For those of you that are just coming down off a long holiday weekend and have a slight workday hangover, we’ve got just the ticket to make you feel all shiny and new again. It’s a sweet, pretty, nothing-but-lovely kind of wedding where the bride and groom put so much thought and attention into each and every detail…you almost feel like you were right there with them. Photographed by Sweet Caroline Photo in Austin, Texas, there is nothing not to love about this lovely, lovely affair. And if you’re dying to see more, click right here. There are tons of additional reception and detail shots.
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I wanted our wedding to have the theme of “vintage simplicity”. The first thing that I found was my girls’ dresses in the sale room of Anthropologie. I loved the color and the vintage detailing. Everything just sort of developed from there. The guys’ suspenders, bbq meal and the square dancing played along with the theme.
Here is a look at some of the DIY projects that we did, starting with the flowers…
My friend, Patty, and I made the pew decorations from wheat (since Craig is from Montana) and baby’s breath. My mom was on the “bottle brigade” as she called it. Over a period of 8 months she collected all of the bottles for the table decorations. I purchased the flowers in bulk from Central Market and my friends arranged them in assorted ball jars and bottles the morning of the wedding. My friend Merrill spent the morning with my mom and me making the boutonnieres and the bridesmaids bouquets. My mom and I took apart the bridal bouquet that Central Market had made and added more ranunculus and gomphrena to it. Then we cut burlap garland and lace and wrapped them around the stems.
We also DIY-ed our papergoods. My husband, Craig, painted a watercolor of a jar of flowers that I had at the house. Then we put it into photoshop, shrunk the size of it and put it on business card sized table assignments. For our programs, I downloaded a template for a wedding invitation and then altered the color and design of it to suit a program. The place settings were labels that I got from A Print Lady. I shrunk the size of them and cut them out. Then my friends and family tied them around all of the lemons the morning of the wedding.
Other small DIY details. My friend, Cher, made the burlap runners and applied the monogram “HS” with transfer paper as a decorative detail. My sister, Kelly, and I created the text for the crossword one afternoon. Craig and I worked on the map together. I drew the map and he adorned it with miniature images and signs of places such as the church and the reception venue. Craig and I brought my dresser from Houston for the cakes to sit on. My dress came with a belt which I wasn’t the biggest fan of, so I found a trim that I liked and a new piece of ribbon. I had it sewn on to the dress.
As for advice, I know everyone has already told you this, but the day really does fly by in a blink of an eye. Take a moment to cherish and thank all of the people that have come from far and away to support you and celebrate your marriage. Also try and steal two minutes from the busy timeline of your wedding day for a private moment with your new husband.
Photography: Sweet Caroline Photo / Caterer: Salt Lick Barbeque / Ceremony Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church & Mercury Hall / Cakes: Buttersweet Bakery / Bluegrass band: The Darcie Deaville Band / Reception Venue: Mercury Hall / Flowers: Central Market / Hair: Shannon Briggs, Path Salon / Shoes: Steve Madden
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very nice :) gives a feeling that the wedding was a breeze :) i absolutely dig the chalkboard idea for the photo-ops :)
What a cool backlit shot with the sheet hanging from the tree. Truly unique and beautiful.
you guys are right. this really is a tuesday-morning-blues remedy. what a gorgeous couple!! and the details are so beautiful. awesome work sweet caroline!
so beautiful - simple, romantic and fun.
Who is the dress by?
Yes...the dress...where can I get one? It's BEAUTIFUL!
Love the dress..wish I had tried it on before I bought my gown! I think the dress is Davids Bridal...?
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Lace-Cap-sleeve-Trumpet-with-Keyhole-Back-and-Sash-VW9768
The wooden photo box is B-E-A-utiful. Congrats!
I love everything in that wedding! the dress is lovely!
Super sweet! LOVE everything! My sister was married at Mercury Hall. I always love to see celebrations featured there.
omg, the crossword is genius and so unique! I've never seen anything like that before.
Yay, Sweet Caroline!!!
I love, love, love the photo box. Where did you find it? Congratulations on a stunning wedding and a beautiful love!
this oozes sweetness! love all the details!
Wow - these comments are so sweet.
To answer some of the questions:
The dress is from David's Bridal -- super affordable and exactly what I was looking for. FYI: I did one main alteration to it because I wanted the sleeves to be more of a cap sleeve, so I widened the upper back of the dress. I also re-worked the belt using material that I found at High Fashion Home in Houston.
The wooden photo box is from Hobby Lobby.
It is funny because I pored over wedding blogs for inspiration, not ever actually think that our wedding would be one to inspire others, so thank you!
cute cute cute! love the burlap and lace combination on the bouquet.
Love the pops of color! Looks like a fun and happy celebration! Love the shoes! Great pics :)
This post is great! I love-love-love the crossword puzzle...I stole the idea and spent the last 2 hours creating my own for my wedding :) I love the chalkboard too...perfect for a photo booth...that will be next on my shopping list.
Wow, those bouquets of baby's breath have me completely rethinking my flowers!! Love this wedding--it is exactly the feel I hope mine will have!
I love the centerpieces and the color scheme. So pretty!
Love their centerpieces and table runners! So cute!
What a great example of how tired and common filler flowers, when used alone and en masse (like the baby's breath above) look spectacular, fresh, and unconventional. Affordable, unique, and just stunning. LOVE.
I Just love this shade of green in a wedding!! Beautiful details throughout.
I love your wedding photos! It looks like we are headed toward a similar wedding in April. Yay! I am also from Houston and am dying to find those green dresses. Where did you get them? I love them!
Congratulations on your marriage!!!!
LOVE this wedding, especially the burlap table runners! The crossword puzzles are such a fun idea. The floral arrangements are fantastic! So many beautiful details throughout the entire wedding. Congratulations!
This wedding looks like it was so much fun. I love the playful style of it all. Gorgeous!
Alyson, can you tell me what invite template you used for the program and where you got it? I am having a green wedding this weekend and that template would be perfect. Thanks!
I am so in love with this wedding, from the baby's breath (which you've inspired me to do) to the green color to the photobooth (i even found a sheet using yours as inspiration for what i wanted and it looks awesome) to the chalkboards to the GM in suspenders and the groom in a vest (I was doing it the other way around though!)
So basically, I'm ripping off your wedding but with different elements. i promise! I really love your pictures though. By far one of my favorites I've seen on SMP.
I think I am in love with the silhouette shot behind the sheet. Such a cool wedding with crazy awesome details. I love how they really kept the beautiful green theme rockin. Caroline totally rocked coverage, but that doesn't surprise me, her work is absolutley wonderful.
I love the tones throughout the shots and the old timey look while still keeping it modern and classy. Amazing work by Caroline for sure.
This is so sweet! Love the style, especially the brown linen monogrammed table runner.
My fave shot is the one behind the curtain hanging from the tree. Very cool.
I can't quite make out the brand on those shoes. Its probably too far back for anyone to recall, but I would love to know.
Hi Marc. It looks like they may be Steve Madden. Cute shoes!