Ohhh my goodness, Vivian & Tyler’s Farm at Cottrell Lake wedding from this past summer was one of our favorite weddings ever!! Vivian pulled off the sophisticated yet whimsical perfect summer wedding at our favorite barn and we still cannot get over it. From her dress & long veil, to the lovely garden party cocktail hour and the best dance party with stunning floral arrangements, it was wonderful from start to finish! Neil NiCastro was there as DJ and live musician to add to the vibe of relaxed & fun party, Cooper’s Seafood catered with delicious food, and Ingeborg Flora Co (all the way from Ohio) created the stunning floral arrangements.

Vivian & Tyler first bonded over their love for “The Office” and their love for being outside in nature but like many couples who meet online, they didn’t know if their connection online would work offline too — so Vivian double booked her weekend – getting dinner and drinks with Tyler on Friday, and coffee with a different guy on Sunday. Thankfully their connection was even better in person and Vivian promptly cancelled her Sunday plans and these two have been inseparable ever since! After surviving Covid lockdown together, Tyler got down on one knee during a sunrise walk at Huntington Beach State Park. Of course Vivian said “YES!” and they both laughed as Tyler tried to get the ring on her finger, knuckle swollen with not one, but two bug bites from the night before! It eventually slipped on, and when they got back to the beach house the whole family was waiting with champagne and donuts! The sweetest!

There are so many favorite moments from their wedding day but a few that stand out are the special moments that Vivian made time for with her parents on the morning of the wedding. She got in her dress with her Mama, had a first look with her Dad and then Grandma snuck into the farmhouse for a first peek too which was so special! Leaving space in your timeline for moments like that to naturally happen is the best! Viv & her girls were so sweet and fun to photograph, not to mention gorgeous in their Willowby by Watters BHLDN & Birdy Grey gowns! Their hair & makeup was done by Carly Tallo & Delanie Gilbride, Gloss by Gil.

Another favorite part of their day was in some of the emails, Vivian mentioned that she was loving the black & white vibe for reception photos and wondered if we could do some of those for her. We happily obliged and love how they came out. There’s something about black and white photos makes you feel all nostalgic and happy inside as you look back through them!

Enjoy this look into the best day ever….

Vendors:

Venue: Farm at Cottrell Lake

Photography: Seneca Ryan Co, Paige

Floral: Ingeborg Flora Co

DJ: Neil Nicastro Music

Hair: Carly Tallo

Makeup: Gloss by Gilbride, Delanie Gilbride

Cake: Electric City Bakehouse

Catering: Cooper’s Seafood House