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Beautifully Neutral-Toned Airbnb Ranch Wedding

April 9, 2021 | kailey

This couple originally planned a Bali destination wedding, but then transformed their plans. Instead, their destination wedding turned into a California desert Airbnb ranch micro wedding fully prioritized intimate moments. The change couldn’t be more perfect. Mahalia and Nathan let fate play its course in the planning of their wedding—happy with any twists and turns their wedding planning took, as long as they were doing it together. 

With the help of event planner Blush and Bloom Events, the couple brought to life their dream COVID-conscious wedding day—packed full of intentionality and fun. The beautiful neutral-toned floral arrangements, by Fleurish, complimented the naturally muted desert backdrop. Remember, large over-the-top wedding venues aren’t what make weddings memorable. Masaya Desert Ranch—and Airbnb nestled in the foothills of Joshua National park—proved to be the perfect ceremony and reception space for an intimate micro-wedding. 

Photographer Tayler Ashley captured every moment that made Mahalia and Nathan’s micro-wedding one for the books. If you’re searching for inspiration for planning an unforgettable Airbnb wedding, keep scrolling. You’ve come to the right place. 

The Couple:

Mahalia and Nathan

The Wedding:

Joshua Tree, California

Prioritizing Love In This COVID-Conscious Wedding 

The most important thing when it came to planning our COVID-conscious wedding was the intimacy of the overall day. We wanted to make sure that our guests—along with ourselves—truly felt nothing but love.

Memorable Hand-Written Vows 

Our vows were without a doubt the most memorable aspect of the day. We’re pretty private people, so it was a life-changing moment for both of us to place our hearts in a vulnerable place for all our closest friends and family to hear. Also, our dog, Simba, was an essential part of our wedding as well. He wore his bow tie and got to celebrate on the dance floor with us. 

Airbnb Ranch Wedding Venue 

We found Masaya Desert Ranch on Airbnb, and once it popped up on our phones, we knew we had found our place. Masaya Desert Ranch has a beautiful outdoor space, and that pretty much sold us. It was beautiful, soothing, and romantic. Everything there, from the setting and the seating to that incredible backdrop of the house, is immaculate!

Embracing The Unexpected During The Planning Process 

Take out all of the other people and wedding planning lists and ask yourself what it could be if it were just you and your partner. Go from there. Think of what you enjoy doing and what you want to share with your guests—you can’t go wrong. Having a micro-wedding was much easier to plan, and you can genuinely add your panache to it! If any changes need to be made, roll with it. You just never know where you might end up and how cool it will be. Instead of a destination wedding in Bali, I ended up in the middle of the desert in a gorgeous Airbnb and dreamy sceneries. I loved the sound of anything as long as I was going to do it with Nate.

Including Loved Ones Through Music 

My good friend, James, is incredibly talented, and I asked him to create an instrumental piece of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” for our unity sand ceremony. It meant the world to Nate because he grew up listening to Pink Floyd. My friend is honestly remarkably talented, like goosebumps-up-your-arms good, and he contributed something beautiful to our unity ceremony!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Tayler Ashley Photography
Event Planning – Blush and Bloom Events
Ceremony Venue – Ma Sa Ya Ranch
Floral Design – Fleurish
Cake – Kimberly Cupcakes 
Live Music – Christian Anthony Music
Videography – Kaylee Duke
Makeup Artist – Candice Renae
Hair Styling – Jason Hair
Rentals – Oak + Poppy

 

Congratulations to Mahalia and Nathan, and big thanks to photographer Tayler Ashley for the dreamy inspo-worthy images that made us feel a part of their beautiful Airbnb ranch wedding. 

Weddings in 2021 are getting smaller and intentionality is quickly becoming the top priority. If you’re feeling inspired to trade your over-the-top wedding venue for an intimate Airbnb, check out the top wedding Airbnb venues in every state. 

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8 Reasons You Should Hire a Wedding Planner

April 8, 2021 | riley

Image by Elizabeth Grant. See more of this real wedding here

Wedding planning can be stressful, and although it should be a joyous chapter of your life, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the pressure. That’s why hiring the right wedding vendors can make a world of difference. And the one vendor that will truly make your wedding planning journey a breeze is a wedding planner. But we understand that it can be a big expense, especially if you are on a tight budget. So is it worth it to hire a wedding planner? We think so! And we’re telling you why.

8 Reasons You Should Hire A Wedding Planner

1. They’ll help execute your wedding vision

So you’ve put together your wedding mood board and figured out your theme, color palette, and decor style–but now you don’t know how to execute it. That’s where a wedding planner comes in. They’ll know exactly where to rent the backdrop of your dreams or who to talk to about the floating floral arrangements you want above your reception tables.

2. They take responsibilities off your plate

We understand that wedding planning can be stressful. There’s so much that goes into organizing the perfect day, that many couples forget to soak up the time being fiancés together. Planners are there to take most of the responsibilities off of your plate, so you can enjoy the chapter that is engagement.

3. They help with budgeting and scheduling

Although hiring a planner may seem like it will cost a good portion of your budget, their job is also to assist you in sticking with budgeting as much as possible. They’ll help you with vendor discounts, purchases, rentals, and negotiations. So while it may seem like a lot upfront, they’ll end up saving you money in the long run. 

The same applies to scheduling. If you’ve seen our wedding planning timeline, then you know that you need to book certain vendors by a certain date before your wedding. Planners will keep you on schedule, ensuring everything on your to-do list is checked off in time.

Image by MemoryBox Photography. See more of this real wedding here

4. They know the best vendors around

A wedding planner’s job is to communicate with florists, caterers, DJs, photographers, videographers, etc., on a daily basis. They can help match you up with the perfect vendors for your celebration, so you don’t have to spend hours scrolling the internet. And as we mentioned earlier, if they have a close relationship with vendors, they may even be able to get you deals you may not have access to if you were doing everything yourself.

5. They help with contracts

You may not want to hear this, but you are going to run into a few bumps in the road while wedding planning. That’s totally normal! Your planner is here to smooth out any hiccups you come across–especially when contracts are involved. While they may not be lawyers, they’re there to help negotiate before you sign any paperwork and ensure that all the work is done fairly.

6. They’ll introduce you to new ideas

With social media taking the wedding industry by storm, it’s easy to want a Pinterest-worthy wedding. But rather than copy every detail from a photo you found on Instagram, your planner will introduce you to new ideas that are original and special to you and your partner. You’ll find that throughout your planning, your planner will become one of your close friends. Trust them to understand who you are and what you want.

Image by Kapsule Co. See more of this real wedding here

7. They’ll get you out of tricky situations

Speaking of bumps in the road, contracts aren’t the only thing you may face along the way. From disagreements with your wedding party to wardrobe malfunctions on the day of the wedding to guests who neglected to tell your their dietary restrictions beforehand, your planner is there to sort through these problems so you can focus on tying the knot, not the drama.

8. You’ll have day-of assistance

Lastly–and arguably one of the most important reasons–they’re there to ensure that your special day goes smoothly. Your only job on your wedding day is to sit back, relax, and focus on marrying the love of your life. Everything else falls onto the planner’s lap–and they will take that responsibility with a smile on their face. 

Now that you know why you should hire a wedding planner, check out our vendor directory to find a planner near you and check out our ultimate wedding planning guide that breaks down every aspect of planning possible!

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Image by Rachel Black. See more of this real wedding here

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Elegant And Intimate St Vrain Wedding

April 8, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

When it comes to your wedding day, it really is just that—your wedding day. And for Eric and Eric, they created an elegant and intimate St. Vrain wedding that was all their own, with help of wedding planner Brindle & Oak. Not only was their ceremony and reception space completely dreamy, with florals by Project Floral, but emotions run high in the images captured of their guests’ participating and blessing their wedding. They literally seated their friends and family in circular seating arrangement to be even more intimate and personal. 

And let’s not forget the stunning wedding day style. Both Erics rocked matching floral ties, but one wore a dark blue suit and the other a light grey suit—and colorful suits are one of our favorite trends. To end the night, their reception included spirits, dancing, and a sparkler send-off—so Pinterest-worthy. Keep scrolling to see more of this St Vrain wedding expertly captured by Haley Hawn Photo. 

The Couple:

Eric and Eric

The Wedding:

The St Vrain, Longmont, CO

Why A St. Vrain Wedding?

The St Vrain provided us with the perfect location to have a ceremony and reception in a single location. They have an amazing space that is versatile and fit a lot of our needs. Since they have an amazing set of preferred vendors, we were able to work stress-free throughout much of the process. They did an amazing job!

Truly Surrounded By Their Loved Ones

The most memorable part of the day was definitely the ceremony itself. We decided to have a ceremony in-the-round to make it feel more intimate and personal. We involved friends and family throughout the ceremony as they all play a big part in our life. It felt incredibly meaningful to be physically and figuratively surrounded by the people we love most. Our friends who performed the ceremony provided a beautiful and meaningful service that reflected on our relationship. Tears all around!

Wedding Advice For Nearlyweds

Don’t lose sight of the big picture. It’s easy to get consumed with the small details and stressed about things you think are really important. Just continue to remind each other that the purpose of the day is to celebrate your relationship and commitment to one another. Make sure you make decisions that reflect that bigger picture and it will translate into an amazing guest experience. Also, give yourself some grace and slack. It’s a lot to plan and put together!

Close And Personal Ceremony

We set up the wedding ceremony in-the-round so that the two of us stood surrounded by our friends and family. We had family and friends perform the ceremony and provided time for each member of our wedding party to stand up and provide a word of encouragement or blessing before we tied the knot.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Haley Hawn Photo
Event Planning – Brindle & Oak
Venue – The St Vrain
Floral Design – Project Floral
Catering – Sugar Pine Catering
Live Music – Radio Band
Videography – Canvas + Light
Invitation Design – Sarah Adams
Grooms’ Apparel – Indochino
Grooms’ Shoes – Taft Shoes
Rings – Sarah O Jewelry

 

Congratulations to Eric and Eric on their gorgeous St. Vrain wedding. Big thanks to Haley Hawn Photo for capturing and sharing this special day with us. If you loved the grooms’ style, check out these unique groom style ideas and our dreamy colorful suit roundup. Don’t blame us if you’re inclined to snag a colorful suit of your own—actually, you can blame us! 

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