Temecula Wedding by Jill Thomas Photography
If vintage and whimsical had a pretty little baby it would be this number filled with sweet, happy colors that only Jill Thomas Photography can capture so beautifully. We almost feel like we’re there, looking down that rose petaled aisle as all the gorgeousness unfolds. Amorology Weddings left no creative detail unturned including that fabulously pink bike and a mix of heart palpitating florals by Twigg Botanicals. Let’s just say we have ourselves a match made in wedding heaven. See more of this blueberry + daisy filled affair in the gallery.
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From the Bride…I have been dreaming of a romantic, whimsical wedding, with simple, yet beautiful details. When I entered the stone house venue of Temecula Creek Inn with my mom and dad, I knew it was the perfect wedding location. It was lovely on its own, with the 150 year old stone house, ceremony lawn surrounded by oak trees and twinkle lights perfectly strung above the outside dance floor. Though I knew my fiance would be thrilled with any location, he also fell in love with the charm of the venue. Because we wanted our wedding to be an intimate affair, the privacy of the venue, secluded from the main property was ideal. After the venue was selected the planning process began.
Though the final goal was to say “I do” to my best friend, I will always remember the planning process as the time I spent with my first friend, my mom, who worked with me every second of the way to make my dream affair possible. Together we cut and pasted wedding invitations, explored antique shops, vintage boutiques, and family collections for details, and tried on more wedding dresses than I thought possible. We also made the best decision to hire Amorology as our wedding planner and her mother, Robin Mathis of Twigg Botanicals as our florist. As daisies are my favorite flower, they became the inspiration for the entire wedding.
In addition, cottage flowers and heirloom items from family and friends were collected for the table centerpieces. The place settings and glassware on the head table were from my mom’s collection and the vintage birdcages on the ceremony lawn, pink bike and window for the menu were all from my Aunt’s garden. My crafty uncle created a directional pole and all the additional signs created from wood. A family friend graciously painted all the signs and wrote out the menu window in her beautiful handwriting. A family friend also created a dollie pennant which hung from the stone house from my mom’s collection and the same friend also made the ring bearer pillow from a heirloom handkerchief which was given to me at my bridal shower. For the nine months leading up to the wedding, my mom, a family friend and I diligently hunted antique and garage sales for beautiful teacups to create the escort card table. One of the best details of the wedding was a broach from my nana on my mom’s side which was attached to my bouquet and a necklace from grandmother on my dad’s side which my sister wore. Though both were not present, I know they were looking down from Heaven smiling.
I wanted all ten of my bridesmaids to showcase their own style, so I had them choose from a variety of dresses in all the same beautiful navy dupioni silk fabric from Watters and Watters. Each looked absolutely gorgeous. The groomsmen looked perfect as well. I still remember walking down the aisle with my dad and noticing how adorable all the groomsmen looked in their cute bow ties and grey tuxes. Then I remember looking at the smile and tears running down my fiance’s face and wanting to melt. It’s a moment I will never forget.
Though I will always have the wonderfully beautiful photos taken by Jill Thomas to recall the details of the day, the most important memories will always be those I spent with my mom planning and detailing every moment, those I spent with my sisters looking for dresses and giggling about the thought of being married, those I spent with my aunt and uncle searching for heirloom pieces, and those moments I spent with my dad right before I walked down the aisle – trying to hold back tears.
Wedding Photography: Jill Thomas Photography / Floral Design: Twigg Botanicals / Wedding Planning + Event Design: Amorology Weddings / Ceremony + Reception Location: Temecula Creek Inn / Wedding Dress: Rina Di Montella / Bride’s Shoes: Enzo Angiolini / Vintage Veil: Sparrow Bridal / Bridesmaid Dresses: Watters and Watters / Groomsmen Bow Ties: The Tie Bar / Groomsmen Socks: Express / Hair + Make-up: Ashley Marie Mason / Wedding Cake: VG Donuts / Guest Book: Etsy / Reception Paper Elements: Brightly Designed
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So pretty!
How come so many of these images are out of focus ?
They're not out of focus- they are beautiful film photos!!
I would love to find out where you got all your bridesmaid dresses!? I want to do a similar thing by having different styles in the same color.
Beautiful wedding, and an even more beautiful story from the bride! I love all the special details, you can truly see that this was a family affair by everyone chipping in and helping to make this brides fantasy her reality! Great looking bridal party too ;)
I would love to know where the bride got what she is wearing in the first picture drinking the champagne.
So beautiful!
Cynthia, she is wearing a silk bath robe while drinking champagne.
Hi Lauren! The bridesmaid dresses are from Watters. I loved how each girl was able to pick from such a beautiful selection.
Cynthia - I received the robe at my bridal shower. It was from Victoria Secret. I loved it because it said bride on the back.
Thanks for all the wonderful comments!!
Really pretty! Love all the flowers, the bridesmaids dresses, and the brides dress is gorgeous. Congratulations!
Could you tell me where the guys got their tuxes? I love the color.
love the subtle touches of blue all across the wedding.
from the men's socks to her bouquet to the table settings.
Hi Meg! The tuxes were from A Better Deal Tuxedo in San Diego. It's a family owned business with wonderful customer service.
I love this wedding!! I love how flirty and girlie it is. How not all of the table settings are identical and that she chose to switch it up according to the shape of the table.
I was wondering where the men got their suits from? I'm hoping to outfit my groomsmen in grey suits as well. Your guys look so sharp!! Cant seem to find anything with vests that doesnt look rented (even if it happens to be so). A little help please ;)
Gorgeous wedding! I am having my girls wear navy dresses of their choosing. I love the men's tuxes/suits, were they custom or rented? They are just perfect for our look and I would appreciate any information. Congratulations!
Thanks Bianca and Mac!! The suits were rented from A Better Deal Tuxedo in San Diego. I loved them too:)
beautiful wedding!!! may i ask where the bride's shoes are from? theyre gorgeous!
Absolutely everything about this wedding looks perfect! Especially love the flowers on the bike, such a great idea xx
LOVE.. the photographs are fabulous, the details stunning. What a beautiful wedding and well caputured.
@Janie Jack
I had to respond to your comment about the pictures being out of focus. Every image has one point of focus, that draws your eye to it. Take for instance the last photo of the couple sitting on the grass kissing. The photographer chose the shoes to be in focus (for an artistic touch). Most professional cameras allow the photographer to do this technique. It is called shallow depth of field, or selective focus. Both digital and film cameras can do this, but it is usually more pronounced on film cameras.
Yes Jill shoots with all firm. I loved her work!
Of course this would be none other than Amorology and Brightly Designed. No more talented professionals in this biz...they will become your friends for life and part of your greatest memories throughout the process of planning the most special day of your life. Congratulations to the stunning bride and her handsome groom on your forever. :-)
Oh my goodness! How I love Brightly Designed, Jill Thomas, and Amorology! Just beautiful ladies! xxoo!
Wow i bet she was taken back to her childhood days...looks like a modern tea party for the modern bride. Looks good:)
Lovely ladies and good looking grooms. The bride and groom stands out!!! Congratulations... :)
Thank you to everyone for your sweet comments! Much love to all of you! We loved putting this one together and all the different antique pieces we had to choose from to design with. It's not often that we are given so so many items to sift through and Alexis and her mom gave us just that! So much that inspired the concept..can't wait to share more on our blog too!
I'm a shoeaholic, and i love the picture with all the shoes lined up i noticed that there all Enzo Angiolini , great choice! and the wedding looked magical love the mismatching bridesmaid dresses
Love these Wedding Pictures, Really Amazing Photography
Love the colour of the bridesmaids dresses, navy blue makes a nice change from lilacs and other pastel colours. Great photo shoot too.
Gorgeous! I looked on the Watters website for the bridesmaids dresses and I can't find the halter dress with the lace. Did the girls customize their dresses? I would love to know!
Thank you!
Hi Sovanna - the dress with the lace was actually discontinued after I ordered it last year. I don't know why - it was my favorite dress!
That's too bad! :( I wanted my girls to wear those dresses in that exact color!