Heading to the mountains and forest for our “The Mountains are Calling” feature was a great treat for our design team…something about the mountain air just clears the mind, settles the spirit and invigorates the soul. And Highlands Ranch Resort provided the perfect backdrop for our design team to create this beautiful styled shoot! Can you just smell that beautiful clean air through these images? We certainly can!

The print layout is featured below, but be on the lookout for extra photos, a behind the scenes video, and an interview with our real couple models in the coming months. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Pinterest so you never miss a post!

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The rugged granite of the Sierra Nevada range, the volcanic activity of the Cascades, and the diverse flora of the Great Basin converge to create Lassen National Forest, fittingly called the Crossroads. At the gateway to this northeastern California wilderness is Highlands Ranch Resort. With panoramic views of meadows, mountains, coniferous forest, and endless sky, the Ranch became the perfect venue for a styled elopement shoot. The design of the editorial combined outdoorsy adventure, a rustic aesthetic, and modern chic appeal. The styled shoot was arranged by Real Weddings, coordinated by Tan Weddings & Events, and teamed with talented creatives. Like the magnificent setting, the styled shoot was at the crossroads of grandeur, rustic, and refinement.

-Jennifer & Rick Tan, Tan Weddings & Events

THE DETAILS

VENUE AND STYLED CUISINE CATERER  //  Highlands Ranch Resort |  highlandsranchresort.com

PHOTOGRAPHER  //  Liz Koston Photography  |  lizkoston.com

VIDEOGRAPHER  //  Baker Animation  |  youtube.com/bakeranimation1

DESIGN, STYLING, COORDINATOR AND PLANT-DYED SILK RIBBONS

Tan Weddings & Events  |  tanweddingsandevents.com

STYLING AND FLORAL DESIGNER // Amour Florist & Bridal amourmoments.com

WHOLESALE FLOWERS  //  FiftyFlowers.com  |  fiftyflowers.com

CAKE AND DESSERT DESIGNER  //  Savannahs Savory Sweets |  savannahssavorysweets.com

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTS  //  Personify Bridal  |  personifybridal.com

GOWNS

The Clothes Mine  |  theclothesmine.com  //  Diamond Bridal Gallery  |  diamondbridalgallery.com

Second Summer Bride  |  secondsummerbridesacramento.com

SHOES  //  DSW  |  dsw.com

JEWELRY AND TIES

Macy’s  |  Moka Davis, My Stylist@Macy’s Roseville Galleria  |  macys.com/mystylist

JEWELRY

Olive + Piper |  oliveandpiper.com  //  Style Avenue Studios  |  styleavenuestudios.com

TUXEDO  //  The Clothes Mine |  theclothesmine.com

RENTALS AND LINENS  //  Olgas Rustic Rental  |  olgasrusticrental.com

PAPERIE AND PLACE CARDS DESIGNER //  Valley Press Co.  |  valleypressco.com

CUSTOM SIGNAGE  //  Swoonable  |  swoonable.net

STYLING MAT  //  Suzy Pierce Art  |  suzypierce.com

Special thanks to our real couple models, Kylee & Jared, and all of the professionals who contributed to this feature!

To see more from The Mountains are Calling click here!

Blog post by Real Weddings Magazine’s Associate Editor Emily Peter.

Photos by Liz Koston Photography / copyright Real Weddings Magazine.