After starting down the traditional road of wedding planning, Emily + Tyler were beginning to realize that the wedding they were planning simply didn’t feel like ‘them’. They decided to make a total 180, and together they began the process of crafting a day that was relaxed, fun, and full of details that were reflective of their relationship. Once they threw all caution to the wind and started to trust their instincts, their dream wedding really began to take shape!
Admittedly breakfast fanatics, they chose to serve their guests delicious brunch fare and even hired a coffee cart to whip up specialty coffee drinks. For the music, they chose songs Tyler serenaded Emily with while their were dating as well as songs off of their fave movie soundtracks. The two of them spent weeks collecting vintage furniture pieces to decorate the rustic barn so it would feel cozy + unique. Every detail included meant something and all of their hard work DIY-ing virtually everything definitely paid off. Their day was not only extremely beautiful, but it looked like it was a total blast, too!
Big thanks to Caroline + Jayden of Woodnote Photography for the lovely photography and to Emily + Tyler, congratulations on a day that was exactly as you always wanted! :)
Loving Emily’s sweet flower crown, which she handcrafted along with her fabric flower bouquet.
The 11 bridesmaids all chose their own dresses in pretty pastel shades. And Tyler’s crew of groomsmen picked their own attire, too, going for a mix of pieces in neutral hues. The end result was a perfectly mismatched + relaxed look for the bridal party!
Emily purchased an adorable $15 (!!) dress from Charlotte Russe for three reasons: so she would be 100% comfortable all day, so she could really dance at the reception – and, most importantly, so she could sprint back up the aisle with her new hubby and her bridal party once she and Tyler were pronounced husband + wife! Such a fun ceremony exit!!
They chose to service donuts in lieu of wedding cake to keep with their fun brunch theme. I’m sure their guests were thrilled — the donuts look so good!
And their sweet wedding film by Cling & Peck :)
Short engagements are worth it. (Ours was less than 3 months! We got engaged on May 3rd, and married on August 2nd.) Longer engagements don’t guarantee having everything you want (or having less conflict) and having a short one doesn’t mean you have an awful wedding.
On the day of your wedding, soak in every moment. Our first look and first dance were both incredibly sweet and precious because someone told me to cherish the experience and not worry about anything else. I remember closing my eyes during the first dance, forgetting everyone was looking at me and just thinking of how much I love Tyler. It made it less like a performance and made it into a really sweet memory.
photography: Caroline + Jayden of Woodnote Photography // venue name: Hidden Vineyard, Berrien Springs, Michigan // florals: DIY by Emily // hair stylist: DIY by Emily // makeup artist: DIY by Emily // videography: Cling & Peck // paper goods: Wedding programs designed by Emma Cline (one of the bridesmaids) // catering: Caitlin's Catering // emily's dress: Charlotte Russe // emily's shoes: Goodwill // emily's jewelry: her Grandma's // tyler's suit: J.Crew, Goodwill // tyler's shoes: he found them abandoned in an old house // groomsmen's suits: chosen individually // bridesmaid's gows: chosen individually // wedding favors: mugs from Goodwill
What a beautiful wedding! Adoring the sweet and fun details!
xo
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These photos are incredible. Lovely couple!
This looks like so much fun! The ‘draw us some tats’ idea is just hilarious. Great wedding, great work.
The photography is breathtaking! I love the venue and setting, too. That couple surely looks like that had a great time! What an adorable place to get hitched!
Love it!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and those doughnuts do look very tasty and very smart! A really lovely wedding, congratulations. Hope it was as much fun and wonderful as it looks.
Absolutely beautiful. What a UNIQUE wedding! I love the casual look!
great video work and an awesome venue!
Lovely post!
wow, what a beautiful wedding! the bride and groom look so genuinely happy and in love in each picture! I am a newly engaged michigander and would love if anyone could provide me the name of this barn and if it’s available for other weddings!
Hello, We were blessed to have Emily and Tyler’s wedding on our farm property called Hidden Vineyard in Berrien Springs, Michigan. We are located about 100 miles from Chicago in the Lake to Grape area of SW Michigan. Emily & Tyler’s wedding a truly a very special wedding as it was so obvious that they were in love and so happy as they were surrounded by great friends and a close family.
love love LOVE this. Love Emily’s $15 dress, love the doughnuts instead of the cake. And I love that the bridemaids all chose their own dresses and all wore flats! My kinda wedding! Huge congrats to Emily + Tyler xx
Just perfect !
What an awesome, quirky wedding! Can someone please provide me with information about the musicians in one of the photos? The one with the cellist, the guy playing the keyboard and harpist. I’m not sure if these are just friends of the bride/groom or if they are available to hire? Any info is appreciated!