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A Romantic Outdoor Wedding in Mill Valley, CA

The Bride Sarah Wagner, 30, a luxury property specialist The Groom Kelly Rayburn, 31, a law student The Date August 6 Sarah says, Though traditionall

The Bride Sarah Wagner, 30, a luxury property specialist The Groom Kelly Rayburn, 31, a law student The Date August 6 Sarah says, Though traditionally I'm not very girly, wedding planning brought out the pink in me. She and Kelly were drawn to soft-pink elements and eventually let that color guide many of their design decisions.

Sarah's metallic-silver peep-toe heels were embellished with bows.
Ceremony and Reception Site: Outdoor Art Club, Mill Valley, CA Photography: Jonathan Young Weddings Day-of Coordinator: Emily de Ayora/Downey Street Events Gown: Priscilla of Boston Hair and Makeup: Milvali Salon and Cosmetics Veil: Glamour Closet, San Francisco, CA Shoes: Kate Spade New York Wedding Rings: Bride: heirloom; Groom: SF Giftcenter & Jewelrymart Bridesmaid Dresses: Ann Taylor; Priscilla of Boston Invitations: The Aerialist Press Programs: Made by one of the bridesmaids Flowers: Samantha Payne/Dahlias and Dragonflies Rentals and catering: Ann Walker Catering Cake: Enez Peoro/CakeaBakin Music: Larry Lynch and the Mob Honeymoon: Belize and Guatemala Registries: Macy's; Williams-Sonoma
The textured bunch included pink lisianthus, dinner plate dahlias, white spray roses and scabiosa.
More fabric flowers appeared on the glass vases, which were wrapped in lace and filled with white roses. To save space, Sarah and Kelly used wine bottles as table numbers.
The couple wed beneath a hydrangea-decorated arch.
The Gown
The rustic reception space was decorated with coffee-colored linens and simple wooden chairs.
The white cake was decked out iwht flowers and customized toppers designed to resemble the couple. (The miniature bride was holding a copy of the Daily Bruin, the school newspaper where the couple worked at UCLA!)
Pale-pink flowers decorated the simple white programs.
Sarah's planners knew she loved birds, so these vintage birdcages were a nice touch to the cake table.
Each bridesmaid wore a different light-pink dress, while the guys chose classic black suits and skinny ties.
The relaxed cocktail hour was held on the patio.
The Outdoor Art Club's chandeliers added a hint of rustic romance.