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Kelsey and Michael’s Olympia’s Valley Estate wedding

featuring Lynette Boyle Photography

You know you’re going to get a spectacular color palette in a wedding planned by the fabulous Kaella Lynn Events. Kelsey and Michael’s big day is no exception with its bold, saturated red color scheme—a nod to the couple’s boisterous personalities. Olympia’s Valley Estate set the scene for the lakeside nuptials followed by a barn reception and it’s all filled with spectacular florals by Amanda Vidmar Designs. We absolutely love that the couple had a cake-shaped piñata smashing instead of a traditional cake cutting as a nod to Cinco de Mayo and lucky for us Lynette Boyle Photography was on hand to capture that moment and all the others in these striking film images.

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What made the wedding special and unique?

The venue alone was a very special part of our day. Olympia’s Valley felt like a place we could see ourselves in another life – out of the city and surrounded by the beauty of Northern California – with plenty of room for rescue dogs!

The music also made our day very unique – we selected non traditional songs for the ceremony based on our ties to those songs from different points in our lives.

Kelsey’s sister officiating the wedding, along with writing our own vows, made the ceremony feel very unique and especially personal.

Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it! 

Gown was found at Kinsley James Couture Bridal in Walnut Creek, CA. The design was “Harmony” by Rivini. I had a high-neck halter in mind from the very beginning, so it took a lot of searching to find one.

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

The non-traditional ceremony music was selected to represent different parts of our lives, which combined with our own vows made the ceremony extra personal.

Having the bold, saturated color scheme, unusual in the Spring, was also a nod to our boisterous personalities.

Of course, our dog, Annie, walking down the aisle as the flower girl was key.

Gelato was chosen as a dessert not only because it’s Michael’s’ favorite, but traveling to Italy is a fond memory for us.

Being wed on Cinco De Mayo, having a cake-shaped piñata smashing instead of a traditional cake cutting was a fun way to bring our quirky personalities to the reception.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

Michael says his most memorable part of the day was hearing Kelsey’s vows. Coincidentally, for Kelsey, it was the moment just after the ceremony when they were walking away from the crowd – Michael looked over at her, kissed her hand, and said “your vows were absolutely incredible”. Through the whirlwind and nerves of the ceremony, it can make it hard to let things sink in, so she is grateful for that moment when she saw how much her words meant to him. And, the photographer caught that exact moment in a photo, so we are lucky it will last forever.

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

True to our generation as early millennials, we met on an app. “Cute pup”, Michael said referencing Kelsey’s profile photo. A couple weeks later, Kelsey showed up late to their first date, explaining to Michael that she was tardy due to taking her “pup”, Annie, to see Santa Claus. Annie soon became Michael’s dog too – and he made sure she was a part of their engagement.

He proposed to Kelsey inside her old apartment (where their friends now live), with Annie in tow. This was the place he walked her home that first night, meeting Annie for the first time and starting their journey together.

Event Planning + Design: Kaella Lynn Events // Photographer: Lynette Boyle Photography // Floral Design: Amanda Vidmar Designs // Paper Goods: Jenna Caitlin Designs // Venue: Olympia’s Valley Estate // Bridal gown and veil: Rivini from Kinsley James Couture // Bridal hair and makeup: Skyla Arts Beauty // Bridesmaids hair and makeup: The Powder Room // Bridesmaid dresses: Reformation // Grooms suit: J Hilburn // Groomsmen Suits: Indochino // Caterer: Paula Le Duc // Rentals: Encore Event Rentals // Votives: Glassy Baby // Linens: La Tavola Linen // DJ: Truthlive // Videographer: Final Frame Studios

 

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Inspiration Shoots and Boards:

Earthy + Modern Autumn Inspiration

photography by Sera Petras

Planned by For Love of Love, Valerie and Andrew’s vow renewal is a perfect blend of earthy tones and a modern design aesthetic. Photographer Sera Petras offered this sentiment: “Vow renewals have this relaxed, deeply loving nature about them. This, paired with the bright, but minimalist design through their ceremony to the dressed dining table, created a cheerful and elegant experience for them and their guests.” We love the punchy peachy-orange florals against the dusty blues of the linens. Proof that brights can work beautifully and still feel like fall when done right. Sera Petras captured the hues to perfection, along with all the european-inspired bridal stylings in these lovely film photographs.

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Photographer: Sera Petras // Planner: For Love of Love // Dresses, shoes and earrings: BHLDN // Hair and makeup: Emily Artistry // Film lab: The Find Lab // Rings: Crown Jewelers

 

Real Weddings:

Emily and Jonathan’s British Wedding

photography by Helen Warner

Mother knows best—at least in the case of today’s couple. Bride Emily’s mother, who was a client of Jonathan’s, introduced the two and the rest is history! Their love story is punctuated by their lovely British wedding day. Emily and Jonathan envisioned a “traditional and ethereal” celebration and leaned on their fabulous vendors to bring their vision to life. Through The Looking Glass Flowers cranked up the fabulous factor with white roses at every turn. We’re especially smitten with the greenery installation in the white tent reception! Lucky for us photographer Helen Warner was on hand to capture all the details and joy of Emily and Jonathan’s lovely day.

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How did you and your partner meet?

Hilariously through my mother! She was a client of Jonathan’s business.

 

Tell us about your wedding gown and how you chose it.

I knew I wanted a Temperley dress as I love her quintessentially British aesthetic. I only actually tried on around 5 dresses and I knew I’d found the perfect one when my grandmother got so emotional!

 

 

What sort of style did you envision for your wedding day?

Traditional and ethereal.

Any DIY décor elements?

I wish I could take credit for all of it, but in the professionals, I trust! So, no, they expertly made my vision a beautiful reality.

 

If you could do it all over again, what would you change?

Nothing! The day was just perfect, all I wish for is to have been able to enjoy it for longer. The day just went by sooo quick!

Any tips that you can give to future brides?

Ensure you’re working with a fantastic caterer, and enjoy each moment!

 

Anything else you’d like to add?

A wedding is one day, marriage is eternal! You can always wear the dress to vacuum the house!

Wedding Invitations: BWedding Invitations // Photographer: Helen Warner // Flowers: Through The Looking Glass Flowers // Ceremony Venue: St George’s Church, Anstey // Reception Venue: Newton Hall // Welcome Sign: Catsy Creative // Marquee: Chelmer Marquees // On the Day Stationery:  Adorn Invitations // Dress: Temperley Bridal // Makeup: Charlotte Kavanagh // Hair: Jo Morden Hair Design // Shoes: Jimmy Choo // Accessories: Clifford Burr // Jewelry: LoveOn Jewelry // Bridesmaids Dresses: Ghost // Grooms Suit: Chimney Suit Hire // Cake: Emily Jane Cakes // Printing: InkTank Printing // Food: Carte Blanche Catering

 

Inspiration Shoots and Boards:

Earthy Fall Floral Inspiration

featuring Lizelle Goussard

Description: Earthy Colonial Bridal Inspiration

Planner and stylist The Purple Chair adores the changing seasons and set out to bring the beauty of an autumn wedding to Jumeirah Golf Estate in Dubai. Drawing upon an earthy palette of terracotta, burnt orange and deep red florist Tulipano created a graphic bouquet and a striking suspended installation creating a dramatic explosion of color. Calligraphy and illustrations in the stationery suite from Hello It’s Matilda add a timeless appeal while a vintage-inspired dress adds romance. Lucky for us, Lizelle Goussard was on hand to capture all the details of the timely autumn vibes.

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Photography: Lizelle Goussard // Styling: The Purple Chair // Flowers: Tulipano // Stationery: Hello It’s Matilda // Venue: Jumeirah Golf Estate // Paper goods: Papier Handmade // Dress: Bridal Showroom // Makeup: Diana Mauer // Model: Nadya Alawiny // Cake: Whisk Bakery // Furniture Rental Chairs: Red Velvet // Lingerie: Lasya Intimates // Model: Nadya Alawiny

 

Real Weddings:

Stephanie and Andrew’s Portland Wedding

featuring Alixann Loosle Photography

Stephanie and Andrew’s misty Portland wedding day is filled with lovely details and stunning florals in a perfectly dusty, blush-centric palette. The couple married and celebrated at Bluehour, an urban restaurant that they transformed into the venue of Stephanie’s dreams. They achieved the look with Anna Mara Flowers‘ dreamy blush-hued bouquets and tablescapes accented by greenery and mauve, peach and blush blooms. Bridal party fashion and reception details are from Anthropologie and BHLDN and paper printing is by Anders Printing Company. The couple chose Alixann Loosle Photography to capture their big day and we’re happy to share the lovely images with you today!

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What made the wedding special and unique?

We used a wedding venue that is not typically used for weddings. It is a restaurant that I transformed into the venue of my dreams. Most of the wedding guests were from out of town, so they had no idea what to expect. When it was raining outside, we had the most wonderful time eating dinner with candles and lights to show the beauty of the flowers and hurricanes draped across the tables.

Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!

My gown was from Ania bridal and I found it on my first time looking for a dress. I knew exactly what type of dress I wanted and when I described it the bridal consultant she went running to the back of the room because she knew she had something that would be perfect. When she brought it back to the dressing room, my eyes lit up because I knew it was perfect. I had not considered wearing a blush dress, but when I tried it on I saw how the blush helped add a little color back to my skin and added a bit of fun to the look overall. I absolutely loved the detailed scalloped work on the lace of the dress. I purchased the dress after a week of thinking and I could not have been happier with how I looked on my wedding day.

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

One of my husband’s hobbies is to DJ so he put together all the music for our wedding in advance. At one point in the night, we both went to the DJ booth and played the music for while and had some fun! Music always brings us together and we thought it would be perfect to have it also bring all of our guests together on the dance floor. Another way we added a personal touch was by including our dogs. They were in the hotel room while we were getting ready and they walked down the aisle during the ceremony. Our wedding wouldn’t have felt right without our dogs being there.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

The most memorable part of the day was the first look. Taking a moment to see each other one last time before we exchanged vows and got married was a moment full of excitement and love. Our family and friends were watching nearby and holding back tears and I felt so loved and lucky to be loved. After we had spent some time on our own, everyone came running in for a group hug and I felt so lucky to have so much support on my wedding day.

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

We met in Arizona through mutual friends right before we began college. We dated all through college and we then moved to Portland, Oregon where he went on to finish medical school. One day, when he was halfway through medical school, we went to one of our favorite parks that overlooked the entire city and Mt. Hood with our dogs. We sat on a bench enjoying the view and he dropped down on one knee and proposed. When I said yes, my friends from home came running out from behind all the trees and gave us a giant group hug. We all went to a music festival in the gorge to continue the celebration. I was so shocked how he could have planned all that without me finding out. He knew how much it would mean to me to have my friends there for such an important moment in my life.

Photography: Alixann Loosle Photography // Florist: Anna Mara Flowers // Printing (invitations, name cards, welcome sign, seating chart): Anders Printing Company // First Look Venue: American Bank Building (Pioneer Square)  // Ceremony: L’Heure Bleue // Reception & Cake: Bluehour // Wedding Gown: Ania Bridal // Table Numbers, Vases & Hurricanes: Anthropologie/BHLDN // Videographer: Moving Pictures // Bridesmaid Dresses, Bridal Accessories: Anthropologie/BHLDN (veil/bracelet/earrings/halo) // Bridal Heels: Nordstrom // Bridal Slippers: Anthropologie // Bridesmaid Getting Ready Moo Moos: Etsy Shikoco // Bridesmaid Champagne Glasses: Anthropologie // Groom Suit: Duchess Clothier // Groom Watch: MVMT
// Groomsmen Suits: Banana Republic // Groom/Groomsmen Ties & Pocket Squares: BHLDN // MOB & MOG Dresses: BHLDN // Hair/Makeup Artist: Jessica // Cake: Bluehour with flowers by AnnaMara Flowers // DJ: Anthony Nguyen (Friend of Andy. Andy made the set himself)