{Real Wedding} A Yellow & Gray Farm Celebration

Jenna and Sean Get Hitched - Rain or Shine

Every couple prays for good weather on their wedding day. Seems like Jenna and Sean got a dose of Mother Nature's best at their rustic farm wedding captured by Daniel McQuade Photography - a dash of rain to hold off the outdoor ceremony, followed by a glorious sunset to finish up the day.  The Swift Level Farm, a 19th century farmhouse and property in Lewisburg, West Virginia, provided an amazing backdrop with its wooden fences, old farmhouse, a water tower, and lots and lots of gorgeous green. 

From the bright daisy bouquets to the striking bridesmaids' dresses to the festive lantern strewn reception tent, every aspect of this yellow and gray wedding was overflowing with light and cheerfulness, despite the rain. I happen to love their color choices - stylish yet accessible, fashionable yet personable, infused throughout the wedding for a polished branded look.  Their simple flower and candle centerpieces popped against the white of the tent while the black and white dance floor was most certainly the center of attention....after the newlyweds of course.  As a final thank you to guests, Jenna and Sean bid farewell by releasing beautifully lit lanterns into the night sky. Quite a dramatic end to the most special of days.

 

{Photo Credit: Daniel McQuade Photography via Two Bright Lights}

Don't you just love their yellow and gray inspired farm wedding? It looked like an amazingly fun time, filled with family and friends! Thanks so much to Jenna and Sean for letting us share their wedding celebration. We wish you a happy, healthy future full of love and laughter! Thanks also to Daniel McQuade for this wedding submission. We look forward to working more with him again.

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Have a wonderful week,

{Real Wedding} Eve & Don - DIY Beachside Extravaganza

It's a Shore Thing!

When I think of Budget Wedding Elegance and DIY Extravaganza, it looks exactly like Eve and Don's stunning turquoise and white beachside wedding. Captured by A Million Sighs Photography, Eve and company spent three days transforming a blank venue at Jupiter Beach Resort in Florida into a spectacular affair complete with every DIY wedding project possible. From edible favors to twinkle lights and lanterns, from their unique guest book to a final send off, Eve and Don prove that couples can indeed create a personal, elegant, detail filled wedding on a budget. 

Eve is a radiant bride in her layers of organza but what I love about her most is the playful side that comes through in these images. Elegant, graceful, yet completely herself - how a bride SHOULD be!

    

Calla Lilies make for a sweet, simple bouquet - unfussy and completely elegant, a perfect compliment to the DIY Budget feel of this seaside affair. This beauty was put together by Botanical Bliss.

Don and the guys look dapper in their white tuxes with a slash of turquoise, perfect for the Florida coast!

Eve chose mismatched bridesmaids gowns for the girls but kept them all the same color, a great trend that shows lots of personality. The wedding party has a cohesive look but different dress styles allows for lots of different body types, complimenting each maid individually.

Eve and Don did a fabulous job of maintaining the color palette throughout their entire celebration - from Eve's hair clip to her dad's bow tie, to the ombre wedding cake to yummy candy bar, table runners, chevron patterned napkins and chinese lanters - all pitched in to create a cohesive wedding look. 

Continuing with their beachside wedding branding, I love their unique guest book - a beautiful wooden surfboard.  A treasured memory for years to come I'm sure!

Photography: A Million Little Sighs

Floral Designer:  Botanical Bliss

Cake Designer:  Johnson's Custom Cakes

Event Venue:  Jupiter Civic Center

Congratulations Eve and Don - what an amazingly fun and personal wedding celebration! Thank you for letting us share your special day! We wish you good health, happy life, and a wonderful marriage!

Thank you also to the crew over at A Million Sighs Photography for sharing this wedding with us through Two Bright Lights.   

What was your favorite DIY detail of Eve and Don's reception? What DIY ideas are you using for your own big day? We are DYING to know so please leave us a message below.  Also come join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter for more great DIY ideas.

Happy DIYing,