Equestrian Winter Wedding Inspiration

winter inspiration

With the holidays comes festive + pretty parties, winter weddings + celebratory moods all around. And today’s gorgeous editorial, designed by Going Lovely + captured by Delbarr Moradi Photography, inspires each of those things with an elegant + magical equestrian theme. The shoot was inspired after the gorgeous BHLDN wedding invitation suite on Wedding Paper Divas. The dusty blue scroll design determined the color story + mood, and the stationery had just the right amount of whimsy + elegance for the look the team was going for. Wedding Paper Divas also offered cocktail napkins and coaster favors, which complemented the invitation suite + helped the theme perfectly carry through to each lovely vignette.

PJ from Going Lovely shares, After seeing the invitation design we knew exactly the place and dream team to bring this magical equestrian winter shoot to life. Devine Ranch (in Aptos, California), a former equestrian ranch that now operates as a wedding venue as the perfect setting. The acres of rolling hills and the gorgeous horses that grace the property served as the perfect backdrop for our winter equestrian themed shoot.

winter inspired invitation

It really is one of the prettiest invite suites we’ve seen!

boutonniere

champagne coupe

custom napkins

teardrop ring

Hana and Pine created the dreamiest florals for the shoot, and included fluffy peonies, flannel flowers + pretty cream roses into the bouquet.

winter inspired bouquet

BHLDN wedding dress

winter inspired bouquet

BHLDN wedding dress

The beautiful bride looked as elegant as ever in head-to-toe BHLDN. The Tamsin Gown, one of our faves, features an intricate embroidered bodice, with a beautiful tulle overlay on the skirt. And the jeweled Trickling Capelet and shimmery gold heels were the perfect accessories for polishing the look!

winter inspired bouquet

bridal hair piece

BHLDN wedding attire

black tux groom

boutonniere

winter inspiration

winter inspired bouquet

BHLDN capelet

winter inspiration

winter inspiration

winter inspiration

winter inspiration

PJ, on the romantic tablescape, The dining table was covered in a beige linen accented with a billowy gray table runner. We set the table with vintage china and goblets from Frances Lane, and used brass candlestick holders and a romantic and textural floral centerpiece to complete the neutral, wintery look.

Get the look of this romantic, equestrian-inspired shoot for your own wedding or winter celebration:

winter blue tablescape

blue goblets

scalloped charger

gold candlesticks

winter blue tablescape

winter blue tablescape

winter blue tablescape

gold calligraphy

winter blue tablescape

winter inspiration

winter flower wedding cake

Edith Meyer designed a lovely and simple cake that was adorned in florals, and was displayed on a vintage farm table nestled under a beautiful weeping willow tree next to the barn.

winter flower wedding cake

winter flower wedding cake

winter inspiration

winter inspiration

winter bouquet

winter inspiration

bride with horse

winter horse shoot

bride with horse

Oh and we can’t forget Norman, the horse, who was the star of the show! He wore a gorgeous green garland around his neck and made a guest appearance during the bride and groom’s sunset portraits. 

horse with wreath

winter horse inspiration

Thanks so much to the talented team of vendors below for getting us into the perfect winter-y, holiday spirit! You can see the invitation that inspired it all – and shop more gorgeous wedding paper goods – right here. And be sure to pay a visit to all the other creatives who brought this prettiness to life:

photography: Delbarr Moradi Photography // venue name: Devine Ranch, Aptos, California // event design: Going Lovely // florals: Hana and Pine // wedding dress: BHLDN // bride's shoes: The Black Tux // hair stylist: Melissa Marie Hair // makeup artist: Melissa Marie Hair // calligraphy: Bright Room Studio // cake: Edith Meyer Cakes // linen rentals: Classic Party Rentals // styling: Going Lovely // stationery: Wedding Paper Divas // accessories: BHLDN // vintage lounge: Pieces by Violet // vintage table rentals: Frances Lane // cake stand: BHLDN // cutting set: BHLDN // flatware: Classic Party Rentals // groom's tux: The Black Tux // accessories: The Black Tux // wardrobe styling: Adrea Cabrera

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