We have such a fun desert wedding to share with you this morning, at a relatively unknown, but super awesome, Joshua Tree venue called the Ruin. Krystal + Josh tied the knot with a beautifully intimate ceremony, surrounded by close friends + family. They dance the night away under a full moon and filled the setting with handmade details that were as special + personal as they were stylish + unique. Krystal says, We knew we wanted every aspect of the wedding to truly represent us, so we chose a venue that allowed for us to do so. Even though that meant bringing our own tables, heaters, water - even bathrooms!

The environment they built from (literally) the ground up just couldn't have been better + Caleb John Hill did it all some serious justice in the images from the day you're about to see!

A peek at K's stunning Claire Pettibone dress! Such a romantic opposition to the arid desert surroundings.

Recessional: Midnight City - M83

Can you believe this stunning bouquet was a DIY by Krystal? If you're set on crafting your own protea bouquet, but would like just a few pointers on how to construct something beautiful that will last, check out this post, where we show you how to hand-make a Spring protea bouquet!

A picture-perfect desert sunset dinner. We wish we could have been guests ourselves!

Krystal rocked one of our f-a-v-e reception headpieces to date: an antique Indonesian tiara which she painstakingly refurbished. Absolutely beautiful!

photography: Caleb John Hill Photography // venue: The Ruin in Pioneertown, California - [email protected] // event design, planning + florals: the couple // wedding dress: Claire Pettibone // veil: Claire Pettibone // reception headpiece: antique Indonesian tiara refurbished and embellished by the bride // shoes: Jeffrey Campbell // bridesmaid dresses: the Reformation // hair + makeup: Lauren Paez Burt // groom suit: Burberry // invitation: Blue Eye Brown Eye // program: DIY // catering: Max City BBQ // pies: Modern Love Pie // rentals: Thrifted Sister Vintage, Baker Party Rentals, Toast Party Rentals // officiant: Andres Rigal // ceremony music: Whiskey Business // reception music: Boys Regular