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A Modern Wedding in Denver, CO

Alissa moved to Los Angeles after college, where she crossed paths with Matthew. She was originally from Denver and he from Boston, but they knew a lo

Alissa moved to Los Angeles after college, where she crossed paths with Matthew. She was originally from Denver and he from Boston, but they knew a lot of the same people. As time went on, Alissa realized she wanted to be more than just friends. “I tried to play it very cool,” she says, and dated Matthew casually for a couple of months. Then, at a friend’s wedding, they spent the entire night dancing. That’s when Alissa knew Matthew was the one. The Bride Alissa Alpert, 29, a wardrobe stylist The Groom Matthew Joblon, 28, a real estate developer The Date September 6 He proposed on their three-year anniversary, surrounded by flowers, champagne and candlelight. “I was so shocked, I just kept screaming and laughing,” says Alissa. And of course, she said yes.

A towering display of roses and floating candles directed guests to the ballroom for cocktail hour.
Floating candles, white floral spheres, calla lilies, and wheat grass arranged at different levels set a dramatic scene.
Guests sipped cucumber martinis, champagne, and lemonade while the Denver String Quartet played classic rock tunes in the background.
The bride put her DIY skills to use on the simple, white programs printed with natural-colored ink. Friends handed out the programs along with cocktails and champagne as guests entered the room.
Alissa and Matthew chose to forgo the cake cutting tradition and instead treated guests to a buffet of sweet treats like carrot cupcakes with cream cheese icing.
Hurricane lamps in varying heights and white draping made the ceremony space at the Hyatt at Colorado Convention Center modern and intimate. Plus, the convenient hotel rooms were a bonus for out-of-town guests.
Elegant calligraphy made the white escort cards simple, yet stunning.
Ambient lighting added a soft wash of lavender to the all-white decor, while multiple table shapes, settings, and centerpieces gave the room variety.
Alissa's 11 bridesmaids chose their own styles of navy dresses, while her one male attendant wore a dark suit. The bride’s three nieces all wore poufy white princess dresses and carried miniature bouquets.