Weekend Mountain Wedding: Details, Details, and More Details

Weekend Mountain Wedding: Details, Details, and More Details

October 13th, 2009 @ 6:31 pm by Mrs. Espresso

I LOVED planning our wedding. Sure, there were moments when I’d start crying out of nowhere… or when under eye circles became the norm for a while :). But for the most part, I really did love it. And that was because the details, the food, the location, everything- represented our ideal wedding- and not someone else’s.

This detail especially embodies how we felt on that day.

Our escort cards wrapped ’round the tree

My bouquet

My bouquet placed with my bridesmaids’ hydrangea bouquets

Our favors of homemade chocolate chip cookies in brown paper bags. My mom worked like crazy to get these all done the couple days leading up to the wedding. We then wrapped groups of 5 in Saran Wrap and placed them inside. These were placed amongst the tables so that guests could jump in at their leisure.

The ring bearer’s nest. I forgot to bring rings for this so I ended up placing 2 gold stackables I had worn earlier on there.

In the months leading up to the wedding, I started collecting vases and urns of different sizes from garage sales and thrift stores. I wanted the decor to be eclectic and different.

This was our guest book table: a wine barrel. A friend of my brother’s from San Luis Obispo had 2 of these and brought them down for us to use.

And here we have the reception space… all outdoor with cafe globe lights strung from tree to tree

We had 2 to 3 centerpieces per table. And I bought these espresso colored paper napkins last minute at Paper Source on sale. I had originally wanted to use linens for environmental reasons, but then due to budget constraints, I opted for these (which ended up working out great).

A little close up of one of the centerpieces

And here we have the espresso cups. Come on now, I had to incorporate these!

And last but certainly not least, the dessert table! We had 3 different types of dessert: cupcakes, cheesecake, and caramel apples. The cupcakes came in red velvet, chocolate, and lemon. The caramel apples came in plain, milk chocolate drizzled with white chocolate, and white chocolate rolled in Oreo. The caramel apples were the first to go… especially since our guests could easily take them with them.

Miss something? Catch up here:

Weekend Mountain Wedding: an Abandoned House and an Open Field
Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Bridge, Part 2
Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Bridge, Part 1
Weekend Mountain Wedding: It’s All Relative
Weekend Mountain Wedding: A Whole Lot of Love
Weekend Mountain Wedding: We Say I Do!!!
Weekend Mountain Wedding: A Walk Beneath the Pines
Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Procession of Little Black Dresses
Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Clock Strikes Two
Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Dress Comes On
Weekend Mountain Wedding: Fancy Men at Dreamland
Weekend Mountain Wedding: Time to Get Beautified
Weekend Mountain Wedding: Morning Time
Weekend Mountain Wedding: Fancy vs. Not Fancy at the Rehearsal
Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Day Before
Weekend Mountain Wedding: Proof That It Did In Fact Happen

All photos by the amazingly talented Sandra Salisbury

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49 Responses to “Weekend Mountain Wedding: Details, Details, and More Details”

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ETwedding (message) 104 posts, Blushing bee

I just love your recaps and will be sad when they are done.

10/13/09 @ 6:41 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Perfume (message) 1,640 posts, Bumble bee

Love the details!!!!!!!!

10/13/09 @ 6:58 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,120 posts, Honey bee

love the details–especially how creative you were with picking up the flowers only a couple days before the wedding! You did a great job!

10/13/09 @ 7:01 pm (reply)

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Lorienne (message) 880 posts, Busy bee

This is just BEAUTIFUL! Very inspirational. I LOVE nature-themed/inspired weddings!

10/13/09 @ 7:01 pm (reply)

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jduck84 (message) 352 posts, Helper bee

I’m always so excited to see your recaps! Your dessert table looked mad delicious. And the His and Hers birdhouses… so sweet.

10/13/09 @ 7:03 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Sunbeam (message) 523 posts, Busy bee

Love your details! It’s so put together and beautiful!!

10/13/09 @ 7:11 pm (reply)

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 1,101 posts, Bumble bee

I am beyond obsessed with your wedding, I literally saved almost every image for inspiration! Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

10/13/09 @ 7:23 pm (reply)

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Miss Rainbow (message) 321 posts, Helper bee

omg! I love the escort cards wrapped around the tree truck! I am SO stealing that idea!

10/13/09 @ 7:39 pm (reply)

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Charm bracelet (message) 827 posts, Busy bee

I am going to be having wine barrels at my outdoor reception too. I like what you did with yours/

10/13/09 @ 7:44 pm (reply)

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fiftyfootbride (message) 3,809 posts, Honey bee

I love your little details so much. It’s all so sweet and SO well done.

10/13/09 @ 8:26 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Peep Toe (message) 1,636 posts, Bumble bee

Gorgeous. Your day looks amazing, as always.

10/13/09 @ 8:26 pm (reply)

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mrspaetz (message) 1,707 posts, Bumble bee

Beautiful! I love how your wedding brought out the natural charm of Big Bear so nicely

10/13/09 @ 8:27 pm (reply)

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Ms Potato Chips (message) 322 posts, Helper bee

I love your details, especially the escort cards and the desserts!

10/13/09 @ 8:27 pm (reply)

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crebre80 (message) 4,895 posts, Honey bee

Love it!!!

10/13/09 @ 8:40 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,335 posts, Bumble bee

They’re all so lovely.

10/13/09 @ 8:44 pm (reply)

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Bellini (message) 552 posts, Busy bee

what an amazing wedding! so welcoming and cozy feeling!

10/13/09 @ 9:18 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 2,659 posts, Sugar bee

oh all of your details are so cute! i love how they all look together. especially that dessert buffet. oh if i could just reach into those pictures and help myself!

10/13/09 @ 9:38 pm (reply)

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llc2011 (message) 466 posts, Helper bee

Love the details, and the dessert table is making me hungry!

10/13/09 @ 10:05 pm (reply)

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eileen marie (message) 375 posts, Helper bee

Wow! A-mazing! Love the escort card idea. What was that adorable little blessed plaque?

10/13/09 @ 10:22 pm (reply)

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Lauren611 (message) 52 posts, Worker bee

So beautiful! Love the lighting!

10/13/09 @ 10:30 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,020 posts, Sugar bee

I love all of your details!!! so cute!

10/13/09 @ 11:10 pm (reply)

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Miss Labrador (message) 1,325 posts, Bumble bee

Ooooooooo…..aaaaaaaaa……ooooooooo…….aaaaaaaa! LOVE.

10/14/09 @ 12:25 am (reply)

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Lillindy (message) 4,275 posts, Honey bee

Gorgeous details Mrs. E!

10/14/09 @ 12:40 am (reply)

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Tim - Phoenix wedding photographer

Great detail shots!

10/14/09 @ 1:34 am (reply)

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James Cooper

This is really great, it has the concept of bonding of a newly wed. This will sound great if the Rochester Wedding Music will perform in this wedding.

10/14/09 @ 2:26 am (reply)

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Little Miss Wedding

Those are really lovely shots with beautiful touches. I love the colours aswell, fresh and natural X

10/14/09 @ 3:54 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,604 posts, Bumble bee

All of your details are so beautiful - I’m glad your photog got great photos of all of your hard work!

10/14/09 @ 8:21 am (reply)

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missvintage (message) 157 posts, Blushing bee

Your wedding details are lovely! I especially love the “Blessed” sign.

10/14/09 @ 8:53 am (reply)

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pmerr (message) 1,308 posts, Bumble bee

I love all these details! The dessert table looks so good! The cake looks so cute & I would so love some caramel apples about now-especially ones with chocolate!

10/14/09 @ 8:56 am (reply)

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Mrs. Taffy (message) 2,605 posts, Sugar bee

I love it all! Your centerpieces were perfect. I am still getting over how wonderful your location is!!!

10/14/09 @ 9:16 am (reply)

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Mrs. Lightning (message) 128 posts, Blushing bee

The details are just lovely. I love how classy the mason jars looked as center pieces as well as the sweet little birdhouses.

10/14/09 @ 9:37 am (reply)

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Mrs. Deviled Egg (message) 894 posts, Busy bee

I love all of your details! I big puffy heart your wedding. The setting, style, everything—all amazing!. It’s one of my favorites.

10/14/09 @ 9:39 am (reply)

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Miss Pinot Grigio (message) 735 posts, Busy bee

Your photos are so lovely! I love the earthy-chic ambiance of your wedding.

10/14/09 @ 9:53 am (reply)

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Mrs. Swan (message) 389 posts, Helper bee

Purty! I love rustic outdoor weddings. I’ve never been to one, so I feel like I live vicariously through your recaps.

10/14/09 @ 10:04 am (reply)

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HugsKissesLadyBugsBride (message) 311 posts, Helper bee

I just love reading your posts!! You wedding sounds like it was sooooo wonderful!!!

10/14/09 @ 10:10 am (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 2,186 posts, Buzzing bee

Everything is just incredibly gorgeous. Sigh…I love your wedding!

10/14/09 @ 10:18 am (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 737 posts, Busy bee

Love the details!!! Your wedding is gorgeous — I love the escort cards wrapped around the tree.

10/14/09 @ 10:37 am (reply)

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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message) 887 posts, Busy bee

Wow, I think I just saw pictures of my dream wedding. The wine barrel! The escort cards around the tree! The greens and whites! the long tables! I mean seriously, absolutely gorgeous!

10/14/09 @ 10:57 am (reply)

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LittleBear (message) 800 posts, Busy bee

I love the outdoor reception space with the lights!!

10/14/09 @ 11:03 am (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 6,077 posts, Bee Keeper

I love your flowers and the cupcakes are so cute!

10/14/09 @ 12:29 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 3,354 posts, Sugar bee

Wow, your details rock! And they are so you. I especially love the wine barrel. So unique!

10/14/09 @ 1:33 pm (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 1,531 posts, Bumble bee

Your wedding makes me crave outdoors in the woods amazingness for our wedding so much! Your details are great and every recap is so well put!

10/14/09 @ 1:33 pm (reply)

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ColorCoated (message) 951 posts, Busy bee

Oh my goodness! Everything is just perfect! Everything looks just beautiful! You clearly did an amazing job planning!

10/14/09 @ 3:05 pm (reply)

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KMSull (message) 2,916 posts, Sugar bee

Oh your wedding is so beautiful. It just IS. I’m going to copy everyone else and say how much I love the little details… lovely.

10/14/09 @ 4:54 pm (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 4,041 posts, Honey bee

I love your recaps! That last photo of your rings on the cupcake is the cutest thing ever!

10/14/09 @ 8:31 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Espresso (message) 1,064 posts, Bumble bee

Thank- you all so much!! It’s so rewarding to see all your planning pay off and come together- but then to here that you think it looked okay as well means so much. So again- thank- you from the bottom of my heart

@LatteLove: You have such a great memory! And thank- you so much!
@jduck84: We really lucked out on the birdhouses- they were already on site as part of the outdoor decor
@runrgurl10: I was just like you when planning our wedding- every time I saw something that resembled something I wanted- “Saved!”
@Miss Rainbow: Steal away! I stole it from Rebecca Thuss
@eileen marie: My mom actually found those at a TJ Max Home Goods store. We were always on the bargain hunt for our wedding
@Mrs. Deviled Egg: So sweet Mrs D.E. You make me blush
@Miss Frozen Yogurt: I can’t wait to see pictures of what your wedding is going to look like

10/14/09 @ 10:17 pm (reply)

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