Jessica + Evan

Posted by whitney in Blog, Real DIYers

Weddings held at home are some of my favorites. Seeing the pictures from a day where the bride and groom are surrounded by friends and family in a space that has held their memories and love through the years. Jessica and Evan were married on her parents’ property in Oregon, and the families were very involved in erecting buildings for the reception as well as the platform for the ceremony. The buildings were draped with flowing fabric, and native plants were added to the already gorgeous space to enhance the day.

DETAILS

Location: Oregon

Photographer: Anne Nunn from Anne Nunn Photography

Venue: Private Residence

Dress: Allure Bridals from Blush Bridal Salon

Cake: Leda Hermecz

Renee + Evan

Posted by whitney in Blog, Real DIYers

Renee and Evan, the couple from this wedding, designed every aspect of their wedding. This included the decor, flowers, and cake. Renee even spent time before the ceremony arranging every guest’s table setting!  One of the perks of planning your wedding and being involved in all the DIY details is getting to design the experience that your guests have.

DETAILS

Location: Tallahassee, Florida

Photography: Christie Meresse Photography

Venue: Fairytales

Dress:  Solutions Bridal Designer House

Courtney + Nathan

Posted by whitney in Blog, Real DIYers

Another yellow wedding for your Monday, but this time the yellow has been paired with a gorgeous gray, which is a great neutral for a bright color palette. Courtney and Nathan did a wonderful job of maximizing these colors to their advantage. In the words of their photographer, “Mason jars, candles, vintage luggage, vintage luggage tags, lemons, a home from the 1800′s, Tom’s shoes… This wedding was spectacular. The couple is very creative and put their personal touch on everything. The purchased items were done by Etsy designers and the rest was all DIY by the bride and groom.”

Details

Photographer: Thomas Lester from Thomas Lester Photography

Event Planner: Michael Mastalski from Joseph Michael Events

Reception Venue: The Spring House

Location: Williamsburg, PA

Mandy + Jamie

Posted by whitney in Blog, Real DIYers

Oh, yellow weddings. They’re so full of bright, punchy color and all the shades can really add to the details of the day. Our first Monday wedding took place in Hudson, New York, and is full of sunny, handmade touches (as well as a pair of rather adorable garden gnomes). Mandy and Jamie were married at the Mount Merino Manor, and the yellow was infused in everything from the bride’s shoes to the bouquets, the cake, and the lemons used in the décor.

Details

Photographer: Diane Stredicke from Hudson River Photographer

Venue: Mount Merino Manor

Caterer: New World Home Cooking

Floral Designer: A Night in Bloom Event Floristry

Officiant: Jeanne Stark from Hudson Valley Ceremonies

DJ: DJ Bri Swatek, Spinning with Style

Brooke + Galen

Posted by whitney in Featured DIY Weddings

On my first official day as the Real Weddings intern, I wanted to showcase a beautiful wedding from my home state of Oregon. In the words of photographer Sara Gray, “Brooke and Galen decided to do things a little differently – they went to a covered bridge they loved in college and exchanged vows in front of family and friends at this simple elopement ceremony.”

The bride and groom were married in front of the Goodpasture Bridge in Eugene. It is one of the longest covered bridges in Oregon, as well as one of the oldest at 73 years old. After the vows, they toasted their new marriage with their party of eight. What I adore about this wedding is the love that jumps off the page. This wedding feels so organic, rich, and full of happiness. Which is what weddings are all about. Enjoy.

DETAILS

Photographer: Sara Gray Photography

Venue: Goodpasture Bridge

Location: Eugene, OR