Nowai & Patrick at Highlands Ranch Mansion
Nowai and Patrick were married at a historic Colorado Mansion in early August. The couple wanted to create a fairytale vibe with small elements of the brides African culture intertwined. The Highlands Ranch Mansion has beautiful vintage get ready suites for both the bride and groom where they got dressed for their ceremony. The ceremony took place on the front steps of the Mansion while guests took their seat in the historic drive. The bridal party made their long journey down the aisle from the iron gate situated in the front of the property. Before the bride walked down the aisle two ballerinas dressed in light blue tutus danced their way down the long drive to prepare for the brides awaited arrival. Nowai and Patrick were married by their uncle who filled the ceremony with love and personal details. After saying their personal vows and with a light sprinkling of rain, the couple sealed it with a kiss. The bride and groom and their party danced their way back down the aisle signaling it was time for the real party to begin. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour and gourmet apps on the back deck and the newlyweds made a grande entrance into their cocktail hour by pouring a champagne tower under the gazebo. The inside of the ballroom was adorned in white and blush floral elements, some sitting low on the tables with soft candle light and large lush overhead centerpieces down long kings tables. Each table was draped in a velvet cream linen with woven wood charges to bring in a hint of that African vibe. After dinner and heartfelt speeches the couple changed into their African attire and did the traditional Grand March and closed out the night with lots and lots of dancing!
