It’s hard to believe that it’s only been about six weeks since we got married in our backyard. It was a very warm and sunny day that went by in a blur. Now I am sitting here looking out my window with a dusting of snow on the ground and a pumpkin spice candle burning on my table. How fast time flies by!
Every time I flip through our wedding photos I am filled with emotion. I am happy and sad all at once! It was the most beautiful day, but we were missing some very important people there. My only true regret is that we couldn’t afford to hire a videographer and forgot to ask one of our friends to record the ceremony for both our Grandmother’s who were unable to travel to Montana for the wedding. But I am grateful I have amazing photos to look through that were captured by my beautiful friend Jaci Vigil.
I was, of course, a DIY bride and wanted every little detail to be perfect but was on a very tight budget. It made for a chaotic few days, especially since my groom broke his leg a WEEK before our wedding!! Yep. He was in a boot and on crutches for our wedding! But I am so happy with how it all turned out, I think the multiple meltdowns I had that weekend was worth it. Hopefully.
It was the most perfect dreamy ceremony. My absolute favorite part of the day! I was shaking and giddy and about ran down that aisle to get to Nate.
We had our ceremony in the woods behind our house and it was everything I have ever wished for! It all came together with the help of our amazing friends and family. It was about a 5 minute walk from our house to the ceremony site, so halfway there I set up a drink station with huckleberry lemonade.
The ceremony location was definitely a labor of love. This entire area was completely covered in brush and bushes and weeds and stumps. Nathan and I spent HOURS out there clearing the space, with just rakes and shovels, to make just enough room to set up the teepee and chairs. I think it was worth the hard work!
Our dear friend Mike played guitar for our ceremony and it was just magical! You can check out his music he writes and produces here.
My handsome groom on his crutches.
I walked down the aisle with both my mother and father.
Then my sweet Dad MARRIED US! It was the most special amazing thing ever. I am so happy he got to marry us and was up there shaking right along with him. He isn’t a fan of public speaking but he did it anyways, and totally rocked it.
We did a handfasting ceremony and keep our knotted rope above our fireplace.
After Nate stood there balancing on one foot through the entire ceremony, we hopped on our lawn mower to ride off on! I was DYING, you guys. Laughing so hard about our hillbilly send-off so hard I had stomach cramps. Drink in hand, I balanced on Nate’s lap and road through our neighbors yard to get to the reception tent.
It was the best and craziest day of my life!
All images capture by J. Vigil Photography
Bride’s Dress- Lulu’s
Groom’s attire: Dillards
Bridesmaids dresses: David’s Bridal and JJ’s House
Florals: My bouquet was done by my insanely talented co-worker Tyler from Mum’s. Floral crown was done by Tumbleweed Floral Truck and I designed the bridesmaids bouquets with help from my bridesmaids!
Ceremony rentals: Empress Tents & Events
Printer for ceremony programs : Top Copy Printing
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Wow! What a lovely wedding you had. That is something out of the ordinary. I too wish I videotaped my wedding due to the fact of relatives being ill and not being able to be there. At least you have your memories in pictures for you to enjoy.
Omg.. these are breathtakingly beautiful! Your dress was perfect. I bet it was magical!! Totally get that though with the not hiring or getting someone to film the wedding. I didn’t have a photographer for mine because it was booked so short noticed, but a friend attempted to take a few pictures for us. Was cute, but not to the ideal that I wanted. Oh well..
Your style is lovely – everything about this was just amazing. How long did you plan?
Thank you for sharing this lovely day with us.
Thank you so so much !! We planned our wedding for about 8 months. It was really chaotic because we moved and bought a house and had our wedding all in the same year! But it all came together, even with Nate’s broken leg! ha ha
These are such great photos! I love the wedding dress. Beautiful
Thank you!! 😀
This is so beautiful wow I am literally so in love with everything about this ceremony!
Thank you so much !!
What a gorgeous wedding – congrats! I’m cracking up over the lawnmower exit!
Thank you!! haha yea it was definitely not in the plan, but it was a memorable way to exit !! lol
What a beautiful wedding; so unique and creative! My husband and I also had a DIY wedding, and what I loved most was that our family came together to help; his dad arranged flowers, my mom sewed table runners, our friends provided the entertainment… so special! xo Nipa | https://fashionipa.com
Wow, what a beautiful boho ceremony. Loving the vibes and what a special memory to be captured so beautifully!
Kileen
cute & little
Oh my goodness this is so lovely!! Congratulations to you both. Having recently gotten married myself I’m feeling extra sappy about all things love, and this wedding is so beautiful it’s making me tear up!!!
Your wedding was absolutely gorgeous! I love the intimacy of it, and I’m so impressed with all your DIY pieces. I can’t believe he balanced on one leg for the whole ceremony. That’s so impressive. Congratulations!
Thank you so much!! I know, it was impressive he stood there so long! haha good thing our ceremony was pretty short! 😀
Your dress is absolutely stunning!!! Love the lace!
Thank you so much! The best part is that it was only $86!
What a stunning wedding! The beauty and simplicity of it is perfect. And love the drink station on the way in!