You might not believe us when we tell you that this couple's love story starts when the bride saw the groom through the window of the school bus and shouted, 'Wow, that boy is fine!' No word of a lie, that's exactly what happened, it may have taken them a few years to get to their gorgeous barn wedding, but we're oh so glad they did. Jessica and Jeremy's celebration is a mix of elegance and glamour alongside vintage pieces, in a stunning (wait till you see it) barn location. The day didn't run as smoothly as they hoped as the rain clouds fell on their outdoor celebration, luckily this pair didn't skip a beat and you'll be super impressed with the results! The talented Alixann Loosle captured the details that will inspire you and have you pinning like mad (I promise!) So enjoy a little break this Wednesday morning and lets head to Kelley Creek Farm and check it out...
We don't now if Jeremy heard Jessica's first compliment (through that bus window) but the pair didn't meet 'officially' until they ended up working at the same company. They became friends at the start and later started dating. Don't the best relationships start out as friends first!
From the start you are going to love the style of today's wedding. Bride Jessica has a passion for style and all things beautiful and you can see all those elements shining through, starting with her bridesmaids, who she dressed in beautiful ombre pink dresses, perfect for this stylish barn celebration.
So after dating for some time, they knew a wedding was in their future. The couple had Jessica's ring custom-made, so the proposal itself wasn't a total surprise. But Jeremy made Jessica wait four months after getting the ring to pop the question! He chose a restaurant that would serve special gluten-free hamburgers (that brought a tear to Jessica's eye!) and then proposed.
Jessica and Jeremy chose Kelley Creek Farm in Utah, USA, for their celebration. They fell in love with the view and the fresh air away from their city life, and we aren't surprised after seeing the fabulous wooden beams and barn interiors!
The two were looking for an elegant vintage vibe for their big day, so they hired some lovely vintage pieces to sprinkle around the place. For the ceremony they decided to have it in the barn itself. A stunning chandelier hung over the aisle and the guest sat under handing drapes on wooden bench seating. It was all so romantic and elegant with a boho chic vibe.
Jessica's dad unexpectedly passed away shortly before the wedding, so Jessica and her mother had his wedding ring custom-made into a ring Jessica could wear on the big day as a reminder of him... We used all the gold from his ring to make the setting, used his diamonds, and then added some turquoise stones. It came together as my something old, something new and blue. A lovely way to represent a loved one on your wedding day.
Beautiful bride Jessica sourced her dress from Alta Moda. Having the right dress was one of Jessica's priorities on the wedding day. Jessica is not alone on this one, the dress is very important to many brides (if not all) when planning the wedding. Jessica's gown is stunning, elegant, feminine and a glitzy at the same time! We love the sequin details and jewelled belt.
The couple planned a celebration under the sunshine. They created bespoke seating areas with vintage finds and elegant flower arrangements.
How amazing is Jessica's dress? The back detail is so feminine and girly and we love it!
When it came to the overall theme Jessica and Jeremy used the Barn location as a source of inspiration, using vintage props to illustrate the key areas of the reception, guest book table, desert table, seating areas and dance space.
A huge part of the decor for Jessica and Jeremy was the flowers. The pair chose a mix of pastels and brights for their centre pieces and you can see flowers in gorgeous vintage vases dotted all over the place!
After Jessica and Jeremy returned from their photo shoot with Alixann, it was time for the outdoor cocktail hour and dinner reception. However nature had different plans,something we know a little about in this soggy country of ours! A flash rainstorm appeared and there was a mad dash to move all the furniture into the barn.
While it was romantic and cosy, Jessica says she thought she had planned for every weather situation... I thought having a barn was enough of a plan for shelter but you really need to have 2 layouts already made up. It got a bit chaotic when the rain started coming down and no one knew where to put everything inside the barn. Although the thought of having an outdoor reception is many of our dream weddings (mine included) you can't rely on the weather in any country! So prepare for the rain clouds to appear and have a Plan B!
Have you ever seen a more beautiful and delicious dessert table?
Jessica and Jeremy were certainly creative as you can see from their stunning decor pieces, but they were also crafty too! The duo designed all the beautiful stationery themselves - we are impressed!
In the end the rain created an atmosphere the couple never expected...It ended up being very cozy in the barn... I had guests stop me and say that they loved the barn and how we got trapped inside. They thought it made it super romantic with the low lighting from the chandeliers, and the sound of the rain pinging off the tin roof for an unexpectedly pleasant sound effect all night.
Despite the quick indoor set up the barn interiors look absolutely stunning from the floral garlands to vintage furniture the space leant itself in a unique way to a last-minute outdoor reception - indoor style!
For their honeymoon, Jessica and Jeremy visited Cancun in Mexico, where they were guaranteed sunshine! Congratulations to the happy couple! And a huge thanks to the talented Alixann Loosle for sharing her work with us at One Fab Day! Too see more of Alixann's work pop over www.alixannlooslephotography.com
The Wedding Details
