Cameron Ingalls sent us this super cute, dual-location wedding he shot a few months ago. The first part, the actual ceremony, took place in Pismo Beach on a amazing cliff above the ocean and fog. The second part, the fun part, was a big party for the couple’s friends back home in Oklahoma City. We have a peek of both to show you guys. Both venues are pretty rad.
But let’s start with the way that Joel proposed:
He turned a vintage book into a hiding place for the ring (with the help of his friend Jerrod Smith). And he wrote her a song, that he recorded and played for her while she read the lyrics in little booklet he made with a typewriter and yarn. Then when she opened the book and saw the box and figured out what was going on, Joel got down on one knee and proposed.
Cana Video shot a little engagement video (with the song included) of the two of them that you can see here.
Morgan didn’t want the focus of their ceremony to be totally on her, so she and Joel chose to see each other before the wedding and drive to the park together.
Their California reception was super low key (because the big party was coming up in three weeks is Oklahoma). They asked a friend whose home was down the street from the park if they could have their reception at his house. Because Joel grew up in Brazil and they were going there for their honeymoon too, they had his mom and a few friends cook up a traditional Brazilian dinner. It was mellow and very low budget, but they got to spend a lot of time talking to their nearest and dearest and had the best time.
Then after the honeymoon they threw a big dance party feast for their friends and family as a thank you for being part of their lives. How amazing is the building?
For catering, they kept everything local: food, cupcakes + cookies, beer, coffee bar and music. Their photog, Cameron, played a slideshow of their actual wedding day throughout the night so guests at the party were able to enjoy the wedding ceremony too. Plus they showed the wedding video Cana Video had made, which their guests really loved.
Congrats Morgan and Joel! We so appreciate your take on an intimate ceremony, followed by a big fun party.
San Luis Obispo vendors
photography – Cameron Ingalls
videography – Cana Video
flowers – April Flowers
invitations – 805 collective
make up – kimi holland
hair stylist – jenna frank
dress – Jcrew
cardigan – Jcrew
morgan’s shoes – shoe gypsy
joel’s shoes – ben sherman
joel’s tie: original penguin
suite – Banana Republic
Oklahoma City Vendors
venue – Oklahoma City Farmers Market
catering – Seasons Catering
specialty coffee bar – cafe evoke
beer – Coop Ale Works
cupcakes & cookies – Cuppies & Joe
dj – dj c.c. lark
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Beautiful pics! Any idea where that dress is from? It’s gorgeous!!
I LOVE THAT DRESS! I wonder where she got it.
AMAZING! I absolutely adore the engagement…and the their love & intimacy is glowing through these photos. Makes me want to do it all over again : ) We posted two entries on “perfect moments” and I must say, the first photo really qualifies for a perfect moment. Thanks for sharing!
I am amazed at how considered each choice of this union and celebration was- what a thoughtful couple. Their ceremony on the cliff, in the fog… epic! Cameron did a great job with the photos, the feel is so consistent and natural. Thanks for starting my day out wonderfully!
I just love that first photo under the big tree! Amazing!
thanks for the fun post!!
for those asking about morgan’s wedding dress, it was j.crew. she never went to try any wedding dresses on, just ordered that one online…
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WeddingParties/Wedding_Bride/gowns/PRDOVR~20046/20046.jsp
much love.
joel + morgan
A-MAZING!
I love this! And love her cardigan! And the ceremony and the fiddle, and it all!
wow! what a lovely engagement!
and the wedding? Oh my! Love the location, her dress, that color of sweater?! stunning and fresh!
Loving how the guests sat in a circle for the ceremony. So intimate and special
I love the dress with the cardigan. Beautiful wedding.
How amazing is this entire wedding, starting with the engagement!! The cliff-side pictures are stunning. Thanks for sharing and congratulations to Joel and Morgan!
love that dress! it is SO flattering when you try it on, too. i would have snatched it up in a second but i’m getting married in november. any ideas on who makes those adorable shoes??
They has so many terrific touches! The vintage book for the proposal could be my favorite part. And I now need to purchase a cardigan just like the one she is wearing. Love the J.Crew gown!
Yay! This is exactly what I’m doing…tiny beach wedding (just us) and then a big party when we get back. Lovely!
sighhh the dress is amazing!! i’ve always seen it on JCREW’s website, but it’s even greater seeing it like this. the book idea is just too goood. congrats to joel and morgan
love this wedding! can you tell me where you got the cardigan from? i have been looking for one in that exact color!
hey jessica,
here’s a link to j.crew’s jackie cardigan:
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/sweaters/cotton/PRDOVR~85613/85613.jsp
the color was “burnished olive”.
I am wearing the same wedding dress for my wedding in October and I cannot wait !
Lovely wedding and party! Congratulations to Joel and Morgan.
Since I am Brazilian, I was wondering what kind of food was served at the Brazilian dinner! Thanks!
Wedding is beautiful. I love the dress, but what I would love to know is who makes those shoes. LOVE THEM.
hey candice, it was feijoada…
we had pudim de leite & pave de chocolate for dessert.
hey shyla,
if you click on the link in the vendors by morgan’s shoes, it’ll show you the brand (jeffrey campbell) and the style
Beautiful wedding! I love all the intimacy of their wedding and the little personal touches that they incorporated. And what a creative way to propose, nice job!
The vintage book engagement idea is adorable. It’s great to see men who can think of these small details!
Love, the Paris party and wedding planner xo
Aw! They are doing the same thing we’re doing this Oct! Intimate wedding in my parents’ backyard and then big dessert/cocktail party for all of our friends a couple nights later. So fun to see others doing this too
Loving that there are no real “rules” to wedding bliss now…
What a beautiful wedding! Every deatail is just simply beautiful. I love the dress and wonder Morgan would you consider selling it?
There is not one part of this wedding that I don’t love – I sure hope that if my man ever gets down on one knee he puts as much thought and effort into his proposal as Joel clearly did.
Wonderful how the photographer is able to capture the moment and reflect the
mood!
The lighting in the dining room really caught my eye! Everything I have seen wants me to see more of these pictures which tell a timeless story in such a beautiful way!
oh wow these are breathtaking!!
Joel, feijoada is the best! I just had a party for my boyfriend a couple of weeks ago to celebrate his master’s degree and we had a lovely feijoada, with brigadeiro cake as dessert!
Her dress looks so cute with that cardigan! And it was good to see it on someone other than the model in J.Crew’s catalog; I daresay this bride wears it better!
Omg. I live in Oklahoma City and always drive by that building! I’m getting married in October and this post provides me with some great links! Thank you!
the location looks SO beautiful!!!
It’s all romantic and lovely – from the engagement to the wedding to the celebration.
where did you get that fantastic cupcake stand? from the caterer? and otherwise, beautfully sweet wedding!
Hey Candice,
We rented it from Cuppies & Joe… It was great.
Whoops.
Liz.
Not often you see a 1970s Buick Riviera in a modern photo. I have one myself, a burgundy 73, although it is in desperate need of restoration. Thanks for including the car! I love it!
BEAUTIFUL with all caps! The images are classic and lovely. The event looks absolutely perfect. Makes me want to shoot, shoot, shoot. Thanks for sharing!
That cupcake stand is AH-Maziing!! Any idea if it was homemade or came from the baker?
she looks amazing in that j.crew dress and her cardigan is the perfect complement.
i really liked the ceiling decor they had for the reception. lovely!
Wow, the way Joel proposed brought tears to my eyes. What a sweetheart. What a unique and gorgeous way of getting married. Joel and Morgan will have wonderful memories from this fantastic day. Her dress was just gorgeous, yet simple and elegant. Her flowers were so pretty. This wedding had a beautiful feel to it.
Wow, beat THAT for a romantic proposal! After that I was expecting one beautiful wedding, and I have to say I wasn’t disappointed… I aodre the way they draped the lights in the hall