by Sharon Auld
A while back I had a meeting with my friend Jesse Hisco from HIS.CO Photography to talk about an upcoming wedding we would both be working together on. Our talk quickly turned to a Western wedding inspired shoot. Jesse told me his idea to feature a modern, organic ranch wedding mixed with high fashion elements. Jesse has had a long love of horses and western ranch culture. Of course, being a horse owner myself, I was in!
Jesse asked if I would be able to come up with the decor accents for the shoot; “something with horses” and “with a modern feel”. I was thrilled to be asked to play a role in a shoot Jesse was so passionate about. A horse lover myself, I was also really excited to visit the Rafter Six Ranch in Kananskis country (just west of Calgary), where the rustic, mountain shoot was to take place.
Jesse did an amazing job working with some very talented vendors to pull together the horse-themed wedding, “Appaloosa” shoot. The shoot was featured on a top wedding blog, The Wedding Chicks.
We collaborated with the talented Leo of Willow Haven Flower Shop to pull together an amazing tablescape with organic, earthy elements of succulents and thistles. And the bouquet? Simply put, stunning!We were happy to design the western inspired wood pieces (table numbers, menus, bride and groom signs) from spruce, barnwood and horseshoes!
The clothing was styled Calgary stylist, BR Pirri of BRio Style. She styled the beautiful couple with the help of Henry Singer , Naked Boutique and Luna Blue Shoes.
Western inspired wedding shoes photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
Western Inspired Tablescape centerpiece by Willow Haven photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
Western inspired wood table number from Naturally Chic | Photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
western bride wearing a beautiful Laura George wedding gown| photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
Barnwood and horseshoe bride and groom signs from Naturally Chic Designs | Photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
Western groom wearing Henry Singer | Photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
Rafter Six Ranch winter bride with jewelry by Rudi Peet | Photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
barnwood bride and groom signs by Naturally Chic | Photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
Western inspired bouquet by Leo from Willow Haven in Canmore | Photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
western high fashion wedding – hair styled by Michelle Suffolk | Photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
Horse and sleigh at Rafter Six Ranch | Photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.
You can see the full feature on the Wedding Chicks here.
Wedding Creatives:
Photographer: Jesse Hisco
Clothes Stylist: BR Pirri
Floral Design: Leo from Willow Haven
Wedding Planner western wood items & Stationery: Naturally Chic Designs
Makeup & Hair: Michelle Suffolk
Venue: Rafter 6 Ranch
Dress Designer: Laura george
Groom’s Attire: Henry Singer
Jewelry: Rudi Peet
Shoe Designer: Prada
Stunning models: Ashley and Donnovan
Happy Planning!
For more information on Banff and Canmore wedding planning or to design services to help with your western wedding contact us at 1.888.679.0956 or hello@naturallychic.ca or via website at http://www.naturallychic.ca.