Real Wedding by Jessamyn Harris
One of my favorite photographers, Jessamyn Harris, sent me this wedding a few days ago…needless to say, I went completely nuts. This is the perfect example of a fun loving couple, infusing their personalities into otherwise elegant affair. The end result is a wedding that screams fun and yet is still oh-so-chic…
Event Design was done by the lovely and talented Alicia at Alicia K Designs
The wedding was held in August in Yountville (Napa Valley, California). The couple wanted something elegant but really fun. Thus, the wedding and reception took place at an absolutely beautiful, modern estate while whimsical details were incorporated into the overall style.
The men wore vintage suites and ties, the dogs were the ring bearers. They had a vintage candy dessert bar, a towering cupcake tree and a “cheese” cake with imported rounds of cheese stacked on top of each other and decorated with flowers. The bride’s former roller-derby teammates served as usherettes (amazing idea), they had a bouncing castle during the reception and a band that played all kinds of fun, swing songs. They had vintage car themed table settings and a self portrait set-up for the guests.
Bottom line? THIS is a wedding that I would love to have attended. I have more fun pics on the way so stay tuned!!
Comment by Brooke on 27 March 2008:
I have been searching high and low for blue high heels. Where did you find them?
Comment by Heidi @ Zenadia Design on 27 March 2008:
I love the picture of the shoes! But then again, I love shoes. That wedding looks like a blast. I love how the brides former roller-derby teammates served as usherettes. How fun is that?!
Comment by Brittany on 27 March 2008:
Those roller skates are hilarious. Why didn’t I do that at my wedding?
Comment by katelynjane on 27 March 2008:
I love that color blue! It’s so funky! The style of this wedding is so fun, I love it!
Comment by Abbie in CO on 27 March 2008:
I *love* this color! And, now I want those shoes. Isn’t that how it always is?! How fun are the rollerskates?!
Comment by Theresa on 27 March 2008:
I love the shoes! They are totally the color I am using for my wedding. Do you know where she got them?
Comment by jessamyn harris on 27 March 2008:
I love shoes - I always get “the shoe shot” and brides have started remarking on it when I take it (”I knew you were gonna photograph the shoes!”). I’m guilty!
I’ll ask the bride where she got the shoes - they matched the blue beading and sash sewn onto the dress, so pretty!
Everyone had SO much fun at this wedding (myself included). The roller derby ladies loved the bounce house (as did the children); the food was amazing (even the “kid’s meals” cheeseburgers had gorgeous heirloom tomatoes!); and we had a self portrait station where the guests got creative (and a little wild).
thanks for sharing this, Abby - I know Alex wanted to write a little something and hoped to find time this weekend, so I’ll let you know what she says.
Comment by abby larson on 27 March 2008:
I am doing a little digging on the shoes…I’ll let you know what I find out!
Comment by abby larson on 27 March 2008:
I just couldn’t resist posting this wedding…let Alex know that I will update it with her thoughts whenever she’s ready. Thank you both SO much for sharing!!
Comment by Jennifer on 27 March 2008:
I love this wedding! So fun and so personal. I had been debating the idea of blue shoes and I have to say this has me almost sold on them. Love the paper lanterns mixed with flowers, but please please please, can you show us the vintage car table settings!
Comment by Vanessa on 27 March 2008:
I have been looking for those shoes since this mornings post! Apparently we’re all shoe girls
I found a similar style shoe that you can dye to match your color scheme. Just in case anyone’s interested…
http://www.dyeableshoestore.com/dyeable-shoe-store/sandals/desire–3-1-4–heel.asp
Not too mention they’re pretty inexpensive!
Comment by marissa on 27 March 2008:
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEEEEE this wedding! Okay so my eyes hurt from trying to find “these” shoes…. I can’t believe I am seeing them in a photo…these are shoes I have dreamed of….
kudos to you for posting!!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to find out where to get them!