This love between you two? This love that led you to feel not just ready — but excited — to share vows in front of friends of family? This love that made everything click? 

It tops the list. This is it, and it couldn’t be better.

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Kaitie Brainerd is a film and digital Santa Barbara wedding photographer creating true to life imagery that endures.

Forest Inspired The 1909 Wedding | Los Angeles, CA

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The 1909 in Topanga Canyon was the perfect woodsy wedding venue for Claire and Jacob’s fall wedding.

The venue is located just outside Los Angeles, nestled on a hillside in Topanga Canyon.
The 1909’s defining feature is the expansive outdoor patio ceremony space encircled by large oak trees.

Wedding planner Kari Dierksen with Feathered Arrow Events said this of the “romantic forest inspired wedding” she brought to life:

Everywhere guests turned, we wanted a small detail fit for the forest inspired wedding. We displayed the seating chart in pieces of wood. Additionally, to enhance the nature around us, we draped the wooden farm reception tables in long, green, cheesecloth table runners. Then, every table was topped with a small, wooden tree slice with an engraved table number, and an all white and green floral centerpiece with branches. The whole event felt like you were dining in enchanted woods.

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These two clearly could not wait to be married; their adoration for each other was palpable throughout the day.

The day was a perfect mix of emotional and lighthearted; from the couple’s touching first look and private vow exchange, to the roasting the groom received from his siblings during toasts, to the cake topper with their pets on it, every moment felt uniquely attuned to Claire and Jacob’s bond and personalities.

Private vows are a great idea for couples who want to exchange those sentiments and promises, but without an audience. Every couple is different; private vows or personal toasts to each other during the reception (after a few cocktails!) are great ways to voice your love and commitment without the nerves and added pressure of speaking in front of people.

The bottom line is that your wedding day is about you two! Do what makes you happy!

Enjoy this romantic forest inspired wedding at The 1909!

See Claire and Jacob’s Trippet Ranch engagement session in Topanga Canyon here!

VENUE | THE 1909 || PLANNER/DESIGNER | FEATHERED ARROW EVENTS || FLORIST | PAVAN FLORAL || WEDDING DRESS | CALLA BLANCHE ||BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES | BHLDN|| HAIR AND MAKEUP | BLISS BRIDAL BEAUTY || RINGS | BUBAR’S JEWELRY || DJ | ELECTRIC ENTERTAINMENT DJS || BARTENDER | STEELHAMMER BARTENDING SERVICES || CAKE | SUSIECAKES|| DESSERTS | DIDDY RIESE || FURNITURE RENTALS | COLLECTIVE RENTALS ||