Free-Spirited California Camp Wedding: Meagan + Ryan

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Friends, say hello to the camp wedding to end all camp weddings! Because Meagan + Ryan’s free-spirited El Capitan fête is just so good! The stuff of glamping dreams, really. Everything was a fun twist on what you’d traditionally find at a relaxed summer camp-out. Like glam gold lanterns, a collected leaf table garland + fancy moonshine in mason jars. And since Tori from Sitting in a Tree headed up the design, we’re not the least bit surprised by our excessive swooning. We’re pretty sure you’re going to love this one, too.

A few words from Meagan, We had one goal from the very beginning. To have a weekend – not 5 hours – but a weekend filled with the people we love most and we wanted to show them a heck of a time. We also wanted to end up married. El Capitan Canyon is a magical place for us to begin with. I think that was the first right move we made. Get married somewhere that has meaning for you. Everything was beyond beautiful and authentic to Ryan and myself. All of the people we involved in helping us plan and put together our big day were carefully picked and were people we would want to vacation with, BBQ with, and just people we would like to hang with.

That’s how it should be, don’t you think? We’re so glad that Jen from Birds of a Feather was there to capture it all!

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camp wedding

pink bridesmaids

camp wedding bouquet

protea bouquet

groomsmen

ceremony


Single proteas make for a super sweet bridesmaid bouquet alternative!

pink bridesmaids

ceremony

ceremony

ceremony

Our Musical Choices

Processional: Old Pine – Ben Howard

Recessional: 1999 – Prince

First Dance: In Spite of Ourselves – John Prine

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tree stump guest book

love marquee letters

leaf wreath

lace table cloths

tall skinny candles

bottle table numbers

gold lanterns


And loving the mismatched floral patterned napkins!

floral patterned napkins

fur seat cushions

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camp wedding

beach bride and groom


Looking for a dress similar to Meagan’s? It’s a foolproof look for a camp or beach wedding! Try the pretty Practically Perfect dress by Sarah Seven or Reem Acra’s Virtue Gown from the GWS shop.

beach bride and groom

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candlelight

moonshine

camp wedding cake

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And be sure to check out their wedding film by Inspiro Entertainment & Branding

Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

Impossible. It's impossible to pick just one! From the first kiss, first dance, first tequila shot...it was all just a magical experience.

photography: Jen Lauren Grant, Birds of a Feather // event planning, design + florals: Tori Hendrix, Sitting in a Tree Design // venue: El Capitan Canyon Goleta, California // wedding dress: Sarah Seven // hairpieces: A stitch in time, Brentwood, CA // bridesmaid dresses: The Dessy Group // hair + makeup: Brooke Baron // videography: Inspiro Entertainment & Branding // paper goods: Alison Soens // catering: Copperhill Catering // dj: austin hendrix

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