Washington Wedding by Ifong Chen Photography
If you needed a few more DIY projects to add to your to-do list than you have come to the right place! This craftilicious bride and her family created some magical elements for her lovable, rustic wedding from the two hundred jars of raspberry jam favors to the darling clay lovebirds around the reception. Fuchsia and orange add a little zing to this simple and sweet affair captured by Ifong Chen Photography. Check out the full gallery for even more inspiration!
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Planning our wedding was the most memorable and exciting time together. As a true case of opposites attract (me: type A, Andrew: type B), we knew we would both bring a different element to the mix. While I was all over the details, Andrew helped me keep the big picture in mind and together we created a day that will forever be in our hearts. We wanted a wedding that was rustic, simple and chic. We chose a raspberry, coral orange and khaki palette with lovebird accents to create this feeling. We played up the rustic theme with twine, lanterns, mason jars and burlap. The lovebirds were used in the stationery, cake toppers, a bird cage for cards and my aunt made clay lovebirds to place around the reception.
Many of my friends advised me not to do favors because they are often left behind, but when I saw the idea for homemade jam on Style Me Pretty I just had to do it. My mother-in-law and I spent a day up at the family river cabin making over 200 jars of raspberry jam. Andrew’s grandfather was there when we were making it and suggested we change the message on the jars to “Thank you for jam’n with us”. We immediately had the message changed and he was very touched when he saw that we used his idea at the wedding. Overall, the jam couldn’t have been a bigger hit and we only had about 15 left over!
My mother-in-law, sister and friends also helped me with many other DIY projects such as our table runners, ring pillow, a quilt that guests would leave messages on and earrings for the bridesmaids. I truly enjoyed spending time with them on these projects and loved all the personal touches that came about. My favorite part of the day had to be the ceremony. Every moment from walking down the aisle with my dad to the kiss was magical and full of emotion. We chose to say traditional vows as well as writing our own and we are so happy with that decision. By sharing our vows out loud, everyone was able to hear exactly how we felt on that special day.
Wedding Photography: Ifong Chen Photography / Wedding Venue + Catering: Beacon Hill Events / Hair: Brock Matthews / Dress: Mori Lee / Flowers: Amy Page for Bloom Floral Design / Make-up: The Make-Up Studio / Music: DJ Ramsin Music / Cake: Just American Desserts / Pies: White Box Pies
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In love with the dress and the little bird cake topper!
I am so in love with these pictures they really captured the day and personalities!!! I am a WA bride to be and this style is very much what I have been planning. Thanks for some great ideas!!!
Gorgeous! Love all the details! Anyone know where the bridesmaid dresses are from?
Thanks for all the sweet comments! I actually found the bridesmaid dresses at Davids Bridal. They are the Sangria color. Hope that helps!
Every shoe shot should include a credit with the name of the designer that made it. Seriously. Those are stunning shoes. I want them! Anyone have a source?
Where did you get the bride and groom signs that hung on the chairs, as well as the sign with your names and wedding date? LOVE them. Beautiful wedding!
Wow I LOVE the bridesmaid dresses as well! Such a great color! Where are your shoes from?
I love love love your dress, it's lovely! And the story about the jam is very cute!
Thanks everyone :)
Jeannine & Katherine-The shoes are Nina and here is even the link: http://www.zappos.com/nina-electra-fuchsia-luster-satin
Ashly-the signs are off of Etsy. I believe the seller is called The Back Porch Shoppe
Thanks again everyone, I'm glad I can help!
Where are the suits from? In love with the color.
I'm also wondering where the men's suits are from!
What a beautiful wedding!
Where did you get those adorable "LOVE" blocks?
The suits are from Jos A. Banks - they had a great selection and since we were buying so many they gave us the whole suit plus the white shirt for $160 each! Such a great deal since I didn't like any of the rental khaki suits and now the guys get to keep them!
Unfortunately the blocks were just a random $4 purchase from TJ Maxx! Hopefully you can find something similar or I bet the etsy shop I mentioned above could make something like them. May be worth a try!
Stunning! I love everything about this wedding, and now have a definite inspiration for my own! Love it so much! I couldn't decide between purple or orange for my colors, but those flowers incorporate both so beautifully! Can you tell me the style number for the Bridesmaid dresses? Lovely!
love the khaki GMs and the fuchsia pink BMs --- wonderful color palette!
The altarpiece is amazing. How did you manage putting that together?
Thank you for the compliments everyone, although I have to give a lot of credit to our photographer Ifong for capturing our day!
The style number for the dresses is 83312 and we got them in Sangria.
Lindsay - the alter piece belonged to our venue and fortunately they put it together for us!
I am in love with the wedding dress!! What style number is it?? I am trying to find it on the Mori Lee site.
I recently had a local bride ask me to design 3 flower girl tutu outifts in fuchsia and tangerine and I LOVE how the colors looked together. Her wedding was similar in some ways to this one and I really love the look! It's so sweet that your family pitched in and helped. Clearly a fabulous and creative family! Diggin' the jam'n quote from grandpa!
Brittney - The dress is style is number 4524 under the Blu category. It looks a lot different in the picture and comes with a removable beaded sash which I chose not to wear. Good luck!
I love the entire style of your wedding. This is exactly what I am going for...southern/rustic chic! I am having trouble picking an invitation and I absolutely love what you've got here. Can you tell me where you found it or if it was a DIY project.
Amanda - I had a friend who is a graphic designer do them for me. If you would like me to give you her contact information, you can email me at KLa786@aol.com.
Thanks!
Love your wedding! What venue was this?
thanks!
Hi Kendra - the wedding was at Beacon Hill Events. Here is their website http://www.beaconhillevents.com/
Thanks!
Soooo pretty! Love the bride's shoes, and all the cool vintage signs!
This is the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen! LOVE IT!