Real Wedding: Kathryn & Mark

I'm so excited to share this real wedding today, especially since I've been m.i.a. for a little while now. Last summer I participated in a mentor program with Dream a Little Dream Events where I got to attend the wedding and reception of a great couple, Kathryn and Mark. This month that wedding is featured in The Knot Northern California.

Kathryn and Mark wanted a simple and intimate wedding, in a woodsy and natural surrounding. The wedding and reception were held at The Tavern at Lark Creek in Larkspur, with the ceremony taking place outside among the redwoods by the creek, while the reception was held in the tavern's main dining room under a giant rooftop skylight. The couple share a mutual love for travel that was present throughout the day, from luggage tags in an antique suitcase for the reception place cards, to international airport codes as table names.

The next images weren't in the magazine, but they're beautiful so I thought I'd share!

The moss aisle was lined with bouquets of wildflowers and thistle.

The couple used eco-friendly centerpieces of hollowed logs filled with mums, herbs and various vegetables. The earthy tones were offset by the restaurant's brilliant blue glasses.

Isn't this such a beautiful setting?

Photos by Adi Nevo.

Real Wedding: Sade & Brent

I've got a cute one for you today!

Sade and Brent are both in the military and have been deployed multiple times throughout their relationship. To celebrate their service to their country and each other, Sade wrapped Brent's dog tags around her bouquet and Brent wore her's under his shirt. The couple also incorporated their favorite colors, yellow and blue, throughout the ceremony. Yellow is particularly special because it represents those who are serving our country abroad, and it represents the hope that they come back safe. This might be one of the cutest wedding stories I've ever heard, so I hope you enjoy this relaxed, romantic day!

Sade's Monique Lhuillier lace gown is stunning!

I love the yellow door!

The couple wanted to honor their diverse cultures, Sade is Nigerian/ West Indian and Brent is Mexican, so they incorporated Mexican and West Indian appetizers like empanadas and jerk chicken into the cocktail hour.

Photos by Punam Bean.

Real Wedding: Jenn & Matt

I am head over heels for this DIY Bohemian wedding that is sweet, colorful and perfectly beautiful! This wedding is so unique and so special with all of the personal touches and great details. I love that the couple used rainbow colors throughout the day, from the bridal party to the decor as a symbol of promise.

The wedding was held at a family friend's camp house .

I love the lighting in both of these images. The pictures are absolutely stunning.

Even her jewelry is rainbow!

The couple watered a tree together during the ceremony that they plan to plant behind their house and watch grow every day.

The groom's ring has "everlasting light" engraved into it which is the song the bride walked down the aisle to.

The couple's love of nature is intertwined throughout the decorations and details

All of the decorations were crafted by the bride, family and friends.

Gorgeous photos by Three Nails Photography.

Real Wedding: Jen & Andrew

There's a beautiful hotel back home called The Claremont Hotel that I pass almost every day on my way to work.

I've always been in love with it, but I haven't been inside since I was a little kid. That's why I was so excited to see this gorgeous wedding at The Claremont from Dream A Little Dream Events. I did a mentor program with DALD last summer and this is exactly what I would expect from their amazing coordinators. The details are simple and classic, and very romantic. I hope you enjoy this lovely wedding in one of my favorite places!

St. Mary's chapel in Moraga.
I like the combination of short and tall center pieces. They add a great dynamic to the otherwise simple design.

Photos by Anna Kuperberg

Real Wedding: Jami & Eric

To celebrate the sunshine we have in Eugene today, here is a gorgeous springtime wedding at the San Diego Botanical Garden. The wedding has a fun, vintage and natural vibe that really speaks to the personality of the couple. I love all of the pretty colors, design elements and personal touches of this unique and creative day.

I'm not usually a fan of bridesmaids all wearing the same dress, but I like the variety of colors to modernize the tradition.

I LOVE her green ring! (Upper right corner) It's so pretty!

The I-Spy game is an interactive and fun way for guests to locate their tables.

The couple used birds and vintage cages to add to the natural vibe.

I'm loving the dessert bar with a small cake for cutting! What a great option for couples who don't like cake.