Jessica + Jack @ The Black Diamond LOdge

Real Weddings

May 2

Written By Amber Andrew

WHAT: Winter, Wonderland Wedding

WHEN: December 12, 2025

WHERE: The Black Diamond Lodge

COORDINATORS: Rose, Amber, Taylor, Steph

VIBES: Winter, Christmas, Romance

These are a few of my favorite things:

**TALK ABOUT A GRAND ENTRANCE**

From the time I first met Jessica and Jack, they were set on one thing: horse drawn sleighs. I was immediately on board, even if I was nervous we wouldn’t have enough snow in early December. But, like a true wedding gift, Durango received one of its biggest storms of a really poor season just a few days before the big day. So, like right out of a fairy tale, the bride and their bridal party made their grand entrance bundled in blankets, gliding through the snow in a horse-drawn sleigh.

ORNAMENT MAKING STATION

Jessica and Jack also included a DIY ornament making station that guests couldn’t get enough of. Instead of a traditional favor, everyone got to make their own—choosing from simple, winter-inspired materials to create something personal. The glass ornaments were monogrammed with the wedding date, and complete with a polaroid picture of the guests printed right on the spot. It gave people a chance to slow down, chat, and actually do something together, and they left with a keepsake that felt a little more meaningful than your typical takeaway.

CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS, AND MORE CHRISTMAS

Jessica and Jack fully leaned into the Christmas vibe (Christmas is Jessica’s fave holiday!) Trees everywhere, layered garlands, and ornaments woven into just about every detail. Even the seating chart was set on a tree, turning a functional moment into part of the decor. Guests enjoyed hot cocoa, eggnog espresso martinis, romantic twinkly lights, snowy backdrops–all kicking off the holiday season in the best way possible.