Real Wedding: Ashley and Chris

January 20th. 2009 by Abby Larson | Filed Under | 6 comments

I have been waiting and waiting to show you today’s real wedding. It’s spectacular. And that just might be an understatement. It’s honestly right off the pages of a magazine…a stunning bride, a location that almost looks fake, wedding details that will make your heart skip a beat and photographs that you just might want to print out and hang on your walls. It’s that beautiful.

The rehearsal dinner alone is enough to make me want to get married all over again…

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I have so, so many pictures to share with you today, so make sure you check back frequently. I promise, it’s worth the extra visit or two. April Smith, the wonderfully talented photographer who shot this wedding, has provided us with enough eye candy to keep us happy for many, many days. But, I’ve picked the best of the best and can’t wait to show each and every one!

A few words from the bride, Ashley…

Chris and I were married at Chateau Felice’s private estate in Healdsburg, CA.  We had a small wedding of 41 guests.  We really wanted to focus on what weddings are really about, the coming together of two people that really love each other and having those that are closest to us to share it with. We were told by numerous guests that this was the most elegant, intimate and wonderful wedding they had ever been to.  My mom told me that the husband of one of her girlfriends jokingly said, where are the jerks? She asked what do you mean? And he said, well, usually at weddings there is usually a jerk or two, but not here. Everyone is so nice and friendly, its just really is amazing.

 

6 Comments about “Real Wedding: Ashley and Chris”

  1. Cara says:

    Hello. Your wedding looks like it was absolutely beautiful and elegant. I am hoping to pull off the same vibe, and I have been looking for candles similar to the ones hanging in the above picture. Would you mind telling me where you found them? I appreciate it!

  2. Keryn says:

    Absolutely stunning!!! Yes please let us know where you got the gorgeous hnaging candle holders - have been looking everyone for some like that! Cant wait to see more pics!

  3. Jeana says:

    Yay Ashley Congrats on the feature! Your Wedding was full of gorgeousness and you have inspired me with your gorgeous DIY ideas!

  4. Ashley says:

    Abby, thank you SO much for posting about our wedding! I feel so completely honored to be on Style Me Pretty. I called my husband right away this morning after a friend told me the news to have him check it out as well. We are thrilled!

    Thank you again so much, you and your site are so inspiring.

    (In re to the hanging votive and candles, I bought the candles in bulk from candles4less and my mom and I painstakingly made each of the hanging votives. lol. I've posted directions on my bio on Project Wedding if you're interested.)

    Abby, THANK YOU! All my best to you and yours! :)

  5. Kenzie says:

    The bride, the groom, the guests, the decor, what a stunningly beautiful wedding! I love, love, love the exposed picnic table -- why cover up the rustic wood?

    So many fantasic ideas!

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