Jennifer was "swept away" by a satin mermaid-style strapless gown by Amy Kuschel. The body-hugging dress complemented the bride "without overwhelming my petite frame."
Bride: Jennifer Buchanan
Groom: Chris Riedy
Location: Rutherford, CA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Jennifer also wore a custom-made mantilla along with an antique clip to secure her chignon. Floral designer Thierry Chantrel of La Follia created the bride's arrangement which featured white peonies with green accents to complement the wedding decor.
Bride: Jennifer Buchanan
Groom: Chris Riedy
Location: Rutherford, CA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Chris and his groomsmen donned navy blazers and crisp white shirts with khaki pants. Apple green–and-navy ties by Banana Republic completed the look.
Bride: Jennifer Buchanan
Groom: Chris Riedy
Location: Rutherford, CA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Jennifer's attendants wore pink silk shantung strapless dresses with apple-green sashes by Jenny Yoo, which perfectly coordinated with the groomsmen's attire.
Bride: Jennifer Buchanan
Groom: Chris Riedy
Location: Rutherford, CA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
After a traditional ceremony at St. Helena Catholic Church, 200 guests arrived at the reception site and found their escort cards attached to fresh Granny Smith apples.
Bride: Jennifer Buchanan
Groom: Chris Riedy
Location: Rutherford, CA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
The tables and chairs, dressed in crisp white linens and bright-green seat cushions, were arranged under a natural arbor in full bloom.
Bride: Jennifer Buchanan
Groom: Chris Riedy
Location: Rutherford, CA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Floral designer Thierry Chantrel of La Follia in San Francisco incorporated pink peonies (Jennifer’s favorite flower) into the cylindrical, apple-filled table arrangements, centerpieces and bouquets. The rosy blooms were also offset by bright-green hydrangeas and white stephanotis.
Bride: Jennifer Buchanan
Groom: Chris Riedy
Location: Rutherford, CA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Guests dined on a meal that included halibut and sautéed vegetables. "The estate was so lovely," says the bride. "You felt as though you were in a fairy tale."
Bride: Jennifer Buchanan
Groom: Chris Riedy
Location: Rutherford, CA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
The newlyweds cut their cake, created by Perfect Endings in Napa, which was covered in celadon and white fondant and embellished with ivory sugarpaste roses.
Bride: Jennifer Buchanan
Groom: Chris Riedy
Location: Rutherford, CA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
