We had to share this lovely backyard wedding from a while back that was so much fun! With a day full of laughter and close friends and family, Megan & Ron’s wedding really had some of the most fun people to be with and photograph! Don’t believe me? Look at a few of their reception photos at the bottom. Thanks to Megan for sharing her thoughts of her wedding day! I’ll let her thoughts finish the post.
Location: ”We really wanted to have an outdoor wedding so we chose to have the ceremony in my parents yard. Not only is it lush, green and littered with trees, but built us a beautiful flower garden that added bright colors. Not to mention the sentimental aspects of being home.”
Wedding Dress: “The dress! I knew the second I put it on that it was “the one”. Oddly enough, it wasn’t the type I went in for. Everything I wanted to try on was poofy or empire waisted and certainly NO LACE. And of course, the one I fell in love with was a lacy/beaded sweetheart bust A-line gown that was perfect for a garden wedding. It just goes to show that you’ve gotta be open minded or else you may end up wearing the wrong dress.”
Jewelry: ”The jewelry I wore was borrowed from my Grandmother. It was very sentimental for me to be decorated in her jewelry. The necklace and earrings complimented my dress so well.”
Shoes: “My shoes were my “something blue”. I feel like this took me the longest to find. They were shiny, navy blue slippers with some silver embellishments and bows at the toes. Not only were they adorable, they were comfy to be in all day.”
Hair & Style: “My idea for hair and make up was to keep it up with a classy yet Bohemian feel. We added some flowers to top it off. As far as make up, I wanted to look a little more done up than usual without over doing it. I just wanted people to see me through all of the decoration.”
Memorable Moment: ”For me personally, the most memorable moment was when.we were taking the photos before the ceremony of Ron & I not seeing each other. Just prior to that, I was in my gown and just waiting for everything to unfold.”
The Men: My husband and groomsmen wore light grey suits. Being an out door wedding in August, black was just too hot. Plus, we wanted to try a little something out of the norm. They all looked so handsome! We couldn’t have picked a better group of guys to stand up with us.
Wedding Favors: “I went all DIY! We chose wild flower seeds in capsules, topped off with beeswax and tied with bows to match the color scheme. It was a lot of fun to sit around with my closest girl friends and family making them along with the decorations. I was glad I did it that way. It was a bonding experience.”
Cake: “Our cake was absolutely beautiful. It was simple but a little out of the “norm” at the same time. We picked out two ceramic blue birds as our cake topper and our florist decided to add some fresh yellow daisies. It was perfect.”
Food: “We had a lot of vegetarian friends and family so we were very cautious of making sure they would enjoy it, too. I think we ended up choosing a veggie lasagna and a filet/chicken combo. I feel like we did our best to cover all bases. Unfortunately, I think we missed out a little on family traditions. Either way, I think everyone ended up happy and that is all that really matters.”
Favorite Photo: “First, this was a very difficult decision because I loved all of them. But since the decision had to be made, I chose the photo below.
The reason why I chose this photo was because it captures everything I wanted my story book to be; the love I have for my husband, the unity we share with our friends & family and that through the entire process of planning, we never lost ourselves. It was everything WE wanted it to be.”
Honeymoon: “We went to Puerto Morelos, Mexico for our honeymoon. It was affordable, the weather was beautiful, and it was on the ocean which is something we don’t get to experience often. Not to mention that our package was all inclusive, so we always had cocktails in hand while bumming on the beach.”
Final Thoughts: “Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives. From the rain, to the ceremony, to the reception, to Room One Sixty Four (you know who you are); there is not one thing I would change. Even the “imperfections” made our day our own and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I would do it all over again if I could.”
