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The Happy Couple
One crafty couple dream up a homespun California bash decked out with soaring bird streamers, bright balloons, and festive pinatas. And they couldn't have pulled it off without a little help from their friends.
Jennifer Garrido and Joshua Duthie share a kiss. Jumbo yellow balloons line the walkway to the home where the couple wed.
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Vellum Birds
The bride designed vellum birds, which were cut in three sizes, affixed with grommets, and strung across the yard with twine.
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Wedding Stationery
Jen drew each design, then had the invitations letterpressed and the envelopes screen printed. She also wrote each address by hand.
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The Bride's Bouquet
The bride's bouquet, created by friend and Martha Stewart Weddings style director Kate Berry, includes pale-pink garden roses, jasmine, succulents, and a swath of ribbon to match Jen's dress.
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The Boutonniere
The groom's mini-carnation boutonniere brings a pop of pink to his Robert Geller black linen suit.
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The Officiant
Jen and Josh's good friend Shelly Hazeltine officiates the joyous occasion.
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The Ceremony
The 100 guests take in the vow exchange.
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The Groom's Grandmother
Josh's grandmother looks on proudly.
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The Guest Book
Custom rubber stamps displayed with the handmade guest book let signees embellish their messages.
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The Reception
Loved ones at picnic tables nosh on grilled mahi mahi, baby-back ribs, and jerk chicken.
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Music
A musical friend plays an electric guitar.
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Jen and Josh's Dog
The couple's pooch, Peanut, is bow-tied for the occasion.
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The Menu
Goat cheese and fruit whet guests' appetites.
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Guests
Jen's sister holds her daughter, Jen's niece.
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Table Numbers and Escort Cards
Table numbers and escort cards were stamped and lettered by the bride.
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Escort Card Display
The escort cards were then hung around a tree on twine using small clothespins.
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Signature Drinks
The signature cocktails: a highball (bourbon and ginger ale) and a Salty Dog (pink grapefruit juice and vodka).
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Reception Decor
The table decor includes paper-envelope menus, painted-rock numbers, vintage china, and centerpieces of succulents.
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Menu
A closer shot of the table decor features menu cards that feature the same stamp motif as the invitations and the guest book.
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A Kiss
Josh plants a smooch on his new bride. "I really didn't expect to be so nervous," he says, "but Jen calmed me down a lot."
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Friends
The groom's buddies kick back on a couch placed underneath a redwood tree.
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The Wedding Cake
One of the many desserts brought by guests was a coconut lemon-curd cake adorned with chrysanthemums.
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Wedding Favors
For favors, the couple decided on pink salt combined with Aleppo chili pepper and bouquet-garni herbs (a French blend of dried basil, marjoram, and rosemary). The mixture was presented in muslin pouches.
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Instant Photos
Instant photos taken throughout the day were clipped to twine strung around a tree.
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Special Guests
Two guests at the wedding were our own style director, Kate Berry (right), and her sister Joanne.
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Pinata Fun
Josh's friend whacks one of three pinatas stuffed with lottery tickets and confetti: "He hit it at just the right spot and really got the night started," says Josh. Jen's mom was the big winner, bringing home a ticket worth a cool $12.
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More Pinata Fun
A small guest takes his best shot at the pinata.
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Sources
Event coordination: Jennifer Tipton of Jennifer Tipton Designs
Catering: Cabana Dave's Catering
Stationery and textiles: Jenny Pennywood (the bride's design company)
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Photography: Suzanne Christine Photography and Emily Nathan
Dress: Glenda Pongiglione
Accessories: Becky Kelso (jewelry); the Light Fantastic Salon Spa
Pinatas: ConfettiSystem
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