We’re going to switch things around a bit this morning and START with a note from today’s DIY bride, Melissa. Give you a little heads-up to what you’re in store for ~
My friends and I cut out over three hundred fabric napkins and my mom made our ring pillow out of felt wool and antique lace. Brett cut all the stumps for the children’s table, cake stand and boutonniere holder. My MOH and I made all of the boutonnieres from found objects from many places. Most of the decorative items were found at estate sales and salvage yards ~ wheelbarrow, buttons for boutonnieres, old window frames … I even found produce boxes in a neighbor’s barn! The mason jars were from The Summer Cottage Antique Store in Petaluma. My dad and grandfather’s antique bottle collection served as vases and we adorned the vintage cake topper with pretties from Castle In The Sky and Tale of the Yak. Most of the old pictures were of family and family wedding photos.
Whew! And that’s just the beginning …

Melissa and Brett were married at Healdsburg Country Gardens surrounded by friends, family and what looks like ~ a ton of fun …


Jessamyn Harris is the LBB photographer behind this happy day … and she’s shared lots more images, coming up in a few …
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LOVE this wedding!
that wreath of Hens & Chicks is gorgeous!
Ooo, barn wedding! So fun!!
Love the men and their velvet bow ties! Cute
I love the succulent wreath!
Love all the DIY ideas... please keep them coming!
i love the wedding and all the diy projects! i have been wanting to make my own fabric napkins as well...how did you cut them? did you have to sew? thanks!
Can anyone let me know where this dress came from - im soooooo in love with it - i have looking and looking and this dress is perfect - please help!!
the dress is from a store in Windsor, California - One White Dress - sadly, apparently they are now closed :(
This is a perfect example that being on a budget doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. Well done!!!
Unique and creative.....with class. Is that cotton candy???
I love her wedding dress - i have tried to google it but the store where the bride bought it is closed. Are you able to tell me if there is somewhere else that I can buy this dress or where I can get in touch with the designer??
Thank-you!
Your wedding looked beautiful. i love the picture of dancing in the barn with the lights and stuff. amazing!!! simple yet so beautiful!
I love the wreath of flowers on the wooden wall and the first photo where the couple posed together, smiling with cotton candy in their hands. How sweet it is to be in love!!!Congratulations on such a lovely and great wedding!...love the bride's dress too!
What is tied around the beer bottles?
The gorgeous wedding wreath with all the succulent plants on it is beautiful! Such a nice touch hanging on the wooden background. The pink cotton candy is sweet!