A remote fairy-lit forest wedding
In a remote part of Arnold, California, Liz and Aubrey held their wedding at the Black Bear Inn, where they first met. It was so remote that they didn’t even have mobile phone reception there.
Stephanie & Joyce’s Rat Pack meets modern soiree wedding
This pair traverses a limited guest list, interfaith considerations, and late-night loud music ordinances. But you’d never be able to tell that there were any hurdles by everyone’s faces. Though they ran into some rough patches with major wind and some staff turnover at their venue, their positive attitudes are models for peaceful planning!
A simple Sonoma seaside soiree
Jessica and Ina shared a simple and elegant ceremony on the Sonoma coast in Jenner, California. Friends and family helped with cooking, flowers, and music. While some guests were cooking, others were getting polka dancing lessons!
A lakeside wedding with ribbon wands and spontaneous singing
Hailing from my hometown of Chicago, Briavael and Nikki had an outdoor ceremony in Berger Park, right next to a very hazy Lake Michigan. But the best part that I can see is that everyone (guests included) all broke into song during the ceremony.
Allycen & Lisa’s intimate road trip wedding
This wedding was held on one of the bride’s late father’s birthday. That alone was a moving tribute. The rest of the wedding lived up to the sentiment with the bride’s 91-year-old grandmother (and her purse!) walking her down the aisle, the tribute to love in the ceremony, and the caterers joining in with the celebrating to complete the guest list.
A sun-filled same-sex Jewish wedding with an eco-friendly mindset
With an eye for using local businesses and salvaged materials, we already like this wedding. But add in two gorgeous ladies, a fabulous spring day at Joaquin Miller Park, and a personalized chuppah, and I am in! Don’t miss the matching purple flats and bookish details too.