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An aviation theme in cool blue seemed to make sense for the wedding of Ashley and Patrick, who had been set up by mutual friends more than five years earlier. Aqua is Ashley's favorite color, and Patrick has been flying since he was 15 years old.

THE BRIDE: Ashley, 29, teacher and counselor
THE GROOM: Patrick, 29, air traffic controller and pilot
THE DATE: January 13

Instead of the typical sunny, beach destination wedding, they opted for a snowy mountain locale and embraced a winter feel.

The Reception Decor A table displayed luggage tags, each with one letter, spelling out "thank-you." Next to the letter, the couple wrote the corresponding aviation phonetic alphabet word in glittery letters.

The Ceremony Ashley and Patrick said their vows in the Great Room of the Bentwood Inn between the piano and the fireplace. Silver pillar candles and aqua model airplanes were scattered on the piano and the mantel for extra decor.

The Bouquet Ashley carried a wintery mix of roses, peonies, gray berries and baby pinecones.

The Signature Cocktail Even the champagne was blue thanks to splashes of Curacao.

The Groom's Cake An edible airplane peaked its nose out through a cake shaped like a cloud.

INGREDIENTS

LOCATION: Bentwood Inn Bed and Breakfast, Jackson Hole, WY
PHOTOGRAPHY: Carrie Patterson Photography, Jackson Hole, WY
FLOWERS: Candice Wood Floral Designs, Olive Branch, MS
CAKE: Monica Seip, Jackson Cake Company, Jackson Hole, WY

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