“We literally met one day, hung out after work that night… and that was it! Never looked back!”
Chris+Alicia’s Mystic Ridge Estate wedding was a laid back day, which perfectly fit their personalities and the vibe they were going for. As Alicia mentioned, “Mystic Ridge was great because we got to have that comfortable backyard wedding feel, but with a lot of room and amazing views! We wanted everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy the night with us.”
Below is a slideshow from their big day. To view the wedding photographs at your own pace, scroll below. Enjoy!
Considering the views of the valley were a big draw for the two in choosing this location for their wedding, we decided having the sights as the backdrop for their First Look was perfect!
The bride looked stunning in her dress, and I just loved Alicia’s playfulness.
The bride with her bridesmaids.
And groom with his groomsmen.
The views for the wedding ceremony really were spectacular.
Officially Mr. & Mrs.!Chris, along with one of his groomsmen, Brian (whose family own as jewelry business), custom designed Alicia’s wedding ring. Pretty impressive!
The wedding party was a fun bunch. Nine of the sixteen bridesmaids and groomsmen actually worked with Alicia+Chris at the restaurant they met at!
So how did Chris propose?
“We went out to dinner one night right after work, while, unbeknownst to me Chris’ younger sister and mom decorated the house with candles and rose petals. When we got home, I opened the door into the house and immediately knew. The petals and candles led to the backyard, where he had a table set up with champagne, a “will you marry me” sign, and pictures of us from the last 6 years.”
The bride and groom’s first dance as husband and wife was unlike any I’ve seen before! The wedding party serenaded the couple, for a fun dance totally befitting Chris+Alicia.
The first dance was one of Alicia’s favorite parts of the day, as was sitting at their sweetheart table for dinner–“Just something about having the time for Chris & and I to take in everything surrounding us – seeing all of our family and friends in a beautiful setting… it was a once in a lifetime moment!”
Alicia+Chris had made-to-order pasta as their main course, provided by Henri’s Catering, which was unique and delicious!
Alicia dancing with her father for the Father-Daughter Dance and Chris dancing with his mother for the Mother-Son Dance.
Let the party begin!
Congratulations, Alicia+Chris! Here’s to many more years of fun, silliness, love and laughter!
Wedding Professionals:
Venue: Mystic Ridge Estate
Coordinator: Sarah Ashley with Amanda Marie Events
Photographer: Karen D Photography
Catering: Henri’s Exquisite Catering
Officiant: Craig Paul
DJ: FirePower Entertainment
Florist: Exotic Green Garden
DYI:
Dessert: Kristine Brosius
Make-Up: Rebecca Turley
Hair: Tyalor Baucom
