Magical Desert Wedding with Pops of Color + Personality – Part 1

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing a wedding theme: by color palette, local landscapes, eras in time, or even movies (and hey, we love them ALL), but Dana + Evan decided to stick to what they new best. Themselves!

Dana tells us, Our wedding was full of color, symbols and meaning. Evan is stable, grounded like a tree/wood while I am fun, bright and whimsical like color. Our themes were the merging of color and wood with a little bit of Wes Anderson sprinkled throughout.

Such a cool combination, right?! The duo were on the hunt for a quirky, charming, destination spot and found it just two hours from home at Rimrock Ranch in Pioneertown, California. Armed with the perfect venue,  Crosby + Jon Design stepped in to help fulfill the couple’s colorful (and meaningful) vision.

We have a feeling you’re going to LOVE how it all came together! E.P. Love was there to capture all the fun:

wedding signage

wooden wedding invitation

wooden wedding invitation

Evan works for Riot Creative Imaging and got super creative printing off everything from the invitations (by Victory Photo Design) to the signage on wood!

the mrs box engagement ring

bridesmaids robes

blue tweed groom

custom grooms jacket

Love that dapper detail!

desert groomsmen

desert groomsmen

Divine Atelier Two Piece Dress

Doesn’t she look amazing?!

first look

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

blue suit groom

We love Evan’s look from Beckett & Robb!

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

colorful bridesmaids

Hello, color!

This element was brought in by the bridesmaid dresses. A lot of time was spent finding the perfect color bridesmaid dresses that also matched each girl’s personality and style (which turned out to be harder than I thought!) but worked out better than I could have imagined.

Florals were another way to add in all my color and bring all the bridesmaid dresses together.

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Our designers (Crosby + Jon) and rental company (Archive Rentals) brought the most amazing colorful and eclectic chairs, which was one of my favorite things. It was perfect compliment to the wood backdrop and also the dinner tables.

mixed chairs

wooden backdrop

Psst – Evan built the ceremony backdrop and stage! SO COOL.

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Our Musical Choices

Processional
Did you Come here by The Wheel
Recessional
Let your love flow by The Bellamy Bros
First Dance
Marry Song by Band of Horses (Performed by the bride, her mother, and bridesmaids)

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

So sweet.

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Eclectic DIY Desert Wedding

Incredible, right? Stay tuned for Part 2 later today to see how Wes Anderson inspired a reception you’ve GOT to see!

Other Vendors in This Wedding

Entertainment: Sam Abraham // Photography: Roger and Lyndzee of EP Love // Wedding Planner: SEJ Events // Wedding Dress: Divine Atelier Top and Skirt // Dress Boutique: Love and Lace Bridal Salon // Hairpiece: Enchanted Atelier // Bride's Shoes: Betsy Johnson for Bhldn // Bride's Ring: Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry // Bridesmaid Dresses: Red and mint dresses from ASOS // Bridesmaid Dresses: Green and teal dresses from Modcloth // Bridesmaid Dresses: Yellow Dress from Unique Vintage // Getting Ready Robes: Amazon // Groom Attire: Beckett & Robb // Groom's Shoes: Allen Edmonds from Nordstrom // Groom's Ring: About Jewelry // Paper Goods: Invitation Design: Victory Photo – They were printed to thick wood by Evan's work Riot Color Imaging // Calligraphy: Program Design by A51 Studios // Handmade Details: Workshop & Whiskey // Catering: Taco Cart // Desserts: Parchment Cookies // Specialty Rentals: Penske Truck // Officiant: Jeremy Rachunok, friend

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    Jen is the Founder, Editor, and Creative Director of Green Wedding Shoes, which she launched in 2008 to redefine wedding and lifestyle content. Her background as a Creative Director and Graphic Designer for ESPN and Sony Pictures Entertainment inform...

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