Wendy Mitchell Wears St. John: 3 Guest Looks For A Spring Wedding
PHOTOGRAPHED BY ESTHER LEE LEACH
CLOTHING: ST. JOHN // HAIR: JAMES MUCKER // LOCATION: HOTEL CLIO
It’s Wedding season and this year the calendar is packed with all of the ceremonies for the last two years. It’s time to start planning your wardrobe as a guest, and in our cover story this issue, Wendy Mitchell models three looks from St. John Boutique on location at Hotel Clio in Cherry Creek. Here are three looks for this upcoming wedding season.
LOOK 1: GOLDEN & GLAM
LOOK 2: PASTEL TWEED
MODEL SPOTLIGHT
Wendy Mitchell is the President and CEO of the Aurora Economic Development Council and has served in that capacity since 2001. She is also the founder of Accelerate Colorado, an affiliate of Aurora EDC.
A partnership between business and government for more than three decades, Aurora EDC champions Colorado’s most promising growth industries including aerospace and defense, bioscience, healthcare, transportation logistics and energy, positioning Aurora and Colorado to win new jobs in an intensely competitive market. The company creates new primary jobs through innovative deal creation, strategic partnerships, and by advocating for economically sustainable public policy. Aurora EDC is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) corporation comprised of the leading 100 companies in the Aurora/Denver metro area, the City of Aurora, and Adams and Arapahoe Counties.
Accelerate Colorado is a partnership between business and local governments in Colorado that works with the U.S. Congress and key federal leadership on issues critical to the state's economic development, top industries, and business community. Accelerate Colorado builds consensus among the state’s local governments, business and civic leaders throughout Colorado to present a unified, comprehensive agenda at the federal level for the economic benefit of the state as a whole.
As president and CEO of Aurora EDC, Mitchell directs all operations of the organization including business development, marketing, and public policy. In her tenure of 21 years, Mitchell has been directly responsible for the creation of more than 37,000 primary jobs.
Mitchell attended the University of New Mexico and conducts leadership activities on numerous professional, civic and community boards and associations. Current and previous groups that she has served include the Women’s Forum of Colorado Inc., Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, Denver Regional Council of Governments Regional Transportation Committee, Aurora Mental Health Board, Community College of Aurora Foundation Board, Citywide Bank Board, Southeast Business Partnership Ex-Officio of the Executive Committee, and Aurora Chamber of Commerce Board.
LOOK 3: DARK & MOODY
LOCATION SPOTLIGHT
Whether you are looking to host a grand gathering or intimate celebration, Hotel Clio offers endless possibilities for inspired events! From our ideal location in the heart of Cherry Creek to curated food and beverage menus and expert staff, our luxury venue offers everything you need for your perfect day under one roof! With two bright ballrooms, a tucked away third floor terrace, and Fireside, our highly coveted event space with floor-to-ceiling windows opening to a private patio, you can find the perfect setting to fit your unique vision. Whether it’s black-tie or farm-to-table chic, we offer unmatched and effortless service from planning to execution. For more information, please contact Kristen Farrell at 303-253-3092 orkristen.farrell@hotelclio.com! You can also visit us on our website at https://www.hotelcliocherrycreek.com/
St. John Boutique Cherry Creek: 244 Steele Street, Denver 80206