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As the store manager of an Anthropologie as well as avid vintage collectors, Jenn + Andy knew immediately that they wanted to go with an eclectic, vintage, DIY theme. They had no bridal party, no bouquet toss and a loose theme that allowed for lots of interpretation – which equals lots of fun to me! They also searched hard to find a venue that was unique and when they stumbled upon the amazing Coloma Country Inn, they knew they found the perfect location. Jenn wrote the ceremony herself, they boogied down the aisle to “Putting All My Eggs in One Basket” by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong and danced through pom poms on the way out! Such a fun wedding! Thanks so much to our awesome sponsor Ashley Maxwell for the gorgeous photos and sending this wedding our way!

Most memorable moment of your wedding day?
Hands down the ceremony. I actually wrote the ceremony myself, so it was completely us! My friend who is an actress served as our officiant to make it extra special. We included a Native American blanket ceremony using a blanket from my husband’s great aunts sister handmade. Also included was a love box ceremony where we each placed hand written letters, a bottle of wine and glasses in. The box was locked and will be opened on our first anniversary to enjoy its contents, as well as place another set of letters and bottle of wine to enjoy on our next anniversary. 

Any advice for those planning now?
Tailor the day to what you want to do vs. what is “the norm” at a wedding. Don’t be afraid to go against the grain. I got a lot of static from people for some of my choices, but once all the pieces came together people understood and loved it! People really enjoyed a different type of wedding.

If you want more info on their wedding and Jenn’s style, be sure to check out her blog Found in February! Congrats to Jenn + Andy for having your perfect wedding. :)

vendors:
photographer: Ashley Maxwell // venue: Coloma Country Inn // rentals: Inncredible Events and Celebrations // cakes: Sweet Cakes by Rebecca // photo booth: Magnolia Photo Booth Co. // carmel apples: Danville Chocolates // invitations: Sleepy Dreamer // love letter box ceremony: Amazon // catering: Beth Sogaard Catering // dress: Wtoo by Watters // birdcage veil: Dolly Couture  // florals + DJ: Wylie Weddings

Britney + Mark had an absolutely gorgeous wedding and almost every single element was DIY, down to her amazing dress her mom made and the Anthro-inspired backdrop for their ceremony. They were married right outside of Athens, GA which is where they met playing frisbee. They even had frisbees as their wedding favors!

They were both inspired by the venue (Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast) and fell in love with the grounds immediately. It  had a Great Gatsby/Jekyll Island lawn party feel which they both loved along with lots of antiques. Britney is a Jr High art teacher, so she knew there would be lots of fun craft projects for the day including the giant paper flowers seen at the ceremony, pinwheels, programs, bouquets and more! Thanks to (once like a spark) photography for the lovely photos and congrats to Britney + Mark!

Yes, Britney’s mother made her dress! Amazing, right?? Britney tried on a gorgeous Amsale Dahlia gown and loved but it was way over her budget. So, Britney’s mom made her a custom dress with different fabrics from estate sales + goodwill including two cut-up wedding dresses! She worked on it for several months and it ended up being the dress of Britney’s dreams. It fit perfectly and was exactly what she envisioned,  pockets and all. She also made her garter, veil, and shoe clips. Amazing job Britney’s mom!!

The morning of the wedding, the bridesmaids all had breakfast together and then had a bouquet making party where they all put together their own bouquets from flowers Britney bought at wholesale – how fun! Their dresses are from Banana Republic, J Crew, and thrift stores.

Most memorable moment of your wedding day?
Our first look before when we started taking couples photos was really fun and sweet. Talking and hanging out with one another majorly calmed our nerves before the ceremony. We had tons of fun dancing at the reception as well.

Tell us a bit about your music!
Processional: Canon by Trace Bundy and Photographs by Eddie Vedder
Recessional: You are the best thing by Ray Lamontagne
First Dance: The Way They Danced by Jump Little Children

Aren’t the giant flower AMAZE!! From Britney, The giant flowers were inspired by some that we saw in an Anthropologie store here in Atlanta. We made them from torn poster board, bath loofas and hot glue! Most of the table decorations were purchased from thrift stores, estate sales, and flea markets.

Neither of us really care for cake so we decided on pie from The Loveless Cafe in Nashville. They taste great and look homemade. We had peach pie, honey chess, and fudge pecan. My mom made the one that we ate. It was my great-grandmothers recipe for chocolate pie. We make it all of the time at home and could think of nothing better to eat on our special day.

Any advice for those planning now?
It is definitely possible to have an amazing wedding on a smaller budget. Start planning early. Get everything big out of the way, then tackle the small really special details. There are so many fantastic tutorials online that will help you get going on fantastic handmade decor. Most importantly, ENJOY YOUR DAY. Go ahead and make the decision that you WILL enjoy the day, even if everything doesn’t get done. You are marrying the love of your life and are having a party with everyone that loves you. What could be better?!

vendors
photography: (once like a spark) photography // venue: Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast // wedding dress + hairpieces: bride’s mother // shoes: Alfani wedge with shoe clip made by bride // groom suit: Kenneth Cole Reaction with custom made vest // invitations: The Aerialist Press // catering: Fox Brothers Barbecue // cake: Wedding Pies from The Loveless Cafe in Nashville

Such an amazing wedding to start the week off! This one is for all you Anthropologie fans out there. :) Shelby is a professional dancer and Daniel is starting his last year in medical school. And they are high school sweethearts! They selected The Four Seasons in Austin for both their ceremony + reception. The vows took place outside under the trees and the reception followed indoors with tons of activities such as a face painter, caricature artist, balloon man, photo booth, professional dancers, and TWO choreographed flash mob dances – so super fun!! Shelby + Daniel wanted their wedding to be different, a wedding that each of their guests would not soon forget and this wedding was more than just a breathtaking site, it was a knock-your-socks-off kind of experience laced with love! If your venue options are limited to hotel ballrooms and you’re not feeing inspired (since you are thinking a ballroom can’t be unique), I think this wedding will show you that you that with some personal style and a bit of work, you can have a super unique + creative wedding in a ballroom – don’t feel limited! Thanks so much also to ee photography for the lovely photos and to Sweet Sunday Events for the amazing design of the day.

Shelby + Daniel had no idea that a flash mob, consisting of her house party and fellow professional dancers, was about to break out as soon as the officiate announced Daniel and Shelby as one!!

The Sweet Sunday Events team transformed a traditional ballroom and hotel hallways into a spread fit for the next Anthropologie catalogue. From the team, “We pushed ourselves to use items in unconventional ways, like using shipping palates stacked to mimic a stage; we dyed over 800 coffee filers to fill large shadow boxes and used yarn to create tailor made signs. Each turn of the hallway introduced an innovative and exciting art piece while the overall theme of chalkboards, yarn and frames connected each space to the next. Even after Sweet Sunday Events completed the event production and floral design, the bride and groom, their family and 400 closest friends made the wedding the spectacular event it turned out to be.”

Each of the 55 tables incorporated family heirlooms and other antique pieces in the centerpieces along with pretty flowers.

Later in the night the bridal party was joined by family in a well choreographed rendition of “Thriller”. To exit the night, the newlyweds were sent off on a barge where they danced beneath the Austin city lights. Congrats to Shelby + Daniel!!

You can see even more photos from their wedding on the ee photography blog. Thanks so much to all the vendors for sharing your talents with us today!

vendors:
photographer: ee photography // event production, floral design + specialty  rentals: Sweet Sunday Events // venue + caterering: The Four Seasons, Austin // planner: Luanna Cole of The Plantation House // videographer: Joe Simon // lighting: FILO // audio visual: Swank Audio Visual // cake: The fabulous Driskill 1886 Chocolate Cake // make-up: Joanna Cole King // wedding dress: Saks Fifth Avenue // caricature artist, magician + face painters: Art For Your Head, Dallas, Texas // balloon artist: Nate The Great // iron rentals: Mancino Iron Works // reception music: The Pictures Band