Magical Woodland Fantasy: Maisie & Brian in Cayucos, CA

A few years after meeting through mutual friends, Maisie and Brian decided to get married — immediately setting the countdown to the big day into gear. The couple conjured up a theme that was uniquely their own — a “hyperrealistic woodland wedding,” based on their vivid imaginations and infatuation with fantasy and color. As such, their wedding palette could only be described as “sparkly rainbow” — saturated red, pink, gold and green, replete with glitter. The couple gushes, “Being enveloped by love from the people we adore is something we will always remember.”

Magical Woodland Fantasy: Maisie & Brian in Cayucos, CA
The bride’s mother crafted the floral arrangements from pretty faux flowers (selected for their rich colors and budget-friendly advantage) accented with mushrooms, moss, crystals and cascading butterflies. The centerpieces and boutonnié were also designed by the mother of the bride.
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Magical Woodland Fantasy: Maisie & Brian in Cayucos, CA

A few years after meeting through mutual friends, Maisie and Brian decided to get married — immediately setting the countdown to the big day into gear. The couple conjured up a theme that was uniquely their own — a “hyperrealistic woodland wedding,” based on their vivid imaginations and infatuation with fantasy and color. As such, their wedding palette could only be described as “sparkly rainbow” — saturated red, pink, gold and green, replete with glitter. The couple gushes, “Being enveloped by love from the people we adore is something we will always remember.”

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Magical Woodland Fantasy: Maisie & Brian in Cayucos, CA
The bridal party in a mix of vintage dresses and handcrafted fairy crowns and gnome hats.
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Magical Woodland Fantasy: Maisie & Brian in Cayucos, CA
A bridesmaid sports a fairy crown and brocade butterfly courtesy of the bride.
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Magical Woodland Fantasy: Maisie & Brian in Cayucos, CA
The couples' biggest savings was DIY décor and invitations (they splurged on the venue and on photography). Papier-mâché mushrooms lined the aisles and butterflies sprang from the bouquets — creating an atmosphere of high whimsy.
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Magical Woodland Fantasy: Maisie & Brian in Cayucos, CA
Floating faux flowers accented with moss (arranged by Maisie’s mother) line the aisle.
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Magical Woodland Fantasy: Maisie & Brian in Cayucos, CA
The ring bearer presents the rings in a bird’s nest. During the ceremony and reception, Brian’s brother played the guitar and sang sentimental songs for the newlyweds.
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Magical Woodland Fantasy: Maisie & Brian in Cayucos, CA
Guests gleefully participated in the playfulness of the festivities, donning DIY gnome hats and fairy crowns (courtesy of the bride and her bridesmaids).
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Magical Woodland Fantasy: Maisie & Brian in Cayucos, CA
DIY flags for the gnome and fairy parade.
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