Today’s gorgeous bride, Kelli, is the editor at one of our fave lifestyle + interior publications, Rue, so obviously creativity runs deep in her veins. Then, when we heard that her now-hubby, Tim, was a professional artist, well, we knew their handmade Idaho lavender farm wedding was going to be good!
Kelli shares, Since I spend a lot of time looking at beautiful events for my job, I was nervous about letting that aspect of my life control our day. As a result, we didn’t incorporate anything that wasn’t sentimental or meaningful to us as a couple. I knew Tim would offer excellent input on the design. We actually decided on almost everything together!
Kelli + Tim tied the knot on their family lavender farm in Emmett, Idaho – a town about 45 minutes outside of Boise. One unique aspect of the day was the fact that so many friends + family members jumped at the opportunity to help create the gorgeous environment you’re about to see! From building the ceremony arch, to brewing the beer, to the floral design + flower crowns, the day was definitely a labor of love. And something that special needs to be captured in a way that it can be remembered for years to come. Good thing Dylan and Sara Photography was all over it! Proof is in the beautiful captures below…
Kelli wore a gorgeous BHLDN dress, paired with the loveliest hairpieces by Bloom Design Studio.
Seriously, lavender makes for the best photo-ops!
Our Musical Choices
Guests tossed lavender, instead of rice, as Kelli + Tim made their way back up the aisle as newlyweds.
We love, love, love these mismatched bridesmaid dresses in shades of blue. Kelli’s ladies chose a dress that matched their own style from H&M, Zara, Michael Kors (via Nordstrom Rack), BB Dakota, Badgley Mischka (via Rent the Runway), Lulu’s + ASOS. The end result is as pretty as it gets!
How lovely is Kelli’s greenery-filled bouquet by Tim’s talented mom, Cathy Lamb of Lamb & Twig?!
Dinner was held alfresco in one of the farm’s beautiful meadows + the tables were decorated with rustic garlands, hand-sewn napkins + runners (made by Kelli’s mom) and wood-slice table numbers (hand-painted by the groom himself)! Kelli says, We were excited to use Tim’s last name (Lamb) within the design, and incorporated the animal into many aspects – the cake toppers, table décor, paper goods, and more.
Our Advice
Make sure that there is time for just the two of you on the actual wedding day. Tim and I opted to eat dinner at a small table for 2 on the edge of the bluff. We were able to talk about our vows, admire our amazing guests, crack jokes, and really soak in the moment. My brother had set up a “secret margarita bar” for us to slip away to if we felt overwhelmed at all during the reception, but the night was such a whirlwind that we never even got to take advantage. (Such a tragedy!! My brother makes a great marg.) If we hadn’t planned our “dinner date,” we would have not had that time to revel in such an important day.
Featured in This Wedding
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Other Vendors in This Wedding
Photography: Dylan and Sara Photography // Venue: Long Dog Lavender, Family Lavender Farm in Emmett, Idaho // Event Design: Bride + Groom with help of family + friends // Florals: Tim's mother, Cathy Lamb of Lamb & Twig // Wedding Dress: BHLDN // Hairpiece: Bloom Design Studio // Bride's Shoes: Loeffler Randall // Hair Stylist: Deseree Garcia from Collective Concept // Makeup Artist: Sarah Lashelle of Pretty Parlor // Groom Attire: Hugo Boss // Catering: Appetizers were homemade by bride's aunts, bride's dad brewed the beer, bride's mom made the sangria + dinner was catered by Calle 75 Tacos // Cake: Amaru Confections // Music: Spotify Playlist // Officiant: Tim's childhood friend, Pastor Josh Jamison from Eastridge Church // day of coordination: Bride's brother, Jake Ryder // jewelry: Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry // rentals: Tates Tents and Events
