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The Happy Couple

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The groom's mini-carnation boutonniere brings a pop of pink to his Robert Geller black linen suit.

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The Officiant

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Jen and Josh's good friend Shelly Hazeltine officiates the joyous occasion.

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The Ceremony

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The 100 guests take in the vow exchange.

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The Groom's Grandmother

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Josh's grandmother looks on proudly.

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The Guest Book

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Custom rubber stamps displayed with the handmade guest book let signees embellish their messages.

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The Reception

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Loved ones at picnic tables nosh on grilled mahi mahi, baby-back ribs, and jerk chicken.

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Music

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A musical friend plays an electric guitar.

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Jen and Josh's Dog

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The couple's pooch, Peanut, is bow-tied for the occasion.

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The Menu

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Goat cheese and fruit whet guests' appetites.

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Guests

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Jen's sister holds her daughter, Jen's niece.

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Table Numbers and Escort Cards

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Table numbers and escort cards were stamped and lettered by the bride.

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Escort Card Display

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The escort cards were then hung around a tree on twine using small clothespins.

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Signature Drinks

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The signature cocktails: a highball (bourbon and ginger ale) and a Salty Dog (pink grapefruit juice and vodka).

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Reception Decor

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The table decor includes paper-envelope menus, painted-rock numbers, vintage china, and centerpieces of succulents.

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Menu

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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

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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

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The groom's buddies kick back on a couch placed underneath a redwood tree.

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The Wedding Cake

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One of the many desserts brought by guests was a coconut lemon-curd cake adorned with chrysanthemums.

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Wedding Favors

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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

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Instant photos taken throughout the day were clipped to twine strung around a tree.

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Special Guests

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Two guests at the wedding were our own style director, Kate Berry (right), and her sister Joanne.

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Pinata Fun

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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

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A small guest takes his best shot at the pinata.

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Sources

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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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    1 of 28 The Happy Couple
    2 of 28 Vellum Birds
    3 of 28 Wedding Stationery
    4 of 28 The Bride's Bouquet
    5 of 28 The Boutonniere
    6 of 28 The Officiant
    7 of 28 The Ceremony
    8 of 28 The Groom's Grandmother
    9 of 28 The Guest Book
    10 of 28 The Reception
    11 of 28 Music
    12 of 28 Jen and Josh's Dog
    13 of 28 The Menu
    14 of 28 Guests
    15 of 28 Table Numbers and Escort Cards
    16 of 28 Escort Card Display
    17 of 28 Signature Drinks
    18 of 28 Reception Decor
    19 of 28 Menu
    20 of 28 A Kiss
    21 of 28 Friends
    22 of 28 The Wedding Cake
    23 of 28 Wedding Favors
    24 of 28 Instant Photos
    25 of 28 Special Guests
    26 of 28 Pinata Fun
    27 of 28 More Pinata Fun
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