Lauren and Derek’s intimate wedding at Desolation Hotel in Hope Valley embraced the wild beauty of early summer in the Sierra Nevadas. Guests gathered on a hillside platform tucked among evergreens and the soft sound of a stream, with the ceremony designed to feel natural, immersive, and surrounded. A 360-degree floral installation in a soft spring palette with deeper touches of peach and apricot created a sense of being held by nature. Bud vases with greenery, taper candles, and dried citrus added subtle, textural details to the reception tables—letting the landscape remain the star.