Dreamy pink wedding: Amanda + Nick (Part 2)
We bring you to the second half of Amanda + Nick’s breathtakingly flawless wedding! Part one gave us a close look at Amanda’s stunning Monique Lhuillier tulle and beaded gown and dazzling accessories. Now we move to the details (if you could only hear the excitement in our voice), where crystal chandeliers and tulle join together to set the perfect ceremony backdrop, sequin and ruffle table linens exist, and dahlias sit pretty in orange, pink, and peach ombre tones.
Shredded silk habatoi fabric curtains in pink and peach ombre tones helped to create a separation between the ceremony and cocktail hour.
I loved the idea of a head table but with 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen plus their dates I knew the table was going to become a huge eye sore so we decided to create a giant paper flower backdrop to hang behind the table. With hours of work and crafting parties we created the 10 ft by 10 ft backdrop using the Pom tutorial from Martha Stewart Weddings online. We used multiple shapes and sizes to create dimension as well as added in some silk flowers for more texture. It came out so amazing and turned into the perfect wedding centerpiece.
I wanted the main décor to be vibrant flowers scattered all over the barn so I searched high and low for the perfect vendor. I was lucky enough to come across an award winning Dahlia farm in Northern California early on in the process and they were able to actually plant flowers for my wedding to be ready just in time for the big day. I have to say the flowers were the most amazing things I have ever seen. They absolutely made the wedding and were incredibly affordable. I ordered the remaining flowers from a wholesaler and my bridesmaid and some friends all came together the day before the wedding to create all of our bouquets and centerpieces. It was so much fun and everything turned out amazingly.
Table linens to die for! The head table was covered in an ivory sequin linen (yeah, we said sequin linen!). Paired with the pom wall, the chandeliers and feather-beaded “Bride” and “Groom” signs – best head table ever!
Why haven’t we seen more table linens like this before? That’s it – no cocktail table should be without ruffles!
Have we mentioned how much we LOVE this wedding? Wardrobe change number two takes Amanda from a stunning Monique Lhuillier to a fun and flirty Ivy & Aster dress.
Amanda’s attention to detail and passion for creating a glamorous handmade wedding will forever inspire event designers and brides (and us!). The warmest congratulations to Amanda + Nick!
Photographer: Ellie Grover / Videographer: Curtis Nemetz / Venue: The Dana Powers Barn in Nipomo, CA / Catering: In Good Taste / Linens: La Tavola / DJ: Paul Thompson Entertainment / Hair & Make-up: The Queen’s Bees / Flowers: handmade with friends and family / Invitation design: custom by Emily Baker Creative / 3 tier cake: Missi Cakes / Mini cakes and desserts: Two Birds Bakery / Brides 1 st dress: Monique Lhuillier “Meriah” / Brides 2 nd dress: Ivy & Aster “Sass” from Lovely Bride / Brides headpieces and veil: made by the bride Untamed Petals / Bride’s cocktail hat and garter: made by her bridesmaid Lo Boheme / Grooms suit: Kenneth Cole/ Shoes: Badgley Mischka (hand embellished by the bride) / Brides bracelet: Chanel / Earrings: vintage / Bridesmaid dresses: custom made by family friend / Bridesmaid sashes and accessories: made by the bride Untamed Petals / Calligraphy and placecards by: LetterBeonEtsy / Bride & groom signs & wooden signs: Lemonade Designs / Getaway car: Jaguar from British Sports Cars San Luis Obispo / Ribbon curtains, giant paper flower wall and all other decorations: handmade by the bride and friends
Liz on Mar 7, 2012
It's just a bit too much of everything, a bit overwhelming. Many of the individual elements are gorgeous, though! Love the chandeliers.
Gina on Mar 7, 2012
Gorgeous! I love the color palette! And the ruffled linens are charming.
Kris on Mar 7, 2012
LOVE IT ALL! BEAUTIFUL!!!
Jenna on Mar 7, 2012
Sorry Liz but I think you're nuts! This wedding is like a dreamy fairy tail! Everything is just stunning and so chic!!!! DYING!
Jamie on Mar 7, 2012
Everything about this wedding came together so beautifully! It was definitely a labor of love for all of us involved!! Congrats to my sister and her super awesome hubby!! It was everything we all could have imagined and so much more :)
Amanda (the Bride) on Mar 7, 2012
THANK YOU to the 100 Layer Cake girls for sharing our special day. It was the most magical day that we will never forget thanks to these gorgeous photos from our photographer Ellie Grover and the video from Curtis Nemetz! So incredibly special re-living it all today :) xoxoxoxo
Perfect Florida Beach Wedding on Mar 7, 2012
This is simply a beautiful wedding...this is what little girls dream of!
Happily Ever After on Mar 7, 2012
Wow, what a lovely wedding! Love the little details!
Jen @ Bijou Bride on Mar 7, 2012
So beautiful (and Pin worthy!). There are so many incredible details but I think the insane linens might be my favorite! So inspiring!!!
Monica on Mar 7, 2012
where was the reception? it looked like a barn which is what I am looking for. I clicked the link you listed for the venue but thats just a house so I am assuming that was for the ceremony?
dekalb wedding photography on Mar 7, 2012
It's certainly a dreamy wedding, and there's nothing that gets us going like barn wedding photography, so we're just going to soak all the details in a little at a time and remember them when shooting DIY weddings this spring!
jessica parks rourke on Mar 7, 2012
This wedding is overly with some of the most beautiful wedding details ever! The PomPom Wall, the silk fabric entrance to the ceremony, the bridesmaid dresses, the fact that she had her flowers grown specifically for her wedding, and that wedding video - all gorgeous and so personal!
Nick (Lucky Guy In the Photos) on Mar 7, 2012
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing day with everyone. Amanda put so much effort into this wedding. Everything turned out perfectly and we both agree that we wouldn't change a thing. And of course, I can't thank Ellie and Curtis enough for capturing all the moments the way they did. As Amanda said, it truly was a magical day.
Ashley on Mar 7, 2012
Beautiful wedding. Gorgeous floral arrangements!
Katie on Mar 7, 2012
Love, love, love the linens and the backdrop from the head table is stunning- you can see the labor of love that went into it. Congrats!
Lindsay{LCVintage} on Mar 7, 2012
Breathtaking! I love her dress and every single detail!
Tan on Mar 7, 2012
What an incredible dress! And the whole wedding has just such an elegant, flowy vibe to it. Beautiful
Judi Powers on Mar 7, 2012
Amanda and Nicks wedding was simply amazing. But then so are they! And all their friends who came to help. The bridesmaids were some of the sweetest I have had here. Loved the way they all rallied around do do whatever was needed. My email is ijudclaire@gmail.com if you have questions about the barn. Also Lots of the props etc were from Embellish Vintage Rentals which is a part of the Dana-Powers House.
Rachel on Mar 7, 2012
Such a beautiful wedding! Was the "Love is Sweet" banner bought or made? I would love something like this for my dessert table. If it was made I'm wondering if the bride would be interested in selling it? Thanks!
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie on Mar 7, 2012
Goodness... such pretty, pretty details. Adore so much! xo www.PlumPrettySugar.blogspot.com
Lisa on Mar 7, 2012
The whole event was so well put together, down to the last detail - incredibly beautiful!
Doris on Mar 7, 2012
Lovely wedding! Would you mind sharing the dahlia farm that was used to source the flowers? Thank you!
Karen on Mar 7, 2012
Just stunning, love all the details and especially the chandeliers!
Brit {Colure Weddings} on Mar 8, 2012
The details are just breathtaking! And she looks gorgeous in that dress!
Danielle from the Simplifiers on Mar 8, 2012
Her different dresses were amazing and the table centerpieces were so beautiful!! It was very detailed and loved it!
Jenny Yoo Collection on Mar 8, 2012
This wedding is stunning! We love everything about it :)
nina {nina renee designs} on Mar 8, 2012
Love this wedding! All of the glam feathers are fantastic...
Lara on Mar 8, 2012
Amanda!! This makes me so happy! You were such a GORGEOUS bride!!!!
Amanda (the Bride) on Mar 9, 2012
Thank you all so much for your sweet comments! What a dream seeing it all put together like this - the 100 Layer Cake girls are AMAZING!! To answer some of your questions: Dahlias - They are from Corralitos Gardens - cgdahlias.com - AMAZING!! I swear I paid like $200 for all of them and they were the most gorgeous flowers I have ever seen! All feather, paper and wood signs (like the "LOVE IS SWEET" banner) are from my sister's shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonadedesign If anyone has any other questions feel free to email me: amanda@untamedpetals.com
jacin {lovely little details} on Mar 9, 2012
its official. this is the most amazing wedding i have ever seen.
Jacquelyn {Jacquelyn Jackson Photography} on Mar 9, 2012
I think this is the most beautiful wedding I've seen in a while! I am in love with it and can't stop looking!!!
christelle on Mar 22, 2012
Beautiful wedding!!! what is this song??anybody know??
April on Mar 23, 2012
GORGEOUS wedding! I'd love to hear where you got the linens! So pretty:)
Megan on Mar 28, 2012
This is such a beautiful wedding! All the amazing details ;) very inspiring, thanks so much for sharing!!;)
Elsa M on Apr 12, 2012
INSPIRING !
Angela on Apr 20, 2012
Absolutely stunning! I'd like to try to make the ribbon curtain for my wedding next year...where did you find the doors/window payne to hang it from? I just can't get over how pretty you wedding was, love it!
Shelby on Apr 20, 2012
So crazy!! I was just there for my best friend's wedding a few weeks ago. Completely different due to (the bride & groom) and it was a rainy, rainy day... here's the pics/video of their wedding! Dana Powers Barn definitely is the place to hold a venue! Both weddings were absolutely beautiful!! http://www.canafamily.com/blog/bradleyandjenna/
Nine Photography | Dallas Wedding Photographers on Jun 1, 2012
Absolutely stunning wedding!!!!
molly on Jun 3, 2012
so beautiful. all the happiness to you both!
Lauren on Jul 20, 2012
Wow. That was stunning. The video was amazing, everything was breathtakingly perfect without being pretentious or overdone. I loved everything. The rustic barn with the chandeliers especially. And the dress. Wow.
Chloe A.Givens (@jupitertoes) on Jul 25, 2012
I just had to tweet this to you @mkwooten This = perfection! hehe http://t.co/m7pdbW1E http://t.co/dSpJFDez
Lisa on Sep 20, 2012
I want to see the video :(
Carolyn on Sep 25, 2012
Hi there! Where did you get the linens with the ruffles? Please email me at kitchinc@ms.uw.edu I can't find these anywhere :( I would appreciate anyone's input. Thank you!
Judi Powers on Oct 31, 2012
the linens came from from La tavola. They have the BEST linens.
Haley on Jun 19, 2013
Where are the gorgeous rings from!?
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Sara on Aug 14, 2013
Where did you get your tablecloths from I'm looking for the same thing in a blush or light pink.
Angetan on Oct 13, 2013
Gorgeous bride and groom! Love it!