Saugatuck Wedding by Julie Harmsen Photography
I’m going to start this happy dance of a wedding off with a quote from the Bride and I know that is so 10th grade English of me but I’m going to do it anyway. ” I wanted my wedding to feel like you walked out of a J. Crew catalog into an Anthropologie catalog and had an intense desire to play croquet.” Perfection and totally sums up this day shot by Julie Harmsen Photography. It’s bright, shiny, and ever so happy despite the rain clouds and there is a whole lot more of it in the gallery.
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From the Bride…My wedding inspiration started where all wedding inspiration should start: on Etsy. I found a ridiculously expensive pair of fabric bird cake toppers and fell in love with love birds. My mom recreated (and outdid) the cake toppers and eventually made 14 more sets to use as centerpieces. From there, the bird theme fell into place – a birdcage for cards, custom love bird invitations (thanks to the fabulous Michelle Lenger), the “yellow bird” specialty drink, bird whistles to whisk us into the night. Basically, it was a giant love bird fest. Let’s just be glad I didn’t discover the perfect feathered encrusted wedding dress that I searched for.
I wanted my wedding to feel like you walked out of a J. Crew catalog into an Anthropologie catalog and had an intense desire to play croquet. Sadly my lawn games were rained out and tornado warnings preempted the outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. But my wedding was absolutely perfect. We laughed and ate s’mores and played in the rain and danced the night away.
My advice to brides: plan the wedding that you absolutely are in love with. Even though my outdoor ceremony was moved into the foyer with standing room only for guests, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I would regret it more if I played it safe, listened to my mother, and planned an indoor wedding. Instead we had a wedding that everyone will remember (who starts cocktail hour and announces the soon to be bride and groom before the ceremony?). Plan the wedding of your dreams – and if you’re like me from the hundreds of photos saved off wedding blogs – but be ready for tornadoes and plan B or C…or maybe even D.
Wedding Photography: Julie Harmsen Photography / Florals: Gerri Morgan / Event Planning: Bride and Mother of the Bride / Location: Felt Mansion / Wedding Invitations: Michelle Lenger / Bride’s Shoes: Style & Co. / Wedding Dress: Morilee Madeline Gardner / Bride’s Hair + Make-up: Emily Hayes at Capelli Salon
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love the sweet spring color palate. too cute for words.
love the sweet spring color palate. too cute for words!
i'm so pumped my wedding is on style me pretty!!! ahh! {{wedding dream fulfilled}}
Incredible photos and wedding, Julie H is amazing.
This was such a darling wedding and the couple really enjoyed themselves despite the weather changes. Thanks for sharing. :)
love the bridesmaid dresses, where are they from? THX
the BM dresses were from Nordstrom
Where did you get the ties and socks? Love it. And the game looks so fun. Did you make that or buy it? Love it!
ties are from express. socks are from kohls. the bags games were custom made by my sis and future brother-in-law. they take orders if you're interested.
It was a wonderful day for a beautiful bride and handsome groom! I'm so proud of both of them. Even tornado's couldn't stop them from having a beautiful wedding!
so lovely! i love the the laces on your dress!
question: where did you get the beanbag game boards from? it looks like you painted them yourself, yes?
Such a great wedding... where did you get the little sewn birds?
Such a lovely wedding of two wonderful people. The grace with which the couple handled all of the changes to the day is truly telling of how they'll handle whatever life throws at them~ with humor, style and a whole lotta love!
I loveeee the bean bag game!
My wedding is one month from today.
How much would they charge to make one?
Lovely bride! Where did you get your bridesmaid's necklaces? love them! Thanks!
The flowers are so vibrant! Amazing yellow!
Just love, love the dress!!!
xo
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Bare foot brides = Awesomeness!
Beautiful Wedding! Love the Warm Color Choices :) Where is the card/birdcage from??? Its perfect!
I too want lawn games at my wedding, especially croquet! Thanks for the advice on an outdoor ceremony, I don't want to plan a wedding I'm not in love with just to be "safe".
the bm's necklaces are from target. if you want more info about the bags games email me at rgeelhoed[at]gmail.com and we can chat. :)
the bird cage was from hobby lobby. my mom made the birds, but you can get them on etsy at http://www.etsy.com/people/cottonbirddesigns?ref=ls_profile .
Cute wedding, stunning photos!
Gorgeous wedding, LOVE her dress!