A Rustic Canary Yellow Wedding at Ten Mile Station in Breckenridge, Colorado

Jessica Portaro (30 and works in finance) and Phil Ruiz (31 and works in healthcare) met at Lodo’s Bar and Grill in downtown Denver on St. Patrick’s D

Jessica Portaro (30 and works in finance) and Phil Ruiz (31 and works in healthcare) met at Lodo’s Bar and Grill in downtown Denver on St. Patrick’s Day. For the wedding, the couple chose Ten Mile Station in Breckenridge, Colorado. They loved the idea of having all their family and friends out of the city and in the mountains for a weekend getaway. Plus, Jessica is a Colorado native and Phil lived there the majority of his life. They wanted their location to feel very Colorado. They used canary yellow and gray as their main colors for a bright pop of color and fun vibe. They added rustic details such as the custom-made wooden escort card frames and the chalkboard-inspired place settings to match the mountain venue. Cocktail hour was filled with sunshine, drinks and food (as it should be) including prosciutto wrapped shrimp and prime rib with potatoes. One of the couple’s favorite parts was the photo booth at the reception where guest could play with props and take fun pictures together.

Simple, Round-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Jessica wore an Alvena Valenta trumpet wedding dress from Anna Be. She loved the layered ruffled bottom and flower detailing at the waist.
The bridesmaids wore strapless blue and white dresses from Bella Bridesmaids. “I loved the stripe,” Jessica says. “So different and fun.”
Phil wore a Hugo Boss Red Label Suit with a yellow pocket square to match the wedding colors.
The groom and groomsmen wore succulents and billy balls for rustic boutonnieres.
Jessica and Phil First Look
Jessica and Phil exchanged vows under a branch and yellow flower wedding arbor overlooking swoon-worthy views of the mountains.
The flower girl wore a white dress with gold stripes to match the pattern of the bridesmaid dresses. The ring bearer wore yellow suspenders and a bow tie to match.
Jessica and Phil Outdoor Ceremony in Colorado
Jessica and Phil First Kiss
Jessica and Phil Recessional
Ten Mile Station Wedding Venue in Colorado
Jessica and Phil made custom wooden frames for their guests with the wedding date for the escort cards.
Rustic Yellow Reception at Ten Mile Station
Tall Yellow Flower and Branch Centerpieces
The couple decorated their reception with canary yellow linen napkins and yellow and white chevron table runners. “I feel like it really filled the space with color and fun,” Jessica says.
Jessica and Phil Reception at Ten Mile Station
Jessica and Phil enjoyed a three-tier ruffled white buttercream cake decorated with yellow ranunculus and topped with a silver topper.
Jessica and Phil gave guests gray flip flops to help keep their feet happy on the dance floor.
Jessica and Phil First Dance