A Casual Yellow-and-Pink Wedding at Home in California

July 28, 2011

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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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