A Formal Outdoor Autumn Wedding in California

Anna and Mason

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Anna and Mason leave the church. Anna wears a Vera Wang dress and carries a bouquet of orange roses. Mason's tuxedo is by Brooks Brothers.

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Invitations

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For the invitation, Anna chose a simple, elegant style.

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The Bridal Party

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The bridesmaids' dresses are by Vera Wang. Their bouquets all have viburnum berries and the same palette, but are each made from different flowers.

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The Ceremony

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The ceremony reflected the couple's very different backgrounds. Mason grew up in a Quaker home and Anna was raised Catholic, so the Jesuit priest conducted a full Catholic Mass that incorporated a Quaker ceremony in the middle.

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The Wedding Certificate

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Two neighbor children hold the Quaker wedding certificate, signed by every guest.

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Wish Cards

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Business-card-size note cards were left out so guests could share advice and their hopes for the newlyweds.

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Table Settings

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The table settings Anna chose had an autumnal color scheme.

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Table Numbers

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The table numbers were calligraphed in chocolate-brown ink.

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The Cake

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The cake was adorned with sari roses, marigolds, and virbunum berries and set on a stand made of terra-cotta tile.

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Sources

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Catering: Jayne Slagle Catering, 931-598-5566
Stationery: Crane's
Bride's Gown and Bridesmaids' Dresses: Vera Wang
Groom's Tuxedo: Brooks Brothers
Groomsmen's Suits: Calvin Klein
Cake: Fantasy Frosting, 562-941-6266
Flowers: Mark's Garden, 818-906-1718
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

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