Zoe Osterman and Paul Gunther took their love to new heights as they said “I do” at Spruce Mountain Ranch.
Zoe and Paul
ZOE & PAUL
AUGUST 7, 2022
LARKSPUR, COLORADO
Zoe Osterman, from Villanova, met Paul Gunther of Summit, N.J., in Colorado during the pandemic, so it was only fitting that the couple—who connected on the dating app Hinge—tie the knot in the state they now call home. Zoe and Paul dreamed of a space that would be beautiful, intentional and welcoming, which they achieved with natural materials, soft overhead lights and bright florals. “We wanted to celebrate the barn location while still creating an elevated and romantic space,” says Zoe, who walked hand-in-hand with Paul down the aisle to the chuppah where they each stomped on their own glass. “It was important for us to establish an equal partnership from the beginning of our marriage,” says the bride.
Bright florals and soft lighting created a romantic ambiance in the barn
The stunning reception was filled with personal details—like the “Zalt” and pepper shakers (for Zoe and Paul’s initials) designed by family friend Jack Larimore, a handshaped ice sculpture for the raw bar display as a nod to the bride’s father and sister, both hand surgeons in Philadelphia, and of course an ice cream cart named after the couple’s pup Archer, who also walked down the aisle. The night was not complete until the newlyweds’ showstopping cake designed as a ski mountain (with fully operating chairlift holding a miniature Zoe, Paul and Archer) exploded “snow” when sliced. “Guest experience was definitely top of mind for the entire event!” says Zoe.
The Perfect Petal used neutral florals for the ceremony
The List
Ceremony & Reception Spruce Mountain Ranch, sprucemountainevents.com
Wedding Planner Brynn Swanson, First Look Events, firstlookevents.net
Officiant Herbie the Love Judge
Ketubah Custom designed in collaboration with artist Olivia Guterson, midnightolive.com
Bride’s Gown Savin London, Little White Dress Bridal Shop, lwdbridal.com
Bride’s Shoes Sarah Flint, sarahflint.com
Bride’s Veil Little White Dress Bridal Shop, lwdbridal.com
Bride’s Hair Brittani Estes, brittaniesteshair.com
Bride’s Makeup Bridgette Black, Black Esthetics & Artistry (B.E.A.), bridgetteblack.com
Bride’s Nails Yen at Blue Sky Nails & Lash, blueskynailscherryhills.com
Bride’s Tan Milk & ViVid, milkandvivid.com
Groom’s Tux Bespoke Edge, bespokeedge.com
Groom’s Shoes Allen Edmonds, Cherry Creek Mall, allenedmonds.com
Florals The Perfect Petal, theperfectpetal.com
Catering Catering by Design, cateringbd.com
Bar Peak Beverage, peakbev.com
Beverage Burros Amber, Rocky Mountain Beverage Burro, beverageburro.com
Cake Rachael Teufel, Intricate Icings, intricateicings.com
Invitations Wordshop, wordshopdenver.com
Day-of Papers & Signage Platypus Papers, platypuspapers.com
Rentals Event Rents, eventrents.com
Lighting, Outdoor Seating & Draping Eclectic Hive, eclectichive.com
Ice Sculpture Cool Hand Ice Carving, coolhandice.com
Entertainment Blue Rhythm, Elan Artists, elanartists.com/blue_rhythm; Welcome party: Old Man Saxon, imoldmansaxon.com
Dance Instructors Pivot Ballroom, pivotballroom.com
Videographer David Gass, DGass Photography, dgassphotography.com
Favors Salt and pepper shakers made by Philadelphia artist Jack Larimore, jacklarimore.com
Welcome Bags Suze Harvot, Gray Duck Gifts, givegrayduck.com
Photography by: Frances Kelley, Frances Photography
