Marissa and Patrick’s joyful wedding day at The Ryland Inn was masterfully orchestrated by Olive Street Events, reflecting a perfect blend of elegance and personal touches that made their celebration uniquely memorable. A wonderful blend of elegance and spirited fun, their wedding showcased their personalities and the deep love they share. Each moment, beautifully captured by Emily Wren Photography, contributed to an unforgettable celebration that was as heartwarming as it was lively.
Featured venue: The Ryland Inn
The Ryland Inn‘s picturesque grounds offered a gorgeous canvas for Marissa and Patrick’s wedding portraits. Their photos—a mix of poised elegance and spontaneous goofiness—captured the essence of their relationship to a tee. With the historic inn as a backdrop, the couple and their wedding party, including their playful dog Lily, brought vibrancy and warmth to every shot.
On trend: bridal bows
Marissa stunned in a gorgeous satin ballgown complete with a structured yet simple bow.
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Bridesmaids in blue
Marissa’s bridesmaids wore a mixture of matte blue and blue floral bridesmaid dresses that complemented their blue, white, and soft pink bouquets.
On trend: A flower dog!
Adding a unique and adorable twist to their ceremony, Marissa and Patrick chose their beloved dog, Lily, to be the flower girl. Lily, adorned with a floral collar, trotted down the aisle with grace, her presence bringing smiles and a light-hearted joy to the guests.
The couple had (literal) butterflies
In a heartfelt tribute to Patrick’s father, a world-renowned butterfly collector who couldn’t attend, the couple released butterflies during the ceremony, honoring his spirit and passion.
On trend: bubble exit
The ceremony concluded with a whimsical bubble exit, creating a magical atmosphere as countless bubbles danced around the newlyweds while they walked down the aisle, hand in hand, amidst cheers from family and friends.
Not-so-serious wedding shoot
The newlyweds and their wedding party made sure not to take themselves so seriously with a serious of fun portraits on the lawn.
Timeless pink and blue reception style
Guests were greeting with timeless pink and blue reception style with seersucker napkins, gold flatware, and perfectly pink wine glasses. Textured table numbers and vintage-inspired textured water glasses added that little something extra, while lush hydrangea florals by Fabufloras brought the luxury.
Floral-accented wedding cake
The couple cut into an all-white five-tier cake accented with white florals around each tier. Pink and blue table arrangements with anemones were highlighted by simple white votives.
Reception idea: party props
The reception was a true celebration that didn’t aim to take itself too seriously. Marissa and Patrick passed out fake teeth and multi-colored wigs, capturing the playful spirit that seemed to infect every guest in attendance.
NYC-related family tradition
The night came to a head with the couple’s participation in a lively family tradition—dancing to the iconic “New York, New York.” Guests enthusiastically threw colorful, soft items at the happy couple, each toss adding to the festive spirit.
