Chess isn’t always competitive. Chess can also be beautiful.
— Walter Tevis
Guests playing chess at wedding reception

At this Hearthstone Ranch wedding, guests didn’t just mingle—they strategized. In between cocktails and cake, they took a moment to gather around the oversized chess board, plotting moves and sliding knights across the checkered lawn. We love when couples incorporate games into their big day, especially larger-than-life versions that add both entertainment and charm to the celebration.

This playful scene was just one of many thoughtful touches throughout the day, brought to life with catering by Pure Joy Catering, florals by Grass Roots, and captured beautifully by Anna Schmidt Photography.

View more from the event, HERE.

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