In all of the best ways, tradition runs in Jared and Kathryn's blood. They're as down to earth, all-American, country-lovin', boot-scootin', boy meets girl as you can get. Kathryn's sweeter than candy smile and warm embrace are like momma's home cookin' - something you always miss as soon as you say goodbye. And Jared's charming Texas looks mixed with his country values could melt an iceberg. And then become best friends.
Together, they're easy love sways like an old country song - tender, simple, and honest.
Jared and Kathryn's wedding day pulled at every one of my deepest country girl heartstrings. Their love for their families, their cowboy boots, their favorite country songs, and their heartfelt traditions filled the day with so much meaning and emotion. Under the careful coordination of Ashley Powell of Agape Planning, they held their simply sweet ceremony at the Community Church of Corona Del Mar and their garden wedding reception at the Sherman Library and Gardens, a venue just down the street from where Kathryn grew up. Since this wedding was such a family affair, the bridesmaids got ready at Kathryn's childhood home - in fact, Kathryn and her maid of honor/best friend played together as kids in the very spot that Kathryn put on her wedding dress. Such a priceless memory!
Kathryn's style is a mix between simple chic and country-girl-next-door, so I loved how she wore a pair of fab heels for the ceremony, then changed into a pair of boots for the reception (you may remember these boots from their cowboys-on-the-beach engagement session last spring). And Jared wore a pair of super formal ostrich leather boots to pair with his tux. A Texas guy has to look good on his wedding day!
Kathryn's mom helped her slip into her timeless wedding dress.
It was such an emotional moment for Kathryn when she slipped on her dress and she officially felt like a bride. This girl warms my heart so much!
This girl couldn't get any more beautiful.
Kathryn was a dream to photograph. She has a gorgeous inner joy that just pours out of her.
A love a group of bridesmaids that do nothing but laugh together.
Elisabeth Lauren Design provided the florals that were bursting with fall colors for this September wedding.
The Sherman Library and Gardens is a treasure trove of backdrops. We felt so inspired photographing such a gorgeous girl in the stunning gardens.
Gorgeous!
The guys were looking particularly handsome in their tuxes.
I'm so excited to share all of the creative details from this wedding! There's a ton more details to come tomorrow, but I'm totally swooning over chalkboard signs at weddings lately, and Jared and Kathryn incorporated them particularly well into the cocktail hour with a menu board, bar signs, and a tree hung with chalkboard escort cards welcoming guests to the reception.
Before we headed to the church, we grabbed Jared for a few handsome portraits.
Totally my favorites of this Texas boy!
As if this wedding couldn't get any more adorable, the picture perfect Community Church of Corona Del Mar is so darling that I couldn't help but swoon over it's perfect little steeple, traditional pews, and red hymnals.
Alright folks - grab a few tissues, because I can't help but get all misty-eyed at these next few images. Dad was left alone with his beautiful little girl just before walking her down the aisle...
Jared and Kathryn waited until the ceremony to see each other - what a powerful moment for dad and daughter.
Watching his bride walk down the aisle towards him with his brothers by his side, his family pastor from Texas watching over them, and his mom standing proud. Love these images capturing Jared's family legacy!
How cute is this church?? I felt like we should all be wearing huge hats and white gloves drinking sweet tea on a Sunday afternoon in Georgia.
Ha! Leading the charge to the reception. Love it!
If you thought part one of Jared and Kathryn's Corona Del Mar wedding was an adorable cupcake with a darling filling, just wait until you see their garden reception - complete with cowboy boots and a two-steppin' first dance - all of it hitting the bloggy-blog first thing in the morning!
Hugs,
Erin
Wedding Photography : The Youngrens | Ceremony Location : Community Church of Corona Del Mar | Reception Location : Sherman Library & Gardens | Event Coordinator : Agape Planning | Floral Design : Elisabeth Lauren Design | Main Cake : Pascal Catering | Groom's Cake : Sweet and Saucy Shop | Make-Up : Julia Smart | Hair : Shannon Chance | DJ : Larry Wohrman | Cocktail Music : Back Bay Strings | Catering : Pascal Catering | Shoes : Nina | Limo : Lake Forest Limos
3 comments
Karen McKenzie - The photos are beautiful — you two captured the beauty and happiness of the day so well! Thank you so much.
Keary Dee Cheney - These are amazing. I love all the emotion
Bernadette Ulibarri - Absolutely amazing images!