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		<title>Boulder Springs Wedding by Mayhar Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aimée</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You really can&#8217;t help but smile at this fresh, colorful and oh-so-happy wedding crafted by Mayhar Design. Each and every detail from the yarn wrapped letters to the gorgeous flowers by Sprout are perfectly in place with this casually elegant fete. Sarah Q Photography captured the day brilliantly and if you&#8217;re totally smitten with what you see here, check out what&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You really can&#8217;t help but smile at this fresh, colorful and oh-so-happy wedding crafted by <a href="http://www.mayhardesign.com/" target="_blank">Mayhar Design</a>. Each and every detail from the yarn wrapped letters to the gorgeous flowers by <a href="http://www.sproutflowers.com/" target="_blank">Sprout</a> are perfectly in place with this casually elegant fete. <a href="http://www.sarah-q.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Q Photography</a> captured the day brilliantly and if you&#8217;re totally smitten with what you see here, <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6825" target="_blank">check out what&#8217;s waiting for you in the full gallery</a>!</p>
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<p>From the bride&#8230; <em>When Seth dropped to his knee under a rainbow-filled sky on Primrose Hill in London after a long, rain-drenched walk in the park, I went into a confused state of shock. I even asked him if he was serious and looked around a bit &#8230; which still gets me in trouble. I had known from our very first date that I wanted to be his wife, but as Seth is extremely practical and I am not, I knew that it would take him a bit more time to come to the same conclusion. My plan was to simply hang tight until he realized that he just had to pop the question. Haha! The funny thing is, when he did actually drop to his knee, I could not believe it. He is my hero and my love, and my calm and my heart, and I could not believe that God could possibly bless me so very much. It was awesome.  </em></p>
<p><em>After it finally started to sink in, though, I had another fantastic realization. Being from the wedding industry, it hit me that I would now get to plan my own wedding and make all of the little details that I love to design and create! </em><em>So the planning started. Seth and I are very low-key and wanted to have a very simple but elegant “rustic” wedding with homemade touches. We quickly fell in love with the beautiful New Braunfels venue, Boulder Springs, and set to design a wedding that would compliment its outdoorsy, rustic atmosphere. I have loved the beautiful and creative work of Austin photographer Sarah Q for quite some time, so we quickly brought her on board. Next, we were so fortunate to find the awesome Michelle Hodges from Sprout in Fredericksburg. Her flowers and design sense are impeccable, and it was such a pleasure working with her. For dessert, we wanted a fun dessert bar, but did not want to spend the budgeted money on professionally-baked treats, so we opted for smaller bride and groom cakes and had friends and family make the most precious treats to add flavors and dimension! We then hired San Antonio based catering company Black Tie Affairs, who created a fantastic traditional BBQ dinner for our guests. We wanted to make our own invitations, but were clearly not gifted in the art of calligraphy, so we brought on designer and calligrapher Jennifer Gilllespie from Calligraphy by Jennifer. </em></p>
<p><em>After the bigger pieces of the puzzle were solidified, it was time to get crafty. Somewhere along the way, I fell in love with yarn and started wrapping anything  I could get my hands on — framed boards, large letters and recycled CD covers for guests. We then added layers of pillows to various benches and spaces to add a touch of softness.</em><em> Finally, we realized that we were missing one thing: something blue. Earlier in the year, my grandfather had passed away, and we were trying to think of the right way to make him a special part of the day. I had my grandmother sew my garter from one of his blue shirts and was able to wear it down the aisle.</em><em> Our biggest hope for the day was to recognize the greatest source of love in our life and to share that with everyone we love. God is the core of our relationship, and we had the gifted Mark Swayze lead us in worship during our ceremony to honor God and to thank everyone who helped to shape us into the people we are today.</em><em> When all was said and done, we couldn’t have asked for a more blessed day, spent with amazing friends and family. We are so thankful for the incredible team of professionals and support of each and every person who lent us their time, talent and heart. We love you very much!!</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Photography: <a href="http://www.sarah-q.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Q Photography</a> / Wedding Venue: <a href="http://thespringsevents.com/boulder-springs.html" target="_blank">Boulder Springs</a> in New Braunfels, Texas / Event Design: <a href="http://www.mayhardesign.com/" target="_blank">Mayhar Design</a> (Owned by the Bride + Her Sister) / Flowers: <a href="http://www.sproutflowers.com/" target="_blank">Sprout</a> / Wedding Invitations: <a href="http://www.calligraphybyjennifer.net/" target="_blank">Calligraphy by Jennifer</a> / Catering: <a href="http://www.btacatering.com/" target="_blank">Black Tie Affairs</a> / Wedding Gown: <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Browse_White-by-Vera-Wang" target="_blank">White by Vera Wang</a> / Necklace: <a href="http://www.stelladot.com/" target="_blank">Stella &amp; Dot</a> / Bridesmaids&#8217; Dresses: Various Designers / Bridesmaids&#8217; Earrings: <a href="http://www.kendrascott.com/" target="_blank">Kendra Scott</a> / Ceremony Music: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/markswayzemusic?sk=wall" target="_blank">Mark Swayze</a> / Cakes: Cathy Young (210-493-8466) / Other Desserts: Friends + Family of the Couple / Decorative Pillows, Ring Pillow, Flower Wand, Programs, Kids&#8217; table, CD Favors, Yarn-wrapped Embellishments, Signs + Additional Decor: <a href="http://www.mayhardesign.com/" target="_blank">Mayhar Design</a></p>
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		<title>DIY Wisconsin Wedding by Valo Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>A. Blaire</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I sit here in complete and utter awe of this Bride &#8211; stunned speechless of her flawless DIY wedding to celebrate the obvious love she and her dapper Groom share. This, my friends, is one talented little lady! Every little detail that you will most definitely gush over was dreamt up and created by the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">I sit here in complete and utter awe of this Bride &#8211; stunned speechless of her flawless DIY wedding to celebrate the obvious love she and her dapper Groom share. This, my friends, is one talented little lady! Every little detail that you will most definitely gush over was dreamt up and created by the lovely lady, and thankfully <a href="http://valophotography.com/" target="_blank">Valo Photography</a> was there to capture all the DIY perfection. There are too many darling DIY details to list, so be sure to skip on over to <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6819" target="_blank">the full gallery of images</a> for even more!</p>
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<p>From Jake of <a href="http://valophotography.com/" target="_blank">Valo Photography</a>&#8230; <em>The day began in gray skies, and the hope for snow was high. After all it was December 30th in Wisconsin — if something was going to fall from the sky it would be snow, right? To the dismay of the bride, the only thing that started to fall from the sky was rain. Wait, rain? At the end of December in Wisconsin!? Rain, one of the only things not planned for. Hope was not lost, and we all thought very snowy thoughts&#8230;</em></p>
<p><em>As we left her parents house to make some portraits before the ceremony, the temperature started to drop. The rain was starting to mix with snow. As we drove, the mix of rain and snow kept moving more towards the snow than rain, and by the time we got to the covered bridge we were shooting at the snow was falling thick and fast from the skies. It was a gift from God that lasted just long enough for the photographs we needed. </em></p>
<p><em>The wedding was a DIY winter wedding dream, now complete with snow! It was perfect. The bride wore a splendid flowing dress, reminiscent of the falling snow, by San Patrick. The girls wore dresses identical only in color — The styles fit each woman&#8217;s personality and were dresses that they could wear again. The men were no less stylish in J.Crew suits. The details, hand-made by the bride and her family, right down to the amazing floral work, centerpieces and baked goods by the bride&#8217;s mother. All the printed materials — place cards, signage, custom logo and even an awesome handmade calendar for the guests to take with them — were made by the bride herself. Nothing was an afterthought — even the gold circles were added to the tea bags to tie into the overall theme. Candy canes, Christmas trees, cookies, hot chocolate, wreaths, pine cones, hearty meal, gold stars and just the feeling in the air made the wedding experience feel like the most elegant Christmas party I have ever attended.</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Photography: <a href="http://valophotography.com/" target="_blank">Valo Photography</a> / Flowers: Mother of the Bride / Event Design: The Bride / Ceremony: <a href="http://alliancemequon.org/" target="_blank">Alliance Bible Church</a> in Mequon, Wisconsin / Reception: <a href="http://www.historyisfun.com/wordpress/?page_id=512" target="_blank">The Old Courthouse Museum</a> in West Bend, Wisconsin / Wedding Invitations + Printed Materials: DIY by the Bride / Catering: <a href="http://www.sazs.com/catering/" target="_blank">Saz&#8217;s Catering</a> / Wedding Cake + Cookies: Bride&#8217;s Family / Hair + Makeup: <a href="http://www.studio890.com/" target="_blank">Studio 890</a> + The Bride / Wedding Dress: <a href="http://www.sanpatrick.com/wedding-gown-photographies/calais2012.html" target="_blank">San Patrick &#8220;Calais&#8221;</a> / Bride’s Shoes: <a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/Category.aspx?id=384" target="_blank">Madden Girl</a> / Bridesmaids&#8217; Dresses: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com" target="_blank">J.Crew</a>, <a href="http://www.dorothyperkins.com/" target="_blank">Dorothy Perkins</a>, <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/" target="_blank">H&amp;M</a>, <a href="http://www.express.com/" target="_blank">Express</a> + Other Various Designers / Groom’s Suit: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com" target="_blank">J.Crew</a> / Music: DIY with an iPod</p>
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		<title>Marshall House Wedding by Nate Henderson Photography</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How pretty is this bride&#8217;s bouquet?  It&#8217;s sweet, feminine, modern and just perfect.  The rest of her vintage meets contemporary Southern fête, photographed by  Nate Henderson Photography , is equally as beautiful and charming.  It&#8217;s hard to believe that, through savvy planning and creative crafting, all this elegance was put together with an $8,000 budget!  The wedding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How pretty is this bride&#8217;s bouquet?  It&#8217;s sweet, feminine, modern and just perfect.  The rest of her vintage meets contemporary Southern fête, photographed by  <a href="http://natehendersonphoto.com" target="_blank">Nate Henderson Photography</a> , is equally as beautiful and charming.  It&#8217;s hard to believe that, through savvy planning and creative crafting, all this elegance was put together with an $8,000 budget!  The wedding cake construction is just GENIUS!  <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6790" target="_blank">Click here to see it all in the full gallery!</a></p>
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<p>From Nate of <a href="http://natehendersonphoto.com" target="_blank">Nate Henderson Photography</a>&#8230; <em>Allison and Rob were married in Savannah&#8217;s first hotel, The Marshall House, which is located in the heart of the historic district. Their intimate ceremony took place in the early spring and was held in the open air atrium. They incorporated succulents along with simple white vases and flowers throughout giving a slight modern feeling among all of the history Savannah offers. We wandered the streets and squares of the city for portraits, and it paid off well! Savannah in springtime is absolutely beautiful, and this is exactly why Allison and Rob chose Savannah for their destination wedding.</em></p>
<p>From the bride&#8230; <em>We were on an $8,000 budget, so our wedding cake was from Walmart. I shopped around all of the grocery stores/big box stores in the area in advance for prices. The morning of the wedding, my maid of honor, Abby, and I went to Walmart, bought a large cake, a small cake and cupcakes. We stacked the small cake on top of the large cake and our florist, A to Zinnias, decorated the top with flowers. My entire cake set up cost $40. We got several compliments on how good the red velvet was.</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Photography: <a href="http://natehendersonphoto.com" target="_blank">Nate Henderson Photography</a> / Flowers: <a href="http://atozinnias.com" target="_blank">A to Zinnias</a> / Wedding Venue: <a href="http://www.marshallhouse.com" target="_blank">The Marshall House</a> / Wedding Gown: <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Browse_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Designer-Galina" target="_blank">Galina for David&#8217;s Bridal</a> / Bride&#8217;s Shoes: <a href="http://www.reportshoes.com/" target="_blank">Report</a> (in Pewter) / Wedding Invitations: <a href="http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/" target="_blank">Wedding Paper Divas</a> / Programs + Table Cards: Vicki Busby (Bride&#8217;s Step-Mother) of <a href="http://studio629.com/" target="_blank">Studio 629</a> / Wedding Cake: <a href="http://www.walmart.com/" target="_blank">Walmart</a> / Maid of Honor&#8217;s Dress: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a> / Men&#8217;s Custom Linen Suits: <a href="http://www.studiosuits.com/" target="_blank">Studio Suits</a> / Makeup: <a href="http://www.glowsavannah.com/" target="_blank">Glow Med Spa &amp; Beauty Boutique</a> / Hair: <a href="http://www.saloneden.net/" target="_blank">Salon Eden</a></p>
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		<dc:creator>Mallory</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An ice cream truck, a photobooth, banners adorned with exclamations, and the cutest couple in the world make for the most fantastically whimsical wedding. The joy, love, and laughter in this Pennsylvania wedding were captured by SANDERSON IMAGES and every single photo puts a smile on my face. From the beautiful flowers, courtesy of All Things [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An ice cream truck, a photobooth, banners adorned with exclamations, and the cutest couple in the world make for the most fantastically whimsical wedding. The joy, love, and laughter in this Pennsylvania wedding were captured by <a href="http://www.sandersonimages.com/site/" target="_blank">SANDERSON IMAGES</a> and every single photo puts a smile on my face. From the beautiful flowers, courtesy of <a href="http://www.allthingsbeautiful.urpro.com/" target="_blank">All Things Beautiful</a>, to all the DIY and vintage elements &#8211; this wedding is perfect. So get your scorecards all set with a 10 and <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6688" target="_blank">meet me in the gallery where there is even more!</a></p>
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<p><em>My husband John and I found each other when we both moved to the Harrisburg area to pursue our careers. It started with a friendship between two adventure seeking teachers and blossomed into an unexpected romance. The journey of our wedding started 50 feet up in air, climbing on a ropes course element called The Catwalk, balancing on a telephone pole, when he got down on one knee and surprised me by asking me to marry him. The proposal was very much like the life we live, full of surprises and excitement. </em></p>
<p><em>I knew I wanted our wedding to represent us and be unique, fun, and entertaining for our guests. I wanted it to be an adventure like our relationship, our life, our engagement. We chose to have our wedding at the rolling acres and pristine views of Lauxmont Farm’s Japanese Gardens, because of my love for horses and our love for nature and the outdoors.</em></p>
<p><em> The day of our wedding the sun was shining with a slight breeze, complete with blue skies. It was a perfectly painted summer day. Our ceremony took place overlooking a field with horses running and in the distance the Susquehanna River. It truly was a stunning site. We tried to make our ceremony personal with our dear friend as our officiant and instead of a unity candle, since we both love wine, we did a wine ceremony to remember our relationship will only get better with time. Our ceremony was sincere, light hearted, and memorable, full of love and laughter. Cocktail hour was in the Japanese gardens where wine and cheese tasting took place. Here there were wooden fences from which photographs fluttered in the wind and guests mingled at tables adored with collections of vintage books, antique bottles, and delicate flowers. Signature drinks of lip smacking sangria and puckering pink lemonade were enjoyed along with the appetizers.</em></p>
<p><em> The reception tent was filled with personal touches. Through our wedding planning I was the designer with the inspirations and my husband was the builder and project manager. I’d venture to say it was all “do it yourself” because it was such a hands-on event, and I tried to put my heart into everything that was selected. We had a memory tent to celebrate our history together and our family’s history. We also had a kid’s tent, equipped with a lollipop centerpiece, homemade coloring books with our photographs, lots of toys, and things to do to keep our young guests entertained while enjoying themselves. John and I are very much kids at heart, so we knew the adults would enjoy this area too. The guests had a great time in our photo booth filled with silly and vintage props. Since I am from the Pittsburgh area, we had a large cookie table, a tradition in which many friends and family bake tons of delicious cookies for the wedding, and then they are displayed beautifully for everyone to enjoy. It was clear one of our guest’s favorite parts of the wedding was when the ice cream truck drove up to the reception tent to help everyone beat the July heat. Nothing brings out the child in someone like an ice cream truck.</em></p>
<p><em> Our wedding truly was a labor of love. My maid of honor designed our gorgeous invitations, our good friend officiated us, my husband’s sister painted signs, one of my bridesmaids, great friend, and an incredible stylist did my hair, and my friends and family helped me create numerous decorations, like hundreds of purple origami flowers that friends and family spent endless hours helping us make.. My husband and I had a blast rummaging through tons of antique stores finding the right pieces for our wedding, such as dishes, books, bird cages, bottles, you name it. Even though I was in the hospital for three days before our wedding, all of the little details fell into place perfectly. All our vendors were so wonderful and helpful with our wedding planning experience. </em></p>
<p><em>What I found most important about our big day was to step back, breathe, and take it all in. The kids playing with the toy horses, the laughter spilling out of the photo booth, my husband’s 91 year old grandfather in his dapper purple shirt overlooking the view, the ice cream filled smiles, the energy on the dance floor, the candle light glowing from the lanterns in trees. There were things that got broken, giggling when we forgot and stumbled over our vows’, I mean who needs to be taken as a lawfully wedded wife, when you could be a lover for life, as my husband mistakenly said. There was my torn bustle, and mother-son dance that almost didn’t happen, but thanks to all the love from my friends and family, and my wonderful husband, it was a day that in my eyes was perfect.</em></p>
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<p>Photographer: <a href="http://www.sandersonimages.com/site/" target="_blank">SANDERSON IMAGES</a> / Videographer: Jewelsheam Films, Jeff Wise / Floral Designer: <a href="http://www.allthingsbeautiful.urpro.com" target="_blank">All Things Beautiful</a> / Event Planning &amp; Design: DIY / Invitation Designer: <a href="http://www.jessicasipe.com/" target="_blank">Jessica Sipe</a> / Cake/Desserts: <a href="http://www.houseofclarendon.com/" target="_blank">House of Claredon</a> / Wedding Gown Designer: <a href="http://www.anjolique.com/" target="_blank">Anjolique</a> / Bridesmaid’s Dress Designer: <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com" target="_blank">David’s Bridal</a> / DJ: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/madhattersproductions" target="_blank">Mad Hatter Productions</a> / Caterer: <a href="http://thefestiveboard.bravehost.com/" target="_blank">Festive Board Catering</a> / Photobooth: <a href="http://www.katytrefryphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katy Trefry Photography</a> / Venue: <a href="http://www.weddings.lauxmontfarms.com/" target="_blank">Lauxmont Farms</a></p>
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		<title>Backyard Peachtree City Wedding by Nam Nguyen Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilia Jane</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The mid-week slump just got a little bit easier to handle with this beautiful backyard wedding by Nam Nguyen Photography.  Bunches of wildflowers and pretty bridesmaids decked out in blue can always brighten up my day.  Add in the cutest bride in a birdcage veil and the sweetest, artistic DIY details and personal touches and you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">The mid-week slump just got a little bit easier to handle with this beautiful backyard wedding by <a href="http://www.namnguyen.com/" target="_blank">Nam Nguyen Photography</a>.  Bunches of wildflowers and pretty bridesmaids decked out in blue can always brighten up my day.  Add in the cutest bride in a birdcage veil and the sweetest, artistic DIY details and personal touches and you have a wedding that will keep me grinning for hours at end. <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6774" target="_blank"> See it all in the full gallery!</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img id="smp-board-68090" class="smp-iboard" title="Peachtree City Wedding I" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/emilia/ibb-1328648562.0144.30706.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img id="smp-board-68106" class="smp-iboard" title="Peachtree Wedding II" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/emilia/ibb-1328650243.0106.1465.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img id="smp-board-68097" class="smp-iboard" title="Peachtree Wedding III" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/emilia/ibb-1328649604.9174.32569.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img id="smp-board-68100" class="smp-iboard" title="Peachtree Wedding IV" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/emilia/ibb-1328649970.2243.984.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img id="smp-board-68110" class="smp-iboard" title="Peachtree Wedding VI" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/emilia/ibb-1328650387.8373.2406.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img id="smp-board-68112" class="smp-iboard" title="Peachtree Wedding VII" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/emilia/ibb-1328650657.9852.1112.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img id="smp-board-68113" class="smp-iboard" title="Peachtree Wedding VIII" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/emilia/ibb-1328650689.5368.2922.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img id="smp-board-68117" class="smp-iboard" title="Peachtree Wedding IX" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/emilia/ibb-1328650869.1727.2799.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img id="smp-board-68119" class="smp-iboard" title="Peachtree Wedding X" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/emilia/ibb-1328650935.5488.4083.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p>From the bride&#8230; <em>Alex and I met in July 2009 while I was on a study abroad trip in Costa Rica. I was there with a group from my art school and spoke very little Spanish. He spoke very little English. But like a cheesy romantic movie, we fell for each other within 2 short weeks! After I returned home, we kept in touch via telephone and Internet as I frantically studied Spanish and planned a 6-month return to Costa Rica.</em><em> Following my second trip, where I was able to learn more about Alex, his family and culture, he decided to come to the US to do the same! And after a few trips back and forth, Alex was here to stay and we were planning our wedding.</em></p>
<p><em>Concerning the look and feel of the wedding, I was determined to have ours outdoors. I wanted something effortlessly beautiful — to be surrounded by nature without having perfectly manicured floral arrangements. I also wanted artsy little details that made our guests interact with one another and socialize. We had post cards on each table, DIY centerpieces and a corn hole game on the lawn for our guests to play.</em><em> Trying to save a little money, I looked up DIY ideas that I could incorporate thoughout our big day. For flowers, I contacted a local farm owner who sold small bouquets at our town’s farmer’s market. She actually let me (and my sister and aunties) go pick flowers ourselves! Practically free flowers for a wedding?! We got so lucky. I wanted it to look like we’d just picked them from the garden, so that’s exactly what we did. My bridesmaids and I arranged the centerpieces the night before the wedding. I also had some bridesmaids paint the wedding signs with me. I was happy to have little projects that brought us together more often than usual.  </em></p>
<p><em>When it came to the venue, we decided to have our wedding at my parents’ house. We knew it was going to be a lot of work but felt more comfortable investing our money into my parents’ property rather than spending it on a rental fee at a venue.</em><em> My friend, Brooke Covington of Dolce Bella Events, was able to sort through my thoughts and help plan it all. I wouldn’t have stayed sane if it weren’t for her great ideas! And while I was getting ready before the wedding, she set everything up and executed the day exactly as I’d hoped!</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Photography: <a href="http://www.namnguyen.com/" target="_blank">Nam Nguyen Photography</a> / Wedding Venue: The Bride&#8217;s Family Home in Peachtree City, Georgia / Flowers: DIY / Wedding Coordination: Brooke Covington of <a href="http://www.dolcebellaevents.com/" target="_blank">Dolce Bella Events</a> / Wedding Dress: <a href="http://watters.com/" target="_blank">Watters</a> / Shoes: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/" target="_blank">ModCloth</a> / Wedding Cake: A Family Friend / Jewelry: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sophiepi?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Sophie Pie</a> / Groom&#8217;s Vest + Tie: <a href="http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Home_11001_10050" target="_blank">JoS. A. Bank</a> / Catering: <a href="http://www.suninmybelly.com/" target="_blank">Sun in My Belly</a> / Hair + Makeup: <a href="http://www.iciparisdayspa.com/" target="_blank">Ici Paris Day Spa &amp; Salon</a></p>
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		<title>Tustin Wedding by Emily Blake Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh be still my woodland, rustic, DIY loving heart! This wedding is the epitome of gorgeous and has so many sweet and simple DIY projects that can be easily translated and infused into your own big day. I&#8217;m loving their creativity from the plant-stand ladder ceremony backdrop to the beautifully understated table settings. Emily Blake Photography was [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oh be still my woodland, rustic, DIY loving heart! This wedding is the epitome of gorgeous and has so many sweet and simple DIY projects that can be easily translated and infused into your own big day. I&#8217;m loving their creativity from the plant-stand ladder ceremony backdrop to the beautifully understated table settings. <a href="http://emilyblakephoto.com" target="_blank">Emily Blake Photography</a> was on hand to capture each and every detail. What else can I say? I&#8217;m totally smitten. <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6704" target="_blank">Click here for more</a>.</p>
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<p>From the bride&#8230; <em>It was really important for mine and Scott&#8217;s families that this wedding accurately portrayed our personalities, but also be as much fun as possible for our guests. We tried to plan everything so that guests would never be waiting, bored or hungry. We knew photography would delay us arriving to the reception, but decided that dinner would be served at 6:15 p.m., whether or not we had arrived. It was also really important that all the toasts, welcome speeches and first dance, father/daughter and mother/son dances happened while guests were seated and eating dinner. We wanted dancing to be the main focus of our reception because as guests, that is always our favorite part of a wedding.</em></p>
<p><em>We made a lot of DIY projects, including homemade apricot preserves in 4-ounce quilted jars (made from my family&#8217;s much loved apricot tree we planted 10 years ago) and 16-ounce mason jars tied up up twine and a hand-stamped price tag (for drinking and keeping). All of the flowers for decoration, bouquets and boutonnieres were put together by me and my mother. We also incorporated old lace thrifted from all over southern California as much as possible. My favorite way was stretched and cut to fit in different sizes and shapes on embroidery rings (hung behind us as the backdrop for the ceremony, and on all the windows at the reception). I also thrifted all across Southern California in search of old floral silk robes for us girls to get ready in.</em></p>
<p><em>I had always dreamed of getting married in the fall, with autumn colors and turning leaves everywhere. The location for the ceremony couldn&#8217;t have been more perfect, with huge cedars and redwoods, surrounded by turning sycamores and blooming lavender everywhere. Our DJ was so wonderful, he played everything we asked him to, and he really tried to get a grasp for the feel we wanted our music to give. I walked up the aisle to Sigur Rós&#8217; &#8220;Hoppipolla.&#8221; My favorite part of the entire day was saying our vows. We had decided together that traditional vows are good vows. And something our officient pointed out was that almost all of the married couples at our wedding would have used those same vows in the past. By us choosing to repeat those, our guests were witnessing a new marriage that also reminded them of the day they said those same vows. Our wedding could also become a sort of renewal of vows for our married guests. I will never forget the way Scott could hardly whisper his vows and the tears we both had streaming down our cheeks. All of our friends and family are the reason we were able to have such a wonderful day. From helping with DIY projects to being chauffeurs, the people who love us are the people that made our day so wonderful.</em></p>
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Wedding Photography: <a href="http://emilyblakephoto.com" target="_blank">Emily Blake Photography</a> / Wedding Ceremony: <a href="http://www.tustinca.org/departments/parksrec/parks/cedargrove.html" target="_blank">Cedar Grove Park Ampitheatre</a> in Tustin, California / Wedding Reception + Catering: <a href="http://www.beachpitbbq.com/locations/tustin-garage.aspx" target="_blank">Beach Pit BBQ</a> in (Old Town) Tustin, California / Flowers, Apricot Jam Favors, Mason Jar Glasses + Decor: DIY / Wedding Coordinator: <a href="http://letstalktrunk.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Casey Glass</a> / Wedding Gown: <a href="http://www.pronovias.us/" target="_blank">Pronovias</a> / Bridesmaids&#8217; Dresses: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com" target="_blank">J.Crew</a> / Hair + Airbrush Makeup: <a href="http://letstalktrunk.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Casey Glass</a> / DJs: Bobby Wooldridge and Matt Heim (bobbywooldridge@gmail.com) / Custom Matchboxes: <a href="http://weddingshop.theknot.com/" target="_blank">The Knot</a></p>
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		<title>Chehalis Wedding by Victor Zerga</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your lunch hour is about to get a whole lot prettier with this sweet and simple vintage chic meets rustic DIY fete. These adorable high school sweethearts got engaged on the top of a mountain in Alaska, where the groom was stationed, far away from their life together in Washington. But that didn&#8217;t slow down their plans to marry at all. Captured by <a href="http://www.victorzerga.com/" target="_blank">Victor Zerga</a>, this charming wedding is totally the bees knees. <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6698" target="_blank">Click here for more</a>.</p>
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<p>From the bride&#8230; <em>Michael and I both grew up in Washington state and were high school sweethearts.  Shortly after high school, I went to a local college, and Michael joined the military to become a firefighter, his dream career. After boot camp and tech school, he was sent to Alaska, so we knew our long-distance relationship wasn&#8217;t over yet. The first time I visited him, he took me to the top of a mountain and asked me to marry him. </em></p>
<p><em>So while my fiance was in Alaska, I started planning the wedding with help from my mom and sister. Right from the start, I knew I wanted to get married in a barn in Washington. I love the rustic charm a barn gives. After searching for the perfect one, which isn&#8217;t easy to do in Washington, I finally found Red Barn Studios in Chehalis and instantly loved the apple trees, chickens and cats running around outside, amazing ceiling upstairs and the fact that it had two stories so we could have the ceremony and reception indoors, that&#8217;s a necessity for a November wedding in Washington. Simply put, I was sold.</em></p>
<p><em>The barn was a perfect backdrop for a rustic wedding, but I wanted to add some vintage touches. When I found my dress, I knew it was the perfect combination of both. The rest of the decisions were easy to make after the venue and dress. My mom and I, for months, would go into countless thrift and vintage stores and pick out the prettiest floral china, mason jars and doilies we could find for the table decor. I wanted a grandma&#8217;s attic hodge podge kind of look. Everything in the wedding was DIY, including our favors of the peach butter that my great-grandmother used to make. Keeping things family-oriented, during the cocktail hour I had a clothesline with pictures of our family&#8217;s old wedding photos hanging.</em><em> The day was a dream. It was so great to see the vision I had for nearly a year come to life. If I had to give any advice to girls currently planning a wedding I&#8217;d say don&#8217;t leave the tiny details to the last second. You think you&#8217;ll have time two weeks before the wedding, but trust me, you won&#8217;t. Also, enjoy the day! There will be some things that won&#8217;t go perfectly, but remember what you&#8217;re doing all of this for — to marry the love of your life! Everything will be worth it.</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Photography: <a href="http://www.victorzerga.com/" target="_blank">Victor Zerga</a> / Wedding Venue: <a href="http://redbarnstudios.net/" target="_blank">Red Barn Studios</a> / Wedding Day Coordinator: <a href="http://www.redlettereventswa.com/" target="_blank">Red Letter Events, LLC</a> / DJ: Mariene Mitchell / Officiant: Kevin Pentz / Wedding Cake: <a href="http://www.marketstbakery.com/" target="_blank">Market Street Bakery</a> / Wedding Dress: <a href="http://www.jlmcouture.com/Tara-Keely" target="_blank">Tara Keely</a> / Catering: <a href="http://www.summerlandcateringservices.com/" target="_blank">Summerland Catering</a> / Peach Butter Favors, Family Photo Clothesline + Decor: DIY</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m loving this outdoor wedding for so many reasons. Not only is it totally gorgeous and filled with amazing DIY details, but it&#8217;s also eco-friendly and that, in my opinion, makes it out of this world cool. This earth conscious couple emailed all their save the dates and invites and donated all the money they saved on stamps to a local charity. Oh, and they even composted all the leftovers from their big day! Add to that the fact that their signature drink was Pimm&#8217;s Cup, and you&#8217;ve got one smitten wedding blogger. Yum! <a href="http://www.jenniferarmstrongphotography.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Armstrong Photography</a> captured each and every moment to perfection and you can <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6623" target="_blank">click here for even more</a>.</p>
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<p>From the bride&#8230; <em>Chris and I met while playing on an Ultimate Frisbee team when I was living in London for the year. After five months of dating I had to return to Canada, but we knew we wanted to stay together. It was a year full of eight hour time differences, Skype conversations and flights back and forth before Chris could move to Canada. </em><em>Four years later, Chris completely surprised me with his proposal. I thought we were going on a casual weekend biking trip around a few of the Gulf Islands. He had sneakily booked us in at a beautiful resort on Galiano Island. He popped the question and my first words were “Are you kidding me?” followed by a quick “Yes, yes, yes!”</em></p>
<p><em>My advice to other brides in wedding planning is to throw out any ideas of “rules” about weddings and focus on what is important to you as a couple. Chris and I knew we wanted our wedding to be a big party with a casual atmosphere. We knew that nature, music, wine and making as little environmental impact as possible were all important to us. We also knew that doing this all on budget was essential. We fell in love with Sun Lotus Guesthouse the moment we saw pictures of the site. A wedding in the forest where all our guests could camp overnight — it was our dream! We had lots of creative room to make this place our own and the owners even composted all the food leftovers for us!</em></p>
<p><em>I spent much of the year of wedding planning scouring Craigslist and local thrift stores. Collecting vintage flower plates for the dinner, converting flower print sheets into table cloths and painting old picture frames into chalkboards. My family ate more than their fair share of pasta so that we had vases for the flowers. Many of our friends helped out in imbibing bottles of wine to donate corks that we used to make name-card holders. I found free candle holders on Craigslist and other great deals at bridal swaps. Our good friend Jakub designed our invitations. Instead of mailing invitations and thank-yous or giving out party favors, we emailed them and then donated the cost equivalent to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Our tables were named after bands that we had seen in concert and we had quotes about love from one of each of their songs. We both have British heritage which we wanted to recognize so we chose to serve a Pimm’s Cup as our signature drink. It&#8217;s a popular summer beverage in England. The mint for this drink came fresh from the garden at the venue. We also had my brother carve signs pointing to important cities in our lives into pieces of driftwood that Chris and I had found along the beach. I wore each of my grandmothers’ engagement rings on my right hand so that they could be with us for the event. The speeches were very informal, and I still laugh about our guests’ unrequested, but appreciated, audience participation. We also had the guests write poems to read out to request us to kiss. </em><em></em><em>Our wedding turned into more of a week-long celebration and it truly was so much fun. We couldn’t have done it all without the help of our family and friends and the amazing eye of our photographer, Jennifer Armstrong, who captured our day beautifully. We frequently look through the photos just to check that it all actually happened, and we feel so lucky that it really did!</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Photography: <a href="http://www.jenniferarmstrongphotography.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Armstrong Photography</a> / Venue: <a href="http://sunlotus.ca/" target="_blank">Sun Lotus Guesthouse</a> / Florist: <a href="https://www.leaf-petal.ca/" target="_blank">Leaf and Petal</a> / Catering: <a href="http://parkerproductions.ca/index.htm" target="_blank">Parker Productions</a> / Wedding Dress: <a href="http://sposawedding.ca/wp/" target="_blank">Sposa Wedding World</a> / Veil: <a href="http://www.carolinecalvert.com/" target="_blank">Caroline Calvert</a> / Bridesmaid Dresses: <a href="http://www.dessy.com/" target="_blank">Alfred Sung</a> / Groom&#8217;s + Groomsmen’s Outfits: <a href="http://www.tailor4less.com/" target="_blank">Taylor 4 Less</a> / Groom’s Hat: <a href="http://www.goorin.com/" target="_blank">Goorin Brothers</a> / Hair: Studio One Hair Professionals (250-709-2195) / Makeup: <a href="http://www.matissedayspa.com/" target="_blank">Matisse Day Spa </a></p>
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