Rustic Fall Wedding by Kate Webber Photography
Rustic is quickly becoming my favorite genre of wedding. Woodsy, earthy and gorgeous – um, what’s not to love? This particular rustic wedding shot by Kate Webber has given me a bad case of wedding envy. All this orange/pink goodness swirled together with the natural beauty of the great outdoors…sigh! However color palette, gorgeous bride, killer flowers and tablescape aside….I have one word for you guys: s’mores. Now that’s a true rustic wedding dessert! More delicious pictures from this wedding can be found in the wedding gallery. xoxo Chantale from La Belle Bride
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From Lizzy, the sweet bride:
Matt and I knew we either want to get married on Block Island, where Matt proposed, or in Northern California, where I grew up. When we got engaged, I was living in Berkeley for law school and Matt was still in NYC. One day I went out to Nestldown, a special private retreat in the Santa Cruz mountains, and the moment I arrived I knew it was perfect. We had been moments away from choosing another spot, but this place took my breath away. I literally took over 100 pictures the day I visited the site so Matt could feel like he was there with me.
We wanted a traditional ceremony, yet one that reflected our relationship. So while we kept the traditional vows, we picked readings that were important memories from our childhoods. Matt chose a reading from the Velveteen Rabbit, a book his parents read to him as a child. And I picked a passage from Shakespeare, since my father is a Shakespeare professor! Watching our parents listen to the readings was a wonderful moment. We had the violinist lead the guests up the steps at the end of the ceremony and lead them, a take on the Pied Piper, to the cocktail lawn for hors d’oeuvres , mojitos and some bacci ball!
The most important part of the wedding for us was that everyone there had a blast, and we made every wedding-related decision with that goal in mind. We wanted our wedding style to be rustic, elegant, intimate, fun, relaxed and happy. We chose a palette of warm fall colors consisting of raspberry, apple green, burnt orange and deep wine accents. Chinese lanterns was a theme that ran throughout the invitations, ceremony programs, favors and dinner table arrangements, highlighting a beautiful bright burnt orange color. We also served s’mores, which guests made outside, gathered around a fire pit. In the whirlwind of the evening, we didn’t get a chance to make one ourselves, but so many of our friends have told us how fun it was to enjoy the summer camp treat.
Photography: Kate Webber / Floral: Branch Out Floral & Event Design / Venue: Nestldown / Hair & Makeup: Professional Makeup Artistry / Catering: La Bocca Fina / Invitations: Echo Letterpress / Calligraphy: Papineau Calligraphy / Cake: Show cake made by Annie Levin, bride’s sister; Sheet cake by Margaret’s French Bakery / Videography: A Video Reflection / Band: Notorious / Ceremony Music: Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra
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who made that fabulous dress???
I was a guest at this wedding -- I've known Lizzy almost my entire life -- and it was absolutely gorgeous. Love the photos! I believe her dress was by Elizabeth Fillmore. :)
I love those cuff links! Where did find them?
Simply breathtaking
WOWZER!!!! what a beautiful wedding ---- BACCI BALL!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesomeness! This is a fabulous fusion of preppy meets whimsical and I'm loving how all these colors pop so beautifully.
These pictures are incredible!! Lizzy is stunning, and I love that they had smores!!
This is the most beautiful wedding! I am lucky enough to be friends with Lizzy and Matt and am so happy that their day turned out so perfectly. They are the sweetest and most fun couple - it really shines through in these pictures!
I think this wedding takes the spot as my favorite SMP wedding ever. There are so many things that make it stand out - the gorgeous bride, handsome groom, rustic location, bright fall colors, s'mores, etc... My favorite is the what maybe was one of the "first look" pictures - you can see how happy the couple is!
Gorgeous!
STUNNING!!!! I love all that color. This is the best day on SMP! ;) Okay, I must know, where are the bridesmaid dresses from. They are fun and flirty while being elegant at the same time. Well done Lizzy!
I love the hall!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME LOCATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So lovely! Can I please copy every piece for my own wedding?!
OMG! This just makes me that much more excited for my wedding in November... I'm getting married at the EXACT SAME PLACE!!! I simply just can't wait! How beautiful!
Gorgeous wedding, the location looks beautiful! Love the little yellow flower in the hair too - very cute!
Ooh i love that bouquet. What are those flowers? Dahlias?
I LOVE her earrings! Where are they from and who makes them?
Thank you for all your kind comments! It was such a wonderful, happy day - and it's great fun to share with others.
The cufflinks are Ravi Ratan, purchased from Saks. And yes, the dress is Elizabeth Fillmore - thanks, Sarah!! The bridesmaid dresses are Simple Silhouettes, purchased from Bella Bridesmaid in San Francisco. And I have no idea where the earrings are from - they were my something borrowed, from one of my bridesmaids who was kind enough to loan me her own wedding earrings.
Good luck with all your planning!!
Wow, this was an absolutely beautiful and warm wedding. The bride is incredibly gorgeous and I love the orange orchids in her hair!
SOOO beautiful! We are looking a location that includes a large barn which I was hoping to squeeze everyone into but after looking at your photos I am thinking we can have the seated dinner outside and just have dancing in the barn. I love the look of having the dinner tables outside (without being covered by a tent) but I am super nervous about New England weather in October! Any comments on how that worked out?????
Kate did a great job capturing the sense of the day and decor, the bride and groom's personality and the amazing Nestldown. We had a great time filming the event and have a amazing movie to share of Lizzy's day.
Anyone interested at SMP?
Oh MY! one of the most beautiful weddings ever - Lizzy, you have GOT to change schools - no more law, how about wedding planning!
Saved this to my dream file :)
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