When it comes to bridesmaid dresses, you know we are all about the cuteness factor. Take the striped bridesmaid dresses in our next feature for example. With a slim waist-defining belt and statement making stripes, these girls have it going on. Not to mention their personalized gold spoon necklaces. Of course, there is so much more loveliness to Jake and Heather’s fun filled wedding that you must read on to find out more. You can see all the photos captured by D’Avello Photography by clicking here.
Heather and Jake and been engaged for years, but the task of pinning down a cohesive feeling for the day was a daunting task. They finally said enough was enough, set the date and planned a wedding in just two and a half months. They decided to only use things that said something about them. The bridesmaids wore striped body suits that were reminiscent of Heather’s self-proclaimed Hamburglar look. She made them spoon necklaces with their nicknames stamped into them, and hair jewelry with cameras (that actually flashed) as a nod to her job as a videographer and editor. The guys had boutonnieres with guitars and guitar picks for Jake’s musical prowess. The floral arrangements were made from dried flowers. Heather spent weeks combing through thrift stores and ebay listings to find vintage jars, plates, vases, pitchers, cameras, typewriters and 1 sewing machine. Jake is from Yosemite and they captured a rustic feeling with log rounds and the florals. They opted for a less traditional ceremony their guests stood around them as his father married them. They skipped the DJ and instead asked their many talented friends (and guests) to perform for them. Everywhere you looked you saw pictures of their life or items that exemplified their love. It was warm and connected and perfectly Heather and Jake.
In the bride’s words:
”I just planned, partied, and survived a wedding, and we did it all in just 2 months and exactly 2 weeks!!! And honestly, it was the GREATEST WEDDING I’VE EVER BEEN TOO. My Husband and I had THE BEST FREAKING TIME AT OUR WEDDING!!!! It’s still being hailed as the party of the year!!! Now granted, the year is young, and I’m sure we’ll have some competition. But for us, our Wedding Day was personal; we served food we liked, we decorated with odd knick knacks that embodied our charm, and we brought love out of even some of hippest and coolest of our friends.
We skipped on many of the traditional things people do with weddings; like table numbers and seating charts. We did what worked for us. We cut out customary activities that didn’t interest us, like a cake cutting, and a garter toss. For my Dude and I, enjoying ourselves was the most important aspect of this whole process. We wanted to chat, to dance, and to take silly photos with friends.
The groomsmen had tiny guitars and picks in their boutonnieres and the bridesmaids had tiny cameras that actually flashed. Heather made them necklaces from tiny spoons (an obsession of hers) with their nicknames stamped on them. Super cute!
People come to a wedding to celebrate YOU, and I think that gets lost in the whole wedding process. Brides and Grooms too often fall prey to becoming Hosts at their own wedding. A Wedding is YOUR party to decorate how you want, serve the food you like to eat, and entertain in ways YOU LIKE TO BE ENTERTAiNED.
I should begin my story by saying, I’ve been with my dude for almost 10 years now; and engaged for 4 of those years. It was me who was stalling, not because I wasn’t sure, or that I doubted my choice. Rather, I was never a girl who had envisioned her wedding day. I wasn’t one of those Gals who’d kept a notebook of magazine clippings hidden under her bed; inspiration for her future Wedding Day. I was starting from scratch. And, anytime I started planning, or investigating I should say, I was overwhelmed by costs, by friends and family insistence on certain traditions, on color scheme, and themes, etc. I had too many ideas, too many plans; too many projects. I got sidetracked, doubted my instincts, got frustrated then gave up.
There is this slew of information out there of possibilities for your wedding. Magazines, Pinterest, Etsy; they offer so many choices, so many charming suggestions for atmosphere, for decorations, for desserts even. I’m a Film Director, Photographer, and Writer. The way my brain computes is in visuals, and in stories, and this story was extremely personal. But when it’s your wedding, it’s about you and your mate, and the people you are vowing to be. People are seeing the most intimate side of you. I learned A LOT of valuable lessons over the last 4 years. Weddings are one of the most stressful, exhausting, expensive, and yet one of the greatest times of your life. You should enjoy yourself and your wedding. It should be the best party you’ve even been too!”
The reception was full of vintage cameras, typewriters and even a sewing machine. The bouquets, centerpieces and decor were crafted from mesh screens and dried flowers. The beer, cupcakes and food were gluten free. And the entertainment? The entertainment was provided by their closest friends who took turns playing songs on stage.
Photographer: D’Avello Photography
Venue: Center for the Arts Eagle Rock
Cake: My Sweet Cupcake
Caterer: Island Style Tacos
Dress Designer: Ouma
Flowers: Glue Guns & Daggers
Groom’s Attire: All Saints
Shoe Designer: Poetic License
Bridesmaids Attire: Anjou Clothing
Bridesmaid Accessories: Glue Guns & Daggers
Dessert Plates & Stands: Glue Guns & Daggers
Striped Bridesmaid Dresses http://t.co/NX8tzMNx
this wedding is adorable! @weddingchicks RT Striped Bridesmaid Dresses http://t.co/u7YlXnoS
Heather & Jake’s Eagle Rock Wedding was featured on http://t.co/ZI93Csuu today! See what Heather had to say about… http://t.co/mBfX1yHp
Striped Bridesmaid Dresses: When it comes to bridesmaid dresses, you know we are all about the cuteness factor. … http://t.co/9PZeDco4
Striped Bridesmaid Dresses: When it comes to bridesmaid dresses, you know we are all about the cuteness… http://t.co/NJWx3hPJ #wedding
See what our bride Heather had to say about planning a wedding in less than 3 months on @weddingchicks today. http://t.co/RCAzJcYx
rock-star style wedding from D’Avello Photography! @mikedavello @brynn_davello @Ouma_by_Monique @anjouclothing http://t.co/jYqDlZYF
I like stripes, but I really LOVE these striped bridesmaid dresses! http://t.co/NZ00WDKo
LOVED this wedding today! RT @weddingchicks: Striped Bridesmaid Dresses http://t.co/ViWcvFZC
And the bridesmaids wore stripes. Such a funky wedding party. {via @weddingchicks} http://t.co/GvTscLeE
Fantastic wedding! “@UncommonGoods: And the bridesmaids wore stripes. Such a funky wedding party. {via @weddingchicks} http://t.co/osieKwMZ“
@weddingchicks love this bride’s style! http://t.co/utknzZPL
Most adorable couple ever with this charming rustic wedding! http://t.co/XPzxbOQ7
RT@weddingchicks: this hipster shindig is not to be missed! @mikedavello @brynn_davello @Ouma_by_Monique @anjouclothing http://t.co/60lgssQQ
Nice post. I was checking constantly this blog and I am impressed!
Very useful information specifically the remaining part :
) I take care of such info much. I used to be seeking this certain
information for a long time. Thanks and best of luck.
See this: Maribel, http://abalone.warszawa.pl
Wow, that’s what I was exploring for, what a stuff! existing here at this website, thanks admin of this web page.
See this: zobacz, http://metalgearsolid.com.pl
I know this web page gives quality depending content and additional stuff, is there any other website which provides these kinds of things in quality?
See this: oferty towarzyskie, http://www.prywatneogloszenia24.
pl
Hi this is kind of of off topic but I was wanting to know if blogs use WYSIWYG editors or if you have to
manually code with HTML. I’m starting a blog soon but have no coding experience so I wanted to get guidance from someone with experience. Any help would be enormously appreciated!
Unquestionably believe that which you stated. Your favorite justification seemed to be on the net the simplest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I certainly get irked while people consider worries that they plainly do not know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top as well as defined out the whole thing without having side-effects , people can take a signal. Will probably be back to get more. Thanks
Hey there would you mind sharing which blog platform you’re working with? I’m going to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a difficult time choosing between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S Sorry for being off-topic but I had to ask!