Bohemian DIY Wedding
Bohemian DIY Wedding
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What is the greatest thing about a DIY wedding? Yes they save you money, but all of the details truly express who you are and can culminate into something completely unique! This was definitely the case for Ellie and Garrett's hand made wedding in Big Sur. Not only are they both artists, but they are both very free spirits that didn't want to be defined by typical wedding traditions. Garrett used his eye for design and created all of the wedding stationary while Ellie gathered all of the flowers from the L.A. flower district and put together her own floral crown, her bouquet, and all of the centerpieces. But these aren't even the most exciting pieces of their Bohemian DIY Wedding, you'll just have to keep reading to hear all about it!
If this wedding has you feeling a sudden need to blast Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," may we suggest you turn it up while you look through the full gallery. All of these gorgeous images were captured by the groom's little sister and sought after photographer D. Lillian Photography.
From D. Lillian Photography:
Not only was this wedding special because of its magical, forest setting in the tiny, enchanted town of Big Sur, but the wedding was shot from the perspective of a little sister that completely idolizes her older brother. This was my brother's wedding, and I couldn't be happier to share the images from this day.
From the Bride:
I'm not just saying this - but I really would not have done anything differently. The advise I got was "delegate, delegate, delegate", and the morning of the wedding, our friends and family really came together for us to help set everything up. One of my fondest memories was looking around and seeing family put up the ceremony arch, while friends decorated the tables, while we put together the DIY photo-booth. It was a true collaboration.
From D. Lillian Photography:
As their wedding gift, they gave all their guests Guatemalan Worry Dolls, to tend to their worries so everyone could sleep peacefully through the night, as a symbol of peace and love coming into their own lives.
From the Bride:
I purchased beautiful wildflowers in the downtown L.A flower district and just read blogs on how to keep them fresh and traveled with them up to Big Sur. I used them to make my bouquet, flower crown, and for the center pieces. We borrowed signage and knick knacks from recently married friends who were happy to share their goods.
Photographer: D. Lillian Photography
Venue: Henry Miller Library
Hair: Natalie Garza
Caterer: El Tonayense Taco Truck
Dessert: Monterey Donuts
Dress Designer: Free People
Jewelry: Accents Jewelry Design
Groom's Attire: Indo Chino
Shoe Designer: Carlos Santana
Stationery: Garrett Vander Leun (groom)
Prop or Furniture Rentals: A to Z Party Rentals
Makeup: Nicole Garza | Flowers: Eileen Reardon (bride) | Officiant: Courtney Mc Cauley (bride's best friend) | Veil or Hair Accessories: Bride made the flower crown | Day of Coordinators: Heather Schneider & Muriel Kinchin
Wedding Cost: under $10,000
Guest Count: 80
Major Details:
Venue: $2,500
Taco Truck: $1,200
Bar: $500
Dress: $500
Suit: $500
Flowers: $100
Photobooth: $100