Jenn + Jason are both biologists with their PhDs. Jenn studies plant reproduction and Jason studies poison dart frogs! Their love of nature brought them to choose a very unique wedding venue – Rimrock Ranch in Yucca Valley, California which is located in the Mojave desert (home of the Joshua Tree). They invited a small group of friends from all over the world to experience the beauty of the Mojave desert with them on their wedding day. Their wedding decor included a seating chart categorized by indigenous animals, illustrations of animals as table numbers, and dried florals. The invitation even included a field guide to the area – how perfect! :) Thanks so much to Tim and Jess Photography for the photos and congrats to Jenn + Jason!
Our inspiration for the day was our love of nature, and we wanted to be able to share that with our closest friends and family. It was important that we keep the whole celebration intimate, so that we could maximize quality moments with the most important people in our lives, and with each other.
It is so hard to choose! My favorite moment would have to be the time right before the ceremony – all the guests were sitting and it was just me and Jason and our bridal parties in the 'Hatch House' (Hatch House is the main house on Rimrock Ranch). Everyone was so calm and happy and we just felt surrounded with the strongest love and support!
Processional: Bridal Party: Say Yes (String tribute to Elliot Smith) – Vitamin String Quartet; Bride's processional: Chasing cars (Originally by Snow Portal) – Vitamin String Quartet
Recessional: River flows in You – Yiruma
First Dance: The Promise – Tracy Chapman
Remember what the day is all about, and embrace how the pieces fall into place. If you give your friends and family a chance, they will help everything come together.
photography: Tim and Jess Photography // venue name: Rimrock Ranch // florals: dried florals purchased from Etsy // wedding dress: David's Bridal // bride's sash: Hand-made by bride's friend, Natalie Holihan // cupcakes: Angelina Corbo
What a creative photo!! I want something like this at my wedding too!
Thank you so much for this wonderful feature! This is a huge honor! Plus, Jenn and Jason are such beautiful people and it makes me so happy that others will get to be inspired by their wedding :)
^ I second that ;)
I have such a soft spot for the Mojave desert and this couple definitely chose the right venue, photographers, and decor! What a beautiful day. Happy to see it on here. Go Tim and Jess!!
What unique decorations and beautiful venue! Tim and Jessica are amazing people and photographers!
Very creative and unique!!
xo
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gorgeous.
Oh my goodness, this is absolutely gorgeous! Every single detail is perfection.
And I’m still so bummed that we couldn’t make it. :)
The paper goods are so perfect for this venue! I love the seating cards and the beer guide is such a wonderful idea! Such a beautiful desert wedding, I love Joshua Tree weddings, there are so many options!
I am getting married in Joshua Tree next Saturday. It’s just so pretty out there! We are having a night-time wedding, but these pictures are so gorgeous is the bright daylight that I may have to rethink the time for our formal portraits. gorgeous!
Joshua Tree weddings are always amazing!! This one is no different :) So good!
Every detail is so well-thought-out and unique. I especially love the use of dried flowers and the bride’s one-of-a-kind sash. Tim and Jess are amazing photographers! Their photos are just flawless!