly-girl at heart and am overly-excited to pull off the romantic, vintage-inspired, country wedding of my dreams.

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