River Bottoms Ranch
June 7th
Planning & Design by Kate Elizabeth Events
Photographs by Whitney Hunt Photography
The Couple
Annie and Wyatt met growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and reconnected during Annie’s junior year of college while she was on a trip to Colorado, Wyatt’s new home. When Annie later moved to Denver permanently, a mutual friend set them up and the couple went on their first date the same day that Annie signed her new lease.
The couple eventually moved back to Utah, where on Valentine’s Day 2024, Wyatt planned a romantic date night at Butcher’s Chop House on Main Street in Park City. After dinner, Wyatt walked Annie through the snowy night and down to the bridge at the bottom of Main Street, where he got down on one knee and proposed with what Annie says is the most gorgeous ring she has ever seen.
Annie then turned around to see their friends capturing the moment. To celebrate the happy couple, the group went to Collie’s Sports Bar for a drink, where Wyatt told Annie about the last surprise he had planned: the next day, the couple would be flying home to Little Rock, Arkansas, to rejoice with family in their hometown.
The Wedding
Annie and Wyatt knew they wanted a venue that captured the natural beauty of Utah and were swept away by the sensational views at River Bottoms Ranch.
Driven by the beauty of the season, the day’s palette embraced an airy composition to complement the ceremony’s outdoor setting. An arched arrangement of brightly colored florals in blue, pink and purple hues created a light, summery feel while an assortment of vases at the aisle entrance elevated the design with a touch of stately elegance. The chic design was the perfect accompaniment to Annie’s showstopping walk down the aisle in a strapless fitand-flare dress with delicate beading along the bodice.
Inside the venue, exquisite florals continued to set the stage. Tulips, calla lilies, peonies and hydrangeas adorned the tables, and floral-printed plates added an element of whimsy to the place settings. To keep the design sophisticated, votive candles were weaved into the table decor.
The Party
Upon arrival at the venue, guests were treated to champagne with edible flowers to enjoy during the ceremony. During cocktail hour, four signature drinks were served, including a rosemary paloma, a smoked pineapple jalapeño margarita, a cucumber crush and a blackberry smash.
After a dinner of either beef tenderloin with citrus gremolata, local Rocky Mountain Trout with tomato jam, or a sage butter mushroom ravioli, the newlyweds took to the dance floor beneath tulip-adorned chandeliers while the Metro Music Club played “Everything” by Michael Bublé.
To end the night, the couple was sent off by sparklers before rejoining their friends and family for an after party at The Spur Bar & Grill.
Utah Wedding Vendors
Planning and Design: Kate Elizabeth Event, kateelizabethevents.com
Photographer: Whitney Hunt Photography, whitneyhuntphotography.com
Videographer: Kaye Shaye Film, kayeshayefilms.com
Venue: River Bottoms Ranch, riverbottomsranch.com
Florist: Janie’s Flowers, janiesflowers.com
Catering: Culinary Crafts, culinarycrafts.com
Bar Service: Top Shelf Utah, topshelfutah.com
Rentals: Diamond Event and Tent, diamondevent.com
Gown: The Wedding Atelier Private Label, weddingatelier.com
Hair and Makeup: Marisa Rose, marisarosemph.com
Cake: Aspen Cake Design, aspencakedesign.com
Music: Metro Music Club, metromusicclub.com; Oquirrh String Quartet, oquartet.com
Linens: BBJ La Tavola, bbjlatavola.com
Dance Floor: Utah Floor Wraps, utahfloorwraps.com
