Gabbie and Brendan had a beautiful rustic wedding. Located in the little town of Creston on the Central Coast of California, The Loading Chute was the perfect place for this couple to tie the knot. Everything about this wedding matched their personalities, from the DIY decorations to their clothing attire. Kelsea Holder of Kelsea Holder Photography was there to wonderfully capture this special day in photographs. Enjoy!

Girl Meets Boy...

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-->We went to the same jr. high and high school without knowing each other. After spending an entire year together in Freshman Biology class we finally noticed each other the last month of school. We dated through high school which meant we went through a lot of awkward phases together, but we came to love each other through it and became slightly less awkward. After dating for 5 years Brendan decided to take a job at a summer camp at Hume Lake which meant an entire summer spent apart. This period of time only made us realize how much we really wanted to be together. Brendan spent the whole summer planning how to ask me to marry him and finally proposed on the beach at San Simeon!

Wedding Planning Inspiration...

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-->Brendan and I wanted our wedding to feel personal and didn't have a huge wedding budget, so we knew our wedding was going to be DIY. We wanted to do a modern twist on your typical rustic wedding.

Memorable Moments...

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-->Arriving at my venue and seeing all our hard work come together was one of my favorite moments of the day! Also, the moment I saw Brendan waiting for me at the end of the aisle of course!

Details...

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-->We worked so hard on our ribbon backdrop! It was probably my favorite project we did for our wedding. I couldn't wait to see it in our ceremony pictures!

Color Palet...

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-->I was inspired by sparkly gold and bright corals and just went with it!

RADDEST Wedding Vendors...

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-->Lets be honest, Kelsea Holder Photography was amazing! She was so organized and professional, and was so good at directing my crazy family! Not only that but our wedding pictures turned out better then I expected! She is so talented!

Advice for Other "Newbie Brides"...

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-->Make your wedding personal to reflect you and your soon to be husband! During your engagement a lot of people will tell your their opinions out of love, but don't be a people pleaser! This day is about you guys and should reflect that!

Wedding Artists | Photography: Kelsea Holder Photography | Venue/Catering: The Loading Chute | Event Coordinator: Taylor Made Events and Design | Florist: Lillies of the Field | DJ: Bailey Entertainment | Dessert Bar: Just Baked SLO

The Loading Chute Wedding by Kelsea Holder

The Loading Chute Wedding by Kelsea Holder

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