Lauren and Wade came my way thanks to Chad at Peak Audio—purveyor of fine DJ and music rentals, and DJ extraordinaire—who is a close personal friend of theirs. After a quick phone call weaved into everyone's busy schedule where we hit it off immediately, the wedding planning began in earnest.

Leaning on the wedding experience that Chad and I both brought to the table, it was a largely DIY affair with a rock star support team. Some of the more unique things they did to make the day their own was a "breakfast adventure" for dinner replete with eggs, bacon, Belgian waffles, and all the toppings you could imagine along with a 'silent' rave into the wee hours of the morning with hundreds of chicken nuggets and dipping sauces as a late night snack.

It also featured the absolute sweetest best-man speech from Wade's brother that took a massive left turn into saucy territory at the end that had everyone switching from tears to raucous laughter in the blink of an eye.

Venue & Lodging: Paddle Ridge / Band: El Wencho / Catering: The House of S&M / Couture: Mimi's Bridal / DJ: Peack Audio / Hair & Makeup: Glacier Beauty Co. / Jewelry: Sugar Plum Fine Jewelry / Photo Booth: Mountain Memories 360 Photo Booth / Rentals & Decor: Empress Tents & Events / Videographer: On-the-Fly Films / Second Photography: Cortney Foster Photos