This is the third and final chapter of the lovely DIY Redwoods Forest wedding in Foresthill, CA. Candace and Ian’s day was perfection, as I’ve described in my two previous posts, part 1 and part 2. Today I’ll be showing a few favorites from the adorable backyard reception.
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Candace kept her decor very simple and sweet, and let the natural beauty of the redwood trees shine. The reception began just as the sun was setting. I watched as the glow from the stringed lights grew brighter, guests strolling from table to table, visiting with old and new friends. It was so full of that old charm that gets lost at larger-scale weddings. Everyone felt at ease and comfy…and no one left hungry! I believe the final count on the HOMEMADE (yes, all made by only two people) pies was 47. FORTY-SEVEN PIES, Y’ALL. The wedding pie had a pie-topper that just read “hitched.” The cute couple dug into the pie with custom Mr. and Mrs. Spoons, which are becoming quite the trend. You can find them on Etsy and also at BHLDN. (If you are a bride of mine, you will most likely get a set before your big day, due to my BHLDN obsession.) It was so adorable, and what lovely keepsakes to have!
Speaking of keepsakes, Candace had several wedding dresses from generations before displayed at the reception, with photos and tags stating whose was whose, and how long they’ve been married. This was a wonderful (and decorative) way to add sentiment to the already sacred event.
From the pies, to the centerpieces, to the mismatched seating, everything at the reception was either handmade or from the family’s own personal homes. It had that “collective” vibe with vintage elements everywhere. When Candace called me and told me about her vision for her wedding day, I was thrilled—Not just because she asked me to photograph it, but because I knew this was going to be one of the most epically wonderful events I’ve ever been able to attend. This is one of those weddings where I really enjoyed the portraits of the guests and family that I took. You can FEEL the love between the two families—Two Christian families coming together and making a whole new family unit. It was fun, it was gorgeous, and it was blessed. What more could you ask for?
I hope you enjoy the photos, and if you’d like to see a slideshow, please view at: http://vimeo.com/101172768
You can also view the entire gallery from the wedding day until October 1, 2014 at: www.lizardnickel.shootproof.com
With joy, Lizard.
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Norma - Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures. I was so sad that I couldn’t come to the wedding. It was spectacular. I am honored to have Ian and Candace sit behind me each Lord’s Day and hear her beautiful voice.l
Norma Curtis
Aunt of Julie Bohine
Sister of Julie’s Mother Shirley