Earlier this month it was my pleasure to photograph Beth & Kevin's beautiful rustic-inspired wedding at the
Historic Sand Rock Farm in Aptos.
I loved all the little details (both purchased and DIY) that the couple thought through to create a unified theme for their special day. The earth tones in Beth's dress and Kevin's vest and pants worked so well with the setting of the wedding on a clearing in a miniature forest. (Don't know why it's called a farm... It's really more of a wooded area.)
A week before her wedding, Beth herniated a disk in her neck. [Gasp, I know!] But she totally kept her calm, rearranged a few things in the wedding day schedule, and went through the wedding, smiling and enjoying herself, as if nothing had happened! You are my hero, Beth!
I love just about every photo from this wedding, I think, so it's going to be hard to narrow down a few for the post, but I'm going to try. :)
Beth and Kevin made these adorable wooden signs from drift wood that they had found. Apparently, it takes coats upon coats of paint to get this look.
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For table decorations, Beth & Kevin found all sorts of cool-looking vintage bottles in which to place really cute fall-inspired bouquets--they'd been collecting the bottles since they started to plan their wedding!
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The area where the reception was later held is called the cellar. I don't know why... I usually think of cellars as being damp and underground. But if you are planning on having your wedding at the Historic Sand Rock Farm and they mention the cellar, you'll know what they are referring to. :)
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Beth and Kevin chose to see each other before the ceremony, and here they are, right before their First Look.
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Trying to sneak a peek now, but they actually still can't see each other, even if it looks like they can. :)
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And here it is, the First Look.
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Beth's garter was extra special--her friends made it for her. They made and found cool buttons and sewed them on for a very unique wedding souvenir.
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And here are the rings.
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The rings in another setting and the shoes.
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The groom and his brother bonding before the ceremony.
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I love the way Beth is looking at Kevin in the photo below. To me, her eyes say "complete love and devotion."
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I think symbolic hand-bindings are way cool. :)
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Beth's parents looking on as their daughter is saying her vows.
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The big picture. What a wonderful, intimate setting!
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Congratulations, Beth & Kevin! You were spectacular! Thank you for letting me take part in your special day!
Until next time!
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