See This Stunningly Colorful Wedding for a Colorado Couple With Texas Ties

Jackie White & Will Ammons

June 28, 2024

Jackie White and Will Ammons met at Will’s first birthday party, became friends as kids while attending Camp Longhorn, and started dating after college. Four years later, Will surprised Jackie twice while on a ski trip to Vail, Colorado—first with a proposal on one of their favorite trails, then by having her family at the bottom of the mountain to celebrate. “He always keeps me on my toes,” Jackie laughs. “He’s the funniest person I’ve ever met.” The pair returned to Colorado for their summertime wedding, which was filled with family touches—and endless joy. Says planner Karli Spangler of Karli Spangler Events, “Jackie wanted something really happy, bright, colorful, and full of fun, because that reflects how they are as a couple.”

I Do With a View

While the bride’s family lives full-time in Dallas, since Jackie and Will’s engagement took place in Colorado, it just made sense for the mountain-loving couple to tie the knot atop one of their favorite peaks in Vail.

 

Good Day

With a 4:30 p.m. start time, much of the reception occurred in broad daylight—but guests weren’t shy about getting on the dance floor. “They had guests that came ready to party,” says Karli.

 

Bloom Where You’re Planted

Nicknamed “Mother Tree,” a bright floral tree provided a beautiful centerpiece for the reception’s 360-degree bar. “Flowers were really important,” says Karli. “We kept the ceremony pretty simple to focus on the natural backdrop and the beautiful views, but the color scheme was mostly carried by the flowers.”

Credits

  • Ceremony Site

    Vail Mountain Eagle’s Nest (Vail, Colorado)

  • Reception Site

    The Arrabelle at Vail Square (Vail, Colorado)

  • Photographer

    Stephanie Brazzle Photography

  • Bridal Gown Designer

    Monique Lhuillier

  • Bridal Gown Retailer

    Warren Barrón

  • Hair & Makeup

    LoLa Beauty (Denver, Colorado)

  • Groom’s Attire

    State & Liberty

  • Bridesmaids' Dresses Designer/Retailer

    Various

  • Groomsmen's Attire

    State & Liberty

  • Flower Girl Dress Designer/Retailer

    Anthropologie

  • Flowers

    Amy Lauren Floral Design (Denver, Colorado)

  • Stationery

    Paper Affair Dallas

  • Cake

    The Makery Cake Co (Centennial, Colorado)

  • Catering

    The Arrabelle at Vail Square

  • Music/Lighting

    Élan Artists

  • Wedding Rentals

    Have a Seat (Denver, Colorado); Colorado Party Rentals (Denver, Colorado)

  • Wedding Planner/Designer

    Karli Spangler, Karli Spangler Events

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