Is it just us or is that not the hottest little white dress you’ve ever seen? Myka and Georges had a FABULOUS modern white wedding in a rustic old barn and the contrast is so very easy on the eyes. From her yummy cocktail engagement ring, to the DIY ribboned booties and that big bloom atop her head, Myka is all about steal-worthy style and we are taking notes. Of course she is a fellow wedding blogger and party planning extraordinaire, so it isn’t surprising that her wedding is bringing the ultimate pretty. Photographed by Melissa Diep, these nuptials are going down in the DIY history books and we are la la lovin it. Want more of that dress? Click here for the full wedding.
{click here for ALL the juicy detailing from this style infused bash}
Georges and I have been dating for 10 years, yes 10 years. So I guess you could say, we’ve had a lot of time to think about our perfect wedding. And you know what, it wasn’t just the perfect wedding, it was the perfect day. For us, the perfection is in the details. We wanted to have a cocktail style wedding, no formal sit-down dinner, just drinks, desserts and lots of dancing. Our wedding invitation was inspired by old school concert posters, and our dear friend Cambria and I put together the design. She summed it up perfectly with the last line on the invite, ” come for the love, stay for dessert and cocktails”.
We found a music institute in Carmel Valley, California that graciously allowed us to host our closest 130 friends and family. What made the venue even better was their openness to allow us to bring our design aesthetic to the building. We are both into modern design and wanted those things to be a part of our wedding. We literally transported half of our living room to Carmel Valley (cake stands, platters, vases, artwork…we brought it all). The Institute looks like an old barn and was truly the perfect clean slate for us to add any personal touches we wanted. We wanted our friends and family to feel cozy, loved and happy. To help us generate this feeling, our wedding truly became a labor of love. Our aunts made appetizers, our moms made desserts, our uncles played live music during the ceremony, our cousins hung fabric, our siblings created floral arrangements and our best friends ran around town making sure everything was ready for our special day.
Without a formal sit down dinner, we wanted to offer our guests some yummy desserts to munch on. Our moms made dozens of baked goods. We also had apothecary jars filled with white taffy, marshmallows, rock candy and white chocolate covered espresso beans. Each treat was labeled with natural wood placeholders made by my step-dad. Every table was topped with moss, candles and locally bought yellow flowers. My sister and I created the boutonnieres and bouquets (using cotton as a base…a nod to my relative’s cotton ranch in the central valley).
Inspired by smile booths seen on Style Me pretty, we had a friend set up a camera staged with fabric, hanging globes filled with flowers, moss and feathers. Homemade mustaches and picture frames were used as props. These pictures are some of the best of the night. And some of the best “messages” of the night were captured on our two old typewriters that acted as a guest book. To close in the building and bring in our style, we spent hours putting together a 20 foot ribbon curtain that was placed near the bar and turned out better than expected. Opposite the curtain, my sister, brother and I created a two-tiered hanging floral.
The greatest part of the venue was the fact that they let us change the lighting for our night. We brought in four of our own Frank Gehry Cloud Lamps which were hung around the room. We also hung Tord Boontje lights that we cut up to dangle like garlands. Over the dance floor, several strands of lights were hung to set the mood.
As if we weren’t already extremely lucky, we actually won a wedding photography contest and the wonderful Melissa Diep flew out all the way from Chicago. She even had two of her friends drive over on the day of the wedding to help second shoot. We were so touched by their generosity.
We went back to the venue the day after the wedding and along with our families, cleaned the entire place. And you know what? I loved it! I know, what bride would ever want to go back to their venue and discover the madness of the prior nights shenanigans? But for me, it was so much fun to relive the previous night with our families as we were throwing things out. We were literally cracking up about the pictures taken in the photo booth, the dancing insanity and the funny conversations we all had at our wedding. I just didn’t want the fun to end…and I truly don’t think it ever will.
Photography: Melissa Diep Photography / Second Shooter: Danny Mendoza and Assistant: Yomi Foreman / Venue: Hidden Valley Music Institute / Florals: Sitting in a Tree (Bride’s company) / Wedding Dress: Aidan Mattox from Nordstroms (bride added extra ruffles and strap) / Bride’s Ceremony Shoes: Steve Madden / Bride’s Reception Shoes: BCBG (bride added the black ribbon) / Flower Hairpiece: Forever 21 / Groom’s Suit: Banana Republic / Tie, Shirt and Socks: Urban Outfitters / Groom’s Shoes: Converse / Invitation Design: Cambria Blakely Shaw and reply postcard photograph from bride’s great grandfather / Paper Goods: Sitting in a Tree / Food: Wholefoods / Cupcakes: Layers Bakery / Candy: A Candy Store / Day of Coordinator: Tori Hendrix of Sitting in a Tree (Bride’s business partner) / Painting of Bride: Kelli Murray / 8MM Videographer: Austin Hendrix Productions
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I'm in love. Absolute love. Totally not my style, and yet love. We are also doing a cocktail and dessert reception (too many bad wedding dinners), and I am going to shamelessly steal the invitation line, "come for the love, stay for dessert and cocktails." I don't feel bad at all. And I love the cotton in the bouquets. I just might steal that, too (again, without any guilt).
i LOVE that dress and that hairpiece!..and i can never resist a barn or cupcakes!
Where is that white lattice bin from? Love it!
Gah, this is such a gorgeous wedding! SMP is the most delicious wedding-candy on earth.
tori and myka are so incredibly talented and creative....how cute are these details?! and myka's style is ridiculous....love love love!!!
the white lattice basket is actually from the container store! they were originally made as bike baskets by a stockholm design company:
http://www.switchmodern.com/Personal-Accessories/Design-House-Stockholm-Carrie-Bicycle-Basket.asp?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=comparsionshopping&aff=5105
we own lots of them and use them for EVERYTHING!
the container store sells them for $30! a steal!
WOW! Such a gorgeous bride and wedding! Myka has the best style - love every single detail and the photographer absolutely nailed capturing what was the perfect day. Congrats Myka and Georges!!
As a guest at the wedding I can say Myka's stamp was everywhere and it was a joy to see two people so happy, relaxed, and in love!
Where is that rainbow dress from? I want it SO BAD!
such a lovely wedding with fabulous details!!!!!!! totally love love the dress!
thank you everyone for the sweet comments.
shayna: the rainbow dress is from H&M (their "garden collection"). i just bought it a few weeks ago, so hopefully they still carry it in their stores.
i also wanted to mention that amazing painting that tori gifted to me at the wedding. kelli murray is the amazing artist. tori had kelli create it, and then surprised me by having it displayed at our wedding. when i saw it i literally screamed and then cried. i love it! you must check out kelli's work: http://www.kellimurray.com/
Perfect! I love this because it is oh so pretty but still looks absolutely attainable, unlike some of the other real weddings we've seen, from the Ikea vases to the photo booth. Please post more weddings like this!
Beautiful wedding, beautiful photos, beautiful setting, beautiful couple. Totally clever in all details and execution-- congrats!
Absolutely gorgeous! What a perfect day, Myka you are so beautiful and the photos are just stunning. I am so happy for the two of you and blessed to have shared the day with you.
I LOVE the painting! And everything else. :)
This looks so cool! That bouquet is totally amazing!
Where can I get those shoes, what an amazing bride you were!!!
What a gorgeous wedding! I am from Carmel Valley and know where Hidden Valley is but was wondering if you could tell me where the pictures at the other barn were taken with the bride and groom? SO cute!
YAY! It turned out so well, Myka. I adore the cotton in the bouquet and the pictures of you and Georges in the barn are fab. Congrats to you both!
Holly
what a gorgeous bride! Congrats Myka =) You guys are detail fabulous!!!! wahooooo s
How fresh and fun. Beautiful photos. This looks like a great location.
Congratulations Myka and Georges!! What beautiful photos along with a beautiful story! I can't wait to see more photos. Your dress Myka is adorable!!!
I LOVE that colorful dress she's wearing in the beginning, gorgeous!
Amazing bouquets - so textured yet simple in design :)
WOW I LOVE the bride's gorgeous style. I am really smitten with her incredible bouquet, just beautiful. What a unique thoughtful stylish wedding.
Who is the HANDSOM man who married the two of you? Is he avaliable LOL?
Myka, maybe I was wrong. I think you are your own superhero. We are so happy to have you as part of our family.
Wow, simply amazing photography and fab shoes, great style
you guys are the greatest! the barn venue is superfabulous -- totally flying burrito brothers material. love it.
So... I'm, a to be Carmel Valley bride living in the bay area. I was just going through these photos, (absolutely LOVING the details), when all of a sudden I realized... I KNOW the two of you! Myka! Georges! Your wedding is beautiful! I'm so happy you are happy in love with each other! If I remember correctly, I last saw you both when you first got together, I am SO happy for you.
With love from an old Y&Ger,
Dani
LB Slo: thanks. i bought the shoes at DSW (took off the strap/buckle and replaced it with black ribbon). unfortunately the shoe is sold out online, but maybe you can call around to a few stores and see if they have any in-stock.
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?category=cat20006&prodId=200954
Jenna: our photographer Melissa found that amazing barn. here are the details: Across the Diagonal Farm, 8768 Carmel Valley Rd, http://www.fp2k.redshift.com/jroth/
DWooden: omg...dani! of course we remember you. congrats! if you have any questions about vendors in carmel valley, let us know, sittinginatreeevents@yahoo.com
her dress is s beautiful! love the photography! beautiful wedding!
No one does is like Myka! She finds the hidden gems (& rocks them on her finger too!). What a beautiful and absolutely heartfelt wedding. Talent and time both shine through! GORGEOUS MYKA & GEORGES!!
i like the cupcakes, really cute!
Myka's wedding was to die for. I painted the bride picture set up at the reception (unfortunately guessed the wrong side of her head for the flower!) But that dress....wow!! So perfect on her! Congrats Myka and Georges!
Gorgeous wedding, love it! love the brides hair, dress and all the littel details look fab! xxx
I know this is a weird question, but where is the robe from? It is so cute!
What a great wedding - the bride and groom look so fun and flirty!! The pictures and venue are amazing. Congratulations!
I have a really random question... I noticed the cotton in the bouquets. I am getting married in Texas in late July, and my mom desperately wants me to have cotton in my bouquet. The thing is, all the cotton farms say that they won't have any yet for our date. Does anyone know if there is such a thing as "Faux raw cotton?" You would think there would be somewhere, but I haven't been able to find any in my searches. Just thought one of you might know!
I love, love, love, love, love, love this wedding. SO much personality.
Love the entire wedding, but that bouquet...TO DIE FOR. Gorgeous!
Awesome session. Beautiful couple.
Teresa: the colorful robe i wore is actually a dress (but i wore it while i got ready). it's from H&M (their "garden collection"). i just bought it a few weeks ago, so hopefully they still carry it in their stores.
Jordan: i had the same issue regarding the cotton. my relatives are cotton famers in california, but said that i wouldn't be able to get "real" cotton due to our wedding date. i located a "dried flower" wholesaler here in san francisco and they carried cotton. perhaps contact them and see if they ship to texas. here is their contact info: Coast Wholesale Florist, Inc., (415) 777-8533, email: coastwholesale@earthlink.net. i hope that helps. i also found this resource online, but i never contacted them...might be worth a try: http://www.cottonman.com/cotton.htm
LB Slo: thanks. i bought the shoes at DSW (took off the strap/buckle and replaced it with black ribbon). unfortunately the shoe is sold out online, but maybe you can call around to a few stores and see if they have any in-stock.
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?category=cat20006&prodId=200954
Jenna: our photographer Melissa found that amazing barn. here are the details: Across the Diagonal Farm, 8768 Carmel Valley Rd, 831-624-2848
DWooden: omg...dani! of course we remember you. congrats! if you have any questions about vendors in carmel valley, let us know, sittinginatreeevents@yahoo.com
Everything about this wedding rocked, the carmel valley setting in a barn, the little details by "sitting in a tree", the food, and of course the beautiful looking couple. Cheers!
I have to say I recently had Tori and Myka of Sitting in a Tree coordinate my wedding (4 weeks ago) and they couldn't have done a more AMAZING job! They're insanely great at what they do, know exactly how to incorporate style to fit your personality, execute every little detail with the most passion and enthusiasm I've ever seen. They're passionate about style, design, and creating an awesome time for you and your family. I LOVE them!
Myka, I'm swooning over how photogenic and happy you looked on your wedding! I don't know if anyone's said it yet...but you looked HOT! :)
Such an awesome wedding! Congrats!
xo!
Oh my goodness! Amazing DIY wedding. Some brides are just amazingly creative!!!! Love these photos. I love, love, love the barn.
Where did you get the background for the photobooth from? the frame also? i love it and want to use it at my wedding!
Rikki Hess: i bought the green fabric at Home Fabrics, (559) 440 1554, https://www.homefabricsonline.com/fabric . i bought the frame from IKEA and spray painted it white, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00091967 . the venue had a wooden structure already in place, so all we had to do was attach the fabric.
feel free to email me if you want to chat more, sittinginatreeevents@yahoo.com. if you can have a diy photobooth at your wedding i highly recommend it. we got some hilarious pictures.
OH My God.. This has got to be the best wedding I have ever seen.. Not to mention how absolutley beautiful you look. So very creative and full of fun and all the help from the family.. Amazing!
You are one cute bride! I love ya Myka and I am so very happy for you and Georges..
Such a fabulous wedding, filled with oodles of love, style, fun and personality. I've never seen it done better. Myka and Georges you are such a wonderful couple...so clearly in love...and I LOVE it!
Kudos to Style Me Pretty, and all of the bride and groom's friends and family for pitching in.
Myka you sure made one gorgeous bride...!
I meant kudos to Sitting in a Tree....
Whoops! Love ya.
I absolutely heart her hairpiece and the panting, can you say perfection.
Love the barn venue!
it's so beautiful.just like in the heven.
the wedding is so special.i like it very much.may u a happy marriage!