Jackie + Andy
Jackie and Andy had a special vision for their wedding weekend: "Because we've lived long lives before we met, we have big communities. We want to plan a whole weekend to gather and reunite." During the planning process, they aimed to incorporate elements of nature, celebration, and transformation, with a nod to Burning Man and as a tribute to their lost loved ones.
As an outdoorsy couple, they chose Alderbrook Resort for its lodge-y feel. They aimed to lean on the natural features and scenery to enhance their wedding weekend. Eleanor with Bloomwood Floral used the October hues and Alderbrook's beautiful landscape as inspiration with simple ceremony florals and colorful reception pieces. The drizzly morning started out with beauty teams for both the guys and the gals! Off White brought the makeup and hair tools and Barber Trent Magnano brought the 120-year-old barber chair to make sure the men were trimmed and sharp.
Their ceremony was unique and encouraged guests' participation. First, the bridal party shared their intentions for Jackie and Andy. Following the ceremony, guests were able to do the same and give their blessings to the sea through skipping stones. Additionally, one of the couple's close friends built a beautiful wooden shrine to represent: A Shrine for the Marvelous Impermanence of Everything. The Shrine was offered to guests to contribute reflections on life's losses, additions, changes, and growth.
Despite the rain, Jackie and Andy achieved their goal of photos in the forest with photographer Carley Jayne. The night continued with toasts that kept the whole room laughing and a raving dance party DJ'd by the one and only, DJ Riz. Following a late-night afterparty, guests woke up on Sunday morning to end the weekend with the ceremonial burning of the Shrine.
It was truly a weekend as special as Jackie and Andy! Congratulations!!
XOXO, Claire
Coordinator: Claire | Florist: Bloomwood Floral | DJ: DJ Riz | Makeup Artist: Off White Makeup & Beauty | Photographer: Carley Jayne Photography | Venue, Catering: Alderbrook Resort