A Utah Fairytale: Emily and Carder’s Western Wedding

It all started with a friendship sparked on social media. Next thing you know, Emily and Carder are getting ready to say "I Do" at a picturesque outdoor venue in Vernal, UT.

Emily selected a stunning mix of colors to nail the western wedding vibe: Turquoise, burnt orange, rust and dark wine. "It just felt like the colors matched perfectly," she said.

The color palette: Turquoise, burnt orange, rust and dark wine

The big day arrived: September 23, 2023. The morning of their wedding day started with a bit of a hiccup with local law enforcement. (What’s the wild west without the sheriff showing up?)

"After that it was amazing," Emily said. "Everything went so smoothly."

Emily walked down the aisle in a romantic lace wedding dress and bouquet of wildflowers, while her bridesmaids continued to set the scene in burnt orange and rust.

Meanwhile, Carder and groomsmen kept things rustic in tan vests, crisp white button downs and denim. When it was time to find wedding ties for the guys, Emily's future mother-in-law recommended TieMart, where her church also orders from. The couple added a pop of color with TieMart’s burnt orange neckties under the vests.

Here's a look at Emily and Carder with their entire wedding party. The groomsmen coordinated with the bridesmaids in burnt orange neckties.

Don’t forget the dads! The father of the bride and groom tied the color palette together by wearing turquoise ties beneath black vests.

The father of the bride and groom wore turquoise ties.

But hold your horses, because a western wedding isn’t complete without a barnyard animal. Meet Stanley, Emily and Carder's unforgettable ring bearer. Turns out, a family friend breeds these adorable miniature highlands, so he was perfect for the role.

Meet Stanley, Emily and Carder's ring bearer.

Looking back on their wedding day, the couple's advice to engaged couples echoed their own experience: "Stay calm and don't get overwhelmed. It's stressful but if you have your partner with you through the whole thing it's perfect and helps you stay calm," Emily said.

Thanks for sharing your wedding day with us, Emily and Carder. Enjoy your ride off into the sunset!

Wedding ties: TieMart, Inc.
Miniature Highland: Shady Pines Miniature Highlands
Photographer: WHITJACK Photography

TieMart offers budget-friendly men's wedding accessories in a huge range of colors and patterns, including burnt orange. You'll find accessories for your entire wedding party, from the groom and groomsmen to the ring bearer and father of the bride. Match your wedding colors by requesting free fabric color swatches today.