This weekend we went to a wedding that I will never forget. Ever. Everything about it was pure magic. The setting was breathtaking we were at the grooms family ranch. From the moment that we pulled into the property I was teary thinking about the love that was poured into this event. Friends had been camping out for days helping with the wedding. The bride and her friends were making jam for months, pies for weeks, everything was handmade so beautifully and with so much love. There were 400 people there; everyone was drinking out of jelly jars, dancing to blue grass and having the time of their life. Dan, Grace and their entire family are some of the most amazing people you ever want to know. Ross and I don't get to see them all very often but whenever we do it has always become a highlight into our story together. In fact one of our first dates was spent watching the sunset in the spot that they were married. We love this family so much and we could not be happier for them with the addition of Grace. She is the real thing... humble, strong, beautiful, wise and madly in love with Dan. Grace, Carla and Erin {who I just met this weekend and think she is the bees knees too} have a farmstand {Jalama Road Family Farmstand} that is so incredibly special. Dan and Grace... you are both such an inspiration to all that witnessed your wedding. Thank you for being such sweet friends and for being so in love... it makes us so happy. 
wow...what an amazing wedding! there is so much to love...grace's wedding dress, the brides maids, the ceremony site, the kid's table {how cool are those fish}, ross in his suit and cowboy boots...so happy that you guys had such a lovely time especially with the babe in tow!
ReplyDeleteI really love everything about it. Just hearing you describe it put tears in my eyes -- and that table with the old photos...well, I just imagined my grandmother's photo up there and that was it. I only wish I could have been a bridesmaid in this wedding.
ReplyDeleteWow this looks like the most magical and unique wedding! I can't imagine the amount of time, love, attention, and preparation that went into pulling it all off - especially for 400 guests! But I'm sure it's a day that no one will ever forget. Thanks for sharing this inspiring and lovely wedding!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, amazing, amazing!!!! Wow!
ReplyDeletebreath taking! i'll never forget chris & carla's wedding there and it was magical...
ReplyDeletethat is amazingly fabulous!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable. I can feel the magic just looking at these pics.
ReplyDeletethis wedding gave me chills! i knew it would be AMAZING the second you shared the invite with me. that should be another post in itself:) SO glad you had fun and can't wait to hear all about it. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. LOVE. I love the vintage prairie feel and all of the special handmade touches. So sweet. Dont ou just love it when you are a part of such a magical event?!Thank you for sharing!!!
ReplyDeletelove! i do not know why but it makes me teary eyed & gives me a lump in my throat just looking at your pictures of your friend's wedding! the love that was put into the planning of it just pours out in your photos somehow. i love this kind of wedding, genuine, honest, sweet, full of love and not to mention naturally beautiful! so happy to see you back posting on Fern & Feather...always inspirational! & CONGRATULATIONS on another beautiful boy!! being the Mom of 2 boys is an AMAZING ADVENTURE always (i have 2 little boys myself)! : )
ReplyDeletegeeze louise!!! this is beyond gorgeous and so creative. Love it all!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! This really is amazing! I love all of the details and as always your photography captured it beautifully. The tables setting, even the kids table...how cute. I also loved the photo of the little boys playing on the bales of hay (or seats). The kids probably had as much fun as the adults.
ReplyDeletethat's amazing! I love all the details. so crazy.
ReplyDeleteINCREDIBLE!!!!! It's a little dream of mine to go to a wedding like that!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable are those goldfish at the kids' table?! So great. I bet the invite was incredible.
ReplyDeletewhat a backdrop to exchange their vows infront of, out of this world! i am also really in love with the goldfish on the table, sweet!
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Just so you know... no goldfish were hurt. All the goldfish made it to the cattle water troughs the next day without any mishaps. They will live the rest of their lives eating all the algae they want with complete freedom in the beautiful Jalama Valley. :) Nice meeting you too! — Erin
ReplyDeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL wedding!!! Truly personal and full of love. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI can't get enough of these photos. You can feel the love that everyone has through the images. The bride was simply beautiful.
ReplyDeletethis is SO STUNNING. just gorgeous.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! Will you come take pics of my wedding when I get married please? xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a magical event. I love the nests on the tables, and the pies and jams, and country dancing. The photos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteamazing and original!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I have seen a lot of barn/country inspired weddings over the summer but this one takes the pie!!! xo Samantha
ReplyDeleteWow... Incredibly magical. And your words are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and sweet and special and intimate and lovely in every way!!! Can you tell I loved it??:-) Please tell me I can share this wedding on my blog!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm always so moved when I see weddings that are so charming and down-to-earth, beautiful without being glitzy or pretentious. Just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing these excellent photos.
ReplyDeleteYou are right that is unforgettable wedding!!Everything about it looked unique with lots of love and thought put into it. And you have a new baby congrats! Laura from Cottage and Broome
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing! I love It. Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these excellent photos.
Very well could be the greatest wedding ever conceived (including my own ; ) The dresses alone are reason enough to sigh
ReplyDeleteCongrats for the wedding, you are looking so beautiful and happy.
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I grew up in Lompoc and learned to surf at Jalama, or should I say that I learned to take some serious beatings. The long windy road through all the ranch land that suddenly opens up to reveal the beach is my favorite spot on earth. We dream of owning a ranch out there, so to see this amazing wedding warms my heart. Truly inspiring and so much love.
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quite beautiful indeed. love it.
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