Clara + Richard

Richie James, Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, and Clara Critchfield, a former soccer player turned vintage clothing and matcha tastemaker, brought the chillest vibes we've ever seen on a wedding day. 

They told us that they wanted a non-traditional wedding that felt more like a dinner party with dancing in the desert - and that's what they got. They wanted COLOR and the guests brought style in spades. The tablescape was an eclectic curation of pearlescent flatware, and vintage style china and glassware in vibrant hues. 

Despite the wild desert winds throughout the day - so strong they sent blooms flying from their vases - the celebration unfolded beautifully. Right before dinner, the winds calmed, allowing the Faye Fern Creative team to set the tables moments before guests arrived.

After dinner and a dance party at Sacred Sands, a limo and shuttle brought guests to the After Party at Más o Menos.

The heartfelt love, kindness, and warmth that radiates from this couple is impossible to fully capture in words, but felt by everyone around them. 

Last of all, we'd be remiss not to mention the Best Man's perfectly delivered toast: "May all your arguments end with Clara being right."

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