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Bree + Barham love everything rustic – antlers, pheasant feathers, and barns! They decided to get married at a barn near their home in Washington and designed a rustic chic wedding that spoke perfectly to their interests. I just love Bree’s stylish hairpiece + bouquet – and their first look is so super sweet! Congrats you two and thanks to Stacy Jacobsen for the lovely photos!

Most memorable moment of your wedding day? There were so many…when I first walked into the reception site and saw that it had been transformed into my vision by my all family and friends was breathtaking. Seeing Barham for the first time, I remember racing up the path in my heels, I was so excited to see him and seeing his reaction…is a moment I will never never forget. The ceremony to me was the heart of the day, it was truly amazing. And just having all of our loved ones around us that day was pure magic.

What song did you walk down the aisle to? Staralfur by Sigur Ros Your exit song? All is Love by Karren O and the Kids

Any advice for those planning right now? Don’t forget why you are doing this – it’s not just the most amazing party you will ever throw. Be true to who you are as a couple. Make it fun and don’t get too caught up in the wedding trends. And try to make time every once in a while throughout the planning process to put the wedding aside for a least a moment. You can give yourselves a break, it’s ok.

vendors
photography: Stacy Jacobsen // venue: private residence in Graham, Washington // floral design: Maxine’s Floral // wedding dress: Jasmine From Bellevue Bridal Boutique // reception dress: White By Vera Wang // hairpieces: Maxine’s Floral // bridesmaid dresses: Dessy and After Six dresses from Bellevue Bridal Boutique // groom suit: Men’s Warehouse // cake: Celebrity Cake Studios // invitations+ paper goods: megan kirby

There is something magical to me about air plants! I asked Carissa of JL Designs to put together a bouquet + boutonniere made of only air plants to use as inspiration – which I just love! Air plants need no soil because water and nutrients are absorbed through the leaves – pretty rad, right? The other cool thing about a bouquet made of air plants – it lasts much longer than a bouquet of fresh flowers! So you can look at your bouquet for years to come – gotta love that!  All airplant photos are by Gabriel Ryan Photographers and the two lovely bride photos are by Elizabeth Messina.

If you are looking to add air plants to your wedding, be sure to check out the Air Plant Supply Company! They offer a great selection of air plants.

Kim + Matt met in Brooklyn – Matt was managing a café + Kim came in for soup. They had some funny + flirty flatware dilemma and the rest is history. :) So, there was no question that their wedding would take place in Brooklyn. They had so many personal details which I just love and Kim is wearing one of my favorite BHLDN dresses. She looks so gorgeous! Congrats to Kim + Matt and thanks so much to Made U Look Photography for the stunning photos!

From Kim, “Matt had given me a DNA trace kit for Christmas that traced my DNA on my mothers side back to West Africa (he’s a geneticist). He then sourced a champagne colored conflict free diamond from West Africa and presented that along with silver ore from Idaho (where he grew up) in a little box when he proposed. He then found a jeweler in Brooklyn who took those elements and made the engagement ring. The idea was to have a symbol that linked our beginnings to our present and into our future. He also presented what he called a ‘ghost ring’ in the engagement box, which was a champagne colored acrylic representation of a classic Tiffany set diamond ring from the artist by:AMT. He asked me to wear that as a placeholder for the ring to come.” Wow! I just love that. Those awesome fingerprint rings below are by Fabuluster.

Love that they did their first look and portraits in a café since that is where they met – so cute!

Oui ring also from BHLDN and such a perfect wedding day accessory.

They used antique keys for the seating placement, which they fell in love with after walking over the Pont des Art bridge which is covered in locks engraved with sets of initials while vacationing in Paris – which Jason + I stopped by yesterday and left a lock with our names also! :) The locks are meant to symbolize eternal love. Kim + Matt fashioned their own homage to this tradition by creating the love keys to symbolize the keys to their hearts.

Ok, I just LOVE this idea. Their reception was filled with terrariums on the tables, which guests made and participated in a Terrarium Challenge. If guests wanted they brought their own terrarium they made especially for the wedding and then everyone voted and awards were given by Kim + Matt and they also had a People’s choice. Such a great idea to get friends + family involved – and it worked out great since they then used all these for their centerpieces!

Food was served from a traditional Brooklyn style food truck – Mexicue. :) And instead of toasts, the couple had moth-style stories told by their dear friends + family. Super fun!

Such a beautiful + personal wedding! Congrats to Kim + Matt! And if you are loving their terrariums, stay tuned for our fun terrarium DIY we will be sharing later today!

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photographers: MadeULook Photography // venue: The Green Building // groom’s suit: Monkey Suit Vintage // wedding dress: BHLDN // bride’s fascinator: Ann Leslie Designs // oui ring: BHLDN // bride’s necklace: BHLDN // pinwheels: Rule42 // bride’s bouquet: Ardesign // invitations: LetterBox Ink // wedding rings: Fabuluster // guest book stones: The Papery Nook // caterer (Food Truck): Mexicue // cupcakes:Sugar Sweet Sunshine