{real wedding} rustic elegance at rancho las lomas

"Since weddings are all about old and new families and tradition, I loved trying to create an antiquey feel, reminiscent  of weddings of past generations.  That's how everything became lace.  Then we added scabiosa pods and twig to everything as a rustic touch,"

"Several of my favorite moments were from the ceremony--the excitement of hearing the knock on the bridal room door, signaling "It's time!",  seeing Ryan's face light up when he first saw me,  making eye contact with several smiling guests on the walk down the aisle and from the altar, pausing throughout the ceremony to take it all in.  Then, before the reception, we loved being whisked away through the property to be photographed, capturing our first hours together as man and wife.  Special moments with my brothers and wedding party while waiting outside for the grand entrance.  Seeing the pride in my father's eyes both walking down the aisle and during our dance. Just being with Ryan.  And definitely the sing-along we had planned for the last song, all of our friends and family, arms around each other's shoulders, circled up and belting out "A Little Help from My Friends".  Priceless."

congratulations to Kristin and Ryan!

love all the rustic touches and their DIY paper goods, including that seating chart.

but let's point out the gorgeous photography by

Braedon Flynn.

massive thanks to Braedon for sending this swoon-worthy wedding over.

check out more here and here.

i'd definitely recommend hanging out on Braedon's blog though.

you won't regret it.

other vendors involved:

Venue: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

Rancho Las Lomas 

Wedding Dress: The Wedding Day in Huntington Beach

Hair: Cara Gillete of Salon HQ in Huntington Beach

Make up: Melissa Hennessee

Shoes: Kenneth Cole

Bridesmaid Dresses: Free People

Hairpieces: bride's headband, maid of honor and matron of honor hair broaches, self-made

Floral Design: Jane Hansen in Laguna Niguel

Invitations/Paper Goods: self-made

Music: AMAZING up and coming musician, Kevin Miso ; harpist:  Erica Powell   

Catering: 24 Carrots Catering and Events. 

And also Jon Putek is the boyfriend of one of our friends, and he did the videography.

xoxo,

p.s.  don't forget about the giveaway going on here!

p.p.s don't forget about For Japan With Love.