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A Rustic Sunflower-Filled Wedding at Crooked Willow Farms in Larkspur, Colorado

From the custom invitations and bridesmaid bouquets to the wedding arbor and wedding favors, Kerry Dickman (

From the custom invitations and bridesmaid bouquets to the wedding arbor and wedding favors, Kerry Dickman (29 and a teacher) and Billy Andrews (31 and a teacher) filled their rustic wedding with sunflowers. Symbolizing energy and happiness, it's no wonder the outdoorsy couple chose the bright flower as a theme. Kerry and Billy balanced the bright yellow flower with dark shades of navy and gray as well as rustic details such as wooden wheelbarrows and windowpanes. With the help of wedding planner Jen Miller, the entire look came together to fit in with Crooked Willow Farms in Larkspur, Colorado. Between the open fields, rolling foothills, the red barn and the farm animals, Kerry and Billy found the perfect place for their wedding. We love how Kerry and Billy weren't afraid to take an its-my-wedding approach, making a lot of the decor themselves. Kerry even drew and painted "South Park" characters Stan and Wendy for their cake topper. See all our favorite details, beautifully captured by Aldabella Photography, below.

Kerry and Billy set the tone for their wedding early with sunflower-decorated brown card-stock invitations. The couple loved how they had the same colors—green, yellow, brown and white–as the wedding.
Kerry found her stunning dress at Bijou Bridal. She was immediately drawn to the open back with sheer lace creating an asymmetrical oval shape. The subtle beading on the bodice and timeless buttons down the back were the perfect touch.
Kerry's bridesmaids wore navy Bill Levkoff dresses for the rustic wedding. Wanting her friends to feel comfortable and confident in their outfits, she let everyone choose whatever style they wanted. The bridesmaids completed their looks with their own nude shoes. Inspired by the sunflower theme, Kerry gave them Alex and Ani gold sunflower charm bracelets, which also donated money to the Alzheimer's Association.
Kerry and Billy had always envisioned a more rustic, outdoor wedding for themselves. They looked at a few places with incredible vistas of Colorado's landscape, but when they found Crooked Willow Farms in Larkspur, Colorado, they knew that was it. From the open fields and rolling foothills to the farm animals and the red barn, they found the perfect place.
Instead of waiting for the ceremony, Kerry and Billy did a first look beforehand. They loved having a few minutes alone before all the day's festivities started.
Think Flowers created all the stunning sunflower arrangements for the rustic wedding. Kerry and her bridesmaids carried identical bouquets, including long-stemmed sunflowers and baby's breath.
Kerry and Billy's reception took place outside at Crooked Willow Farms in Larkspur, Colorado. Since the space was naturally beautiful on its own—with those rolling foothills and lush lawns—they kept their decor simple. They hung sunflowers in mason jars from the wedding arbor and lined the aisle with sunflower blooms as well.
Embracing their sunflower-filled theme, Kerry and Billy hung sunflowers in mason jars from their pergola at the ceremony. The staggered hanging flowers definitely added romance to the outdoor ceremony at Crooked Willow Farms in Larkspur, Colorado.
Guests picked a packet of sunflower seeds "growing" in an old red wheelbarrow filled with mulch. The wooden sign said, "Plant and watch our love grow." The natural wedding favors definitely fit the rustic, outdoor theme.
Guests found their seats at the reception using distressed white wood windowpanes: Each pane had a different table's number and names written in it. They loved how it fit the rustic theme.
Kerry and Billy had their reception inside at Crooked Willow Farms in Larkspur, Colorado. They loved the brick and wooden walls and the golden chandeliers. It provided a quintessential shabby-chic feel for dinner and dancing.
The reception tables were decorated with twine-wrapped beer bottles and mason jars filled with sunflowers, daisies and Colorado wildflowers. Unfinished wooden rounds fit the rustic theme and echoed the little wood-burned table numbers.
For dessert, Kerry and Billy had a personal red velvet cake from Happy Cakes Bakeshop for the traditional cake cutting. Kerry drew and painted the cake topper herself. It was Stan and Wendy from "South Park," one of the couple's favorite TV shows.
Kerry and Billy had a one-tier cake for the traditional cake cutting. Guests enjoyed their pieces of cake out of garnished martini glasses. Happy Cakes Bakeshop made three cake flavors, which were all displayed on a black wire tree. So modern!
Kerry and Billy made sure all the music was meaningful to them. After the newlyweds kicked off the party with their first dance, they played a mixture of classic and modern folk and indie music. The last song of the night was "If I Ever Leave This World Alive" by Flogging Molly.