Nestled in one of Earth’s Majestic Giants in San Bernardino National Forest, a departure from the norm, a wedding shoot transpires at Sessions Retreat + Hotel in Big Bear Lake, CA.

The photoshoot spotlights an emphasis on personal expression. That a mountain wedding can be tailored to anyone and that tradition is personal.

Close-up of a bride's wedding dress with lace sleeves, holding a bouquet of yellow roses, sitting on a rustic wooden step in a serene outdoor setting.

Bride in a strapless white gown with lace sleeves, leaning affectionately on the groom, who is dressed in a mauve velvet jacket, both seated on rustic wooden steps in a serene forest setting.

A person dressed in black, playing an acoustic guitar while sitting in a field of purple wildflowers, creating a serene and artistic moment amidst the beauty of nature.

Natural Glam

Enveloped by breathtaking natural beauty of Pines and Cedar Trees, the forested landscape made for a harmonious backdrop for timeless beauty, a muse and her wedding party. Her unconventional and hybrid vision blended elements of vintage, modern, fairy-like, and grunge seamlessly.

The bride wears a graciously crafted Cream BHDLN Adalynn Strapless Stretch Crepe Maxi Gown (Anthropology Weddings). Effortlessly accentuated with a Society James Florence Off-The Shoulder Lace-Sleeve Cape.

Challenging the traditional notions of what a bride should look like, the makeup-less ethereal muse adorned this modern look with a vintage feather hat, and white combat boots. The contemporary blend of eras made for a captivating bride who beats to her own drums.

Bride smiling warmly while standing between two women, all dressed in elegant gowns, embraced by the natural beauty of a pine forest during a wedding celebration.

Wedding guest standing alone in a meadow of wildflowers, adjusting her hair gracefully, with tall pine trees in the background, epitomising natural elegance.

Bride and groom embracing lovingly in a sunlit forest, with the bride in a white gown and the groom in a mauve velvet jacket, both smiling in pure joy.

A Harmonious Blend

A timeless fabric, the refined Mauve Velvet jacket worn by the groom paired with a black button up shirt and black slacks complimented the bride’s ensemble. The fusion of the soft tones provided a nice balance, blending perfectly with the breathtaking alpines.

The couple had a love for each other that spoke a language fluent enough for anyone to understand. It was as if a masterpiece came to life. Expressing that no matter the appearance, love will always be in perfect harmony with nature.

A diverse group of wedding participants, all dressed uniquely, standing in a serene forest setting, embodying the theme of inclusivity and personal expression.

Two women dressed in white, posing gracefully among purple wildflowers, with sunlight filtering through tall pine trees in a forested landscape.

Two individuals dressed in black, sitting in a field of purple wildflowers amidst towering pine trees, capturing an intimate and serene moment in the San Bernardino National Forest.

Two women in flowing white dresses joyfully running through a sunlit meadow, surrounded by tall pine trees, capturing a carefree and happy moment in a natural setting.

Love is Inclusive

The inclusive wedding party, is a powerful message that simply put, love is love. That no matter the race, gender, and age —come as oneself. The level of commitment and acceptance to embrace the essence of each soul, is depicted in the diverse attire.

From the delicate pink hues of the rose gold dresses to the black button up shirts and slacks casually worn by the wedding party. The colour palette is a remembrance of when the brightest star displays its last rays of the day. Engulfing the loved ones with a sense of warmth.

Person dressed in a black button-up shirt and gray pants, standing confidently in a sunlit forest, surrounded by tall pine trees in Big Bear Lake, CA.

A couple smiling at each other while seated in a field of wildflowers, the woman in a white halter-neck dress and the man in black, in a natural forest setting.

Simplicity Brings The Most Joy

Everyone represents the realm of exploration within themselves and the embodiment of love.

Whether it was the flower combat boots or Converse shoes paired with the gold undertone fabrics with a hint of pink or the droplet pearl earring dangling from a bridesmaid who donned a black button up shirt. To the makeup-free wedding party. There is no mistaking that individuality was celebrated.

The bouquets were picked from the array of wild flowers on the property to signify that love is organic. There isn’t ever a preparation for when you are stung by the love bug.

To celebrate that love has no barriers, the wedding party was treated to a serenade from one of the loved ones in a sea of lavender.

In life joy comes from the simplest things. It takes a keen eye to notice the beautiful subtleties of life. In this photoshoot, the photographer allowed her lenses to capture these small, yet bold statements. Highlighting the unique quirks of everyone, if you will. It was the subtle nuances that stole the show. When love is present it does not matter the location. Come as you are and you will be embraced by the beautiful wonders of nature and the love it has for all its inhabitants. Love transcends all barriers.

Submitter: Julia D Whitley

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Male Model: Michael Larson

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Model: Makaela Dodds

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Model: Moskiiiiii

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Creative Director/Female Model: Julia D Whitley

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Model: Jesenia Lopez

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Model: Jasmine Di Bella

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Model: Sydney Smith

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Photographer: Rachel Madrigal

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Writer: Sherice Joos