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Posted by Alexandra on May 31, 2013
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Allie & Matt
May 18
Tallahassee, Florida
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Q & A with the Bride:
What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?
We knew about this place first, and loved it but wanted to find something more wild. After searching all over Tallahassee we were just drawn back to Lichgate and its sweet cabin and huge live oak. It just looked like a fairytale.
Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
We loved the handmade bananagrams tiles laser cut by Matt’s brother and my best friend, Michael Taylor; the individually bought tea sets that we turned into candles (which were our favors), and the white lights strung over the reception, particularly over the dance floor and under the big tree.
If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?
People say it all of the time, but seriously, get someone to run the wedding the day of. My best friend/MOH planned the entire wedding, but her and her boyfriend tag-teamed running the actual wedding that night. She had a schedule for everyone and everything. If she wasn’t there that day nothing would have run nearly as smoothly as it did.
Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can’t stop thinking about.
We keep randomly bursting out with, “It was so perfect, It was so beautiful!.” But the funniest part is, after all of the planning, we forgot to rent cups! So everyone drank out of champagne flutes!
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Posted by Kim on May 29, 2013
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Abby & Ian
March 29
Lakewood, Washington
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Q & A with the Bride:
Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
All of the bouquets (plus table centerpieces) were fresh-cut tulips from Pike Place Market in Seattle. The tulips were in season and were a special order from a local farm. The table numbers at the reception were also a favorite detail. The numbers pasted on a printed silver and yellow paper, then framed, were a last-minute project the night before the wedding. And to match the gray, white and yellow theme, the bridesmaids gifts were gray crocheted Toms shoes. They came in handy for the bridesmaids who wore them as “dancing shoes” throughout the reception.
If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?
Everything will work out! It can be stressful and seem nearly impossible to keep track of all of the details (big and small), but even if something is overlooked, you will likely be the only one who cares. We forgot to purchase cake plates and silverware and did not realize until right before we cut the cake. Ian announced to our guests that they would all have to eat cake with their hands, and it became a funny moment from our wedding (luckily our wonderful venue had backup plates and utensils stashed away that we were able to use). Relax and try to be “in the moment” throughout your big day. Moments are what you will remember, not the details.
Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can’t stop thinking about.
Our favorite moment from our wedding is when we said our vows. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception, but the vows were the reason we were there- to commit ourselves to each other and start a life together. Out of all of the special moments from that day, that is one we cherish the most.
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Posted by Kim on May 24, 2013
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Brianna & Avery
March 24
Charleston, South Carolina
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We just love how this wedding mixes unique, bold, and modern details (a bright color scheme, the bride’s pink gown) with a historic venue and Southern charm. And can we just talk about that gown for a moment? It truly proves that you don’t have to wear wedding white to look like the star of the show – and still completely bridal-appropriate. We’re also loving the lush florals, the cool cupcake arrangement, and the scenic ceremony spot.
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Posted by Caitlin on May 17, 2013
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Kristen & Michael
April 27
Cleburne, Texas
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Q & A with the Bride:
1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?
It was the beautiful setting with an amazing rustic, elegant barn that matched what I had always envisioned for my wedding. I did not think I would find something like that in the North Texas area. There were also two details that sealed the deal for us though. The first was the owner’s story. We loved the heart behind why they created this venue, and I loved hearing the story directly from Ann, who answered my phone call herself one morning. The second was that they actually had an available day in April! Because our engagement was so short, most venues laughed at me when I said that I was looking for dates available in April 2013 and not 2014. We had prayed for God to provide us a venue, and we knew He had provided in abundance when we found Thistle Springs!
2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
The first would be the handmade decorations by my father and mother. My father made the wooden cake stand, and the flower box used on the head table. I burned the writing on them. My mom created the window that had a scripture painted on it with pictures of Michael and I. He also handcrafted a wine box with a key/lock and engraved initials. In it we put love letters in to each other for our “first fight” to remind us of the deep love we truly have for one another. He handpicked the wood he used with knots and imperfections as a symbol of how real life and love is, imperfect yet beautiful!
The second thing would be the table decorations. The “thank you” cards on the plates with the “to do” list on the back were cute. I LOVED picking out all the different lanterns that were the center pieces. It was the first decision I made on decorations. I wanted lanterns because they were a symbol to me of what Michael and I wanted our marriage to be. We want to have a marriage that honors God and is and light/example of His love for the world to see.
The third thing would be the floating wish/prayer lantern send off at the end of the night. It was beautiful! Every family got to take one home as their gift so that they could choose their own special time to celebrate with a floating lantern together. I wrote a little poem explaining it. It was fun.
3. Give us the one moment from your wedding you can’t stop thinking about.
Michael and I lighting our floating lantern, letting it go together and then watching all the glowing lanterns float into the sky right before we left. It was BEAUTIFUL!
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Posted by Kim on May 14, 2013
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Kitzel & Kendall
May 6
Lyons, Colorado
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Q & A with the Bride & Groom:
What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?
We wanted a venue that provided space for our guest to have small gatherings wherein they could catch up and share stories. But we also wanted to be able to have an indoor/outdoor option that accentuated the beauty of where we live.
Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
Saying our vows under an umbrella as sprinkles fell around us
The groomsmen shaking things up with chivalry as they gave their coats to the bridesmaids.
The toasts from my Best Man and Cali – one of Kit’s bridesmaids.
If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?
Get as much of the big stuff out of the way early, and as you get closer to the date delegate so that you can be present with each other and family to enjoy the celebration. You can plan all you want but in the end, hold it loosely so you can enjoy the day whatever may come. Probably good advice for a marriage too.
Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can’t stop thinking about.
Kendall: I could not get through my vows without crying and for all attempts to keep it together I just let the tears come and smiled my way through it as Kit tried not to cry, looking into my water-filled eyes. Plenty of tears and laughter throughout.
Kit: Saying our vows and holding hands was a moment I will always remember. Looking into his eyes knowing that this was it for the rest of our lives and vowing to create a beautiful partnership through all the good and the bad is something I hold so close to my heart. Our first dance “When It Don’t come Easy” by Patty Griffin was the epitome of what our marriage is and continues to become. He is my best friend and I couldn’t imagine life without him!!
