Real Wedding: Mary-Kevin and Patrick

February 20th. 2009 by Abby Larson | Filed Under | 17 comments

Since we are featuring two really incredible DIY projects today (homemade vanilla favors and mediterranean inspired centerpieces), I thought that it would be the perfect time to feature this absolutely gorgeous, DIY inspired real wedding (DIY details to come a bit later)!

Mary-Kevin and Patrick were married this past July in La Jolla, California in an intimate (54 person) ceremony that took place by the ocean at Calumet Park with the reception held at the nearby Darlington House…a beautiful historic mansion with a lovely courtyard and rose garden.

mary kevin real wedding

photographs by the lovely and talented Carrie Mccluskey

From Mary-Kevin…

The rose garden served as our main source of inspiration for the eclectic, chic garden party we were envisioning.  Being a true paper junkie, i knew exactly where to go for our invitations…Hello! Lucky here in san francisco.  I had long admired their cherry blossom invitation suite since it was featured in Martha a couple of years ago…and I thought it laid the perfect foundation for our garden party aesthetic!!  Another key vendor that I just love to death is Crystal Kluge, our incredible calligrapher…all of the lettering that you see in the photos is her amazing work!  I truly feel that her work tied our whole wedding together.

So much more to come!

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17 Comments about “Real Wedding: Mary-Kevin and Patrick”

  1. katelynjane
    February 20, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    I'm helping a friend with her wedding and we're starting on the invitations soon, these give me some great ideas! I love the calligraphy!

  2. Elizabeth
    February 20, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! So personal and so unique! I especially thought the scalloped sign for the parasols was a nice little touch. May I please ask where you found the oval scalloped card?

  3. Remy
    February 20, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    I also would love to know about the scalloped table number signs - they are so pretty. I also want to see more of the dress! Looks beautiful from the first shot

  4. Abby Larson
    February 20, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    You can find them at Paper-Source.com. Here is an example...

    http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Luxe-Fino-White-4-Bar-Scallop-Oval-Card/2505.010/3510081901.html

  5. lilli
    February 20, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    what a lovely dress! Where is it from? I'm working on a budget wedding and these are great ideas!

  6. mary-kevin
    February 20, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    hi lilli -

    my dress is from jenny yoo and can be found on her website at the following link:

    http://www.jennyyoo.com/wedding_alternatives32.html

    it is perfect if you are on a budget...it is really reasonably priced. i was so impressed with the quality and workmanship, especially for the price!

    best of luck planning your wedding!
    mary-kevin

  7. Elizabeth
    February 20, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    Thank you Abby!!

  8. Meghan
    February 20, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    Hi! What is the flower in your hair? You looked beautiful!

  9. mary-kevin
    February 20, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    hi meghan -

    it is a peony...at first, i thought it would be too large, but i ended up really happy with it!

    best,
    mary-kevin

  10. mary-kevin
    February 20, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    oh...and meghan, thanks for your kind words!

  11. Kim B.
    February 21, 2009 at 4:32 am

    I felt like Crystal Kluge's calligraphy recalled that of my favorite Paper Source stamps . . .it's her, isn't it?! In her portfolio, I saw the "Be Mine" on some Paper Source hearts, and I just know it's her.

    Everything in your wedding was SO lovely and so clean and pure. Fabulous fabulous fabulous!

    Thanks for choosing to display this Abby! And congratulations Mary-Kevin!

  12. mary-kevin
    February 21, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    thanks again, kim!! the paper source stamp is the work of crystal...she has done a few projects for paper source!! love her!

    best,
    mary-kevin

  13. Robin
    February 21, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    what a beautiful bride. and so sweet of her to answer everyone's questions here!

  14. mary-kevin
    February 22, 2009 at 12:32 am

    thanks, robin...that is so sweet!!!

    best,
    mary-kevin

  15. Lisa
    February 27, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    Hey--where did you find the parasols. GREAT idea, by the way.

  16. Sara
    April 5, 2009 at 11:20 am

    What a beautiful wedding! I love the table settings, espically the candles. Where did you find the tall glass holders the candles go in? Thanks!

  17. Heather
    June 26, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    Hi Mary-Kevin,

    I absolutely love the design on your wedding. I've seen pictures of your wedding on ellenphotography.com. I love the simple elegance and the wood tables you used. I was looking around different event rentals but could not find the same tables. Can you direct me to your event rental source? I looked all over but could not find them. Thank-you!

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