This Marble Falls wedding by Two Times Photography is one of those youthful, sweet celebrations that is sure to put a giant smile on your face. The bright, cheerful colors and patterns are the perfect way to get us ready for spring and the adorable couple make our hearts sing. The fact that they did pretty much everything themselves and incorporated so much heart into each detail just makes us love them more! See it all in the full gallery!
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From the Bride… Matt and I wanted to create a natural, outdoor feel with bright, colorful accents for our summer wedding. Matt loved the freedom of wearing a linen suit and going barefoot by the lake. I loved playing with colors and patterns with our bridesmaid dresses and table settings. I picked our main colors primarily based on my favorite flower, the sunflower! Our wedding was at the Lakeside Pavilion in Marble Falls, Texas. Since it was June and hot, we started at 7 p.m. and provided handmade program fans. We had so many great friends and family all help out that day in preparation for the wedding since we did set up everything on our own. Thankfully there was just enough of a breeze to cool off our guests during the ceremony, which overlooked the lake. We had musical friends play and sing during the ceremony, and my dad was the officiant. It felt so special and personal to have so many loved ones involved. We chose to do a sand ceremony and also participated in a worship song as our first act as man and wife. All our bridesmaids picked their own fabric patterns for their dresses, which were handmade vintage tea dresses from the Etsy shop Sohomode. Our ring bearers wore suspenders and bow ties, which were handmade by my sister, owner of the Etsy shop The Green Crayon. Since our ring bearers were two years old and younger, we had them carry their favorite stuffed animals, which also had their own matching handmade bow ties, with them. Our flower girl wore a white sundress and carried her petals in a yellow painted watering can. All in the ceremony were barefoot.
We were on an incredibly tight budget, so we did everything we could and stayed true to our down-to-earth personalities. We made own our photo booth with a colorful sheet, dollar store props and an old family trunk. The groom’s cake was actually “groom’s pies” that his grandmother made herself. We also made the stands that the pies were on by gluing candlesticks to some plates. For the tables, we covered them in butcher paper, which doubled as entertainment for kids with crayons, as well as space for guests to write us messages. We added some swatches of lace and filled different-colored vases (collected from thrift stores) with flowers. I hand-painted our name sign and also created our sign-in sunflower, which people signed the petals of. For the dance floor, we made string lanterns of all shapes and sizes and incorporated the mason jars and candles that lined our aisle during the ceremony. Other fun decorations were fabric banners, a heritage table, and our favors were sunflower seeds.
I loved having an anniversary dance instead of a bouquet toss. Our DJ did an amazing job singing, “When I’m Sixty-Four,” and everyone had a great time. It was also really special to honor the longest married couple in attendance. I also loved using the gold heart balloons for our send-off and seeing them fly up as we left. The groom’s favorite part was waiting to see me until I walked down the aisle. To this day, he never regrets saving that special moment for our ceremony. Our wonderful photographers quickly incorporated our couples session between the ceremony and reception.
Wedding Photography: Two Times Photography / Wedding Venue: Lakeside Pavilion in Marble Falls, Texas / Flowers: Purchased from H-E-B + Arranged by the Bride / Catering: River City Grill / DJ: Mark Klentzmen of Klentzmen Entertainment / Fabric Banners + Bow Ties: The Green Crayon (Owned by the Bride’s Sister) / Groom’s Pies: The Groom’s Grandmother / Name Sign + Sign-In Sunflower: DIY by the Bride / Program Fans: DIY / Wedding Dress: Alfred Angelo / Bride’s Headband: Anthropologie / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Sohomode
I have to just say that Bri of BLUE LOTUS may be my newest florist obsession. I am dying over the gorgeous arrangements she created for this Dallas soiree. The mix of blue, peach, blush and white blossoms are the perfect blend of wild and elegant and the perfect match for this romantic, DIY affair. Through photos by Sara & Rocky, it is truly a work of art. You just have to go to the full gallery to see it all!
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And if you thought their wedding was beautiful you have to see their engagement that Sara & Rocky captured as well! I was in tears literally within 15 seconds and the waterworks did not stop through the entire thing!
For the big day, Andrew Miller Design worked his magic behind the camera!
From the Bride… When Ben and I first met, I would definitely say the roles were reversed, and I pursued him … hard. I had seen him playing in the worship band at a new church I started to attend, and knew right then and there that he was the man I wanted to marry. After several persistent months of chasing, our relationship finally took off. When he did propose, I thought I would be able to tell it was coming and read him like a book, but I was wrong. He totally had me fooled and it was perfect. He proposed to me in an old barn that is the home of House of Hargrove, a little antique and furniture store that we have been visiting for months. Going antiquing is a fun hobby of ours and the way he arranged the barn to be open just for him to be able to propose inside was so sweet.
So of course, as soon as we got engaged, I kicked it in to high gear. Because I had been addicted to wedding blogs for quite some time, I knew exactly what I wanted. Since Sara & Rocky Garza of Sara & Rocky Photography, are some of our best friends, we of course knew we wanted them to document our day. Our cinematographer was another close friend of ours, and he did a magnificent job producing my absolute favorite part of any wedding, the video trailer. I already had a small list of florists in the area I was considering, but after meeting Bri with Blue Lotus, the chemistry was right. I knew she would be able to bring alive my vision of bringing the outdoors inside. She used succulents, ferns, and brass and wood vessels. My bouquet even turned out to be exactly what I wanted and more. The tables were simple with small lace table toppers and handmade table numbers. The escort cards were all done by me as well and hung on super cute screen doors I found from Rent My Dust. The DJ, Aaron Kannowski with Uptown Sound, is such a great guy! I have worked with him on another wedding, and I knew I wanted to use him. He goes above and beyond for his clients.
My dress was the Adela by Pronovias. When I first started shopping, I thought I knew the exact dress I wanted but was so wrong. I ended up visiting six different bridal stores and trying on at least 30 dresses. We ended up at the Bridal Boutique in Lewisville where I fell in love with my dress immediately. I saw a sash I absolutely loved but couldn’t afford, so I ended up making it myself and must say, I think I did a fabulous job! My shoes were from DSW. I wanted something dramatic but since I wasn’t using much color in the wedding, I went for a huge bow instead. I had all the girls pick their own dresses from wherever they wanted in a cream/blush color. I know how it can be to not feel comfortable in a bridesmaids dress so I wanted my girls to be able to be themselves and wear something to their personality. The boys I wanted all different. They each found their own gray pants and vest, purposefully mismatching. Ben wanted to still wear a suit so we found a unique one from Zara and the perfect bow tie. He felt very studly! The entire day went by so fast but it was exactly what I imaged. I had the best team a girl could ask for and an even better husband whom I adore!
Wedding Photography: Sara & Rocky / Ceremony: Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas / Reception: The Room on Main in Dallas, Texas / Floral Design: Bri of BLUE LOTUS / Wedding Coordination: After Yes / Wedding Cinematography: Andrew Miller Design / Proposal Cinematography: Sara & Rocky / Wedding Cake: Tina Woodbridge / Wedding Invitation + Programs: Yay Invites / Letter Press: Elefant Press / Rentals: Rent My Dust Vintage Rentals / DJ: Aaron Kanowski of Uptown Sound / Other Decor: BHLDN / Succulent Favors: SucculentDESIGNS / Wedding Dress: Pronovias “Adela” / Bride’s Sash: DIY by the Bride / Bride’s Shoes: DSW / Bride’s Veil: Fine & Fleurie / Hair: Amy Jo McKinley / Bride’s Robe: Plum Pretty Sugar / Groom’s Suit: Zara / Groom’s Shoes: DSW
Be still my wild heart! This Austin wedding by Hyde Park Photography packs a pretty punch and is just bursting with so many personal touches that are sure to make you swoon. The details are not your standard fare but rather incorporate a lovely, organic feel with wildflowers, herbs, fruit and topiaries overflowing from every corner and table. See each one in the full gallery!
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Brian and Alexandra celebrated their wedding with a unique combination of their home states, Connecticut and Texas. The ceremony took place in the hill country in Austin, with items brought from home spread throughout the decor. Connecticut vintage lace was placed on hay bales, vintage doors were used for place cards, and vintage cans and soda crates from each area were used throughout. The combination of food was fun and refreshing: fried chicken, grits with various toppings and Brian’s grandmothers strawberry rhubarb pie. Alexandra chose to forgo the elaborate wedding cake and chose a selection of pies instead, which didn’t last long. And what’s a Connecticut wedding without a Labrador? The couple’s black lab, Shea, proudly walked the aisle as the stand-in flower girl. The oohs and aahs made her day. The bridesmaids chose their own white dresses, and the results made everyone happy and comfortable. The ceremony incorporated friends and family — Brian’s close friend played banjo, another friend performed the ceremony, and family did the readings. The flowers were not standard issue, rather leaning towards natural and organic with fruit, herbs, topiaries and wreaths. The wedding uniquely combined both backgrounds of the bride and groom into one fun and beautiful evening.
Wedding Photography: Hyde Park Photography / Wedding Venue: University of Texas Golf Club in Austin, Texas / Floral Design: Merveille Events / Event Planning: Keely Thorne Events / Wedding Cinematography: Crescent Video / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang “Emmeline” / Veil: Vera Wang / Cowboy Boots: Vintage
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