Carmel Wedding by Tanja Lippert
The word of the day is…color! We have SUCH a fun and colorfully gorgeous day for you on SMP, from our first real wedding that is ALL style to a really awesome rehearsal dinner that has so many vibrant ideas tucked inside. I owe my new found love of color to the incredible brides that are translating such vibrant hues into such elegant, creative and utterly gorgeous weddings. And this affair, photographed by the insanely talented Tanja Lippert, is about as good as it gets.
{to see TONS of additional images, click here}
We loved the juxtaposition of the country setting with a fancy style, yet relaxed style. We choose all white candles and flowers in the Redwood Grove to highlight the formality of the ceremony and the serene beauty of the grove. For the cocktails on the lawn and the reception, we did not want a particular color scheme. We loved the idea of many bright jewel-tone colors of the flowers and lanterns offset by the dark wood of the barn at the reception. An eclectic uniformity was the goal, rather than a formal or overly designed look. Let me know if you need more write-up about the wedding!
Wedding Flowers by Kim England, Fleurs du Soleil / Lighting by Carmel Plant Tenders / Catering + Location by Santa Lucia Preserve / Wedding Dress by Ines di Santo / Shoes by Christian Louboutin /Wedding Cake by Parker Lousseau Pastries
Back in a bit with even more inspiration! Oh and if you need something to keep your wedding creativity flowing, check out two of my all time favorite weddings that Tanja photographed. Seriously two of the coolest weddings EVER. Click here to see the first chic but approachable wedding and here to see the second contemporary and whimsical affair. Oh wait…this one too if only for the fabulous pair of shoes!
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Ohh my goodness. She is gorgeous. The dress is gorgeous. Her hubby is gorgeous. I love the drama of the giant trees!
This is such a fabulous wedding with tons of style! LOVE the flowers and the shoes...oh.. the SHOES! xx
Wow-what a beautiful wedding. The reception hall is amazing. I love all the color.
?!?! So amazing! Love the rustic elegance combined with the fun pop of color. And that ceremony - to be married at the base of a tree how romantic and gorgeous!
p.s. looove the shoes!
Oh my goodness! The bride's dress is amazing and I would love to see that redwood grove in person!
That redwood grove is a DREAM. Simple, dramatic, GORGEOUS. Every photo taken there looks like it came from a bridal magazine. Absolutely stunning wedding location!
Can i ask where the mom got her pink dress?? I think that's a perfect gown for my mom too!! thanks!!!
Gorgeous!! Love the dress, the gardenia in the bride's hair (one of my fav flowers!) and all the color, the outdoor 'chapel'--amazing. And croquet, how fun. Would have loved to have been there ;D
SO bright and pretty! that reception...gasp. love love love.
The open shot of the reception area is amazing and she looks like a celebrity bride. The dress is unreal and looks awesome on her! Congrats.
Oh my goodness....what beauty. I'm in love with the dress!
OK ... I have to chime in ... the dress!!!!! Other than just being unbelievably beautiful, it's SO amazing to photograph. All of the different poses are superb.
The Mother of the Bride's dress is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful wedding.
Yes, i want to know where the Mom got her dress too! it's gorgeous! my mom's currently searching for her outfit right now.... anybody know???
The wedding dress is absolutely amazing, as is the Mother of the Bride dress and shawl. I love the lanterns as well. Beautiful!
Wow that wedding dress is insanely gorgeous! beautiful wedding!
What a jaw droppingly gorgeous wedding! And the bride - the dress, the hair...Amazing!
color is definitely in this year! i love that they incorporated color into that space! it's gorgeous! what a beautiful wedding! tanja did a beautiful job on the images too... really lovely coverage. {katrina}
This wedding is stunning! I love the ceremony site! The photo of the mother-of-the-bride, the bride and flower girls is such a gorgeous photo!
Wow, just like everyone else said. her dress is gorgeous. i know the designer is Ines di Santo but does anyone know the exact style?
casual yet so beautiful. i love the lanterns.
Wow, what a great personal style. A melding of formal, colorful and rustic chic! I must ask about those tall circular candle holders in the ceremony. Anyone know the source?
The brides' dress is lovely, but I'm even more in love with the Mom's dress! If I didn't have my dress already, that pink confection is gorgeous enough that I would consider going more non-traditional and wearing that!
the bride's dress is gorgeous! love the flowers cascading down her silhouette -- and omg the colorful lanterns hanging from the rafters! what a sight!
in a word: gorgeous! such amazing California style--wish I could sneak a taste of that amazing lady-finger cake!
I can't wait to share this beautiful wedding with my friends and family!!
Were they married by a Catholic priest? How did they go about arranging him to do an outdoor wedding? I've been considering doing the same thing! I would appreciate her suggestions!!
Wow!! What a breath of fresh air...I love all of the color! The barn looks incredible with all of the brightly-colored lanterns. I bet this was such a fun party! (And don't even get me started on those shoes!)
the ceremony in the middle of the woods is just beautiful! i love it!!
I especially love all of the photos of the lanterns- so colorful and festive. Gorgeous wedding.
And I noticed Michelle's question above regarding an outdoor Catholic wedding- I know for my own wedding we had to ask the bishop permission to have a priest marry us in an outdoor ceremony...and we were denied. So we had our outdoor ceremony anyways, minus the Catholic stuff, and we were happy it worked out that way. But I know another couple in my same area who did have a Catholic ceremony outside- because their priest was willing to say he married them elsewhere, in a church. Hope that helps.
i am positive there has never been a more beautiful bride. & that dress!
I love her bouquet.. what are the flowers in it?
i need to know where the mother of the bride's dress is from!! pleeeease!!
This dress is probably the most beautiful one I have seen on this blog! Congratulations!!
Simply Beautiful!!!! I also would love to know more information on their ceremony. Did a priest actually marry them? If so could you provide what church helped them? We have been trying to be married outside, and yes the bishop route will always be denied so it helps if this bride has any tips!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the use of nature and nature inspired VIBRANT colors!!!
This wedding was stunning! How often can someone find a pristine barn that fits lots and lots of colored paper lanterns! Glad to see the idea come to life. Also... love the bride's shoes! I'd like a pair!
Just a thought, this might be an episcopalian wedding, I could be wrong though.
does anyone knw whether its possible to get ines di santo in england?? I love the style of her dress and their beautiful designs! The whole ceremony is so romantic and vibrant!
OMG this wedding is beautiful!!! Where did the bride get those shoes....I've been looking everywhere (Nieman's, Barneys etc.) I can't find them in that color! I absolutely love them!!!!!!
This wedding is absolutely stunning! I especially love the wedding gown by Ines di Santo. I have been looking all over the internet for it, but the closest thing I have found is a gown from her fall 2008 collection that isn't an exact match. Does anyone know what the name of this dress its? I would love to wear at my wedding.