Outdoor Weddings: Unforgettable Celebrations in Storybook Settings

Book Description
For couples planning to take their vows beneath a canopy of sky, Outdoor Weddings is a celebration of creative style and sophistication. Renowned wedding photographer Mallory Samson invites readers on a lavishly illustrated tour of 15 beautiful weddings in a spectacular array of surroundings. From a five-day Texas ranch retreat to an elegant Napa vineyard evening, a sophisticated Hamptons affair to a playful Italian party on the piazza, what's wonderful about these weddings is how the grace and beauty of the outdoors influences every aspect of the ceremony and reception, down to the smallest detail. More than 225 photographs and a text written from close range give readers the inside perspective on how the couple's vision came together - what really worked, and what nearly didn't. Practical sidebars throughout present valuable advice on such topics as planning for the unexpected rain shower, organizing a wedding far from home, navigating the world of rental tents, and much more. At once practical and inspirational, Outdoor Weddings is the perfect dream book for brides-to-be who have Mother Nature at the top of their guest list.


About the Author
Mallory Samson's wedding photography has appeared in the pages of Town & Country, Bride's, Martha Stewart Living: Weddings, Glamour, and Vogue. She divides her time between New York and San Francisco.


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At an outdoor wedding, the grace and beauty of the environment can influence every aspect of the ceremony and reception, down to the smallest detail. From low-key to lavish, from a family yard to a white sand beach, Outdoor Weddings offers 15 beautiful and unique celebrations in an array of spectacular surroundings, as well as practical advice for planning your own joyful occasion. At an activity-filled Texas ranch retreat, guests don cowboy hats and enjoy days of horseback riding and evenings of stargazing, culminating with a night of dancing under a full moon. In an intimate ceremony at Ghost Ranch, a couple rejoices in the splendor of nature, exchanging vows in the presence of their family as the sun sets against the towering red cliffs. At a California farm, the threat of rain and crackling thunder provide a dramatic backdrop to an autumnal celebration made vivid with a cornucopia of fall colors. More than 200 photographs and warm, informative text offer wisdom from couples who share their vision, telling how it all came together -- what worked and what nearly didn't. Practical sidebars throughout present invaluable advice on such crucial topics as planning for the unexpected rain shower, using the Internet to keep guests updated, navigating the world of rental tents, and much, much more. At once practical and inspirational, Outdoor Weddings is the perfect dream book for brides-to-be who have Mother Nature at the top of their guest list.


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