If there ever were a shoot to prove that clean, natural, minimalist weddings can be rooted in detail and intention, it’s gotta be these wabi-sabi inspired wedding ideas coming to us from Jess of Cheers Babe Photo. Drawn to the Japanese concept of finding beauty in imperfection and embracing life?s natural cycles, she enlisted Hand & Heart Event Design and the team below to design a wedding that did just that?organic, textural, and with arrangements made entirely of dried flowers. The result is a vignette that can be channeled in all seasons and locations, as you’ll see…

Jess explains, When I shared this idea with planner, Kellyne of Hand & Heart Event Design, she immediately thought of a monochromatic shoot incorporating dried florals and pampas grass (hello, pretty!). For the tabletop décor, she chose handcrafted ceramics because she wanted to incorporate the imperfection that comes with handmade goods. Each plate has its own unique marks, color, and texture?embracing the idea that beauty can be found in asymmetry and imbalance. To nod to Japanese heritage and western custom, each setting was set with chopsticks and a fork and knife. For the custom cocktails, she chose two cocktail glasses that featured the traditional Japanese “Yari” pattern. This is a common technique used in Japanese glass making and refers to the weave pattern on the glass.
Stephanie of Bowerbird Atelier was inspired by natural textures in her handma...