#genevieve mountaintop

[wvexyz]

ouuh.. cringe,,...

&ofc , here's some recent stupid ass screenshots ,,, i love this horse game

[wvexyz]

i knew what i had to do as soon as i saw this post

[msweebyness]

Miraculous Barbie: Princess Marinette & Socqueline the Pauper

Welcome to Part 3 of my Barbie movie adaption series, with Marinette and Socqueline in the lead this time! @artzychic27 @imsparky2002

“Live your dream.”

CAST:

Marinette Dupain-Cheng as Princess Annaliese

Socqueline Wang as Erika

Adrien Agreste as Julian

Jessica Keynes as King Dominick (but a Queen obviously)

Bob Roth as Preminger

Sabine Cheng as Queen Genevieve

Audrey Bourgeois as Madam Carp

Margo Jorgensen as Bertie

Louis Secousse as Nack

Xavier-Yves Roth as Nick

Tikki as Sarafina

Plagg as Wolfie

Kouki as Midas

Wayzz as Herve

And so our story begins…

Long ago, on a cold Winter’s day in a kingdom high on a mountaintop, something amazing happened. Two identical baby girls were born at the exact same moment!

The first, a baby princess, and the king and queen were overjoyed to welcome their precious new daughter, and Princess Marinette would have only the finest!

The second, Socqueline, was the daughter of two common paupers, who loved her every bit as much as the king and queen loved the princess. But due to their poverty, they worried greatly about how they could provide for their baby daughter.

Years went by, and Marinette would be taught her royal responsibilities, while Socqueline worked long, grueling hours as a seamstress for the cruel Madam Audrey Bourgeois. With such different lives, it was no surprise that their paths never crossed…until fate decreed differently.

It was the unfortunate truth that Marinette’s kingdom was on the brink of falling into destitution, for all the gold in the mines had run out! Greatly worried for her people, the now widowed Queen Sabine made the decision to betroth her daughter to the wealthy young queen of a nearby kingdom, Jessica.

On one fateful day, Marinette was preparing for the various events she had to attend throughout the day, wishing that for once in her life, she could just have a day to herself. At the same time, in the village, Socqueline works in the dress shop, alongside her friend, fellow seamstress Margo, dreaming of the day she can pay off the debts that keep her in Audrey’s service, and pursue her dream of being a singer.

As Marinette continues preparing for the day, she gazes wistfully out the window at her royal tutor and friend of many years, Adrien. If she could have her own choice, he would be the man she married. It’s then that she’s visited by her mother, bearing another engagement gift from Queen Jessica, which Marinette graciously accepts.

Miles away, in the royal mines, two young men, Louis and Xavier, are digging up the very last of the gold for their employer, as Louis berates Xavier for placing a ‘useless rock’ in the cart. (Which is revealed to actually be a precious geode as it cracks on the ground) They panic and try to hide when they hear their boss approaching, but Bob Roth, the queen’s ‘loyal’ advisor finds them anyway, accompanied by his pompous doberman, Kouki, and Louis presents him with the last of the mine’s gold.

Bob dramatically proclaims his plan for the gold, to marry the princess under the promise of using his funds to save the kingdom, thus becoming king. (Even his evil henchmen are a little eeked, because Bob is like 40, while Marinette just turned 18…) Bob becomes angry, however, when Louis reveals the queen’s plan for the princess to marry Queen Jessica, but quickly thinks of a way to circumvent this…setback.

He’ll have his henchman abduct the princess, claiming she ran away, just long enough for the wedding to be called off. Only then will he bring her back, and be promised her hand by the grateful queen! (Or so he thinks. Queen Sabine’s not going to marry her daughter off to a man her age, but Bob’s ego keeps him from realizing that.)

Back at the palace, Marinette’s beloved pet cat, Tikki, is being chased by Kouki through the palace, though she cleverly evades him by convincing him he lost his prized golden tooth. While this is happening, a carriage arrives from another kingdom, carrying the ambassador and a ‘page’ who is actually Queen Jessica in disguise, wanting to at least meet her bride before the wedding.

In Marinette’s quarters, Adrien visits the princess and she engages in their usual banter, informing him that some gold that was supposedly found on the borders of the kingdom is actually iron pyrite. She is confused when he refers to her as ‘your highness’, asking why the sudden formality. Adrien explains that Queen Sabine sent for her to meet the ambassador. ‘Page’ Jessica presents the Queen with another gift for the princess, while the ambassador inquires about a planned date for the wedding. Queen Sabine suggests a week from that day, which incites Bob to cry out in alarm, though he quickly covers himself.

Back in Marinette’s room, the princess stands on the balcony, gazing longingly beyond the walls, when Adrien approaches her. He invites her with him to see the village, and Marinette is thrilled to be out in her kingdom for the first time, accompanied by Tikki, and unbeknownst to them, Kouki… Adrien shows her around the village, even giving her her favorite flower, roses. As Adrien goes to fetch them some food, Marinette sees people boarding up their homes and shops, once again worrying greatly about the state of her kingdom. It’s then that she hears a beautiful voice singing, and goes to follow it…

Socqueline has managed to get away from the dress shop for a moment and is singing in the town square as she often would, her roguish cat Plagg (who barks and behaves like a dog!) is collecting coins in a can from the people who enjoy her singing. Shortly after Marinette arrives to hear her better, Madam Audrey shows up, confiscating the money Socqueline earned and ordering her to get back to work, deriding her dreams of singing.

As Socqueline gathers her things, someone drops a coin in her tin and compliments her song. She stands to thank them…and is shocked to find she seems to be looking back at her own face, absent a mirror. Marinette is equally stunned, and the two can only stare in awe. While this is happening, Tikki is sending flirting vibes to Plagg, and you know he’s picking up on that.

The two girls introduce themselves, Socqueline bowing respectfully as she realizes she is speaking to the princess. The two begin to talk and realize they’re actually quite a bit alike, unhappy in their current situations and wishing to escape them. They also discover the only real physical difference between them is that Socqueline doesn’t have a crown-shaped birthmark on her shoulder like Marinette does.

It’s at that moment that Adrien returns, stunned by the uncanny resemblance between the two girls. Unfortunately, Kouki also decides to make his appearance and begins to chase Tikki, with Plagg rushing over the rooftops to come to her aid. Kouki backs Tikki into a dead-end, only for Plagg to jump down in front of her and cause enough of a scene with his barking that Kouki runs off, Tikki knocking a bucket of rotten fish on his head in the process. Tikki then thanks Plagg for coming to her rescue, flirting a little in the process as their humans catch up to them.

Unfortunately, it’s at that moment Marinette must return to the palace, but not before she promises to have Socqueline come sing for the royal court one day, much to the other girl’s excitement.

Later that night at the palace, Tikki is lured from Marinette’s room as the princess is sleeping by a toy mouse, and captured in a crate. Awakened by her cat’s alarmed mewls, Marinette goes to investigate, calling for Tikki. Just as she locates and frees Tikki, she’s captured in a sack and taken away by Louis and Xavier!

In an isolated cottage deep in the forest, Marinette is locked in a back room while Tikki is thrown out into the dirt, much to her anger. It’s here that she meets Wayzz, a kind elderly horse. Marinette demands that she be released, but her cries fall on deaf ears. It’s then that Bob shows up, checking that they have Marinette and that she has no clue he’s involved. Now knowing Bob’s true nature, Wayzz assists Tikki in getting back into the house to help her princess, unfortunately through the dusty and dirty chimney.

Back at the palace, Queen Sabine goes to wake her daughter, accompanied by Bob, who ‘finds’ a note on the princess’ desk, informing the distraught queen that she has run away to escape her arranged marriage. Bob assures the queen he will send out search parties immediately. However, when they go to inform the ambassador, Adrien notices something strange about the note. It’s scented with lilac, when Marinette has only ever used rose to scent her stationary… Suspicious, he resolves to go look for Marinette himself.

He makes his way to Madam Audrey’s dress shop, and asks to speak to Socqueline. The seamstress is thrilled, believing Marinette sent for her to perform at the palace. Adrien manages to get her attention, and explains the dire situation, and that he needs Socqueline to act as Marinette until he can find the real one. Socqueline is incredibly apprehensive, knowing the trouble this could mean, but agrees to do it to help her new friend.

They make their way to the palace, where Adrien gives Socqueline a crash course in behaving as a princess should while Plagg enjoys their new housing situation. After a while, Socqueline begins to get the hang of things…and learns how Adrien really feels about the princess.

Just as the ambassador and his ‘page’ are about to leave, Adrien presents ‘Marinette’ before the court (taking the queen’s glasses so to further protect their secret), which alarms Bob. The ‘princess’ apologizes for running away, assuring it won’t happen again. With the wedding back on, the ambassador assures that the young queen will be there tomorrow to meet her bride and prepare for the wedding. In a huff, Bob excuses himself to go see to ‘preparations’, unknowingly shedding some pine needles, which Plagg picks up. He brings them to Adrien, who wonders what the queen’s advisor is doing in the western forest…but he can’t follow him just yet, as the queen wants to hear how he found her daughter.

Meanwhile, back at the cottage, Marinette tricks her two captors into opening the door by acting as if she is being attacked by a ‘ghost’ (Tikki under a bed sheet). Thankfully, Louis and Xavier are both dimwits and it works like a charm, the princess escaping the house and fleeing in Wayzz’s cart.

Adrien arrives in the forest, following Bob and ends up at the cottage as Louis is trying to cover up Marinette’s escape (with Xavier posing in bed as Marinette), which obviously fails. Bob wonders why Marinette wouldn’t tell her mother she was abducted and deduces something is off… Unfortunately, Adrien accidentally alerts them to his presence as he discovers Bob intends to become king, and is summarily captured.

Marinette arrives at the palace gates, but is turned away by the guards, who believe the princess is already inside, much to her confusion. She makes her way to the village, where she’s spotted by Audrey and dragged back to the dress shop. It’s here she meets Margo, and is outraged when Audrey insults the girl for not having her work done, calling her a ‘lazy cow’. Audrey laughs when Marinette identifies herself as the princess, claiming she knows the girl personally and calling her ‘Socqueline’, and realization dawns on Marinette. Thankfully, Margo does believe her! She assists Marinette in tying a message to Tikki’s collar with her insignia ring, and the cat slips out.

The next morning, Socqueline wakes up in the princess’s bed and is still getting used to behaving as a princess should. The maid draws a bath for her, and during this time, she hears Plagg trying to meow, in order to help them fit in better, but she assures her canine feline (through song) that he is perfect just the way he is! Queen Jessica happens to hear her singing, and makes the decision to reveal herself as the disguised page.

The next day, Bob escorts Socqueline to meet with Queen Jessica, to discuss plans for the wedding. There’s an obvious spark between the two, as they discover their mutual love for music, performing a duet together. The two spend the day together, a bond quickly forming, only increasing Socqueline’s guilt about her deception…

That night, Tikki finally makes it to the palace, but the one to find her is…Bob! He makes his way to the dress shop, and Marinette is relieved to see him, as he quickly hurries her away. Marinette’s relief quickly turns to horror when Bob imprisons her in the royal mines, where he’s also thrown Adrien! He reveals his plan is to now marry the queen instead of the princess, and leaves for the castle, collapsing the entrance to the mine to trap the two and Tikki, Wayzz watching on with guilt.

Back at the palace, Jess presents Socqueline with a beautiful ring to commemorate their blooming feelings and the engagement…just as Bob storms in and has guards apprehend Socqueline, exposing her as a fake by showing she doesn’t have the royal birthmark, devastating Queen Sabine. Bob claims she was in cahoots with Adrien to dispose of the princess and take over the kingdom, and shows them the ring he held onto as proof of Marinette’s ‘demise’ in the mines where she was held captive. As the queen grieves, Socqueline protests that she was only trying to help the princess, but is thrown in the dungeon, as Jess can only watch in shock, and Plagg quickly follows.

Back in the throneroom, Bob proposes to the queen to save the kingdom by offering to split his fortune (the stolen gold from the mines)…if she marries him. Reluctantly, Queen Sabine agrees to save her people from starvation and destitution.

Outside the dungeons, Wayzz locates Plagg and asks if he is the friend Tikki spoke of. He takes him to the mine, where Adrien is digging with a pickax to try and free himself and Marinette, and Marinette discovered the mine’s abundance of beautiful geodes. They confess their love for one another, and it’s then that Plagg is able to reach them by digging up an old mine shaft. Adrien continues digging, and accidentally opens a spring of water! Moving more rocks, the cave quickly begins to flood, and they ride the rising water up in an old mine cart.

Back in the dungeons, Socqueline lulls the guard to sleep with her singing, and is able to steal the key, freeing herself. But as she runs, she is grabbed by another guard, who is revealed to be Queen Jess in disguise! She doesn’t believe Socqueline to be the villain Bob made her out to be, and the two flee the dungeon just in time to meet up with Marinette and Adrien, and plan to stop the wedding.

In the palace courtyard, the wedding between Bob and the queen is beginning. But before they can say their ‘I do’s’, Marinette arrives, showing her birthmark as proof of her identity, overjoying Sabine. Marinette reveals Bob and his plans and Sabine calls for his arrest. Bob flees the guards on Wayzz, Adrien and Jess giving chase on their own horses, while Marinette and Socqueline apprehend Louis and Xavier. Tikki and Plagg confront Kouki, who loses his precious golden tooth ramming into a table when he charges at them, causing him to run off in despair.

Wayzz, fed up with Bob’s mistreatment, turns around and carries Bob right back to the guards, allowing him to be arrested…after he’s thrown into the wedding cake!

Marinette explains to her mother that Adrien is the one she wishes to marry, and Sabine wants her daughter to be happy, but knows they also must provide for their people. Thankfully, Marinette has a plan: the beautiful crystals in the geodes! With her heading the effort, a new jewelry industry blossoms, saving the kingdom from bankruptcy!

And as for Audrey, without the business from the castle, the cruel woman went out of business! And Margo opened up an even more successful dress and jewelry shop in her place!

Socqueline leaves the kingdom to pursue her dream of being a traveling singer, Marinette having paid off her debt to Audrey, but not before Jess gives her the ring back, which she accepts before she rides off to follow her heart.

Five years later, after Socqueline had traveled far and wide, she decides to return to the kingdom, reuniting with her friend the princess…and Marinette and Adrien had a beautiful joint wedding with Socqueline and Jess.

And they all lived happily ever after…along with Tikki and Plagg’s many, many, many kittens!

When you live your dream, you’ll find destiny is written in your heart! Leave your thoughts in the comments and reblogs, and keep an eye out for the next installment!

[frostythefuckingsnowman]

Female Narrator: Long ago and far away, in a village high on a mountaintop, something amazing was occurring. At the very same moment, two identical baby girls were born! One, a baby princess.The king and queen were overjoyed. Princess Anneliese would have only the finest. The second baby girl was named Erika. Her parents loved her every bit as much as the king and queen loved the princess, but they worried. They were so poor. How would they be able to care for their little daughter? Many years passed. The princess learned her royal duties, while Erika worked long and hard as a seamstress for the spiteful Madame Carp. With lives so different, it wasn't surprising that the princess and the pauper never met. But fate decreed they would. It all started at the royal mine, where the miners informed the queen the gold had run out. The widowed queen was shocked. The kingdom was now bankrupt. How was she going to take care of her people? If only she could call on her trusted adviser Preminger, but he was away on a long journey. She needed to do something quickly to save the kingdom, but what? And then it struck her. Nearby lived a rich young king who was seeking a wife.

--

Scheduler: Hoo! We're late, late, late! We have twenty, maximum, twenty-two minutes, for your royal fitting! And then it's move, move, move to your speech at the Historical Society! After that we have to rush, and I mean, rush, to the Horticultural Society Tea! Oh, and then there's your math lessons, your geography lessons, your science lessons...

Anneliese: All my life I've always wanted to have one day just for me. Nothing to do and for once nowhere I need to be. With no lessons, lords, or lunches, or 'to do' list in the way. No one to say when to eat or read or leave or stay. That would be the day...

Erika: All my life I've always wanted to have one day for myself. Not waking up with a pile of work on every shelf. With no hems in need of pressing, and no sleeves in disarray. No wedding gown with a thousand stitches to crochet. And no debt to pay.

Bertie: (gasps) Madame Carp!

Madame Carp: What do you think I'm running here? A cabaret?

Erika: I would've said a debtor's prison.

Madame Carp: Keep laughing! You'll be working for me for another thirty-seven years!

Erika: But I've already paid off more than half!

Madame Carp: But there's an interest, isn't there? Your parents should've thought of that before they borrowed so much.

Erika: They did it to feed me!

Madame Carp: Their mistake!

Erika: What would it be like to be...

Anneliese: What would it be like to be... Free

Erika: Free

Anneliese: Free to try crazy things.

Erika: Free from endless IOU's.

Anneliese: Free to fly

Erika: Free to sing

Anneliese: And marry whom I choose...

Queen Genevieve: I'm so sorry, my darling, but as you know, it is vital you marry King Dominick. It is the only way to take care of our people.

Anneliese: I know, it's my duty.

Queen Genevieve: Oh, and look! Another engagement gift!

Anneliese: You would think that I'm so lucky that I have so many things. I'm realizing that every present comes with strings.

Erika: Though I know I have so little, my determination's strong. People will gather around the world to hear my song.

Bertie: Can I come along?

Anneliese: Now I fear I'll never be...

Erika: Soon I will forever be...

Anneliese&Erika: Free!

Anneliese: I close my eyes and feel myself fly a thousand miles away...

Erika: I could take flight but would it be right? My conscience tells me stay.

Anneliese: I'll remain forever royal.

Erika: I'll repay my parent's debt.

Anneliese & Erika: Duty means doing the things your heart may well regret.

Anneliese: But I'll never stop believing.

Erika: She can never stop my schemes.

Anneliese & Erika: There's more to living than gloves and gowns and threads and seams. In my dreams, I'll be free!

--

Nack: Ok, what idiot put this in here?

Nick: Oh, that would be me.

Nack: Let us review, shall we? We are stealing gold! Is this shiny?

Nick: No.

Nack: Valuable?

Nick: No.

Nack: Gonna make the boss happy?

Nick: No.

Nack: Focus, Nick. That's what you need. That and a break. Shh!!!

Preminger: Why, hello.

Nick: Master Preminger, you're back... here... early. Hope you had a nice journey.

Midas: (Barks)

Nack: Here you are, sir. The last of the gold from the Royal Mine. There's nothing left.

Nick: Yeah, 'cos it's all yours!

Preminger: Yes, it is, very much mine. Finally!

Preminger: I've been bowing, I've been scraping, I've been lying like a rug. And for ten long years I've had to pay my dues.

But today I am escaping, for the last gold has been dug. It was waiting there, so how could I refuse?

I'm returning home a hero who's discovered mighty wealth, and what better husband could a Princess choose?

I'm the suitor who will suit her, bring the kingdom back to health, and I'll wear the crown, for how could I refuse?

Raise every glass and rouse every cheer! Praise that the reign of Preminger is here! Master in charge of all that I see, All hail me!

And by marrying the princess I get all that I desire. Like a moat, an ermine coat and palace views. Even though she treats me coldly, it's a sign of inner fire. For inside she's thinking "How can I refuse?"

Nack: Right, except for this one little problem, Boss.

Preminger: That's Prince Boss to you!

Nack: Right, and the queen decided to marry her off to the king of Dulcenia next week.

[lovemesomesurveys]

The G Survey by joybucket 

What are three of your favorite games to play with friends? Just board or card games, really. What was the last gift that you received that you didn't like? I don’t know because I’m really easy to buy for and like pretty much like anything I’m gifted.  List ten things that you associate with the word green. Money, plants, grass, Christmas, Yoda, spinach, broccoli, green onions, seaweed, and frogs. Which of these girl's names do you like best: Gloria, Genevieve, Gretchen, Galaxy, or Genesis? Gloria. Which of these boy's names do you like best: Gavin, Gerrick, Gregory, Gus, or Greyson? Greyson.

List five things that glow. Glow sticks, glow in the dark stickers, light, the sun, fire. Do you know anyone named Grace? No. What is your favorite flavor of gum? I only like minty gum. Do you prefer red/purple grapes or green grapes? Green. What color was the fanciest gown you have ever worn, and what was the event you wore it to? I’ve never worn a gown. I’m nowhere near that fancy. Would you say you are... gullible? gentle? girly? gifted? giggly? glamorous? generous? giving? grateful? glowing? glued to a screen more than you should be? gleeful? gory? gross? gabby? glittery? gaudy? Do you like... girly things? the color green? green beans? gardening? glitter? gaming? goats? getting glammed up for an event? wearing gowns? glow-in-the-dark stars? ghosts, gargoyles, gremlins, ghouls, and goblins on Halloween night? the game Guess Who? grasshoppers? glue sticks? glow sticks? More Q's Do you own a gray sweater? Yeah. What was the last thing you wore that was gray? A pair of gray leggings. Do you like the book Anne of Green Gables? I think I read some of it as a kid, but I don’t remember much. When was the last time you had guacamole? About a week ago. What color was your high school graduation cap and gown? Black. Have you ever met anyone named Genevieve? No. Would you rather travel to Germany, Greenland, or Ghana? Germany. Have you ever been to Georgia? Yes. List ten things you associate with the word "girly." Dresses, skirts, jewelry, makeup, perfume, high heels, glitter, purses, pearls, and diamonds. Name three celebrities you like whose name starts with "G." Ariana Grande (shh, it counts), Gal Gadot, and Gwen Stefani. If you're in school, what grade are you in? I’m done with school. If you've already graduated, how old were you the last time someone asked you what grade you were in? Just a bit ago, ha. List ten words that rhyme with "go." Ago, bow, dough, foe, glow, hoe, low, mow, no, so. Have you ever met anyone named.... Gardenia? Gloria? Greathen? Gretchen? Greta? Gretel? Gina? Genesis? Gentry? Gigi? Gwen? Glen? Griffin? Glinda? Gertrude? Gandolf? Gita? Gladys? George? Guy? Gallas? This or That gummy bears or gum balls? dress up as a gypsy or dress up as a ghost? pet a giraffe or pet Godzilla? gag or guffaw? grin or grumble? wear a gray shirt or wear a green shirt? dance in a glitter storm or gallop through a ginormous garden? grow wings or grow horns? Final Q's! List three ways in which you are "girly." I like accessories, body sprays, and various shades of pink. Have you ever had a guinea pig? No. Have you ever seen a ghost or spirit? No. How far away is the nearest graveyard? Like 15-20 minute drive. If applicable, what color is the gemstone on your class ring? Mine has my birthstone, which is a ruby. 

Do you have a gmail account? Yes. List five things you consider "glorious." The beautiful ocean beach view, cozy, rainy days, snowy mountaintops. Do you believe in God? Yes. List five things you own that are gray. Leggings, shirts, sweatshirts, socks, and an Adidas mini backpack. List five things you associate with "Germany." Beer, sausages, festivals, castles, and their Christmas traditions. That's all for now. I hope you enjoyed and that you will have a glorious day! :)

[wvexyz]

i often mix-match the top with a black tanktop ^_^ i love this outfit so much

can I see what everyone's go-to outfit looks like?

[the-airship-andalusia]

Coming Soon from the creators of The Airship Andalusia -- Polonius and Penelope!

In the years before The Uprising, before the Battle of Black Metal Ridge, before the Airship Andalusia, before they became legends, they were just… a diplomat, a scientist, a spy, a warrior, a queen, and a guardian. Every story has a beginning and for Polonius Neathergarden, Lady Penelope Philpott, Lady Aleksa Krane, Thweela of The Shunned, Lady Helena Xanthippe, and Lady Katrin KIllian, this is it.

Chapter 1 - Errand For The Emperor (Part 1) featuring young Polonius Neathergarden and Lady Penelope Philpott

Synopsis - War between the Sovereign Empire and the people of the Carthagian Badlands is imminent. Amidst the escalating tensions, Sovereign Emperor Frederick III dispatches newly-appointed ambassador Polonius Neathergarden and the Emperor's Gifted cousin, Lady Penelope Philpott, to the northernmost reaches of the Empire to retrieve a diplomatic pouch whose contents may only be revealed to the Emperor himself. Safeguarded by members of the Order of the Crimson Meridian, the package awaits Polonius and Lady Penelope in the Order's mountaintop citadel for transport back to Capitol City.

Thrown into a deadly game of intrigue, misdirection, and competing interests, Polonius and Penelope must elude ruthless assassins, the Achaemeni Corsairs of the Northern Marches, a mysterious masked and hooded figure who seems to know their every move, and deliver the package safely to the Emperor.

Every story has a beginning and for Polonius Neathergarden and Lady Penelope Genevieve Philpott, this is where their journey together starts.

#steampunk

#theairshipandalusia

#polonius

#ladypenelope

#graphicnovel

#originalcharacters

#thweela

#ladykrane

#ladykillian

#ladyxanthippe

Story and art by Aaron Hanson © 2021

[tsgjacksonholewyoming]

Weddings in Jackson Hole and Scouting the Top Insider Tips

First-look-at-the-bride portraits, late night donuts and sparkler exits could happen anywhere. But wildlife cameos, Teton vistas and bluegrass in the wind make weddings in Jackson Hole unique. Here, our TSG Jackson Hole wedding specialists and members share some insider tips to help those that might be planning a wedding in Jackson Hole. In addition, we included a few ideas for your big day.

“People want to utilize the mountains as a backdrop for family portraits,” says wedding photographer Ashley Merritt “I love to capture candid shots within the portrait when the last little window of light gives you that beautiful blue glow.”

Ashley Merritt, Carrie Patterson and Sarah Averill, Scout Guide photographers, have shot weddings at ranches, teepees and on mountaintops throughout the valley. They have set a pack of horses wild, and seen a dog walk the bride down the aisle.

One thing they always remind wedding planners is to be prepared for mountain weather. Whether that means bringing a basket of shawls for the guests to bring to the dance floor or embroidering jean jackets for the bridesmaids, an outer layer is advised. “Flexibility is the key out here,” Merritt says.

Wildflowers may also be part of the backdrop. They are always well complemented by creations by Lily & Co., a local florist that has made dog collars, filled fireplaces with blooms and designed walls of flowers (not to be confused with wallflowers) behind bandstands.

Emily Lacoste, Creative and Owner of Lily & Co., suggests letting nature taking center stage. She covers tent poles, barn beams, and farm tables with all manners of greenery, giving mother nature a much-deserved nod, and she likes to keep things bright, bold and simple.

Honored guests love receiving Teton inspired jewelry. It is a great way for guests to take a piece of Jackson Hole home with them. In addition to custom wedding bands in platinum and white, yellow, rose gold, JC Jewelers studio has done cowboys and mountainscapes on cufflinks, money clips, keychains and earrings for attendant gifts. Other unique touches such as men’s silk bowtie’s adorned with antlers, the Wyoming cowboy or the buffalo are also groomsmen favorites  can be found at Western Range Clothing. 

Pendleton throws and other native patterns can bring a western flair to the dining room whether it is tented or in plein air. Jill King, the editor and publisher of The Scout Guide is in the know when it comes to party tips with her business Styling the New West. Three standard rules of thumb Jill uses are to add texture and interest by adding fruit, nuts and vines with flowers in season, keep table decor under 12 inches high so guests can see and talk to each other adding in various sizes and heights of candles under 10 inches. 

If you are looking for an inspiring indoor space for the reception, there is no better place to celebrate than the National Museum of Wildlife Art. If the weather turns, there is always a sweeping view out their gigantic windows.

Bass player Patrick “Poot” McFarlin of PTO Bluegrass can spice up a cocktail reception or get guests to sing along to Wagon Wheel. They are a local wedding favorite !

Airstream cocktail bars are also for rent. But it would be a big mistake to do cocktails without lacing the bar with appetizers. Genevieve Catering has a food cart for late night comfort food like fried chicken and biscuit sandwiches with Sriracha honey. Sample menus are available on their website.

Scouted Wedding Ideas:

Floral // Lily and Co. makes artful bouquets, corsages and boutineers. They will even decorate your horses and dogs as well as the wedding party if you like.

Wedding planner // Simply Grand Events helps you scout the memories before you make them with full service wedding planning and a master of ceremonies on site

Photographers // Ashley Merritt, Carrie Patterson and Sarah Averill capture the magic of the landscape and the laughter and joy of your guests

Wedding Venue // National Museum of Wildlife Art is perched on a hill north of town with sunset views of the National Elk Refuge and the Sleeping Indian

Catering // Genevieve Catering has full service catering and a food truck to boot 

Tablescape Stylist // Styling the New West connects your wedding theme to the landscape in an elegant, romantic and chic Wyoming way

Where to stay // Hotel Jackson has a chic boutique feel with big city amenities, including shuttles, and a Mediterranean restaurant

Invitations/Sparklers // Paper and Grace will unveil your announcements, customize your invitations, and simplify your thank you notes

Attendant Gifts // Honored guests love going home with Teton inspired pendants by JC Jewelers.

Apparel // Western Range Clothing Co.’s assortment of beautiful silk ties, silk bow ties and dress shirts are perfect for any wedding with their signature western patterns.

Registry // Create your bridal registry at Belle Cose. They will make your wedding registry experience a special one.

Music // PTO Bluegrass has a three piece band that will liven up your reception

Morning After // Get some replenishing fluids by calling House Call Hydration or stopping in to Healthy Being Cafe and Juicery for lunch, dessert or yummy juices.

*Images 1 and 4 courtesy of Carrie Patterson and images 2 and 3 courtesy of Ashley Merritt.

[wvexyz]

i've been waiting to get this on camera for days . WHY did he do that

[wvexyz]

hai please interact with this if i can draw your star stable ocs !!!

[wvexyz]

did fripp just come out to me

[wvexyz]

ah, yes. me, smoking a fat blunt, riding my bear around the town. this is what my life was meant for.

[wvexyz]

went crazy nd bought the rest of the irish cobs that i needed a few nights ago :3 my favorite breed !!!

left to right cinderblock, yellowsnow, sweettooth (bart), crazybread (caesar), nachochip (dori), melodymountain (melvin), sandwitch (sandy), fruitcake, starling

[wvexyz]

it felt so short 😭 genuinely would’ve taken me around the same amount of time as the story snack did if i hadn’t gotten distracted by something entirely unrelated in the middle of it & taken longer because of that

also !! they had evergray and avalon there (two of my favorites <3) like they were gonna be a big part of it only to be wooshed away to hold the fort or whatever ,,????

the collecting symbol things for the rune was confusing & then alex and anne just ?? appearing ?? confused me more

honestly extremely disappointed with it, they could have done so much better :( hopefully we can get some better ones in the future

p.s. sorry op for straight up ranting on your post i didn’t realize how much i had written </3

ur joking. ur joking, right sso?? That's the new story quest? ur joking. where are the cameras cause you have GOT to be pranking me rn.

[wvexyz]

finally put in effort to finish this shitpost

recent silly screenshots plus i got the gingerbread horse below cut because this is becoming a tradition when i'm ssoposting :3c

[wvexyz]

yes horse girl you can rock my world..,....,,,,