Great Gatsby Rustic Wedding: Erin + Parker – Part 2

bride and groom

In case you missed the first part of this wedding, you can see it all here. Erin + Parker (who live in NYC) wanted to throw a wedding inspired by the idea of what if the characters from The Great Gatsby took a train out west for an elegant picnic? :) Their wedding is a combination of the rustic beauty of old California, the classy elegance of old New York, infused with lots of personal + handmade touches from themselves and their friends + family. Big congrats to Erin + Parker and thanks so much to Hugh Forte for the gorgeous photos!

chalkboard wedding sign

mason jar isle holders

wooden door entrance

outdoor wedding

outdoor wedding

wooden branch arbor

So much love, joy, and magic, but one of the most special elements was having Parker’s father marry us!

wooden branch arbor

wooden branch arbor

wooden branch arbor

outdoor ceremony


How much do you love their happy dance after the ceremony?!! So cute you guys!! :)

outdoor ceremony

Our Musical Choices

Processional: Peter Broderick – I Am Piano, Jonsi – We Bought A Zoo (tempo slowed)

Recessional: Rolling Stones – Street Fighting Man

First Dance: Delays – Hold Fire (After the intro)

outdoor reception

instragram wedding sign hash tag


Fun idea above to make sure you see all the photos your friends capture from the wedding!

hanging clock decor

chalkboard globe

wooden box centerpieces

homemade jam favors


Erin’s mom Tracy has a passion for repurposing so many of the decor + decoration projects reflect a ‘Make Due and Mend’ philosophy which will be featured in a book called Signature Weddings by Lark Crafts coming out early next year. So lucky they have such a talented mom!! The favors were jars of Parker’s Granny’s homemade jam.

babys breath centerpieces

bride and groom chalkboard chair signs

first dance

hanging globes reception

hanging string lights

hanging string lights


Their wedding film was shot on Super 16mm film by their friend Eric Hires.

Have a super Mother-of-the-Bride and a lot of amazing friends and family! :) We’re so thankful we hit jackpot on this. Also, keep in mind: people are more important than things.

photography: // venue name: Parker Ranch, Trabuco Canyon, CA // event design: Tracy Schultz (MOB) // planning: Tracy Schultz (MOB) // wedding dress: Vintage // hairpiece: Golyester // bride's shoes: Jean-Michelle Caszabat (NYC) // hair stylist: Frank Harrison (Salon Adelante), Victoria Ducane (Arrojo Studio) // makeup artist: Frank Harrison (Salon Adelante), Victoria Ducane (Arrojo Studio) // groom attire: Hugo Boss // paper goods: Tracy Schultz (MOB) // catering: Orange County Catering // cake: Carolyn Young (Groom's sister) // music: Anthony Batista (NYC) // photography: Hugh Forte (see even more photos from the wedding here) // floral design: Morgan Schultz (Bride's cousin) // cinematography: Eric Hires // invitations: Tracy Schultz (MOB)

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