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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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Love at The Ranch: The Bride and Groom

November 17th, 2009 @ 11:41 am by Mrs. Cowboy Boot

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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67 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)  2,299 posts, Buzzing bee

ahh! Beautiful pictures!!! :)

 
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Champagne Wishes
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Champagne Wishes (message)  898 posts, Busy bee

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

 
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Mrs. Bear Cub
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Mrs. Bear Cub (message)  1,435 posts, Bumble bee

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

 
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Mrs. Mouse (message)  5,625 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
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future.mrs.v (message)  171 posts, Blushing bee

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

 
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amyrose
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amyrose (message)  31 posts, Newbee

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

 
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stephinPA
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stephinPA (message)  1,341 posts, Bumble bee

You’re such a beautiful bride!

 
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Mrs. Cowboy Boot (message)  415 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
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amariem25 (message)  1,700 posts, Bumble 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
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BenJerrysBride (message)  108 posts, Blushing bee

Beyond Stunning!

 
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ke3
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ke3 (message)  253 posts, Helper bee

these photos are absolutely stunning! you look gorgeous!

 
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Italiana
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Italiana (message)  75 posts, Worker bee

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

 
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staytru2urhart

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)  1,617 posts, Bumble bee

You look absolutely peaceful. Beautiful pics!

 
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Mrs. Hot Cocoa (message)  1,981 posts, Buzzing bee

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

 
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pvaulter718
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pvaulter718 (message)  1,971 posts, Buzzing bee

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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rachel_leigh
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rachel_leigh (message)  568 posts, Busy bee

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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Mrs. Beagle (message)  1,206 posts, Bumble bee

So beautiful!! These are definitely pictures to cherish!

 
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Miss Spaniel (message)  5,119 posts, Bee Keeper

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

 
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pec1216
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pec1216 (message)  196 posts, Blushing bee

Your photos look amazing! Can’t wait for the next post!

 
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Mrs. Cowboy Boot
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Mrs. Cowboy Boot (message)  415 posts, Helper bee

@rachel_leigh: That’s so sweet. Thank you. I had the hardest time finding earrings. So, on the Big Day, I had some friends and family bring earrings with them for me to try. I knew I was most interested in gold, pearl, and/or faux-diamond (or real, of course!). These were loaned to me from a friend, but were made by her friend who is a jeweler: http://www.katrinalapenne.com/. In the end, my friend gifted them to me. I know Katrina will make custom pieces so feel free to contact her via her website.

 
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Mrs. Stiletto (message)  819 posts, Busy bee

Seriously, you look so gorgeous! I’m loving every post.

 
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daniellemybelle
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daniellemybelle (message)  1,400 posts, Bumble bee

STOP BEING SO BEAUTIFUL. Stop. Really.

 
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evelinej
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evelinej (message)  370 posts, Helper bee

You are one good-looking couple!

 
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KMSull
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KMSull (message)  6,693 posts, Bee Keeper

Goodness, every single post I’m AMAZED at how gorgeous you are! Love the pictures!

 
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Mrs. Bird of Paradise
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Mrs. Bird of Paradise (message)  340 posts, Helper bee

your pictures are so beautiful! i’m all teary-eyed! you two are a gorgeous couple.

 
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Vic004
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Vic004 (message)  793 posts, Busy bee

Your photos are breath taking, the most amazing I have seen in a long time, I hope you submit these to magazines, they are stunning!

 
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Valhalla
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Valhalla (message)  1,038 posts, Bumble bee

Oh my goodness! Your photos are stunning and I love your hair and dress. I may have use your hair style for inspiration - we have very similar hair color/hair type!

 
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Querida
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Querida (message)  1,310 posts, Bumble bee

WOW. Such a beautiful couple and absolutely amazing photos!

 
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Lillindy
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Lillindy (message)  5,437 posts, Bee Keeper

Damn girl, you two are freakin hot! Gosh, I wish you wedding was around before mine, I might have “borrowed” a few of your ideas for inspiration! :)

 
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Mrs. Glitter (message)  934 posts, Busy bee

Simply breathtaking, Mrs. CB!!

 
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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message)  1,913 posts, Buzzing bee

You look so gorgeous!! Love all the photos!

 
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Miss Cheeseburger (message)  701 posts, Busy bee

ok. you two look like models and this looks like a MSW spread. actually BETTER than a magazine spread. seriously. BEAUTIFUL.

 
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lkristine7
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lkristine7 (message)  71 posts, Worker bee

I LOVE your pictures Mrs. CB. You both are so BEAUTIFUL. I love your dress!

 
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Mrs. French Bulldog
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Mrs. French Bulldog (message)  6,767 posts, Bee Keeper

These photos are so dreamy and look like they belong in a magazine :) I hope you get that top one framed, I LOVE IT!

 
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Miss Cola (message)  1,681 posts, Bumble bee

Gawd, you guys look amazing! Your photographer did a fabulous job of capturing both you and your beautiful surroundings!

 
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Mrs. Perfume (message)  1,783 posts, Buzzing bee

So UTTERLY gorgeous. You guys are so photogenic it’s a crime!!!! Gahhh!

 
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bunnylovesbear (message)  684 posts, Busy bee

Mrs. CB,
you. are. breathtaking.
I cannot get over just how GORGEOUS you look in each and every picture!

 
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peanutlovespumpkin (message)  486 posts, Helper bee

this is like a magazine spread - amazing! Bookmarking as an example of what I want our photos to look like :)

 
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Miss Hamster (message)  2,377 posts, Buzzing bee

You are absolutely stunning! Seriously, your photos look like a fashion spread! So beautiful.

 
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cindy

i just LOVE your red hair. it’s stunning. you are so breathtaking!

 
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anvil_chick
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anvil_chick (message)  335 posts, Helper bee

i am amazed at your photos…. wow you are a force to be with looks like that! WOW! congratulatiosn you two:D

 
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Mrs. Lemon (message)  511 posts, Busy bee

all of these just take my breath away…

 
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Miss Buttons (message)  3,018 posts, Sugar bee

Ooh la la, you two have got to be one of the most beautiful couples I’ve ever laid my eyes on…

 
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krissycake (message)  4,105 posts, Honey bee

Gorgeous! Love how everything turned out!!!!!!!!!!

 
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jbsgirl (message)  97 posts, Worker bee

can i just say …. your pics are unreal! this should be in some magazine somewhere!

 
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Miss Scissors (message)  6,258 posts, Bee Keeper

Those portraits are just ridiculous. So beautiful, so so perfect.

 
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Cole B (message)  1,163 posts, Bumble bee

you are so freaking gorgeous!

 
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million (message)  361 posts, Helper bee

Seriously beyond beautiful. You are stunning. And the two of you together … no words!

 
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Linzerella

I think you’re lying when your description says “Magazine Editor” and not “High Fashion Bridal Model” HELLO - you are so gorgeous! I’m drooling over these photos. Love! :)

 
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Jessie516 (message)  5,278 posts, Bee Keeper

Seriously, this looks like a magazine photo shoot. AMAZING!

 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  2,799 posts, Sugar bee

These portraits are so lovely!!! You both look so happy and in love. :)

 
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luli29 (message)  1,550 posts, Bumble bee

I’m so jealous..your photos were so awesome. How beautiful….they belong in a wedding magazine!

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,502 posts, Bumble bee

Just amazing!

 
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ErinMarguerite (message)  1,268 posts, Bumble bee

These are just phenomenal, and you guys are adorable!

 
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MidnightSun (message)  148 posts, Blushing bee

What a good looking couple! Beautiful photos! I love natural wedding pictures

 
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You are SO beautiful! So happy for you and the way your pictures came out.

 
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,316 posts, Sugar bee

this are just amazing!

 
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HelloKitty2 (message)  52 posts, Worker bee

Amber took the words right out of my mouth, you are stunning, Mrs. Cowboy Boot!

 
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MariaandSam (message)  2 posts, Wannabee

Absolutely gorgeous! Lovelovelove your hair and makeup!

 
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Berkeley_Bride (message)  66 posts, Worker bee

You two are an amazingly stunning couple. These are gorgeous photos!

 
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PeachandPearl (message)  248 posts, Helper bee

Unreal. Seriously unreal. You and these shots are breathtakingly beautiful, Mrs. CB.

 
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I love the flowers in your hair. Where did you get them?

 
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Mrs. Cowboy Boot (message)  415 posts, Helper bee

@Girlinlove: Hey there. My hair flowers were custom made by Muscari Designs. This is her site: http://www.muscaridesigns.com/, but I’m not sure if she’s crafting anymore as I can’t seem to get past the home page. Thanks!!

 
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[...] I love me a loose, curly, non-fussy updo a la Mrs. Cowboy Boot, I knew that for our marathon of a wedding this hair style would just not work. I plan on dancing [...]

 

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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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