Maryland Backyard Wedding full of DIY
No words, just lots and lots of sighing over this next beauty. The photography from Jocelyn Mathewes and Mindy Best are so beyond. They completely capture all of the love and romance swirling around this Maryland backyard wedding. And the Bride seemed to have a hand in nearly every element down to her gorgeous dress that she handmade from curtains. Curtains! Some people have so much talent it hurts. See the full day and so many more thoughtful details in the gallery.
so stinking gorgeous…see the rest here!
From Jocelyn Mathewes…
Iain and Natalia were the surprise clients of my life. Booking from across the Atlantic ocean far, far in advance without even seeing me in person, they put their faith in me for what turned into a most exquisite event. I have to say that I’ve been impressed with all of my brides’ unique tastes, flair for details, and the like, but Natalia–a fashion designer and seamstress–really dove in head first, and created nearly all the details herself. But down to the story. Mindy, my assistant for the day, started with Iain, as he donned his traditional Scottish attire. Check out that belt buckle–fashioned with the couples’ initials! Oh, and Natalia made him a fabric boutonniere to match her bouquet. Natalia made her dress from the curtains of her bachelorette apartment, with accents of antique French lace–they don’t make it anymore!!!
One of the things that made Natalia and Iain’s day very unique was that they planned a block of three hours to drive around Hagerstown and take portraits in locations they found beautiful and meaningful. It made for quite a hilarious and lovely time; the weather was perfect (if a bit windy), and Mindy and I managed to catch some fabulous moments. The rings were passed around to guests for warming, and the priest–Natalia’s godfather–wrapped their hands with his stole to bless the exchange of rings. After a joyous kiss, they planted a sapling in the garden to symbolize their unity, and then greeted all the happy guests with a wonderful, beautiful party. As the toasts and speech punctuated the dinner, the party became even more lively, and everyone celebrated with the sweet taste of cake and dancing.
Lead Photographer: Jocelyn Mathewes / Second Photographer: Mindy Best / Venue: private home / Cake: family friend / Dress, Bouquet, Boutonniers, Bunting, Event Design: the bride / Catering: A Cut Above Catering (Frederick, MD)
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That dress is a stunner for sure!
Yes - love that dress! The bride should have a wedding line - I would buy that for sure.
That dress is amazing... the most unique and prettiest I've EVER seen. Seriously. I searchdd high and low for something unique like hers, didn't find it, and just settled for something I could live with from David's. :(
Natalia: PLEASE design bridal wear for the world!
The Bride is one talented lady. Gorgeous dress!
You don't know where her rings are from, do you? The engagement ring is fantastic! :)
Curtains?! OMG! Always a sucker for a backyard wedding but this one is superb. Fabric bouquet, dang!
Hello, what a surprise to see this on SMP! I had no idea that our wedding was on this, how cool!
To answer some questions:
Yes, I made my dress from the curtains of my bachelorette apartment. The openwork piece in the back of the dress is antique french lace called "broderie anglaise" that I got from a flea market in Paris, where we live. The waistband has antique English lace called "east midlands bobbin lace" which used to be made in the hometown of my husband, Nottingham, but they don't manufacture lace there anymore, I came across a little vintage swatch and it just seemed like good luck, so I had to use it! The only thing that is new on the dress is the lining and boning, everything else is recycled.
My engagement ring is bespoke and was made by Mellerio dits Meller, in Paris, and my husband's wedding ring is also bespoke and made by Rust Made in England, in London.
I'll be blogging about all of the arts and crafts and DYI on my blog by the end of the month : www.nattieandherneedle.blogspot.com so stay tuned for me photos!
xxNatalia
My wife Natalia is amazing!
Let me say that it is a joy to see her create something magnificent from nothing at home every single day. I am so in awe of her creativity!
Wonderful memories of a wonderful day...
- Iain
Most fabulous dress I have ever seen!
Wow... She did a wonderful job! Can't believe that dress was made from curtains! :) Great pix, so cute!
I stalked this website when I was planning my own wedding a few years ago and it's fantastic to see such a dear friend's wedding highlighted!
I was fortunate enough to be at this gorgeous event and everything was just as spectacular in person. The yards and yards of bunting, the handmade flowers on the cake, the house and especially the beautiful bride and groom, two absolutely lovely people! Natalia is so talented and beautiful that it makes me want to puke but I can't hate her for it because she's also one of the kindest, most thoughtful friends I've ever known.
Much love from Atlanta!
Amy
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