{real couple} Marissa + Brandon at Nestldown

by Erika on March 21, 2011

A rainbow of origami cranes suspended above the alter at Marissa and Brandon’s September wedding at a private retreat called Nestldown in Campbell, California, has to be one of my all-time favorite examples of DIY wedding creativity. rhee bevere photography captured all of the playful, colorful details of their wedding, including bouquets and boutonnieres made from buttons, pinwheel centerpieces and an ice cream truck!

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Marissa folded every one of those cranes by hand ~ totaling 1001! She says, I really wanted to go against the rules of choosing two or three colors and using those for EVERYTHING. I was a little worried that using so many colors would turn into a circus, but I really think that colors can affect a person’s mood, so I wanted to play with that. I really wanted to take people out of their typical wedding mindset, and allow them to really have fun. I think that part of the reason that Brandon and I get along so well is because we are both truly kids at heart, so it was important to reflect that in the feeling and look of our wedding.

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Many thanks to rhee bevere photography for sharing all the colorful whimsy and beauty of Marissa and Brandon’s wedding!

Vendors ~

Event Planner: Jean Marks Weddings ~ Palo Alto, CA
Reception Venue: Nestldown ~ Campbell, CA
Photography: rhee bevere photography ~ Campbell, CA

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  • Spun Sugar Suite

    This is absolutely one of the cutest couples I have ever seen! Her gown is gorgeous too:)

  • Lauren

    Love the colors of the paper cranes and what a unique bouquet!

  • Anonymous

    That is certainly a happy tone! Adorable wedding. :)

  • http://twitter.com/CharityWedding Alicia

    This wedding seems so fun! The couple is adorable and I love all the whimsical details!

  • http://www.mydeejay.com Evan at MyDeejay

    What a beautiful wedding!

  • http://twitter.com/EmmalineBride Emma | EmmalineBride

    Beautiful images with an authentic feel.

  • http://www.chrisradleyphotography.com Chris

    Such a cute couple and the location is really beautiful. Loving the detail shots

  • Katy Wanner

    I WANT THOSE SHOES!! Anyone know where they’re from?

  • Bernie09

    i love the brides shoes!!! where did you get them??

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  • Shelly

    Any pointers on stringing cranes together? Hers look amazing!!

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