Yvonne and Abigail’s outdoor wedding is proof that all you need to throw a beautiful wedding is a unique venue, good fashion, and a willingness to DIY. From their ceremony arch to the centerpieces at the reception, these two brides worked together to bring their perfect wedding day to life. Kiernan Michelle Photography was there to capture every moment, so keep scrolling to see even more from this beautiful day and snag some inspo for your very own wedding DIY projects.

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Celeste and Chris met at Chris’s birthday party after a mutual friend invited Celeste, but it wasn’t until a few months later when the same mutual friend asked her to join Chris’s karaoke night that things started to progress. After an unexpectedly fun night, they exchanged phone numbers over Venmo, and the rest was history! Chris shared that on date three, he knew: “In spending time with [Celeste], I saw that she showed grace when I was brash, demonstrated patience when I was restless, and saw the best in everyone (literally, everyone!) when I expressed skepticism. I knew that Celeste would always push me to be a better person. Four years later, she continues to challenge me positively, and I have grown and matured in ways I thought were not possible.” Keep scrolling to see how their wedding at Deepwood Museum and Gardens – singlehandedly designed and planned by Celeste – came together, all captured on camera by Bethany Michaela Studio.

A quaint museum venue

Celeste and Chris said “I do” at the Deepwood Museum and Gardens in Salem, Oregon. The quaint, historic house also incorporated delicate gardens that were perfect for the garden-party inspired wedding theme.

Custom, hand-painted invitations

For the invitations, bride Celeste hand-painted the green arch and floral motifs used in all the paper goods and signs, and her talented father turned them into a gorgeous suite of invitations, thanks to the help of Paz Design Group.

Grow your own bouquet

Celeste and her mom spent the summer gathering dried foliage, while she and her friend both grew flowers with her wedding colors in mind for the bouquet and the boutonnières. Celeste even went so far as to hand dye, cut, and sew the ribbons for the bridesmaid’s bouquet. These pieces were ultimately crafted by the lovely Witte Farm.

Couture wedding style for all parties

Celeste custom-designed both her dress and the flower girl’s dress for Maria Biehn to then create. Celeste New York provided her delicate accessories, while the groom opted for a maroon suit from Ted Baker.

Black and white bridal portraits

Celeste didn’t shy away from the idea of black and white portraits, and boy, did it pay off! The photos were timeless memories that highlighted precisely the right contrasts and details.

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Hand-dyed cheesecloth table runners

For the reception tables, Celeste hand-dyed 50 yards of cheesecloth. She also hand-dyed, cut, and sewed all the silk chiffon and charmeuse ribbons for the tables. Loustic Catering created a stunning three tier cake accented with wildflowers also found throughout the event and classic fruit on every level.

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Kelsey and Mike met as camp counselors at a leadership summer camp but didn’t actually connect until they were at a camp friend’s wedding. Little did they know at the time, but that camp friend would be the officiant at their own wedding just a short while later. The couple is the first to say that they are forever thankful to her for getting married and inviting them both to the wedding, and they are even more thankful for a camp that gave them a meeting place in common. Keep scrolling to see how this special wedding day came to fruition with the help of Blue Elephant Events & Catering and all captured by the talented OkCrowe Photography.

A pair of earrings with a family history

Kelsey’s mother gifted her a beautiful set of earrings that have pearls gifted to the bride by her aunts as a child, as well as diamonds from the first pair of earrings the bride’s father bought her mother. These same diamonds were later a part of Kelsey’s mother’s original wedding ring, making them an incredibly sentimental addition for the bride’s earrings on her own wedding day.

A family DIY affair

For their wedding, Mike and Kelsey opted to write their own vows, which felt really special for them to have something written that captured this moment in time. They included some nods to camp, also, mostly through their music choices. The bride’s father built their arbor, while her mother created the florals. She even hand-painted wooden flowers to include on each of the tables during the reception.

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After-the-fact advice for other couples

“When wedding planning starts to feel stressful, picture the specific moments you’re excited about. For us, it was imagining reading our vows and our first dance. This helped keep the day in perspective and reminded us that anything “left” to plan wasn’t prioritized for a reason. Prioritizing and budgeting for a wedding planner definitely helps make things easier, also!”

There’s no better after-party than a concert!

What better way to celebrate saying “I do” than heading off to a live concert still in your wedding outfits!  Mike and Kelsey celebrated at a non-traditional after-party: a Guster concert!  During the concert, they were able to go out on stage and celebrate their wedding day with the band and all of the concertgoers, creating a whole bunch of “forever” memories and countless fun photos to remember it by!

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DIY weddings never looked so chic! Dani and Ethan’s wedding was full of unique and personal decor that you won’t believe they created themselves. The gorgeous rolling hills surrounding Higuera Ranch were a warm and peaceful backdrop for their handmade details, bringing the couple back to San Luis Obispo where they met.

Keep reading to see every sentimental moment and a glam pearl reception hat for the bride! All stunning photography by Alexandra Wallace.

A modern Vow’d wedding dress

Bride, Dani, was the vision of a modern bride with a light and airy V-neck Vow’d wedding dress. Her romantic loose bun and fresh makeup style by Tigerlily Salon were gorgeously framed by a chic pearl appliqué veil. 

We love how pearls are a timeless addition to any bride style – you’ll have to scroll to the end to see her amazing pearl reception hat!

To pair with her ethereal style, groom Ethan was dressed in a classic Alain Dupetit suit with forest green tie.

Stunning DIY bouquets made by the bride

Our jaws were on the floor for these stunning DIY florals crafted by the bride herself! Dani made her bridal bouquet the morning of the wedding, featuring stunning pastel blooms of blue delphiniums, dusty pink roses, and orange ranunculus. She and her bridesmaids handmade their flower baskets too, overflowing with baby’s breath, petite white daisies, and delphiniums. We love how the white florals pop against sage green bridesmaids’ dresses!

“I usually try to lead my clients away from the DIY route, explaining the benefits and stress relief of leaving the work of a wedding to the pros and using the lead up time to instead soak up the experience. Dani was an exception bride – she NAILED making her own bouquet. She did it right in front of me on the morning of her wedding with the help of her maid of honor! Her bridesmaid baskets were all DIY, and their adorable escort display was crafted with childhood photos of her and her groom, Ethan.” – Photographer, Alexandra Wallace

Emotional outdoor ceremony where their love began

Although Dani and Ethan are originally from Washington and Colorado, these lovebirds met in college in SLO after an incredible day surfing Morro Bay with mutual friends. (The bride says they’ve just kept on hanging out ever since!) When selecting a venue for their heartwarming nuptials, they found that Higuera Ranch was perfect to bring all their friends and family to witness where their love story began. It was also a huge perk that the venue could accommodate guests, so the couple could spend more time with friends after the busy rush of a wedding day!

We love how many tears Ethan shed during their ceremony! The couple’s best friend married them, which was such an emotional and beautiful moment of celebration.

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Even the groom looked rad holding his bride’s handmade bouquet!

A pearl cowgirl hat for the reception

We love a good outfit change for the reception, but how about a hat change! The bride slipped on this glam pearl bedazzled cowgirl hat to get the party started. With a brewski in hand, she radiated cool, California bride energy!

Personal photos make for a heartwarming DIY reception

Photos capture the most important moments of our lives, so why not incorporate personal photos on your big day? The bride and groom crafted several personalized DIY pieces of decor for their reception, including their welcome sign, flowers, and their photo-filled seating chart that guided the guests to table numbers featuring childhood photos of the couple.

The couple kept the photo love coming with a disposable camera station for their guests to snap away film throughout the night!

For their tablescapes, the couple wanted to keep the design timeless – opting to ignore trends that will fall out of style quickly ! Jade Precaido Events created a classic and simple design of neutral colors that mirrored the natural Californian landscape. The couple utilized rentals from All About Events, and chose elegant taper candles instead of centerpieces as a more cost effective alternative!

Congratulations Dani and Ethan! Be sure to check out the full gallery by Alexandra Wallace below to see even more heartwarming moments from this incredible DIY wedding.

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Michael and Fallon met at the University of Missouri through mutual friends during their freshman year in 2011. Once they met, the rest – as they say – was history! Fallon and Michael knew they wanted a destination epic-party wedding with their friends and family for their autumn Asheville wedding, so they celebrated with a day full of beer, laughter, and dancing!

Keep scrolling to see photography by Simon Anthony Photography of this super fun day at Highland Brewing Co., featuring planning by Plain With Sprinkles, florals by Sweet Stems Flower Bar, and the most amazing late-night nacho bar courtesy of Catering by Corey. Make sure to click here, also, to check out the full gallery of photos!

Highland Brewing Co. was the obvious location choice for this couple

Highland Brewing Co. was where Michael and Fallon went to celebrate after Michael popped the question in 2021. Because both the bride and groom love the fall and wanted an indoor/outdoor venue, this location was the obvious choice! Highland has incredible views of Pisgah National Forest, so having the wedding in October meant the trees were the perfect hues of orange and red.

The couple leaned in to the inspiration that is Asheville in the fall… with a disco twist!

Fallon and Michael’s brew-filled blast at Highland Brewing Co. began with an outdoor ceremony that highlighted the beauty of the fall foliage Asheville had to offer. Asheville was full of an array of red and orange tones that perfectly blended with the color palette of their decor. A touch of disco was present throughout the day also with their 70’s-inspired signage and stationery, and reception tables that incorporated miniature disco balls into the centerpieces. A fun and funky aesthetic was the goal, and they definitely accomplished it! The teeny tiny disco ball escort display was the cherry on top of this unforgettable party… not to mention the disco ball tattoos the couple got two weeks before their wedding to commemorate the event!

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Fallon is the first to admit she is not the most crafty person, but one of her favorite details for the wedding was their guests’ escort cards. Thanks to the help of her co-workers, they made each name card and attached them to a mini disco ball. Her aunt and cousin then painted a large board that displayed the personalized disco balls. They were the perfect DIY keepsakes for their guests!

Perfectly timed (and delicious!) catering made for an amazing reception party

The reception was an absolute blast, with many thanks to their amazing caterer, Catering by Corey. Having the wedding at a brewery, they also made sure to have a wide variety of craft beers and wine, as well as curated cocktails from their caterer, including a blueberry fields drink, an Old Fashioned, and a habanero margarita. Michael’s must-have for the reception was a late night snack. Catering by Corey displayed a nacho bar with warm queso, chips, and all the fixings! It was a total crowd-pleaser. Their incredible DJ, LaDarius from Mixwire Productions, kept the dance floor going all night, and also provided their photobooth.

After-the-fact advice from the bride:

“The best advice I could give would be to enjoy your wedding day! Do not sweat the little things and remember the reason you are throwing this event. Our wedding day came and went in the blink of an eye, but I would not change anything. We were surrounded by our closest family and friends and that was all we could ask for. Our wedding planner, Sierra, truly was a lifesaver and made sure that not only Michael and I were stress free, but that our guests also were having a blast. And I absolutely do not regret hiring our amazing photographer, Simon, to capture every small detail and moment throughout the day. Our wedding photos are something we will have for the rest of our lives that let us reminisce about the happiest and most epic day. Simon not only captured what the day was truly about, but was our hype man throughout the whole process, and we cannot thank him and all of our vendors enough for making our dream wedding come true!”

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High school sweethearts Dana and Tyrone were married at a recently-renovated building (originally constructed in the 1920’s) located right outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Because they wanted their wedding day to be all about personal touches and romance, the couple wrote their own vows, Dana’s father created the ceremony entry pergola and flower wall, and Dana even designed her own wedding ring!

Keep scrolling to hear more about this incredible day at The Monarch, featuring photography by Taylor Burton Photography, planning by Kayla Ketner Events, and floral design by Alchemist Floral Design. Click here, also, to check out even more in the full gallery of photos, linked again at the bottom of this page!

The couple made sure to include their other life-changing celebrations in the details of the day

The wedding took place the day after Match Day, which is a day in which graduating students from medical school discover where they will complete residency, so there was plenty to celebrate. The base of the pergola included the bride’s new title of Dr. Cornwell-Gaston and the groom’s aspirations of becoming a coach with his new Masters of Teaching degree. And even though traffic had their ceremony guests arriving a bit late, Kayla Ketner of Kayla Ketner Events kept things running smoothly. The color palette for the day was inspired by spring and summer skies, including a range of blue, white, and gold. This inspo was perfectly complemented by the classically-trained quartet from Southern Strings.

An excellent bridal shop and seamstress made this bride’s experience seamless… literally!

Dana wore the “Elsa” wedding gown by Ida Torez from the Milano Collection and purchased at Couture by Tess Bridal in Cookeville, Tennessee. The dress itself is a real work of art with an abundance of complex floral patterns, embroidery, and appliques. The fish cut is one of the most popular wedding styles, as it creates the most incredible curves while remaining somewhat traditional. Dana looked chic and refined in this unique ensemble. Dana shared, “It took twenty minutes to find ‘the one.’ I told the sweet bridal consultant at the shop that I like different designs, and she whipped out this dress immediately. I chose it for the unique neckline and sleeves, as well as the intricacies in the beading and patterns. The gown was tailored by Hanna of ABH Designs-Alterations by Hanna in Clarksville, Tennessee. She removed the entire scalloped edge on the bottom of the dress to correct for the heels I had chosen and replaced it without any evidence that she had done it!”

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Their florist created an incredible installation using a hanging frame rented from the venue!

The reception was catered by P.F. Chang’s and nobody could stop talking about the hibiscus mule served by the bartending team at Just a Splash. The live wedding painter painted the first dance at the reception, and the mother-of-the-groom made sure to capture the reveal on Instagram for the couple. One of the bride’s favorite things? The floral installation created using the hanging frame rented from the venue!

Reflections from their wedding planner:

The couple’s wedding planner summed the wedding up perfectly: “Dana was one of those brides that you just love to have as a planner or coordinator. She was decisive and was so organized. I appreciated that her vision was unique for the venue, and while incorporating contemporary elements, it remained classically romantic. The day could not have gone more beautifully! She chose excellent vendors, all of whom were a pleasure to work with and who worked well together as a team. And of course, her dress from Couture by Tess Bridal was gorgeous!”

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