Two things I love most about weddings:

When there are animals involved & when there is a blending of families and cultures and boy does this wedding have both!

First let’s chat about how these two never stopped smiling the entire day. Their love and positive energy radiated onto everyone they know, and it was apparent in the multitude of speeches and kind words everyone had to say about them.

They also shared personal vows that included how they would continue to travel and explore the world together, push each other to become better people, and embrace the other’s comfort zones even if it is a little bit outside their own.

Jess & Kiran were married at Claxton Farm (which if you’ve been following me for awhile know this is where I shot many moons ago in a wheelchair) but this time I had both legs working and got to explore the entire grounds.

We got to play with Chocolate Chip - the adorable and quite hungry llama you will see in these photos, as well as their dog. Even though it was still the middle of summer there was a nice breeze on the mountain that made it feel nice and cool.

One of my favorite elements was the abundance of flowers through the wedding and reception hall. Another fun fact is all their table settings were concerts they had been together, needless to say these two are a fan of live music. Instead of cake they had an ice cream bar for guests (and there was even a dairy free flavor - SCORE)

To see all of this amazing wedding, keep scrolling.

Vendors:

Catering: M7 events 
Dessert: The Hop Ice Cream
Dress/Accessories/Shoes: Casablanca Bridal dress; Elizabeth Bower earrings; Twigs and Honey halo (via BHLDN); Nine West shoes
Suit/Tux/Groom Accessories: kurta (Indian outfit) from Meenal’s Indian Fashions; Suit Supply;
Wedding Party Gifts: koozies from TheDrinkingBuddy (via Etsy)
Hair and Makeup: AnaRie Hair and Makeup (Ali for Makeup, Andrea for hair)
Rings: Bride: Natalie Marie jewelry (bespoke); wedding band: Smyth Jewelers; gooms ring TheWoodenCircleCo (via Etsy) 
Officiant: Ryan Merrell (bride’s brother)
Music/Entertainment: Ceremony/cocktail hour guitarist: Forest Bailey;  Reception DJ: DJ Tech Support from M7 Events 
Florals: Loretta Ball, the Never Ending Flower Farm
Invitations/Paper Goods/Handwritten Items: Save the dates: Zola; Invites: Minted; Programs: peggyandkate (via Etsy); table markers: handmade by the bride!; signature drinks illustration: super talented friend of the couple Caroline Prince (@prince.prints_) 
Any Other Vendors: Ice cream table llama figurines: MrsBiscuitArt (via Etsy); Photo guestbook: CatchThisMoment (via Etsy)