In the famous words of Fergie, this wedding is G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S. Between the gold accents, the insane dress and the gorgeous Palm Springs estate, we are talking major glam fest while still maintaining a casual vibe. That is no easy feat but this stylish couple pulled it off in the most perfect of ways. And then there is Sarah Yates; can we please discuss how incredibly breathtaking her photography is? Perfect moments bathed in golden deliciousness comes to mind every time I gaze at her work. So sit back, put your feet up and prepare to indulge in a little eye candy courtesy of the photography goddess by way of Palm Springs. And lets not forget, there is more where this came from in the gallery.
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Lara and Michael’s chic Palm Springs wedding was an incredible treat for all of their guests and a perfect reflection of their laid back style. Their ceremony in the backyard of mid century modern estate was a sunshiny, tender event that had their guests alternating between tears and belly laughs. After the ceremony the guests drank Michael and Lara’s favorite cocktails poolside and then spent a celebratory evening of dining, dancing and partying the night away under the desert stars.
Lara, who designs weddings professionally, is also the founder of THREAD show and so she had an amazing list of talent in her pocket from day one in her planning. The succulents in tiny gold pots served double duty helping their guests find their seats and then providing a perfect little take home from the day. There were gold parasols for the guests who preferred shade during the ceremony and cafe lights that created the atmosphere for the poolside party. The smiling, suntanned faces of their guests said it all: it was an event not to be missed!
Photography: Sarah Yates / Florals: Tend Living / Bride’s Dress and Bridesmaids: Ximena Valero / Jewelry: Micha Design / Hair Piece: Rachel Larraine
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O the the M-G! So worth the wait...amazing job as always Sarah!! I'm in the process of planning my own Palm Springs wedding...and this is such an inspiration. xoxoxoxo
oh-my-god. This is awe.some. I am dying over her dress.
Oh. My. Gosh. Seriously BLOWN AWAY right now! Ahh! Not only is the bride freaking gorgeous, but so is her dress! And I'm loving this unique fusion of rustic simplicity and classic elegance, summed up well by the peacock feather with the green shrubs. It's so interesting, I love all of this!
Sarah Yates + Palm Springs = Dreamy!!!
Stunning - everything from the gown to the flowers to the jewelry. Love it!! Thanks for sharing.
there is nothing sexier and more romantic than a backless dress! and that is the most fabulous hair piece! i love it all.
Omg how awesome is this if we only had a beach here in Kansas City.
We have dutchflowerskc.com do our wedding and I will share some of these pics with them you are awesome.
I love love LOVE the whole look of this wedding... it is so relaxed and yet elegant. The bride's dress is stunning, but so is the rest of her look (love those bangles and the loose up-do) as is the rest of the wedding!
one of my all time favorite weddings!
<3
So glam, I love it : )
Love the bouquets- perfect with the touches of black.
Do you know the name of the bracelet? It would be perfect with my dress!
What a great use of natural (and drought tolerant) succulents... the wedding memento that keeps on giving.
That's probably the sexiest bride I've seen! She looks so comfortable and pulls off that look like a pro. The Palm Springs backdrop with the addition of succulents that are oh so lovely are the perfect setting. Sarah Yates captured this wedding brilliantly. The lighting is so romantic, and I must say the photo with the bride looking down with the sun behind her is making me swoon! So beautiful!
That is one extremely beautiful wedding. I adore the bride's dress and their little cachepots of succulents as name cards!
I love this one. Very unique flowers. Love the "advice book". The dress is HOT!!! I wonder what the little plants on the table were. I don't think I've seen those before.
dogear this wedding as one of my all-time favorites on this blog... the dark blue BM dresses, the brides' dress (OMG!), the succelent escort cards that double as wedding favors - all just gorgeous!
thanks for all the great comments everyone, and thanks to erin and smp for posting! xoxo
Gorgeous Sarah!!!! I think this is my favorite wedding of yours :) Love those dark bridesmaids dresses also, and the succulents, and her dress - WOW. That is one stunning bride!!!
holy hannah!
this is the exact location where I'm getting married in october
this will be a lot to live up to!
Wow. that dress is amazing.
wow. wow. wow. simply gorgeous. the dress. the style. love it. the advice guest book was cool idea too. I am speechless.
Beautiful!
Does anyone know what font is used in the table signs? Exactly what I've been looking for!
does it get any better than this??? sarah is sunshiney magic-- no one does it better. and britt has the most talented, amazing hand. they rock! i'm only jealous i wasn't part of this dream team! this is perfection, ladies.
*i've been collecting micha's jewelery purchased from thread, forever! love seeing her represented:)
The thing I do for all my wedding favors that need to be personalized is to get some personalized ribbon done. I use specialtyribbon.com for this because they are reliable. But just Google personalized ribbon and you will be able to find someone. It adds a touch of class to your event.
love your gold planter boxes on the tables. where did you buy those?
this is amazing. what location is this?
who did your hair? i love the way it looks so organic..
i'm dying to know where the little white sign holders are from. would love your insight!
Where can I find/rent this location? It's exactly what I've been looking for!
Congrats! Awesome dress. It's so sexy and stunning.
This is amazing!!! Such a chic and sexy dress!!!!!