Defiance Ridge Vineyard Wedding | Carolyn and Caleb

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Carolyn and Caleb had the most perfect late-spring Defiance Ridge Vineyard Wedding. Their love was so warm, you’d never know it was unseasonably chilly for Memorial Day Weekend!

An outdoor porch at Defiance Vineyards. There are spring flowers blooming.

A pair of white pointy-toed bridal shoes are displayed on top of the bridal veil.

A wedding stationery set is displayed in a flat lay with flowers and ribbons. There is also a picture with the engagement and wedding rings displayed on flower petals.

The wedding dress, white and made of lace, is displayed hanging on a white door.

Pearl and diamond earrings are in a pink velvet box. The box sits atop the wedding bouquet. There is also a photo with white pointed toe wedding shoes on top of a wedding veil.

The wedding bouquet is held by the bride. It has pink, orange, yellow, and white flowers, also with greenery.

A wedding stationery set is displayed in a flat lay with flowers. There is also a picture with the engagement and wedding rings displayed sitting inside the grooms wedding band.

It’s A Small Small World

I have been so excited for this wedding to take place. Keeping true to the old adage “it’s a small world after all,” I have known Caleb, the groom, since he was about 8 years old! And if that wasn’t enough, I have actually been friend’s with Carolyn’s (the bride) sister for 3+ years! So needless to say, this was a union I am thrilled to be a part of.

Carolyn and Caleb actually met in high school, at a summer camp! But nothing really ever came of it. Years later, Carolyn had a scheduled appointment at a dental office where Caleb worked, and the rest is history!

The wedding dress, white and made of lace, is displayed hanging on a white door. The back of the dress is the focus, with its buttons all the way up the back.

The emerald shaped ring set is perched atop a yellow flower.

The bride stands in her white lace gown in front of a window. In the second photo beside it someone buttons the back of the gown.

The bride stands in her white lace gown in front of a window. She holds her veil in her fingertips.

The bride gives a soft smile in a portrait in her gown. In the second picture, she leans her head down to clearly view the white and gold head piece.

The bride gives a soft smile in a portrait in her gown.

The groom poses in his tan linen suit. He is wearing a pale pink tie with a boutonniere (orange and white flowers plus greenery) tied with a pink ribbon.

The groom poses in his tan linen suit on an exterior porch at defiance vineyard. He is wearing a pale pink tie with a boutonniere (orange and white flowers plus greenery) tied with a pink ribbon.

Elope, Then Party

Keeping with the theme of all of 2020, Carolyn and Caleb were engaged last summer and planned their big wedding for 5/28/2021, crossing their fingers that they would be able to continue with those plans. As the wedding date got closer, they decided to elope in February of 2021 with only immediate family attending. In order to celebrate with all their family and friends, they chose to keep their original wedding date for a large celebration – and I am so glad they did.

The bride and groom pose in a portrait. The groom looks at the bride, who is looking at the camera with a soft smile.

The bride and groom kiss in a portrait. In the second photo, the bride and groom pose in a portrait.

The bride and groom walk in front of the porch at defiance vineyard. In the second photo, the groom looks at the bride, who is smiling at the camera.

The bride poses with her attendants outside of defiance vineyard.

The entire bridal party poses outside of defiance vineyards.

It’s All In The Details

Carolyn and Caleb’s Defiance Ridge Vineyard wedding was a truly stunning affair. The bride wore a gown by Mia Grace Bridal and her attendants wore dresses from Baltic Born and other sites. The groom and his men wore suits by Mens Wearhouse, suspenders from Amazon, and ties from a local boutique called Love Olive Boutique. Catering was done in house and the stunning cake was created by Celebrating Life Cakes Boutique. The entertainment was provided by DJ TKO, florals designed by HareandBearCo., and the whole event was capped off by a HUGE fireworks show!

The wedding bouquet is held by the bride. It has pink, orange, yellow, and white flowers, also with greenery. In the second photo, the bride poses with a member of her wedding party.

The bride and groom walk in front of the porch at defiance vineyard. In the second photo, the bride and groom smile at each other in a close up portrait.

The bride and groom kiss in a portrait. Members of the wedding party are making an arch above them with their hands and the flowers.

The bride looks at the camera with a soft smile while the groom looks at her. In the second photo the bride and groom kiss while the bridal party cheers them on.

The bride and groom kiss while the bridal party cheers them on.

The bride poses with her bridal party. The bride and groom pose in the second picture in a smiling portrait.

The bride and groom smile in a portrait.

The reception space is pictured. The tables are covered in a pale linen and are surrounded with white wooden chairs. There are short floral arrangements on the tables.

Happily Ever After

Following their Defiance Ridge Vineyard wedding, Carolyn and Caleb are continuing their marriage with an epic honeymoon in Universal Studios, Florida!

The floral arrangements are displayed on the table by clear acrylic table numbers. In the second picture, the bride's cake is displayed.

The wedding cake is in the first picture. In the second picture, The reception space is pictured. The tables are covered in a pale linen and are surrounded with white wooden chairs. There are short floral arrangements on the tables.

The bride and groom enjoy their first dance at the wedding reception at deception vineyard.

The bride and groom enjoy their first dance at the wedding reception at deception vineyard. In the second picture the bride and groom enjoy their private fireworks show to cap off their reception.

The bride and groom kiss in front of their private fireworks show.

Thank you, Carolyn and Caleb, for letting me be a part of your wedding. It was truly a pleasure!

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Becky Hassel says:

August 1, 2022 at 11:48 am

I love love love this gallery! The photos are gorgeous. The firework exit looks amazing and Amy with Hare and Bear certainly out did herself with these gorgeous florals!

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