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Romantic Forest Wedding at Calamigos Ranch // Neil & Nicole

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Romantic Forest Wedding at Calamigos Ranch // Neil & Nicole @2019 Sun & Sparrow // Southern California Wedding Photographers

 

1. Describe your how you felt on your wedding morning, all the anticipation and the love. What were you most looking forward to in the beginning of your day.

When I woke up, I was a little nervous but very excited. The day that we had been planning for the past eighteen months had finally arrived. It seemed so surreal. I was wondering what Neil was up to and thought of all the special moments that we were going to have that day. I was most looking forward to our first look because that was going to be the first moment of the day that we could spend together with just the two of us.

 

2. Did you have a ‘first look’ or a ‘walk down the aisle’ moment? How did you feel when you saw your significant other for the first time?

We decided to have a first look. I wanted to get our photos done ahead of time so it didn’t feel rushed trying to get them all done after the ceremony. I also wanted to get rid of some of the nerves I knew I would have. Walking up to our first look I was so anxious, I felt like I had a million butterflies in my stomach. We held hands and when we finally turned to look at each other all the nerves rushed away and happiness flooded in. It was a magical moment and we both couldn’t stop smiling at one another. It was really nice having that special moment that was just between the two of us before we got swept up with the rest of the day’s festivities.

 

3. What was your favorite moment/story from your wedding day?

 

My favorite part of our wedding day was the reception. It was such a great feeling to finally be married and enjoy all the hard work we put into wedding planning. It was really special being surrounded by our family and closest friends and having them celebrate our love. We also had some amazing speeches made by our family and some surprise karaoke.

 

4. How did your day most feel like a fairytale?

The location of the wedding made it feel most like a fairytale. The natural beauty that Calamigos Ranch has to offer is truly amazing. Being surrounded by nature with the ones that we love was an exceptional feeling. It was definitely the best day of our lives so far and we are so excited to see where the rest of our adventures take us. Thank you so much Sun & Sparrow for capturing our big day!

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MY VENDORS: NAME: WEBSITE //  NAME: INSTAGRAM

Venue/Catering: Calamigos Ranch // Coordinator: Bright Blue Events // Photographer: Sun & Sparrow // Photo booth/DJ/lighting: Vox DJ’s // Florals: Mitsuko Floral // Invitations/Programs: Minted // Desserts: Sweet E’s Bake Shop // Wedding rings: The Jewelry Source // Engagement Ring: James Allen // Wedding Gown Maker: Enzoani // Wedding Gown Boutique: Pebbles Bridal // Ring Box: The Mrs.Box // Hair & Makeup: Emerald M // Bride Shoes: Badgley Mischka // Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie // Groom Tux: Men’s Wearhouse // Groom shoes:  Calvin Klein // Groomsmen tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse

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    Chris & Tamara // Romantic Big Bear wedding

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    Romantic Big Bear wedding // ©2018 Sun & Sparrow Big Bear wedding photographer

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    The morning of the wedding was incredibly peaceful. Anything that wasn’t perfect was just dropped, and I knew the things that mattered would fall into place. My girls and I did a little bible reading and prayer time before getting ready. Prepping for the day was a breeze. Chris slept in until he had to get dressed for the first look, which was done behind the groomsmen cabin. The first look location was perfect: romantic and natural. Chris’ favorite moment of the day was turning around and seeing me in my dress. I loved the intimacy of that moment. My favorite moment was sharing our private and personal vows in the gazebo. Then we were rushed off to the ceremony, which was mostly a blur. One of the most memorable moments for me was at the last second, our brothers decided to switch mothers to demonstrate that we were all family. My brother who was originally supposed to escort our mom ended up escorting Chris’ mom, and Chris’ brother escorted my mom. Chris surprised me by having our dear friend who officiated translate parts of the ceremony speech into Serbian, my first language. Our rings were left in the bridal suite up the hill, creating a comical moment during the ring exchange. Thankfully my bridesmaids had two rings between them that we used as props (something borrowed?). The first kiss was magical, walking together was just right. The family photos were done in true Todorovich-Webster fashion: chaotic, fun, and full of love. I was so surprised to see how well everyone connected. This was even more evident during the toasts. We had planned for only the Maid of Honor and the Best Man to make a speech. But the microphone just kept getting passed along to other family members until everyone shared their feelings of our love. At the head table, we were crying laughing from the sweetness it all. Neither one of us had ever felt so much love all at once.
    While planning, we both immediately knew we wanted to be outdoors. Every banquet hall and chapel we visited had the same stifled air about it. Being in nature was a necessity. Given the craziness of both of our families and the excitement of the wedding day itself, being surrounded by peaceful, steady nature helped us really center ourself on what matters: our love. It was a perfect balance. The rest of the decor had to honor the nature. Our florist used mostly flowers and greenery native to the mountain, and then only ones that would complement them. Our whole aura is romance, so of course my bridesmaids were in a deep red, and his groomsmen had deep red velvet ties. It all came together better than I imagined. Romance and nature.
    Chris’ advice for anyone planning their wedding is simply don’t stress. Make a list, delegating tasks to each person. Take time to snuggle and focus on the whole reason you’re getting married. My advice would include a wedding journal as well. From day one, I wrote absolutely everything wedding-related in my journal, even information I thought might be useless. It just really helped to have all of my thoughts, ideas, documented conversations, timelines, etc all in one place. And also don’t stress. So many things were imperfect about my wedding. In the end none of those details matter. If you go home with a spouse you absolutely adore, you had a successful wedding.
    MY VENDORS: NAME, WEBSITE,  INSTAGRAM
    Venue: Bristlecone Weddings, www.bristleconeweddings.com
    First look site/cabins: Cienaga Creek Ranch, www.bigbearcabinscalifornia.com
    Coordinator: Stephanie Lim  @slimadventures
    Photographer: Sun & Sparrow, www.sunandsparrow.com
    DJ: Omar Khan, www.djomarkhan.com
    Photo booth: Creative Photo Booths, www.creativephotobooths.net
    Florals: Branch and Bulb  @branchandbulb
    Invitations: Always B Brave, https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlwaysBBrave
    Wedding rings maker:  Kay Jewelers & Family Heirloom
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    Wedding Gown Maker: David’s Bridal
    Hair & Makeup: Luisa Gaxiola from Peroxide Beauty & Barbershop, peroxidehair.com
    Bride Shoes: ALDO, www.aldogroup.com
    Bridesmaids dresses: Weddingtonway, www.weddingtonway.com
    Bridesmaids robes: Thalia Sodi created for Macy’s, Macys.com
    Bridesmaids gifts/details: Fuzzy slippers by Express, @express
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    Groom Suit: Alfani for Macy’s
    Groom shoes: Military standard black patent
    Groomsmen suits: Alfani for Macy’s



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