Ilana + Mark had been together for ten years before getting hitched. Like together, together. So in order to have a wedding that was an extension of their joint aesthetic – a very crafty and creative kind that loves decorating their home together – they used a mix of flea market finds, Anthropologie splurges, and their own crafty creations (invitations, folded books, pennant flags, fabric bunting, matching cake topper, terrarium centerpieces, and succulent escort cards). Yeah, these two got crafty.
Ilana’s bouquet recipe: peonies, cabbage roses, succulents, scabiosa pods, and pink veronica
I think that the most memorable moment for both of us was hearing the vows we had written for each other. Mark and I are both writers, so I guess you could say that our vows were our shared magnum opus. Over the course of the few weeks before the wedding, we went back and forth as to whether or not we would read them to each each other before our wedding day, but ultimately decided to let them be a surprise. We were both nervous, but it ended up being a wonderful decision. We laughed as we each recounted our 10-year history as a couple, and cried happy tears as we related our hopes and dreams for our future together. It was really a beautiful moment.
Cheers Ilana + Mark!
Photography: Love Me Sailor / Event planner: Bookend Events (the bride’s very own event company with her cousin) / Venue: Calamigos Ranch Malibu / Catering: Heirloom LA / Bakery: Sara J Pastries & Cakes / Floral designer: Mr. Caballero Creative / Band: Petrojvic Blasting Company / Folded books: Novel Brand (The groom’s Etsy shop) / Invitations design + typeface design: Mark Saul (groom) / Officiant: dear friend Sean Kearney co-officiated with a cantor / Hair: Sabrina Silvers of Bree Salon / Makeup: Jessica Rinsky / Bride’s dress: Sarah Seven / Shoes: Bettye Muller heels from BHLDN for the ceremony; Chanel ballet flats for dancing / Bride’s bracelet and earrings: Kate Spade / Groom’s suit: Ben Sherman / Bowties: Forage and Pierpont Hicks
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Crafty California wedding: Ilana + Mark: Illana + Mark had been together for ten years before getting hitched. L… http://t.co/JUIFLPJp
Lovely pics… very whimsical
Congrats oxox
Illana + Mark had been together for ten years before getting hitched. Like together, together. So in order to ha… http://t.co/KTNGhvCv
Loving this colorful California wedding! The ferris wheel backdrop is just so much fun! http://t.co/uYFEBSst #wedding
Love the image of the groom kissing the bride on the cheek. Those leading lines are awesome!
Crafty California wedding: Ilana + Mark http://t.co/xMgW58TK
I love this! So whimsical! Absolutely adoring the couple’s style!
Dear friends @ilanasaul and @marksaul’s crafty wedding featured today on @100layercake http://t.co/jiVTCbDp #love
my flowers and event set-up were featured today on @100LayerCake shot by the always amazing @lovemesailor thanks guys!! http://t.co/xbTKSrjf
This is fabulous! Love the color scheme, textures, and over all fancy free theme!
love the favors! RT @100layercake: Succulent favors, terrarium centerpieces, & pretty florals by @MrCaballeroCrtv: http://t.co/ZWz6wqdp
Am I the only who realized the groom was on Grey’s Anatomy? lol lovely wedding!
Thanks to @100LayerCake for the post on what is probably the biggest art project my wife and I have ever done together. http://t.co/L6ozL9mT
Loved the wedding rings set into the center of the book. Especially since I believe it was a copy of the bride’s favorite tome crafted by her groom.
Were are the bridesmaid dresses from? Love the tan scalloped one!
What a fun whimsical #realwedding: http://t.co/F3xlW6Oe #whimsicalwedding
LOVE their style RT @100layercake Not sure how the groom made these centerpieces, but they sure are neat @lovemesailor: http://t.co/8HOqNxFV
@sierra The tan scalloped one was from J. Crew. All of the bridesmaids chose their own dresses though!
Heirloom rocks!
So many details to love! amazing pictures and beautiful wedding!!
Where is the bunting from? It’s beautiful!
Gorgeous! Love the invitations
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@Christina We made all the bunting ourselves!
From a wedding planner’s perspective, one of the aspects of this wedding that stand out the most is just how cohesive the aesthetic is. Everything about it – the flags under the tent, the books, the nostalgic ferris wheel, etc. all makes sense! Even the non-fussy and “just-picked” feel of the bouquets lend a certain care-free feel to the decor. Congratulations, Ilana and Mark, not only on tying the knot, but also on a job well done with designing your wedding!