You are going to love this country style wedding theme that we shot with An All Inclusive Event at The Red Horse Barn.   I just love the flowers, they are by floral designer Melia Carlson in Laguna Beach.  With pops of yellow sunflowers and red accents this wedding photographs so beautifully.

I fell in love with Kevin and Shannon and their story from my first meeting with them.  We ended up having an impromptu breakfast for our photography consult at The Broken Yolk in Orange.  I actually love meeting like this because over bacon and eggs, I found out this couple knew each other since High School.  The two were reunited at a recent reunion and Shannon said she didn’t go out with him right away.  I giggled…cause look at them now.  Such a beautiful couple, who found love a little later in life, but a beautiful love none the less.  I am so happy we all connected and we got to photograph their wedding.

As you scroll through the photos, you will see one of our favorite parts which was their officiant.  All dressed to impress in the trench coat, cowboy hat and Wanted ads which fit the look for this country theme ceremony for our couple.  At one point during the ceremony he took out a flask and took a drink to congratulate the couple.  The crowd all laughed and Kevin and Shannon said their I do’s.

Congratulations to Kevin and Shannon!  Thank you for having us capture the magic of your day at The Red Horse Barn.

Simple letters signifying a bride and groom's names add to the primitive look and feel of an outdoor wedding.

The groom's cowboy boots, presented to him as a gift from his bride moments before the wedding started. Boots make an incredible gift for your western themed wedding.

A relaxed modern portrait of the groom kicking back in a rocking chair on the front porch of the Red Horse Barn's groom's room.

Boutonnieres for the groom and his groomsman of white roses set against a weathered wood table.

The groom's reaction to seeing his bride during the first look. Having the first look is beneficial to help alleviate the nervousness before the wedding.

A first look is a wonderful modern tradition that allows the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony. The best part about this is the quiet moments alone the couple get before the chaos of the wedding gets going.

A Modern Casual portrait of the bride and groom standing in front of the fence at the Red Horse Barn in Huntington Beach, CA. The lighting here is just so perfect. Soft and light with just a little bit of backlight.

A bridal bouquet created by Melia Carlson of Laguna Beach.

Cowboy boots under a wedding dress always tell people you are ready for a country party. This couple opted to both wear boots as it fit in with the western theme they had for their casual wedding.

An effortless portrait of a bride in a backyard setting in Huntington Beach.

A flattering photo of the groom while he awaits seeing his bride for the first time.

Is there anything better than a picture of a gorgeous bride and her handsome groom taken in warm, soft light?

A backlit photo of a ceremony arch draped with sunflowers and tulle material provided by Melia Carlson of Laguna Beach flowers.

This is a picture of a sign telling guests to "Pick a seat, not a side"

This gorgeous centerpiece consisting of sunflowers, white and red roses, and tiny white flowers adds to the rustic country themed wedding at the Red Horse Barn in Huntington Beach, CA.

Choose a seat, not a side is written on the sign behind the wedding ceremony seating area of this beautiful outdoor wedding in Huntington Beach, CA. This is a great new tradition of blending multiple families into one.

This is a photo of an old west minister at a country themed wedding. He is holding a wanted poster of Jesse James and carried both a gun and a whiskey flask to the ceremony.

The minister in the picture could easily find himself in the middle of a spaghetti western, complete with cowboy hat, pocket watch and wanted poster for Jesse James.

Picture of the wedding ring exchange during an outdoor wedding.

This is a photo of the bride and groom staring deeply at each other during their agrarian ceremony at the Red Horse Barn.

The first kiss is a wonderful wedding tradition that takes place at the end of the ceremony. This rustic service came complete with an old west inspired minister, complete with Stetson cowboy hat, wanted sign and long trench coat similar to Wyatt Earp and lawmen of the old west.

A flying veil shot makes for a whimsical take on the standard bride and groom wedding shoot. To achieve this, you either need to wait for the wind to cooperate or have the maid of honor lightly hold the veil up and then drop it right before the photo is taken.

On a back trail of the Red Horse Barn, the groom carries his bride.

A wider shot of the front house at the Red Horse Barn in Huntington Beach, CA. This amazing red house also serves as the groom's getting ready room. A wonderful spot to take pictures of the groom and his groomsmen.

A photo of a wedding couple in front of the sign for the Red Horse Barn. This couple celebrated their day in fashion with a rustic, country themed affair on the back lawn while taking their photos over the expansive propert that the Red Hose Barn has access to.

Sometimes a simple wedding portrait in a rocking chair on the front porch of a country house is all you need.

When you have access to a horse barn for a wedding you use it. Here the lovely bridal couple pose in front of horse stalls at the Hunting Beach Equestrian Center

A DIY card box at the gift table is front and center and includes twine and cards with letters on them.

Mr. and Mrs. horseshoes make a great centerpiece for a wedding table.

Sunflower centerpiece fits perfectly at this country themed wedding.

This beautiful tablescape at the Red Hose Barn in Huntington Beach, California is just some of the work the great people at All Inclusive Events can do for you on your wedding day.

Boot shaped cookies add an air of unsophisticated romance to a wedding plate.

Cheers with beers at the sweetheart table of the bride and groom. Behind them is a lovely canopy if flowers and tulle.

Photo of the wedding couple as they watch members of their wedding party give the traditional wedding toasts.

Romantic picture of the wedding couple during their post ceremony pictures. This one features the lovely chaparral landscape of the Huntington Beach Equestrian Center.

A Naked cake is a modern twist on a traditional wedding cake. This one features chocolate boots on top and some sunflowers on the side of the cake.

A bride and groom's first dance under the stars in Huntington Beach. Having a first dance in the early evening makes for really nice soft light and a very romantic setting.

A photo of a bride and groom feeding each other cake at a traditional cake cutting event at an outdoor wedding

 

All photography copyright by Sipper Photography
Venue: The Red Horse Barn
Wedding Planning & Decor: An All Inclusive Event
Day of Coordinator: Robyn’s Event Planning
Floral Design by: Melia Carlson in Laguna Beach to contact her call 949.494.9491