Happy international Saturday!! Today i have the beautiful wedding of Tina and Jim who were married at Jim’s Aunt and Uncle’s ranch in sunny California.
This wedding is oh so romantic and very pretty indeed. I am head over heels for the succulents used throughout the day, an unusual and eco friendly choice for wedding flowers. Tina’s wedding hair do which is adorned with succulent flowers is stunning. The whole day was an outdoor affair, and those twinkling lights really set the mood. Look out for the wedding film at the end too.
Thanks so much to Deborah Huber Photography for sharing her gorgeous imagery with us today, here is what she had to say about the day;
“I was so excited to shoot and edit this wedding, it was absolutely beautiful. Tina and Jim who were married in the hills of Gilroy, California at Jim’s Aunt and Uncle’s Ranch. Tina wore succulents in her hair and used them as decor through out the entire wedding . The succulents came from her childhood house that she grew up in ( I thought this was really sweet). They were married just before sunset and followed by their outdoor wedding was dinner, dancing homemade pinatas and karaoke (for their song they sang a duet by Johnny Cash and June Cater). The wedding and reception was full of laughter and tears. Everyone was so friendly and warm, it was awesome to be a part of their day.”
Wedding Film by Bryan Illguth: BryanIllguth@yahoo.com
Here is what Tina and Jim had to say…
“Prior to our engagement neither Jim or myself had done much serious thinking about “our wedding experience.” Like many couples we started from scratch and came up with “T&J’s Wedding List of Non-Negotiable Must-Haves”:1) No rubber chicken food2) YES to Karaoke
3) Double YES to Pinatas
4) Outside, for sure.
5) Drinks on Us!
Along the way (mostly when I was stressing out about a deposit, or some other MASSIVELY important detail) Jim would remind me about his expectations for the day, he’d say “You will be there, and I will be there, it’s going to be amazing.” And 8 months, dozens of spreadsheets, budgets and endless email strings with bridesmaids later, we arrived with our list intact and our relationship strengthened. We were thrilled to be able to have the wedding at a family member’s gorgeous ranch up in Northern California. But since we both live in Phoenix, it made planning and working with our vendors a little tricky. Luckily we had the good fortune to work with some seriously talented folks who helped us make the dream come true. I wanted our wedding to reflect my new-found love for the desert with a coastal palette twist. My husband Jim and I are both artists and we had so much fun creating the personal details; individual mini canvas favors, a marital advice Mad Libs, folded paper flower holders and a mixed media collage wedding advice station. My grandfather created our Sun and Moon pinatas and a number of beautiful wooden pieces and containers that held the favors and flowers. I found all of the centerpiece containers at thrift stores in the valley and we filled them with succulent clippings from a family friend’s garden and lavender from Jim’s aunt and uncle’s ranch. My dad had our cake stand cut by a carpenter near my hometown and Jim’s step-dad drove up half of the wedding props from Phoenix to San Jose about a week before the event. Phew. It was truly a team effort. In the end, my husband was right. Even without our fantastic list of “must-haves,” or the amazing location or butter cream cake, we had one another, surrounded by the love of our family and friends and that was more than enough. ”
Credit where credit’s due…
Officiant: Leon Anderson
DJ/MC: Goodtimes DJ
Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Music: Les Farrington
Videographer: Bryan Illguth BryanIllguth@yahoo.com
Caterer: Five Star Catering http://
Cake: Margaret’s Bakery
Flowers: Stem Floral Boutique http://www.
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Sarah says:
the painted lunch pail is fantastic!
Lou says:
isn't it Sarah :-) thanks for your comment xx
Laura says:
Their vows were amazing. Did they write them? Is there anywhere to read them in totality? So neat- I've never heard them like that before.
Tina says:
Hello Laura! Yes, we did write our own vows, my husband is a writer and I have to give the credit to him for the phrasing. We liked the idea of creating them together, for me it took the pressure off of writing them alone and it was a great way to have many structured conversations about our views of marital responsibilities and what our philosophy about this new phase in our relationship would entail. I have pasted them below for you. Enjoy!
J:I vow
T:I vow
to give you my whole self, my past, my present, and my future, as long as I live.
to share in your dreams and help you achieve them
to listen more than I talk
to be just as happy eating instant noodles as filet mignon, as long as it’s with you.
to cherish and respect your family as my own
to respect your opinions, especially those I disagree with
T:I vow
J:i vow
to walk alongside you and to make a path wide enough for both both us
to suck out the poison if you get bit
to ask for what I want.
to gently nudge you away from whatever edges you may find yourself on
to not walk too fast
to help you up when you fall
to “carry” you when the ground is muddy.
to do what I think best for you, me, and our future babies, and to check with you first
J : I vow:
T: I vow
to be flexible.
to be patient
to be honest
to be faithful
to be gentle
to be forgiving
to be dedicated
to be kind
J: i vow
T: i vow
to do my share, and to help you do your share if you need it
to gladly put up with most of your moods
to give you an excellent back massage, no matter how tired I am
to love you and care for you in sickness and in health
and to give you my kidneys if you want them.
J: I vow
T: I vow
to live these words
and to help you live them
to build these promises into a way of being
into our marital philosophy and battle cry
T: I promise
J: I promise
to remember that love is not enough,
and self-sacrifice is not enough
but a lasting marriage requires charity
Tina, before our friends and family, I vow
Jim, before God, our friends and family, I vow
to be your husband
to be your wife
J:I vow
T:I vow
to give you my whole self, my past, my present, and my future, as long as I live.
to share in your dreams and help you achieve them
to listen more than I talk
to be just as happy eating instant noodles as filet mignon, as long as it’s with you.
to cherish and respect your family as my own
to respect your opinions, especially those I disagree with
T:I vow
J:i vow
to clear a path through the bRush wide enough for both of us
to suck out the poison if you get bit
to ask for what I want.
to gently nudge you away from whatever edges you may find yourself on
to not walk too fast
to help you up when you fall
to carry you when the ground is muddy.
to do what I think best for you, me, and our future babies, and to check with you first
J : I vow:
T: I vow
to be flexible.
to be patient
to be honest
to be faithful
to be gentle
to be forgiving
to be dedicated
to be kind
J: i vow
T: i vow
to do my share, and to help you do your share if you need it
to gladly put up with most of your moods
to give you an excellent back massage, no matter how tired I am
to love you and care for you in sickness and in health
and to give you my kidneys if you want them.
J: I vow
T: I vow
to live these words
and to help you live them
to build these promises into a way of being
into our marital philosophy and battle cry
T: I promise
J: I promise
to remember that love is not enough,
and self-sacrifice is not enough
but a lasting marriage requires charity
Tina, before our friends and family, I vow
Jim, before God, our friends and family, I vow
to be your husband
to be your wife
Justine Claire Photography says:
What a beautiful wedding - the dress is fabulous! -