[Real Wedding] - Kelly & Dave's Brewery Wedding

What makes a wedding day successful?  To me it includes: A loving couple getting married in front of their friends & family in a setting that so perfectly fits them.

Well, today's wedding fits this equation.  Kelly & Dave got married at the Lakefront Brewery in Wisconsin.  With their loved ones surrounding them and a wedding day full of DIY elements (Kelly designed and put together the invites!), the day fit them perfectly.

Pictures by Andy Stenz

Such a sweet couple!

As Kelly says:  I started the process of planning a year before the wedding. Dave and I knew we wanted something "different". We searched and searched for the place first, and it all evolved from there. Lakefront Brewery was the choice, and it all came into a vision once we made the decision.

How cute are the programs the bride put together?  The touch of color with the added string is just right!

Kelly made the Bride hanger herself!

Fun story: while getting a few shots around Lakefront Brewery during the reception, they ran into Adam Richman of Man vs. Food who was there doing some filming for the show!

Such a sweet way to include loved ones on an important day.

DIY Placecards to match the invites and programs.

Wedding pictures of the couples parents & grandparents.

DIY candy bar - yum!

I just love how perfectly the cake matches everything else!

Congrats Kelly & Dave!

Photographer: - Andy Stenz

Reception: - Lakefront Brewery

Caterer: - Lakefront Palm Garden

Florist: - Charisma Event & Floral Design

Baker: - Simmas Cheese Cake

Dress:  - Pronovious, La Sposa 

Submitted via Two Bright Lights

A Little Something ~ #39

I love when I stumble across a wedding where the couple did something completely new and unique. 

Today's {A Little Something} is a very unique wedding aisle.  This couple decided to forgo the straight and simple and make their aisle into a curving, spiral path lined with ottomans for the guests to sit on.

Such a fun idea!

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Thanks Morgan for sharing the link with me :)



[Styled Shoot] - Vintage Backyard Wedding

Today I want to take a little break from the cold weather and share with you some beautiful Spring / Summer wedding inspiration.  This styled shoot by Lisa Dolan is simply gorgeous.  It's a backyard spring wedding complete with vintage details and great ideas!

Fun invitations designed by Paper Talk Press

Vintage accessories via Flying Pig Creations

A chandelier in a tree?  Lovely.

I just love how these look blowing in the wind.  Such a pretty & simple touch!

Florals designed by Flowers to the People

The yellow Billy Balls add the perfect pop of color.

A little something extra with flowers in the bride's hair.  (Hair by Erin Haarmann)

Thanks for joining us!

Photographer: Lisa Dolan
Hair Stylist: Erin Haarmann at Tuscan Sky Salon

Floral Designer: Flowers to the People

Reception Venue: Private Residence

Invitation Designer: Papertalk Press

Heirlooms and extras: Flying Pig Creations

Makeup Artist: Heather Romano

Submitted via Two Bright Lights

[Real Wedding] - Elementary School Sweethearts' Engagement Session

Happy December!  This year has really flown by and it's only going to go that much faster with the holidays quickly approaching.  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I don't know about you all but I'm still wishing I was with my family on vacation...

But it's back to reality.  And today, we have a wonderful engagement shoot for you guys.  Shirley and Donald are such a cute couple and have such a fun story.  So sit back, relax and enjoy :)

Their story told by Shirley:  Donald and I met at the lovely age of 5. It’s true! But even though I would love to say that we’re elementary school sweethearts, the truth is that it didn’t all fall into place for us quite so early. We met in kindergarten... and lets just say that we had differing interests. I was the epitome of a girly-girl, and Donald, a man’s man. I was into nail polish, while he favored dirt bikes. As we moved through the early years of elementary school we became friends, and I was hooked. I mean, who could resist that smile? But as Donald remained oblivious to the female population, I sheepishly stuck with my group of girls. Our second grade teacher may have had an eye toward the future when casting the roles for a class play. Donald Hatcher: Santa Clause, Shirley Pérez: Mrs. Clause. (What great memories God allowed us to make together!)

As we grew older and I moved to another school, Donald & I drifted our separate ways for a several years only to be reunited in high school at church. This time I was the oblivious one while Donald admired timidly. Soon he got up the courage to conjure up a plan to win me over. By now you know that it worked!

Everything came full circle when Donald proposed at Mollie Ray Elementary School, the place that we met almost 18 years ago... 

The next thing I knew, I was strolling along memory lane... As we walked up to the door of our kindergarten classroom, I peeked through the window to see the room that we shared so long ago when I felt Donald grab my hand and spin me around. He was on his knee–and I was confused! I remember my mind racing. Is he being serious? Did he plan all of this? Is that why we’re here? When I saw the ring in his hand I was speechless. He began to speak. “Shirley, this is where it all started, and I want our story to continue for the rest of our lives…” That was all that I heard. I was so excited! I couldn’t even focus on what he was saying.

Congratulations to Shirley & Donald!

Pictures by KT Crabb Photography

Submitted via Two Bright Lights

DIY Weddings Winter Issue

A chill is in the air and Winter is definitely upon us!  And you know what that means??  DIY Weddings Magazine's Winter Issue is out!



We are featuring Kelly & Matt's DIY Wedding in this issue.  The pictures (by Photo by Jamie) are amazing and you're going to love reading all about the details.

Be sure to check it out on DIY Weddings Magazine's website. 

Happy Winter!