Heidi + Paul Evergreen, Colorado 07-05-2014 Heidi and Paul’s ‘once upon a time’ began with a Mohawk. She was instantly smitten with Paul’s hair the first time they met in college and several years later they fittingly chose #itstartedwithamohawk as their wedding Instagram hashtag. Their fun, laidback celebration in the mountains showcased the beauty of Colorado and this couple’s unique personalities. “It was really important to us to show all our guests (who were mostly coming from out of town) how beautiful Colorado is and why we moved here from Ohio,” says Heidi. For their four-year anniversary, still new to Colorado, they decided to spend a long weekend hiking in Aspen. “We left early on a Saturday and drove most of the way to Aspen when we saw the road had seasonal closures. I was ready to turn around and head back to Denver, but little did I know Paul had other plans,” she says. By the time they made it they’d been on the road for six hours and were ready to get out and hike. They went straight to the Maroon Bells and hiked up to Crater Lake with their American Bulldog, Mattie. At the lake, with the beautiful scenery in the background they went to take a picture together. That’s when Heidi realized Paul was holding the most beautiful ring in his hand. “We couldn’t have been happier
and Paul couldn’t have picked a more beautiful setting to propose.” Their nontraditional details represented who they are as a couple and the inspiration began with the most beautiful rustic barn in Evergreen. They had a food truck, a gelato cart, mismatched vintage clothing, yard games, and lots of dancing and cocktails! Fresh coral, blush, and mint colors played throughout the floral design and attire. Heidi’s brother was her “Man of Honor,” and one of their best friends, Kyle, was their officiant. Of course, they couldn’t get married without their dog Mattie there as their flower girl. She danced the night away too, and even got sliders from the food truck for dinner! “The most memorable moment for me was the actual ceremony,” says Heidi. “Paul and I had already done a first look beforehand, but I was still filled with excitement and nerves as I walked down the aisle with my dad. Kyle wrote the entire ceremony and no one had any idea what he had written. My favorite part was the fact that he went to both of our parents and asked them for advice on marriage, which he incorporated into the ceremony. We then exchanged vows that we had written.”
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