Happily Ever After | Designed by Love!
“Design and its integration into our daily lives extends far beyond our homes, it’s the style and manner in which we live our lives.”
This weekend my husband and I had the privilege of attending the wedding of some of our dearest friends. We have attended many beautiful weddings over the years but this one is truly one we will never forget!
To begin with, this particular couple is one of the kindest and most thoughtful pairings of two people one could ever hope to meet. Truly beautiful souls both inside and out they are the embodiment of creativity, originality and authenticity of self. Their wedding was an unforgettable evening, designed by love and brought to life by meaningful details. The entire event was a testament to the incredible heart and soul of our dear sweet friends.
Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the wedding was hosted by the bride’s family on the estate and farm of the groom’s family. The setting was picturesque, and the love and personal touches could be seen and felt from the moment we entered the property. The groom is a skilled woodworker and created beautiful handmade signs that both greeted and directed guests for the evening.
One of our favorite details was the “family tree.” A towering tree marked by a handmade sign and adorned with family photographs created a stunning work of art and told the story of the couple and their families. A gentle babbling brook ran along the backside of the tree while guests walked past the tree on the path that gently meandered to the ceremony site.
The ceremony was stunning. True to the style of the bride and groom it was simple, sophisticated, and yet elegant. The bride’s brother officiated the ceremony as they stood beneath an arbor of wood and greenery with the property’s fairytale like lake as the backdrop. It was magical!
Following the ceremony the bride and groom took what are certain to be some beautiful photos while all of the guests enjoyed cocktails and hours devours on a vista overlooking the property.
Before we knew it we were seated at our tables overlooking the lake at sunset. Each place was set with a beautiful linen napkin sewn by the groom’s mother, delicate china and a small sachet of lavender grown on the farm with a note of thanks from the bride and groom. Not a single detail was overlooked!
In place of a typical guest book, guests were asked to sign and write messages for and to the bride and groom on a beautiful piece of raw wood. Following the wedding the groom will transform it into a bench for their home. I couldn’t think of a more fitting way for our friends to remember their special day!
From the handmade signs, to the “Family Tree,” the homegrown lavender and the personalized bench you can see the creativity, originality and authenticity of self that we spoke to before! All of these unique and special details made for a truly unforgettable and extraordinary event!
At the end of the day it’s how you thoughtfully bring together and curate meaningful objects and personal details that transform any design or event from ordinary into extraordinary.
Cheers!
Molly
