One Ring to Rule Them All: A Fantasy Forest Wedding Bonded by Fellowship

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

An epic love deserves an epic celebration — a celebration to rule them all, you could say! So, Courtney + Garrett decided to honor their journey to that momentous ring exchange with a themed wedding straight out of a fantasy. They called on a fellowship of artists to bring the dream to life, including their wise and fearless leader Julie Miner Events. Julie took on the role of event designer, planner, florist, and most importantly, mother-of-the-bride!

Courtney + Garrett gave us some insight into the inspiration behind their dreamy day: We chose a The Lord of the Rings theme because we felt that Tolkien’s magical world perfectly encapsulated the magic of officially joining your life with someone else’s and creating a bonded fellowship! We loved the shared themes and motifs regarding adventure — with the utmost importance placed on one ring to rule them all!

Harmony Lynn Photography captured all the details as the adventure unfolded! Let’s have a look:

rustic wedding invitation

Could you imagine how fun it would be to open those wax seals? They were a DIY by the couple and Harmony, their photographer!

Lady of the Wood

Willowby Galatea Dress

There she is! Courtney’s ethereal bridal look was pure magic, especially thanks to that Willowby Galatea gown from Olivia Bowen Bridal.

rustic crown

How utterly stunning is this fairy-tale braid by Moments Metro Salon?!

rustic bouquet

The First Look

First look

Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

Our most memorable moment was the first look. It was nice to have a moment to ourselves where we could spend time together without the pressure of an audience. It was the first moment where we were both like “Wow, this is real. I really get to marry my best friend.”

purple bridesmaids

pink flower girls

So darling! And those ring/hoop bouquets are the cutest!

groomsmen

A Magical Love

Willowby Galatea Dress

C + G were primarily influenced by the elves with their elegance, beauty, and connection with nature.

bridal crown

The theme was found most prominently in unique details throughout the design. To top it off, Courtney + Garrett’s custom crowns really elevated the motif!

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

A Fellowship that Won’t Be Broken

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

The couple incorporated several nontraditional elements that were personal them, including a hand-fasting ceremony with personalized vows.

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

Quest complete: they got the rings!

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

The Newlyweds

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

Aren’t they just radiant?

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

We’re kinda loving the groom in a crown!

Willowby Galatea Dress

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

Straight out of a fairy tale.

Willowby Galatea Dress

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

A Whimsical Reception

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

Julie Miner Events created tree-like floral centerpieces to bring that wooded whimsy inside.

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

To further implement the magical theme, C + G named their signature drinks to represent favorite characters from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings!

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

The mossy styled cake from Creative Cakes By Dawn was the sweetest finish!

Lord Of The Rings Inspired Wedding

Our Advice To Those Planning Now

Courtney: Do not underestimate the power of a great planner. There are so many things that go into weddings that it is easy to get lost or overwhelmed. Having someone there beside you every step of the way, someone who shares your vision and has the capability of making it happen is a huge relief.

Garrett: Also, do not sweat the small stuff. Sometimes the small details are not worth stressing over. Remember that at the end of the day the most important thing is the two of you.

Both: Don’t be afraid to get a little weird! Do your wedding the way you want, and worry less about other people’s opinions and expectations. It’s your day!

Sending all our congrats to Courtney + Garrett — excited for your new adventure ahead!

photography: Harmony Lynn Photography // venue name: The Mulberry at New Smyrna, New Smyrna, Florida, USA // event design: Julie Miner Events // planning: Julie Miner Events // florals: Julie Miner Events // wedding dress: Willowby Galatea // wedding dress boutique: Olivia Bowen Bridal // hairpiece: Brittany Weza // hair stylist: Moments Metro Salon // makeup artist: Adrianna Rodriguez // paper goods: Styled For Two // catering: Two Chicks And A Pot // cake: Creative Cakes By Dawn // tabletop rentals: Orlando Wedding And Party Rentals // furniture rentals: Crystal & Crates // music: DJ Shane Entertainment // officiant: Love Is A Beach Wedding // photo booth: Sassy Photobooth

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