Snowshoe in Bloom

From sunset florals to meaningful details in every corner, Erin Snyder and Lee Masters’ wedding at Snowshoe Mountain was memorable in every way.

Erin Kay Huntley & Lee Edwin Masters
Snowshoe | 06.07.25

Written by Nikky Luna
Photographed by The Oberports

Lee Masters had the perfect proposal planned for erin snyder: A weekend stay at Snowshoe Mountain. A Saturday morning hike. Perfect, mid-60s weather—it was spring in May, after all. He was nervous, but ready. 

Mother Nature was not. 

“The weather was as bad as you could possibly have it,” Lee recalls. When the temperature stayed in the 40s and it started raining sideways, the hike was canceled, and he had to improvise. 

“He set up an extra bedroom with rose petals and called me in,” Erin says. “He was on one knee and proposed.” 

While it didn’t go as originally planned, the improvisational proposal was, in part, a foreshadowing of the picture-perfect day that would come to fruition at the same location and include all of Erin and Lee’s loved ones—both two- and four-legged. 

sunset sentiments

Adorned with bouquets reflecting a West Virginia summer sunset, the aisles of Soaring Eagle Lodge at Snowshoe Mountain set the stage for a breathtaking view. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Allegheny Mountains provided a stunning backdrop for Erin and Lee’s wedding ceremony, and the warm glow of florals placed abundantly throughout the hall was the perfect complement to the grand view that was just a few steps beyond the walls. 

“I wanted to bring the outdoors inside, capturing the sunset through the florals,” Erin says, recalling how the “venue was transformed into an indoor garden, using warm, lively colors that were reminiscent of the sunset in summer—yellows, pinks, apricots, lavenders, pale blues.” 

Blossoms and Buds from Canvas brought the vision to life using pink peonies and coral and yellow garden roses with delicate fillers as the focal flowers. A floral arch and flower-adorned chandeliers graced the reception site at the Corduroy Inn & Lodge. 

Sentimental touches thoughtfully placed throughout the reception hall brought the space to life in ways that were deeply meaningful to the newlyweds. From a memorial table honoring their late loved ones to readily available Polaroid cameras to a guestbook where attendees could add their photos and a personal note, each embellishment felt tailored and personalized. 

Among the most special touches was a tribute to Erin and Lee’s beloved four-legged family members—Archie, their 3-year old corgi, and Kiki, their 15-year-old cat, formally known as “Frances Scott Kiki”—in the form of mini-figurines adorning each table.

After Erin and her mother opened up the dance floor to “Dancing Queen” by ABBA, the place was alive with dancing throughout the evening, a standout memory for Erin. “Everybody danced so much, from start to finish,” she says, laughing as she recalled how the photographer had told her they didn’t need to stay the extra hour she and Lee had booked to ensure they had photos of guests dancing. “‘Your people have been dancing since they got here—we have plenty of action shots,’ they told me,” Erin recalls, amused. 

A slow-motion photo booth by Lunar Media added a fun, interactive component to the evening, providing a multimedia keepsake that Erin, Lee, and their guests can enjoy for years to come. Rounding out the evening’s entertainment: Holly Forbes Music from Kentucky during the cocktail hour and BRAVO-Live DJ keeping the reception dance floor lively. 

In addition to the stunning florals, the cuisine provided by Appalachia Kitchen—led by Chef Scott MacGregor, a James Beard semi-finalist—was another high point of the weekend. “Appalachia Kitchen is a phenomenal place,” Lee says. “In addition to providing a smorgasbord of appetizers and a delicious dinner during the reception, they did an Italian, buffet-style rehearsal dinner and a brunch the next day. A lot of people said brunch was the best food of the whole weekend.” 

The five stunning standalone cakes from Amy’s Market in Lewisburg, four of them iced in the dusky evening color palette of the event, were a focal point of the decor. A three-tiered cake with white buttercream frosting, decorated with white pearls and a large bow, was accompanied by four two-tiered cakes with buttercream icing in the various colors and elaborate vintage Lambeth-style piping and pearl embellishments. The reason for multiple cakes? “Lack of decision,” Erin explains, laughing. “We had gone to Lee’s family reunion and, instead of doing typical cake taste-testing, we took a bunch of cupcakes so the kids and their parents could try them. We all tried them, we all liked different ones, and I think we were all just like, ‘Let’s just get a bunch of them.’” 

“floral, loving, and over-the-top”

For both Erin and Lee, it was their loved ones who made the event truly memorable. And one, in particular, who really stole the show—along with everyone’s hearts. 

Donning a bowtie and flower wreath, Archie served as Lee’s eighth groomsman and was first to be escorted out by a fellow groomsman. Both of the couple had grown up with corgis, and Archie was a Christmas gift in 2022 from Erin to Lee. “Our whole family is dog-obsessed, and they’re all fighting over who can take care of him while we’re on our honeymoon.” 

As they reflect on their special day, one thing is clear: It was perfect in every way because of the people and pets who showed up in their own unique ways. From family members and friends to the event planners and vendors, each helped curate a memorable day—which, for Lee, who describes their day as both unforgettable and happy, was achieved to the fullest extent. “I think everyone was happy to be there, and everyone had a good time,” he says. 

Erin’s reaction is more bittersweet. “I’m sad it’s over,” she says. When asked to sum up their day in three words, her response is “floral, loving, and over-the-top.” She adds, “Having all of our people there was the very best part.”