We are so excited to share with you another Featured Wedding of 2019! Today’s post features Karina and Chris’s incredible jewel tone, “Midsummer Night’s Dream with a Celestial Twist” intimate wedding on the coast of Ireland! Taking in the sweeping Cliffs of Moher and adding a cozy medieval tower to host your ceremony plus gorgeous florals by Anthesis Floral with some outstanding table setting style and celestial decor and you have one of our favorite weddings we’ve ever styled and planned. There to capture the day is US based Natura Collective — their talents managed to capture the day and emotion so perfectly.

 

Off To Ireland

Chris and Karina met at a mutual friend’s engagement party. After Chris proposed at the PAMM under the hanging gardens, they started planning their wedding day.  “I initially wanted an elopement,” recalls Karina, “but it grew” and soon we were helping them plan an intimate wedding in Ireland! “I went to Ireland in 2012 and just fell in love… I told Chris back then that would be the place I wanted to start the next season in my life.”

The Details

The original plan was to host the ceremony at the Cliffs of Moher, but rain intervened and Plan B took effect at the tower.  The spiritual style ceremony felt intimate and cozy in the medieval tower and was full of Irish and Hispanic traditions, including the arras coins [arras in Spanish means “pledge” — thirteen gold coins (arras) are given by the groom to the bride during the marriage ceremony, signifying his
willingness to support her and trust in her].

“Midsummer Night’s Dream with a Celestial Twist” was the theme for the day.  We worked closely with Karina to develop the perfect color palette showcasing bright jewel tones like garnet, amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and citrine notes.  The look had a lush Irish greenery tone with lots of gorgeous greenery accented with rich velvet tones of deep reds and purples on the tables. The celestial vibe came through in a variety of really fun ways. The hanging gold stars were courtesy of Karina’s mom and added the perfect whimsical touch to the room and accent spaces. Karina accented her look with star hair clips (so in love with these!) and accents on her leather jacket (LOVE!). The custom menu featured a full moon and the cake topper (by  lebianchen margherita) is one of our favorites we’ve ever seen!  Their first dance was to  “From Here to Mars” by Coheed and Cambria. Just perfect!  And Karina added a bit of DIY touches as well:  “I made our Bar, welcome and photo guest book signs. Also holographic butterfly swizzle sticks.”

The pub was cozy everyone enjoyed a dinner of traditional Irish fare and Irish music late into the night.  A pour of Guinness is of course a must. Although the rain came down, it somehow managed to add to the coziness and authenticity of the day. “It really just made it that more magical. Everyone really had a wonderful time regardless of the weather.”

The Favorites

We love the gorgeous florals of the day by the uber-talented Anthesis Floral.  One of the most breathtaking bouquets we’ve seen in those incredible rich jewel tones really set against the Irish landscape and ruins and castle just beautifully. The table setting was a unique and modern take for an Irish pub — love how we went “all in” on the theme a bit and really embraced it — it really worked in the setting and offered an unexpected surprise when you walked into the room! Karina and Chris’s look was fabulous head to toe — her Eve of Milady dress accessorized with the stars, her Badgley Mischka heels and personalized leather jacket is a look we’re obsessing over. Karina’s “something blue and borrowed” was her Grandmother’s ring (was her great-grandmother’s).  And her bouquet had a charm with a photo of her grandfather so she could keep him with her that day.  Chris wore his late grandfather’s ring to keep him close.

A Piece of Advice

“Everything will work out. In the end its really just about you and your partner — everything else is just the cherry on top.”

Karina and Chris — it was a blast helping you plan your wedding day! We wish you both a wonderful life together full of adventures and may your future be as bright as the stars!!!!

For more information on the talented vendors who helped on this wedding and to get started on planning your dream day, CONTACT US today!!