Willow wedding

Here are some pictures that Marie took from the wedding in Willow on July 3rd. The weather held out for us, just a little drizzle during the ceremony and reception. It was only after dinner was over and the dancing started that the rain started to really come down. The bride and groom were very happy with everything and that is always really good to hear after the long planning process. Tandy and Marie came with on this wedding...I love those guys!

The colors for this wedding were chocolate brown, sage green, and a pale yellow. The bride really wanted to have a "natural" element to the wedding as well as a outdoorsy sportsman feel, if that makes sense. For the welcome baskets I put together some of the Alaskan brochures and magazines, included some postcards, local confections, and two bottles of Alaskan summer ale. All of these items were put into an Ammo tin and then tied off with a little note of thanks from the bride and groom. They were a hit!

The centerpieces were very fun and unique. I wanted to bring in something with the centerpieces that showcased the natural element that the bride wanted. So I made the arrangement on top of cool shaped rocks. The more unusual the shape the better, as long as it wasn't tippy! Then at each place setting was a small glass votive filled with polished rock and a lit candle.

We had tents set up with the tent liners, which add alot. Paper lanterns clustered in the middle of the tent and a few large ones all around the sides of the tent gave a more intimate feel when you were inside.

Thanks for taking pictures Marie!