Abbey + Jake: A Quintessential Fall Wedding Day

October 4, 2022 Olivia Norris

When you think of fall, what comes to mind? Cooler weather, warm colors, pumpkins, Gilmore Girls, sweaters….all the things that really warm you from the inside out. We had that feeling from pulling in the driveway at the farm to the last song on Abbey + Jake’s wedding day last October.

The Proposal: After meeting Abbey + Jake, I could tell immediately that they were best friends from the start. It was only appropriate that Jake proposed using their furry best friend, Charlie, on an Outer Banks beach. Their pup was wearing a sign and came running over to the couple as Jake asked Abbey to be his wife.

The Party: Abbey took her vision for an autumn wedding ceremony and reception to the next level. She describes it best as, a “colorful Fall explosion!” The satin bridesmaids dresses against KatieDid Floral’s bouquets was a fall dream walking down the pumpkin-lined aisle. And when her father led Abbey down the aisle to her future husband, everyone was smiling from ear to ear. Saying “I do” to her best friend was Abbey’s favorite part of her wedding day, and she said she’ll never forget how her vision of the pumpkin aisle came together. Plus, guests got to take home a pumpkin from the aisle after the couple’s grand exit!

After vows were exchanged and the first kiss shared, our patios were ready for guests to enjoy cocktails and appetizers alongside green satin hightop tables with the cutest pumpkin votives. Inside the venue, tan linens with rust napkins and towering floral centerpieces dressed the reception hall to warmly welcome guests after the ceremony.

Advice to Future Oakland Couples: Abbey encourages couples who are wedding planning to, “Chose what matters to you and run with it. Don’t stress the small stuff, it will all come together beautifully!” Especially when you have an amazing vendor team like Abbey + Jake’s wedding day crew. Check out the list below for the team who made these fall wedding day dreams come true!