Midsummer’s Night Eve Wedding: Jessica + Marty

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We can’t even say a word about Jessica + Marty’s wedding until we know you’ve taken a sec to fully delight in that STUNNING gold-detailed Claire Pettibone dress! A total show-stopper, don’t you think?! While we’ll freely admit it’s the first thing about this wedding that caught our eye, it’s definitely not the only epic aspect from this romantic celebration photographed by Amanda McKinnon and held at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in California. The bride and Kristeen LaBrot worked side-by-side to make sure all the details (great + small) came to life in the most perfect way. Jess rode in on a white horse with gold glitter hooves, the flower girls had angel wings, and the magical ceremony featured the longest aisle runner rug we’ve ever seen! Let’s hear even more from Jessica about the design:

The way I describe my vision for the wedding is “Gypsy Fairytale”. I wanted it to be romantic and ethereal, but also very comfortable and bohemian – I actually didn’t wear shoes for our ceremony and most of the evening – I felt like a barefoot princess! We made a point to include lots of details from our backgrounds, such as our Scottish ancestry. Not only did our fathers both wear kilts in their respective clan tartans – we included a hand fasting ritual as part of our ceremony, in which our hands were literally bound to one another’s with a sash of Marty’s clan tartan.

Claire Pettibone  wedding dress

Claire Pettibone  wedding dress

We are just so crazy about this dress!!

midnightsummer's eve bouquet

pink maxi bridesmaid dresses

pink maxi bridesmaid dresses

pink maxi bridesmaid dresses

angel wing flower girls

colorful pink ceremony decor

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pink rose arbor

Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

Aside from the most important part when we became husband and wife -- it was pretty big show stopper when I rode up to the ceremony on a beautiful white horse with golden hooves. The look of surprise on Marty's face was priceless! It was also a really special way for me to honor my mother Cindy, who is no longer with us – she was an avid horse lover and breeder of Arabian horses.

angel wing flower girls

angel wing flower girls

Hummingbird Nest Ranch  Wedding

Hummingbird Nest Ranch  Wedding

Hummingbird Nest Ranch  Wedding

Our Musical Choices

Processional: Wonderful Tonight (Instrumental) – Eric Clpaton

Recessional: Stand By Me – John Lennon

First Dance: Stuck On You – Meiko

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bride and horse

bride and groom with white horse

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midnightsummer's eve bouquet

Jessica’s bouquet by Pixie’s Petals was another magical touch. In fact, all of the ethereal florals fit in perfectly with the day’s fairytale vibe.

Hummingbird Nest Ranch  Wedding

Hummingbird Nest Ranch  Wedding

Hummingbird Nest Ranch  Wedding

wine bottle table numbers

vintage book tablescape

midnightsummers eve reception

We’re crushing on the reception’s berry + gold palette – and all the Midsummer’s Night Dream inspired design elements!

midnightsummers eve reception

wine bottle table numbers

midnightsummers eve reception

Our Advice To Those Planning Now

We tried to make sure to prioritize the things that were most important to us as a couple, and as individuals – and make sure those things were part of our special day. Also, remember that as long as you have a bride, groom, officiant and a couple of rings – you're going to end up married to the one you love at the end of the day!

photography: Amanda McKinnon // venue name: Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Santa Susana, California // event design: Kristeen LaBrot // planning: Kristeen LaBrot // florals: Pixie's Petals // wedding dress: Claire Pettibone // hairpiece: Veil Handmade by bride, Headpiece from Twigs & Honey // bride's shoes: Chloe // bridesmaid dresses: Various (all bridesmaids chose their own blush gown) // hair stylist: Be Amazing Glam Squad // makeup artist: Be Amazing Glam Squad // groom attire: Hugo Boss // paper goods: Wedding Paper Divas // catering: Contemporary Catering // cake: Decorated by Pixie's Petals // music: Luke Sensebe, Premier Events // officiant: Nancy Little Moon // flower crown: Pixie's Petals // bridal coat: Designed by bride // rentals: A Rental Connection // vintage plates: Elle Kim's Vintage Elegance

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