Hayley + Gordon’s 60’s-inspired backyard wedding was almost entirely handmade by the two of them, with the help of their bridal party + family. The celebration took place on Hayley’s family compound in Camarillo, CA – where several generations of family have tied the knot! The day was filled with so many fun, DIY elements – like hundreds of paper tassels strung everywhere, homemade pie with a vintage cake topper, and a super rad ceremony backdrop made from ribbons + words from one of their favorite songs – wait until you see it! Here’s even more about the day from the beautiful bride:
How did we make our wedding about the two of us? Two things: Tacos and pie. We both have an unrelenting appetite for tacos, so we made sure that that’s what we would be eating on the most wonderful day of our lives. We also both love pie beyond all reason, and for that reason, we decided to forego the standard wedding cake and have pie instead. The best day ever needs to be full of the best food ever; am I right? All the mini pies that fed most of our guests were made by a bakery, but we made our actual “wedding pie” together. It was cherry, in case you were wondering!
Big thanks to Rad + In Love for the gorgeous photography + congrats to Hayley + Gordon!
How much do you love the bridesmaid’s adorable poofy buns complete with tiny gold bows?! The girls all did each others hair, which sounds like a lot of fun + it turned out so great!
Majorly in love with their ceremony altar, which was made with streamers and the words “La La Love You” – a line from their fave Pixies song!
I spray-painted all the terracotta pots that the succulents were in with some help from my mother-in-law and one of my bridesmaids. My sister + I potted a majority of the succulents with help from my mom, my wedding planner, my aunt, uncle, cousins — they were trimmings we got from my aunt’s backyard! The table runners were from fabric I bought in Downtown LA and were cut and hemmed by my officiant and his wife who have a school uniform company.
Our Favorite Memory
When most of our bridal party rushed onto the dance floor after the first dance and danced with us to "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure.
Our Advice
Don't get hung up on the little things because at the end of the day all that matters is that you are marrying your soulmate.
Wedding Vendors
Photography: Rad + In Love // Venue: family home in Camarillo, California // Event Design: Alexis Napier (friend) // Wedding Planner: Alexis Napier (friend) // Bride's Shoes: LifeStride // Hair Stylist: Bri Rice // Makeup Artist: Melissa Murdick // Catering: Tlaquepaque Restaurant // bride's dress: Dolly Couture // veil: Dolly Couture // bridesmaids' hair: Bride did a few of the bridesmaids' hair, and the rest were either done by other bridesmaids, family members // flowers: Rose Hut Flowers // pies: Gordon and I baked our actual big "wedding pie," but all the mini pies were made by Marie Shannon Confections // table decor: DIY by bride
