A Sophisticated Pomegranate-Filled Wedding at the Pinery at the Hill in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Samantha Bruner (30 and a marketing professional) and Joel Wood (31 and a financial adviser) started their relationship right before Joel quit his job and moved to Granada, Spain. They didn’t let that stop them, though, and their long-distance relationship became a really romantic, special time. Wanting to honor that part of their relationship, Samantha and Joel incorporated pomegranates into their decor since "granada" means pomegranate in Spanish. The couple cut pomegranates in half to put into their centerpieces, they made a pomegranate martini for cocktail hour, their pastry chef made a pomegranate ganache for their wedding cake, and guests went home with chocolate-covered pomegranates at the end of the night. “I love that all these things served as small reminders of what we had overcome as a couple and of how our relationship blossomed into what it had become that day,” Samantha says. Samantha and Joel chose the Pinery at the Hill in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for their sophisticated soiree because of its stunning views overlooking downtown in one direction and Pikes Peak in the other. “We selected this venue for its extraordinary panoramic views of the city, and because it provided many amenities in house. The caterer, florist, pastry chef and DJ were all included, which was great for us, because it meant a few less decisions,” Samantha says. There are so many details we love about this blush, ivory, burgundy and gold wedding. See them all, beautifully captured by Rene Tate Photography, below. A tip from Samantha, “My advice to brides planning their wedding is to hire an amazing photographer—they’re worth it! Involve your groom and take a honeymoon immediately. You’ll need the vacation.”