Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

The Bride and Groom

Eunice Moyle -- in a spectacular dress hand-stitched by friend Iain Harris Bartlett -- and Daniel James steal the scene. Many details of the wedding, including the stage for the ceremony, were inspired by images from photographer Tim Walker. The stage was built by Because We Can and designed by the bride.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Playing Cards

The bride collaborated with textile artist Joel Dewberry to fashion playing cards, part of a welcome gift to guests staying at the hot springs.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Fans and Confetti

To help wedding-goers keep cool, Hello!Lucky printed programs on paddle fans; guests were also given vellum bags of Ecofetti to toss during the recessional.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Confetti Toss

Hello!Lucky created vellum bags of Ecofetti to toss during the recessional are displayed in a wire basket for guests to take.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Menu and Programs

The menu for the reception was written on a chalkboard by calligrapher Michele Papineau and displayed next to the basket of programs printed on fans.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Photo Booth

Bridesmaid Stashia Cabral tries on a prop hat from the photo booth, provided by Magnolia Photo Booth Co.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Stationery

Eunice, Creative Director of stationer Hello!Lucky a stationer, mingled Victorian and woodland fairy-tale aesthetics for her letterpress stationery suite and information booklet. Calligrapher Michele Papineau embellished the envelopes with beautiful gold calligraphy.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Flower Girl

Flower girl Lily Wertheim, in a J.Crew dress and paper crown, enjoys a lollipop and homemade caramel corn.

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Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Caramel Corn

Homemade caramel corn was put in customized by Hello!Lucky containers for guests to indulge in.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Donut Holes

Eunice and Daniel served guests donut holes in bags with custom labels. The donut holes were prepared by the San Francisco-based caterer and event-design company Fork & Spoon Productions. Photo by Sara Remington.

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Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

The Bridesmaids' Bouquets

The bridesmaids' bouquets of creamy roses and dusty miller are wrapped with fabric from their silk dupioni dresses.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

A Parade to the Ceremony

The festivities started early as guests, holding animal puppets aloft, marched in a whimsical and raucous parade to the ceremony site.

The festive ceremony procession was inspired by an otherworldly photo by Tim Walker of kids parading with animals on sticks. The puppets were created by Because We Can and designed by the bride.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Ring Pillow

Eunice and her friend Tricia Roush, of House of Nines Design created the ring pillow.

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Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

The Ceremony

The couple asked Daniel's father, Allan James, to officiate because of his air of seriousness and dry wit.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Ceremony Decorations

Eunice decorated the pews at the ceremony with crepe-paper bouquets she made herself. Photo by Gia Canali.

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Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

The Bride's Bouquet

Hot-pink peonies, purple anemones, dusty miller, and a few feathers, as well as vintage metallic and fabric leaves, make up Eunice's bouquet, by Sharla Flock Designs.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

The Recessional

The ebullient newlyweds recess to The Beatles's "All You Need Is Love."

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

The Guest Book Table

Flea market finds like the cigar box, ceramic rabbit, and vintage photo album lend the guest-book table rustic charm.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Colorful Cockades

Pal and hatmaker Tricia Roush crafted colorful cockades, which the groomsmen wore as boutonnieres.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Parasols

Parasols offer guests protection from the sun.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Younger Guest

One of the younger guests takes a stroll and takes advantage of the parasols provided for guests.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Drinks

Friend David Klaphaak ladles a mug of sparkling blackberry lemonade.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Signature Cocktails

Signature cocktail Marital Bliss, a blend of St. Germain elderflower liqueur, Hendrick's gin, lime, and soda designed by sommelier Jeffrey Porter. Drink flags consisting of skewers tied with grosgrain ribbon add a colorful accent.

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Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Guests

A couple of the guests enjoy one of the signature cocktails served at the reception.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Seating Chart Display

One of the bridesmaids looks at the creative seating chart to locate her table.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

A Closer Look at the Seating Chart

The seating chart matches names to tables, which are identified by animals instead of numbers.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Photos

The bride and the groom take a break for some photos. The wedding photography was done by by Gia Canali with Sara Remington.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Reception Decorations

Eunice made the garlands of pom-poms from coffee filters that she hand-dyed. Servers are dressed in bistro aprons and Russian naval shirts.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

First Dance

The newlyweds dance to "Dream a Little Dream." Lighting by Creative Lighting.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Fancy Shoes

Eunice wanted fabulous shoes without giving up on comfort. So she found a pair of simple gold flats that she decided to embellish to make them her own. Photo by Emily Nathan.

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Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Square Dancing

Guests, here, are shown square dancing, just one of the fun elements Eunice integrated into the wedding reception.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

More Square Dancing

The guests form lines to take part in the square dancing at the reception.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

The Menu

On the menu: fried green tomatoes with olive and cherry-tomato relish by caterer Fork & Spoon Productions.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Cake Topper

The balsawood topper fabricated by Publique Living and perched on a Tahitian vanilla and mocha buttercream cake by Inticing Creations, replicates the illustration of the couple from their save-the-date.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Gypsy Pepper Jelly

Gypsy Pepper Jelly from the caterers Fork & Spoon was served at each table to accompany  homemade biscuits during the reception. The labels (which you can download and edit) were customized for the jarred jelly.

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Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Dessert Bar

A scrumptious pie bar with signage by Hello!Lucky.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Blankets

Warm and cozy blankets were provided for guests as the weather cooled down.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

At Night

A view of the reception tent lit up at night. Tents by Zephyr Tents and lighting by Creative Lighting.

Real Wedding: Eunice and Daniel, Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Sources

Location: Wilbur Hot Springs
Event Planning: Lisa Feldman Design
Catering & Cake: Fork & Spoon Productions
Calligraphy: Michele Papineau
Flowers: Sharla Flock Designs
Stationery: Hello!Lucky; Joel Dewberry
Music: JimBo Trout and the Fish People; Amy Hofer (square dance caller)
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Photo Booth: Magnolia Photo Booth
Stage, Puppets, Signs & Other Wood Props: Because We Can
Tent and Rentals: Zephyr Tents
Lighting: Creative Lighting
Gown: Iain Harris Bartlett
Bridesmaids Attire: Al's Attire; Jessica Bobillot; Jennifer Behr
Menswear: Al's Attire
Hair and Makeup: Meaganne McCandess
Photography: Gia Canali with Sara Remington