March 19, 2019

Del Mar Country Club Wedding with a Classic Ivory and Green Palette

For so long I have been dying to blog images from Taylor and Ian’s Del Mar Country Club wedding. Now that it’s been published on the front page of Style Me Pretty, I can finally share! A gorgeous classic al fresco wedding, their celebration deserves to be shared everywhere!

Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film image of Galia Lahav sweetheart neckline gown from Gala Collection 3, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
 

Stationery and Details

Courtney of Brightly Designed created an elegant invitation suite centered around the letterpress invitation which featured soft, torn edges. The taupe ink of the letterpress text matched the color of the envelopes. Inside the envelope, guests would find a greenery inspired envelope liner and all of the invitation suite pieces wrapped in light blue silk ribbon. A series of five vintage landscape and nature-inspired stamps were adhered to each envelope.

Taupe wedding envelope with greenery envelope liner. Ivory letterpress invitations, styled with white and green blooms and wedding rings in velvet ring boxes, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Taupe wedding envelope with greenery envelope liner styled with white and green blooms and wedding rings in velvet ring boxes, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride's perfume, veil, rings, and earrings with special champagne flute and pearls, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyTaupe pointed toe pumps for the bride, styled with her veil, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPlatinum wedding band set with engagement ring featuring a solitaire diamond, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographySolitaire diamond engagement ring with platinum bad on top of letterpress wedding invitations, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ivory and green boutonnieres on silver dishes with antique green porcelain bowl and lots of flowers shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Letter written to the groom from the bride styled with flowers, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
 

Getting Ready + Bridesmaid Portraits

Bridesmaids wore light blue gowns with varying necklines and carried bouquets full of white roses and greenery. Taylor’s mother donned a deep blue sleeveless gown in keeping with the color tones of the wedding. Because Taylor’s Galia Lahav gown featured such intricate beading, she kept her accessories simple with pearl earrings and a pearl necklace that looked beautiful with her long strawberry blonde curls.

Bride in white pajamas with brides in floral robes posing before the wedding shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride getting into gown with help from sister, mom, and maid of honor wearing pale blue gowns shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride getting into gown with help from sister, mom, and maid of honor wearing pale blue gowns shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride getting into gown with help from sister, mom, and maid of honor wearing pale blue gowns shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride getting into gown by Galia Lahav shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride putting on earrings surrounded by bridesmaids wearing pale blue gowns shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride with green and ivory bouquet surrounded by bridesmaids wearing pale blue gowns shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride with green and ivory bouquet surrounded by bridesmaids wearing pale blue gowns shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride surrounded by bridesmaids wearing pale blue gowns shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride with green and ivory bouquet surrounded by bridesmaids wearing pale blue gowns shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride with green and ivory bouquet wearing sweetheart neckline Galia Lahav beaded gown shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride with green and ivory bouquet wearing sweetheart neckline Galia Lahav beaded gown shot on film, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
 

Taylor opted for a first look with her father – a sweet moment from the day!

Bride during father daughter first look wearing sweetheart neckline Galia Lahav beaded gown, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Bride during father daughter first look wearing sweetheart neckline Galia Lahav beaded gown, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride during father daughter first look wearing sweetheart neckline Galia Lahav beaded gown, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
 
Meanwhile, Ian spent the morning hanging out with his groomsmen. The men dressed in sharp black tuxedos, looking absolutely handsome.

Portrait on film of a groom in a black tuxedo with vest, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPortrait of groom with groomsmen in a black tuxedo with vest, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 

Del Mar Country Club Wedding Ceremony

For the ceremony, Taya of Compass Floral made an exquisite circular arch completely covered in various types of white flowers and wild greenery. The look was organic and a little wild but also incredibly elegant and refined. On the aisle, guest seating was adorned with small arrangements of green and white flowers fastened to the wooden Chiavari chairs with white ribbon. With only around 75 guests, the ceremony took place on an intimate patio and was beautifully backlit by the sun. Taylor wanted to make use of a unique spot at the Del Mar Country Club that downplayed the golf course and featured perfect ceremony lighting.

Film photo of brown chiavari chairs with white cushions leading up to a semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Film photo of brown chiavari chairs with white cushions leading up to a semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of brown chiavari chairs with white cushions leading up to a semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of groom walking down the aisle for his ceremony on an outdoor patio, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of bride and father walking down the aisle for his ceremony on an outdoor patio, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of ceremony on an outdoor patio with brown chiavari chairs and white cushions leading up to a semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of ceremony on an outdoor patio with semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of ceremony on an outdoor patio with semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of ceremony on an outdoor patio with brown chiavari chairs and white cushions leading up to a semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of ceremony on an outdoor patio with semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of ceremony on an outdoor patio with semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of just married bride and groom walking down the aisle away from a semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of bridal party in front of a semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Pale blue turquoise bridesmaids gowns and Galia Lahav bridal gown. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 

Bride and Groom Portraits

Taylor loves the ivy-covered walls, blue shutters, and grand staircase of the venue. I took their portraits in areas that highlighted these features and they turned out so stunning. Ian’s black tuxedo and Taylor’s Galia Lahav gown contrasted beautifully with the greenery of the property for an elegant and classic look.

Film photo of bride and groom in front of a semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of bride and groom in front of a semicircle arch covered in greenery and ivory flowers. Luxury wedding ceremony arch by Compass Floral, Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of bride and groom in front of an ivy-covered building with a turret. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline carrying an ivory and green bouquet. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of bride and groom in front of an ivy-covered building with a turret. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline carrying an ivory and green bouquet. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of bride and groom in front of an ivy-covered building with a turret. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline carrying an ivory and green bouquet. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom in front of an ivy-covered building with blue shutters. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline carrying an ivory and green bouquet. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride shot on film in front of an ivy-covered building with blue shutters. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline carrying an ivory and green bouquet. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom shot on film wearing a black tuxedo with vest and ivory boutonniere. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride shot on film in front of an ivy-covered building with blue shutters. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline carrying an ivory and green bouquet. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom walking down a path of hedges. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline carrying an ivory and green bouquet. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom walking down a path of hedges. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline carrying an ivory and green bouquet. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 

During sunset, I snuck them away for a few more bride and groom portraits. The lighting on south side of the property just glowed!

Film photo of bride and groom walking up stairs of an ivy-covered building. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom in a rose garden in front of an ivy-covered building. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom in a rose garden in front of an ivy-covered building. Bride wearing a Galia Lahav Gala gown with a sweetheart neckline. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 

Del Mar Country Club Wedding Reception

Cara of Luxe Events incorporated the beautiful white and green flowers from Compass Floral with blue glassware and black dinnerware from Hostess Haven to tie in all of the wedding colors. Place cards matching the envelope liner of the invitations rested near the menus that sat beneath ribbon and a sprig of greenery. Elegant and vintage cane-back Oak Louis chairs complemented the white textured linens of each table. For the bride and groom, wooden laser-cut “bride” and “groom” signs with smilax rested on their chairs.

Guest seating chart printed on ivory poster covered in digital and real greenery in a gold frame. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of an al fresco reception on a golf lawn with a mix of round and long tables covered in ivory linens. Oak Louis cane back chairs and white and green centerpieces by Compass Floral and Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Film photo of an al fresco reception on a golf lawn with a mix of round and long tables covered in ivory linens. Oak Louis cane back chairs and white and green centerpieces by Compass Floral and Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of an al fresco reception on a golf lawn. Place setting with blue and crystal glassware, black chargers, and ivory menus with a sprig of greenery. White and green centerpieces by Compass Floral and Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of an al fresco reception on a golf lawn with a mix of round and long tables covered in ivory linens. Oak Louis cane back chairs and white and green centerpieces by Compass Floral and Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of an al fresco reception on a golf lawn. Place setting with blue and crystal glassware, black chargers, and ivory menus with a sprig of greenery. White and green centerpieces by Compass Floral and Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of an al fresco reception on a golf lawn with a mix of round and long tables covered in ivory linens. Oak Louis cane back chairs with wooden laser cut bride and groom signs and white and green centerpieces by Compass Floral and Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of an al fresco reception on a golf lawn. Place setting with blue and crystal glassware, black chargers, and ivory menus with a sprig of greenery. White and green centerpieces by Compass Floral and Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of an al fresco reception on a golf lawn. Place setting with blue and crystal glassware, black chargers, and ivory menus with a sprig of greenery. White and green centerpieces by Compass Floral and Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 

A custom-made white bar with the couple’s wedding logo served the Taylor and Ian’s signature drink, an Old Fashioned. Cara styled the dessert table with light blue linen and several desserts, including donuts and cookies. The classic ivory cake featured two sets of floral adornments.

Film photo of an al fresco reception custom white bar with couple's logo planned by Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of an al fresco reception white lounge with sofa, chairs, and coffee table planned by Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of an al fresco reception dessert table with blue linen, white two tier cake, and several small desserts planned by Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Film photo of an al fresco reception dessert table with blue linen, white two tier cake, and several small desserts planned by Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of an al fresco reception dessert table with blue linen featuring various cookies planned by Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
 

The couple had their first dance on a white floor in the middle of all of their guests. The sun was setting and it made for the most romantic lighting.

First dance wide photo of an al fresco reception on a golf lawn with a mix of round and long tables covered in ivory linens. Oak Louis cane back chairs and white and green centerpieces by Compass Floral and Luxe Events. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Film photo of an al fresco reception first dance with bride and groom on a white dance floor. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Film photo of an al fresco reception first dance with bride and groom on a white dance floor. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Photo of an al fresco reception first dance with bride and groom on a white dance floor. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFilm photo of an al fresco reception with bride and groom kissing in their seats. Oak Louis cane back chair with laser cut bride and groom signs. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 
Taylor and Ian, you two are the best! I loved shooting your Del Mar Country Club wedding and working with you both over the last year. You’re so kind, sweet, and generous and so are your families. Thank you for being such gems to have as one of my couples!
Reception photo of bride and groom during toasts in black and white. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyNighttime al fresco reception featuring father daughter first dance. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyReception photo of bride and groom during toasts. Oak Louis cane back chair with laser cut bride and groom signs. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyNighttime al fresco reception on a golf lawn with a mix of round and long tables in black and white. Del Mar Country Club Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
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