Chic & Minimal DIY Wedding: Erin & Nick

Erin and I met through a friend while she was planning her wedding. As we chatted over a glass of wine, I learned about her minimal, eco-friendly mentality & appreciated that she was planning the wedding on a budget. I encouraged her to DIY her flowers, but as time went on it became clear the task was a bit too much to bite off with all her other wedding demands.

So, instead, she booked an Ida Blooms DIY package. The day before heading out to their awessommmeee venue, Erin, her mom, sister, and MOH came to the studio. Two of the gals worked exclusively on garlands, while the other two created boutonnieres, bud vases, bouquets, and hair combs. We sipped on mimosas, ate some pastries and the girls left with all the finished designs.

I stalked instagram all week looking for a sneak peek of the flowers at the venue & goodness they did not disappoint. It was the most chic, modern, minimal celebration I’ve ever seen!

Bride: Erin from Wolf & Stag Blog // Photos: Anna A Elizabeth // Dress: Sézane // Cake: Moustache Baked Goods // Venue: Yokayo Ranch

Intimate Oceanside Wedding: Erin & Zoltan's Almost-Elopement

After working with Erin & Zoltan, I fell in love with small weddings. Rather than elope, these two invited immediate family members to a long weekend getaway outside Santa Cruz. They rented an awesome house on 22 acres of property, with a few small cabins on site. That Friday, bright and early, the caterers arrived to cook a light breakfast as everyone got ready for the ceremony. I came in a few hours later with the floral delivery - the house was oozing with love & relaxed excitement.

Erin & Zoltan got married in the backyard, under a tiny little arch, in the presence of their parents and siblings. Afterward, while those two snuck out to the coast for some amazing portraits, their planner, caterer and family set up an epic backyard brunch.

They spent the rest of the weekend celebrating, sipping mimosas, and just being together. It was the ultimate elopement… plus a few :)

Photos: Love & Wolves Co // Planning: Small Shindigs // Hair & Makeup: Love & Wolves Beauty // Venue: 22 acre airbnb outside Santa Cruz

Peony-Soaked Sonoma Wedding: Zinzi & Brian

Zinzi and Brian’s peony-soaked wedding was my second gig. They got married on May 26, 2018 in the winery ruins of Jack London State Historic Park. Zinzi had a beautiful vision in mind - featuring lots of king protea (she is 50% South African!) and tons of peonies. Luckily, her wedding fell right in season!

One of my favorite things about this wedding was Zinzi’s relationship with her bridesmaids. She has such a close bond with each and every one. That relationship even became clear in the flowers. Zinzi requested we create a custom bouquet for each bridesmaid, so six unique bouquets total. Each one featured the bridesmaid’s favorite flower. Then, we incorporated each of those flowers into Zinzi’s bridal bouquet.

We made over 30 vased arrangements for this Sonoma Wedding. The dramatic pops of red peonies, intermingling with overhead twinkle lights, made the ruins a true dream venue.

Photos: Janice Yi Photography // Florals: Ida Blooms // Planning: Desert Child Events // Cake: Natty Cakes // Venue: Jack London State Historic Park