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TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING | Grace & Caleb – Centennial WY

If you are like us and obsessed with Snowy Range Elopements and Weddings, today’s blog post will be your cup of tea for sure! This stunning Table in the Wilderness wedding was so unique and beautiful. This lesser known wedding venue is located just about a half an hour away from Laramie, in Centennial, WY. It boasts picturesque aspen groves, overgrown wild flower fields and has a magical creek side woodsy feel to it.

Our faith is super important to us and we were so happy to see that Grace and Caleb had their love for God up front and center at their wedding. From worship music during the the ceremony, prayer for walking down the aisle and especially including foot washing it wasn’t hard to see that being believers is up front and center in who they are as a couple. Jesus is also front and center in everything we do, including photographing weddings. It was so nice to have that in common.

Grace & Caleb, thank you for asking us to be a small part of your big day. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for you two!

What is a wedding blog post without some gorgeous photos? Look no further here are our absolute favorite images from Grace and Caleb’s Snowy Range wedding in Centennial, WY.

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Ok Grace is a girl after my own heart, I mean who doesn’t love Birks for their wedding day shoe choice!?

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

She chose to do her own hair and makeup and included some wildflowers throughout her locks. So stunning and beautiful.

There is a lodge on the property that is perfect for the bride to get ready. Caleb and his gentleman were in a separate bunk house. It was so nice to know there was no chance of them seeing each other and ruining the moment!

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

Love these images Rick captured of Caleb writing out his vows. His brother was helping him as he practiced. This is one of the things we feel so passionate about when it comes to wedding photography. Real story telling moments, captured without ruining them with your presence and a big old camera!

Before the ceremony his guys prayed over him. There was just something so heart felt and genuine about their Table in the Wilderness wedding.

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

Caleb and his family mourned the loss of his brother, who was his best man. The day was marked with mixed emotions and we really tried to allow for family to just be together in these times. Photos were the least important if you ask me.

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

Love how they pumped him up as he got ready to walk down the aisle to marry his girl!

In memory of his brother, Caleb and his mother placed a single white candle on a totem that was placed in the spot for the best man at the altar.

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

Grace’s bohemian style was such a perfect match for this Table in the Wilderness wedding. Love this teary eyed walk down the aisle to the rest of her life with Caleb.

All we can say about their handwritten vows is WOW. Not a dry eye left at their ceremony.

We just love how they chose to remember Caleb’s brother during the ceremony.

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING
TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING
TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

For this Table in the Wilderness wedding, these two chose to wash each others feet. The biblical tradition was so special to include in their ceremony.

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

In addition to the typical things you would see at a wedding ceremony these lovebirds chose to also include some parts of worship and church service to their day. It was so neat hearing everyone singing hymns to the Lord!

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

Ok has anyone ever been THIS pumped to walk down the aisle as husband and wife? We think not…

The treat of having a Table in the Wilderness wedding is that you don’t have to GO to the mountains for bridal formals. You are already IN the mountains and we had so much fun roaming around their grounds for beautiful photos like this.

In addition to being head over heels in love with one another you can tell that Grace & Caleb are also each others best friends. Love that for them!

Isn’t Caleb’s suit just so classic?

Grace’s dress was made by her grandmother. It was perfect and the way it would flow when she walked down the aisle was just ethereal.

We left these newlyweds lots of space while photographing. We tried to just let them be in the moment for sure.

Aspen groves are one of our FAVE things and all the aspens on the property for their Table in the Wilderness wedding had us doing cartwheels!

Awww isn’t true love just so exceptional?

We didn’t even mentioned the gorgeous bridges on the property!

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

They chose to have their reception outdoors in a wooded clearing. No tents just twinkle lights, wildflowers and high class linens.

These two had an ice cream bar at their wedding. The cutest little cart filled with different flavors, nostalgic cones and any kind of topping you could want. What a unique sweet treat for their guests.

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING
TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

Toasts were a highlight from their day for us. I don’t think we’ve ever seen THIS MANY people giving toasts. Everyone had something amazing to say and wanted to love on this sweet couple.

Grace’s Dad’s toast was probably our absolute favorite. He had us laughing AND crying all in one speech.

TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING
TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS WEDDING

As it started to get dark they decided to start with the formal dances. The twinkle lights overhead and simple made dance floor were so perfect.

You can tell Caleb is really close to his Mom. We loved seeing them start out sentimental then progress to something so fun!

Again with the twinkle lights *swoon* am I right?!

Loved this lift during their first dance as husband and wife. How romantic!

Head over heels in love or having the best time of their life together, these two were made for each other for sure.

As it got dark this Table in the Wilderness wedding turned into the most awesome dance party!