Gorgeous Healdsburg Wedding by Tanja Lippert
Are you sitting? Because honestly, this next wedding is a show stopping, sweep you right off your feet kind of affair. Shot by the always fantastic Tanja Lippert with design and styling by Off The Beaten Path Weddings, we are talking mega-gorgeous details tucked into every single inch of this day. And the dress? Oh that dress. Dreamy to the tenth degree. So sit down and prepare yourself for a little afternoon delight of the wedding kind. You positively will not want to miss a single image so be sure to stop by the gallery for more from this Healdsburg gem.
click here to see the whole gorgeous affair!
Our wedding was a culmination of almost a year and half of planning, looking back now I see what was meaningful and what was crazy making. When we were first engaged (in a fabulous little place called Zihuatanejo) we were living in forever-hip Portland, Oregon while I was attending graduate school. However, we knew we wanted to get married closer to home, so we started the search for a site in Sonoma County, where we both are from. On a side note Kevin and I have gone to school together since Kindergarten at least, maybe earlier but neither of us can remember for sure. We didn’t start dating until after college however, when I was living in NYC and he was back in the Bay Area. Nothing like a year of long distance to start it off right!
Knowing the general area of where we wanted to get married was a good start but in all honestly the location search was not as fun as we thought it would be. I was pretty shocked at the site fees of various venues and what they may or may not include. It wasn’t until we went through Off the Beaten Path Weddings that we found a site we both fell in love with that we could really, for the first time, picture ourselves getting married at! Once we had a site we knew our other main priority was our photographer and I don’t think I really have to say too such about Tanja Lippert but I will anyways. I love her. I fell in love with one of her weddings featured on SMP when I first started peaking around the site (http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/05/13/real-wedding-9/) and have loved everything else she has shot since. Aside from her talent she is just painfully fabulous to be around. She makes you feel incredibly comfortable and beautiful, all the time. She also opened my eyes to the amazingness that is Tia Reagan, her partner in crime, who did all the hair and makeup at our wedding. Just perfect.
The rest of the planning kind of fell into place. I had envisioned long farm tables and globe lights and picked up other style ideas along the way. I love champagne and pretty things so that is what I gravitated towards. Some things were incredibly meaningful so I made them priorities even if no one else noticed. I made the jam favors with local Portland raspberries and my Grandma’s much-loved recipe. We also went for music that we really listen to, which is how we ended up switching our first dance song to Atlantic City by The Band literally two minutes before we started dancing! In the end it was just a beautiful day that really was over so fast. I could get into all the nitty gritty details but think what stands out after the fact is the love and affection Kevin and I felt from every single person there. Our family, friends and wedding vendors made it what it was and we left with such an overwhelming feeling of gratitude. Well that and the giddiness that came with staying at The Farmhouse Inn, which is just so amazing I wanted to move in. Really.
Photography: Tanja Lippert / Wedding Hair & Makeup: Tia Reagan of Freebird Productions / Wedding Design and Execution: Mary Ellen Murphy of Off The Beaten Path Weddings / Officiant: Steve Thrush / Location: Winery in Healdsburg, CA / Catering: Peloton Catering / Wedding Dress and hair flower: Amsale, style Calista / Bridesmaid Dresses: Varied / Groomswear: J.Crew / Wedding Cupcakes: Kara’s Cupcakes / Invitations: Elum and Paperwhite of Petaluma, CA / Flowers: La Belle Fleur Design / Hotel: The Farmhouse Inn / Flower Girl Dress: Nastershum / Potted succulents, chalkboard and chicken wire windows, escort cards, seat numbers, guest book, and jam by the bride (and husband and family!)
Though we legitimately love them, Elum Designs is an advertiser on Style Me Pretty.
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I have stars in my eyes after looking at this wedding! If I could do it all over again, this would be it!
So gorgeous...natural, elegant, simple, personal, a touch of industrial... Really a beautiful wedding.
OMG that dress. I want to get married again and wear that. All of the details of this wedding are fresh and modern at the same time. Love it. Oh, and I love the bride's hairstyle too!
Amazing!!
I tried on the Calista at Amasle in NYC a few weeks ago. Such an amazing dress. I didn't end up getting it (but now I wonder if I should have!) I did get the Martine which is a short version of it for the reception.
I love bride's hair and all the laughter.
GORGEOUS just barely begins to describe!
Healdsburg is one of my favorite places and I can't wait to get back there! What a beautiful wedding and collection of photos you've posted!
I have had my eyes on this wedding dress for months now (actually since it was last shown on here)! Sarah - can I ask how much the dress was when you tried it on??
Perfection - so pretty and they look so in love and like they are having fun.
HOLY MOLY - just gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!!
This wedding is amazing! I love how the the bride didn't stick to one, overbearing color scheme...everything just flows and looks beautiful without screaming "THESE ARE MY COLORS!"
Tara- The Calista was quoted at $5000 plus tax & alterations. It's from Amsale Blue Label so it's a bit more than some of the other Amsale dresses.
I tried on a very similar dress at Kleinfeld that was $2800 if the Amsale is out of your price range. The Calista has a lot of detail on the tulle which is done by hand which makes it so expensive. The Kleinfeld dress was just plain tulle but still a lovely option. If you are interested I can find a link for it for you.
Gorgeous bride and wedding! I am getting so much inspiration from this wedding for my own! Really hope I can create the same feel ...
How beautiful! I love how perfect this wedding is- every element looks so heartfelt and well thought out, but its so natural at the same time.
Sarah- could you send a link of the dress from Kleinfeld that looks like yours?
Beautiful wedding! Does anyone know who makes that adorable flower girl dress??
I am great friends of the bride & groom and was lucky enough to be at their amazing day- I have to say, it was beyond dreamy and beautiful!
Jill- this is the Kleinfeld dress. The one I tried didn't have the flower.
http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/index.cfm?pid=52&item_id=12696&showpic=11187&rowid=13&page=2
Sarah - Thank you very much!! If you could find the link, that would be SOOO fantastic!
Sorry - just saw the link....thanks again!
I love this. Pure elegance, soft sophistication, just so so lovely.
LOVE this wedding! Such cute details and what a lovely dress!!
Amazing wedding! I love your menu board; how did you make it?
The bride sure knows how to "smize" as Tyra says. Love it. xo.
LOVE this wedding & wedding dress too!!! I bought a similar Amsale Blue Label dress and am so looking forward to wearing it for my wedding in May!!
wonderful wedding! Where is the flower girl dress from?
The wedding of Annie and Kevin was a complete pleasure. An Off the Beaten Path wedding focuses on what is real and meaningful and streamlines the planning in order to focus on the true meaning of a celebration. I so enjoyed working with Annie and Kevin and thank you so much to Tanja for capturing every detail to perfection!
Hi there, thanks so much for the wedding love! The flower girl dress was actually made by someone on Etsy, fashioned after a J. Crew style similar to the one in the below link. Will see if I can get that info. The menu board was made using an old window with chalkboard paint, a chalk "pen", and a stencil. The Alameda antique fair was a major find when we were searching for all of the windows, etc.
http://www.jcrew.com/girls_feature/NewArrivals/weddingsparties/PRDOVR~23207/23207.jsp
I imagined your wedding in my own head, knowing the location, you, the description of your dress and of course your invitations. Well, you (and Kevin) completely exceeded my expectations! Amazing...beautiful...wonderful...and LOVELY! Congrats on a fantastic celebration Annie & Kevin. ...Love the favors - super cute!
I love that flower girl dress! I was interested in the Jcrew one - but when i got it - it was too ivory/yellow so if you have the Etsy shop where you got it please share :) Love it! Gorgeous wedding.
This is absolutely perfect. Everything about it is.
Love this wedding. I love the bride's nail polish! Any info on the color?
Woot Sonoma County! Everything is stunning, I love it all. Especially Annie's dress! Gorgeous.
Amazing!
Nails were Shellac in tutti frutti I believe. Best decision ever as far as nails go, didn't chip for 3 weeks!
annie - love that pearl cluster ring. where did that come from? Congrats on a stunning wedding.
Annie,
I'm getting married in Healdsbug in May- loved your wedding and all the hand made details. I'd love to know where your cake stands are from.
I would love to know the etsy seller of the flower girl dresses!~
Love it. Absolutely stunning, like all of Tanja's work. Always a pleasure to see the clean, simple, bright perspective she puts on her work.
These photos truly sing.
Keep rockin' T!
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Tobin
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This was beautiful. Calming and serene. The subtle emotion from the groom as he waits moved me. Just Beautiful!
Incredible photography, just beautiful. Always a pleasure to see a real pro's work.
Amazing, gorgeous, so pretty! In love with all the little details.
Her dress is stunning!! I love everything, her bouquet, her smile! The car photos are so sexy and fun, and how adorable are the flower girl and ring bearer!! AWW!!
Divine! The bride and groom are beautiful and their chemistry shows through the pictures. This makes me want to get married all over again..
Lovely wedding!!!! Where is the flower girl's headband from?????I have been looking for some like that!
Beautiful! I was thinking about doing little jams as favors. How many did you make and was it quite the undertaking?
Amazing pictures!!... the whole day look just incredible and different! Loving the Jam pot idea :)
Beautiful wedding! And...beautiful photos from Tanja! :)
I look at this blog ALL the time and this wedding is by far my FAVORITE! Gorgeous...every detail...Someday, when I get married, I will pull this wedding out and be completely inspired! Thanks for sharing! My day just got better...
Does anyone know who on Etsy sells the flower girl dress? I want to order one!
Annie,
I am absolutely obsessed! with your wedding! Your hair was amazing!
How can I find that hairpiece/ Are you willing to sell it?
Hi again, I am trying to track down the Etsy contact for you guys. My cousin's daughter was the flower girl so she had it made. The hair piece was from Amsale, originally to be used on a dress. You can buy them from Amsale directly, I just hot glued a clip to the flower, which was the easiest way to find a matching color to my dress. (I am feeling too sentimental to sell it, sorry!)
Ahhhhhh! This. is. my. wedding. All the details are there! I too live in Portland with my bf, we too have gone to school together forever, we too will likely get married in Sonoma county where my parents live...
So many details that will help me plan my own wedding! Love it
No problem at all, Annie!! Thanks for the info!!
What about the venue? Where was this? Gorgeous!
Hi Annie,
My fiancé and I are getting married next June in the Healdsburg area and are looking for a venue. What venue did you guys use? It's gorgeous!
Hi guys! For information about the site feel free to contact Mary Ellen Murphy of Off the Beaten Path Weddings. She can give you all the details... Thanks so much for all the love once again, so appreciated!
This wedding is amazing and the photography is out of this world! Great job, SMP!
The flower girl dress is from nastershum.etsy.com. You can look through her sold items to see other wedding attire she has done.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Nastershum
and the flower girl headband, I made(and sell) lizzy81800@yahoo.com
I just saw this exact dress at the Brides Against Breast Cancer show for $200!
What a gorgeous wedding! I am in complete agreement with the rest of the group! They look so happy on this special day!
Just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you for the appearance that my flower girl dress made! The flower girl is a princess and it looks as if she wore her gown happily :)
Your site is great and every bride that I know loves it as well.
Thank you again
Stephanie ( creator of Nastershum )
Where did you get the dress? I can't find anywhere in the SF area that has it!
Where are those shoes from?! What a beautiful charming wedding!! I love all the details down to the jars of jams! Just lovely!!
I was wondering what color lipstick the bride is wearing, it the perfect pink??!!
Hi, this wedding is absolutely gorgeous! I just want you to know that my sister-in-law is getting married this summer and wants the same flower girl dress for my daughter. We found the woman on Etsy...under Nastershum. She is re-creating the dress for us no problem...a wonderful woman and has been so easy to work with. We all can't wait to see the dress!!
Wow nice tip Amy!
Beautiful. Where was the london cab rented?!
I am in love with the Bride's shoes...who is the designer??
hey, I'm kind of late to the party, but love annie and kevin's beautiful wedding photos! and I thought I would point out that annie and kevin's engagement shoot was also featured on SMP! I photographed them for their engagement in feburary 2010, and they are gorgeous people indeed - inside and out.
xo
J
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/03/24/jessamyn-harris-sonoma-county-engagement-shoot/