Evan and I enjoyed every minute of our wedding day, and made sure to step aside and take a look to make sure that we soaked it all in. The day started by lounging with my lovely bridesmaids at the Poetry Inn, enjoying champagne and the organic Napa Valley views…while Evan and about 30 of his friends drank beer and played golf in Yountville. Next thing I know it, my father is walking me down the aisle at St. Helena Catholic Church. It was so surreal to be at the altar with my first love, and all of our closest friends & family from all over the world supporting us in celebration. Then off we were as a Mr. and Mrs.
One of my favorite moments of the day was leaving the church in a vintage Rolls Royce because it was just us two (well and the driver), and we got to just breathe, enjoy the new feeling of being officially married, chat, and get excited for the rest of the evening. We continue to feel so blessed to have such amazing family and friends who allowed the whole wedding weekend to be very memorable. And of course to our parents and brother & sister, who inspired us, helped us at every inch during the journey, and allowed us to just be us.
Photography: Elizabeth Messina // Planner: Bliss Event Productions // Reception Venue: Beaulieu Gardens // Program, Table Numbers, Menu: Momental Designs // Catering: Paula LeDuc Catering // Cinematography: Cloudless Weddings // Floral Design: Pineapple Planet // Cake: Sweet on Cake // Stationary: Brenda Himmel Stationary // Linen Rentals: La Tavola
Photography by Elizabeth Messina
Photography by Lacie Hansen
How amazing is the wedding of Emily and Paul? You can tell the couple and friends really put their heart and soul into making all of the elements (the groom is a woodworker so he even made the benches for the ceremony). I just love celebrations where everyone pitches in!
Photography: Josh Goleman // Wedding Dress : Chelsea Rose Bridal // Sign Painting and Calligraphy: Abby Hyslop // Cake Topper: Haylie Waring // Bride’s Ring: Halligan Smith // Wedding Bouquet: Maura Grace // Wedding Boots: Custom Boots // Groom’s Tie: J. A. Christensen Maker
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How can I put into words how much I adore Meagan and Tim? Two years ago I met sweet Meagan through her internship at Once Wed and we instantly clicked. Joy and I were fortunate enough to take part in their magical wedding weekend back in December alongside some other incredible creatives.
You’ll be seeing more of this adorable couple very soon on Once Wed, but for now I can’t resist sharing their engagement session from Rylee Hitchner.
Photography Rylee Hitchner
