Tented Western Wedding | Canyon, TX | Janie & Jake
Janie and Jake’s love story is the stuff that rodeo dreams are made of. Janie (a WPRA barrel racer and reporter for the Cowboy Channel) met Jake (a professional Bronc rider) after roping one night in Amarillo. The two hit it off, and although Jake was living in Oklahoma, he kept coming back to Texas and the pair went on a real date. Dinner led to a drive to the canyon rim on her grandmother’s ranch, where they sat and talked for hours. It was at that same spot that he proposed. When it came time to picking a wedding venue, it was also the only spot that made sense.
The couple wanted to celebrate their love story and the ranch in every way. Tinged with western style and bright colors, it would still be elegant, welcoming, and fun. From the beginning, Janie and her mother wanted horseshoes incorporated. Not only because of their love of the animal, but because of the bride’s family tie to Binion’s Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas. The color palette began with tones of teal, pink, and sage, and evolved to include fuchsia, mauve, and rust to blend with the colors of the canyon and the red dirt that West Texas is known for. Finally, a range of browns were folded in to honor Janie’s love of Ralph Lauren.
Tented Western Wedding Ceremony
The festivities began with a breathtaking ceremony in the canyon itself. A 100-foot aisle, lined with fresh blooms, wound its way to a circular floral installation that anchored the setting. In a nod to the couple’s love of tradition and flair for the unexpected, a rodeo announcer officiated the vows, while a guitarist and fiddle player performed Can’t Help Falling in Love as the bride made her grand entrance—arriving in a stagecoach pulled by six black horses once owned by her late grandmother.
The result was a ceremony that seamlessly blended heritage, romance, and theatricality, creating an unforgettable start to the celebration.
Tented Western Wedding Cocktail Hour
Once the couple was hitched, the true celebration began. Cocktail hour transformed into a Western paradise, complete with a sprawling bar and a chuck wagon cleverly reimagined as the “chuckuterie” station. In a playful nod to the groom and his groomsmen—affectionately nicknamed “chips and salsa”—guests were treated to just that, along with guacamole and other favorite bites. Custom popcorn bags, food stations set inside large teepees, and a one-of-a-kind seating display added layers of personality and charm.
Janie’s family legacy also played an important role in the design. Her family’s history is deeply tied to Las Vegas, where her parents first met at her grandfather Benny Binion’s iconic casino. To honor that story, we brought to life the legendary million-dollar horseshoe—this time adorned with lush florals. As a tribute to Jake’s career as a professional bronc rider, the horseshoe’s original display of bills was reimagined with gleaming metal buckles, each engraved to double as a guest’s escort card and table assignment.
The result was a cocktail hour that blended heritage, playfulness, and Western spirit in a way that was as meaningful as it was memorable.
Tented Western Wedding Reception
After testing their luck and collecting their seating assignments, guests made their way toward a striking bronze-frame tent. Though it appeared to be a permanent structure, it had been erected just for the celebration. The entrance was framed by a lush floral installation crowned with cow horns that once hung in Janie’s grandmother’s home—another heartfelt nod to her grandmother’s influence in her life.
Inside, the reception design was a vibrant and elevated take on Western style. Inspired by Janie’s love of earthy tones, we incorporated a variety of table styles and linens, paired with a mix of black velvet and wood cross-back chairs. Each place setting featured a copper-brown charger topped with a subtly patterned plate, while turquoise napkins introduced a bold pop of color that perfectly complemented the warm canyon-inspired florals in shades of pink, purple, orange, and yellow. The result was a tablescape that balanced rich Western textures with playful color and elegance.
To further personalize the space, we designed the bar as a focal point and gathering place. A custom neon sign—drawn from one of the groom’s rodeo photos—hung above, surrounded by family memorabilia. Bronze statues won by Janie’s father, colorful flowers, heirloom photographs, and even a set of chaps transformed the bar into both a design statement and a family tribute.
The stage extended this storytelling: a custom four-foot horseshoe replicating the couple’s monogram (first introduced on their invitations) served as the centerpiece, flanked by wood-paneled walls displaying family photos, ranch memorabilia, and keepsakes from both families.
Together, the layered details created a reception space that was as meaningful as it was beautiful—an elevated Western celebration infused with family history, personality, and unforgettable design moments.
Photographer: Charla Storey Photography
Venue: Private Ranch
Planner & Designer: Shannon Rose Events
Flowers: Wedfully Yours
Rentals: Party Dallas
Tent: Sandone Productions
Tee Pee: Under the Sky
Linen Rentals: BBJ Linen & Nuage Designs
Hair & Makeup: Pure Beauty
Catering: Two Knives Catering
Cake: The Cake Company
Band: Ray Johnston Band
Paper: Hazelwood Paper Co