Vicki and Gary

Wednesday, June 27, 2012


















































Who says orange is only for October? This cheerful shade, paired with gray and white, looks crisp and fresh–perfect for summer! 

Vicki and Gary were living on opposite coasts when they planned their wedding, but since they met working at Stanford Medical Center and spent their first weekend away in Napa, the pair thought it was the perfect place to host their families and friends. Gorgeous Meadowood Resort was host to their outdoor ceremony and indoor reception, and provided the most beautiful backdrop–I'm thinking about saving up my pennies for a night there! Gary would spend most months deployed in Afghanistan with the Air Force in the year before the wedding, so the couple hired Frances of Charmed Events Group to help bring the details, from invitations (which hinted at the celebration's airplane theme) to table settings, to life.

The bride wore a lace Melissa Sweet for Priscilla of Boston gown and sparkling Jimmy Choo peep toe Mary Jones, paired with a lace-tipped cathedral veil and chandelier earrings from Ben Amun, while her bridesmaids looked sweet in gray chiffon Priscilla of Boston dresses and J.Crew necklaces. Succulents, parrot tulips and orchids were prominently featured in bouquets by Poppy's Petalworks, and in the boutonnieres that graced the classic black tuxedos worn by the groom and his groomsmen. After a traditional ceremony officiated by Rev. Timothy Mills, guests enjoyed the relaxed, fun-filled celebration the couple and Charmed Events had worked so hard to plan. Gray and orange, the bride and groom's favorite colors, respectively, were at the heart of the reception, as were airplanes, a nod to Gary's Air Force service and the pair's bi-coastal love affair. The newlyweds treated guests to a Nut bar, since roasted and salted are their favorite snacks, and a spectacular cake by Perfect Endings. And snapping each gorgeous moment was the phenomenally talented Tanja Lippert, who was generous enough to share this lovely celebration. I first discovered her work when she shot Heather, one of my directors, and her husband Scott's wild engagement session, magical wedding and charming maternity photos, which will, without question, inspire you.


Tell me–do you think orange is only fit for fall, or is this shade enchanting year round?

26 comments:

  1. Absolutely gorgeous! Orange and gray is so fresh and fun. I'd say it's better for summer than it is for fall--there's nothing exciting about orange at a fall wedding, but this is quite the opposite!

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  2. Wow! Such a lovely color combo and these photos are such happy-makers! In love.

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  3. I love the unexpected color palette. The flowers are so original and the gray, esp the bm dresses are so refreshing!

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  4. Bravo!!! Ethereal & whimsical!!

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  5. I recently saw lavender & orange paired for summer- it really worked! So I vote orange anytime :-)

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  6. Oh what a beautiful wedding! The airplanes add such a fun touch!

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  7. Wow LOVE those little airplanes...what a sweet touch and love the orange that they incorporated.

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  8. love her dress. Melissa Sweet also designed my wedding dress. She has some of the most romantic dresses out there

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  9. Gorgeous setting and I love the fonts they used for the invites and signs around the reception.

    Stay in the Lines

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  10. Ohhhhh love love love!!!! Perfect!!!

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  11. beautiful! love the crafty elements - especially the escort cards!

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  12. Orange is a great color for any season... It all depends on the shade

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  13. Orange is always on! And so many creative ideas in this wedding... I love it!

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  14. whoa my goodness. gorgeous veil!

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  15. So... my novel takes place with two students at Stanford Medical Center. Seriously in love with this couple!

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  16. I think orange is great year in spring or summer, too. And I would like to try a piece of THE CAKE.

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  17. Her dress, the veil, the flowers, the patterns, the little anthro cards {spotted them online} are perfect. I love and adore it all! XO

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  18. I love the orange any time of year, especially paired with gray and white!

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  19. The shot with the bride and groom with all that sunny-ness is my favorite. Very romantic, very dreamy.

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  20. What amazing photographs, makes me wanted to get married! Personally I don't think that the use of orange is limited to fall...and it's beautiful:)

    Raj
    Pink Chai Style

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  21. This is amazing - one of those weddings where every single detail has been carefully considered and then beautifully photographed. And I am so loving orange and grey!

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  22. I like very much the first picture.

    Bright orange color is perfect for Spring time wedings!

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