Sienna Orlando-Lalaguna, known on Etsy as siennaorlando, is a maker of handmade ceramic buttons and ring holders. She studied ceramics in Northern California, where she still lives with her husband (also an artist), their dogs, cat, chickens, organic garden and pantry full of home-canned goods. Besides buttons, she makes quirky ceramic sculpture and tries to balance a life as an artist, copywriter and modern homesteader.
My husband, Trevor, proposed last fall in our organic garden. Down on one knee, he pulled a funny-looking tomato from one of the monstrous plants and opened it; inside there was a red, fabric-covered box and a ring.
I was dreaming of a May wedding, but the family cabin we chose as our sacred grounds is located at almost 4,000 feet. The cabin is tucked away in the coastal range of Northern California, and springtime comes pretty late up there. We picked a site overlooking the sloping meadow and the snow-capped mountains in the distance. We found a natural open area, and one snowy winter day, Trevor and his father made a trip to the site and built pews from log rounds and old railroad ties. It was back-breaking work and absolutely heartfelt.
We made darn near everything ourselves. We saved money by making our own invitations with hand-cut lino blocks that we stamped on brown cardstock with brown paint. (Using paint instead of ink creates a slight raised effect, almost like embossing). We scoured the thrift stores for mismatched dishes in our colors and I cut napkins with pinking shears out of vintage fabrics. Trevor spent a secluded week at the cabin building a dancefloor covered in linoleum printed to look like wood. He built a large fire pit, a shower for guests (we had invited our 150 guests to all camp out), and a honeymoon suite tree fort between two black oaks. At home he worked on a mobile bar built atop a flat trailer that could be moved from the ceremony to the reception (or anywhere, for that matter) via an ATV.
I made the wedding favors. I decided early on that I was going to hand-throw each guest a ceramic mug that could be used instead of a throwaway cup. We came up with little words that reminded us of the cabin like “barn bat,” “sugarloaf,” “blackberry” and “Ponderosa” and we stamped them in the sides so each cup would be unique. For our cake toppers, Trevor sketched us sitting side-by-side wearing squirrel suits, our tails creating a big heart behind us. We made it together out of clay, and it was just perfect leaning against our giant chocolate log cake. I threw all of our flower vases and we made hanging lanterns out of old mason jars.
My seamstress, Siobhan Barrett, was amazing! She made my green wedding dress from a gorgeous hemp/silk satin I found from Conscious Elegance. I wanted a tea-length dress that I wouldn’t trip on in the woods, and I bought some fancy cowgirl boots that were perfectly comfortable to dance in. I also purchased my gold wedding band and pine cone necklaces for my bridesmaids from Etsy seller Elizabeth Scott. I wore this vintage brown velvet blazer from Hinterland Vintage during the wedding. The flower girl dresses came from Lillipops Designs, our custom guest book was from Lazy Lightning Art and the groom’s ring came form Hawaii Titanium Rings.
I found six-and-a-half yards of vintage barkcloth in a green and gold floral pattern from antique that Siobhan made into two perfectly fitting bridesmaid dresses. The leftovers were gathered up by Trevor, who made them into the groomsmen’s ties and a ring bearer suit for our dog, Tubby.
Two weeks before the wedding we lost our caterer. As we scrambled to find someone with a BBQ trailer, our friends stepped up and insisted on helping us out. I had my family enlisted to make copious amounts of eggplant lasagne, and two days before the wedding I made five gallons of pasta salad and an obscene amount of cornbread. My future mother-in-law made an enormous pot of cowboy beans and my sister and her fiancé brought a crate full of farmer’s market strawberries (as well as all the flowers).
The weather report said there would be a 30 percent chance of rain; instead it was just really cold! We woke up early and got to work setting up tables, place settings, and making flower arrangements. Halfway through, the first flecks of snow came down. I put on a big fake smile and kept going. We adorned the chapel with wild redbud, lilacs, farmer’s market flowers and apple blossoms from the late-blooming orchard across the meadow. Our guests arrived to intermittent sunshine and snow. The weather was wild and the forces of nature had obviously heard about the party and showed up for a drink. Trevor and I said our vows with snow coming down, and my sister later told me she watched it glitter and melt in my hair.
The food our friends and family had put together was better than any caterer could have produced, and Trevor and I decided to create a new tradition of lighting the bonfire together with a single torch. There was hot coffee and plenty of whiskey. Our guests danced with us, talked beside the fire or took a cozy refuge inside the cabin. And yes, we did spend our wedding night (despite the temperature) in our tree fort.
Thanks to Sienna for sharing her special day! Do you have a handmade wedding to share? Submit your photos to our Flickr group.
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Sienna Orlando-Lalaguna is a maker of handmade ceramic buttons and ring holders. She studied ceramics in Northern California, where she still lives with her husband (also an artist), their dogs, cat, chickens, organic garden and pantry full of home-canned goods. Besides buttons, she makes quirky ceramic sculpture and tries to balance a life as an artist, copywriter and modern homesteader.
255 comments
Sign in to add your ownmyvintagecrush says:
The snow sounds absolutely magical!! I love your hi-lo hem dress ..and cowboy boots!
1 year ago
norajane says:
BEAUTIFUL!
1 year ago
LittleWeeShop says:
I too had a woodsy wedding, and sported my Wellies. I love that you had friends & family act as your caterer. We did the same and the meal was much more memorable and truly made from the heart.
1 year ago
SweetandDandyVintage says:
Ahhh...a beautiful woodland wedding! I am such a sucker for forest themes!
1 year ago
capriccioso says:
What an original take on such a memorable day! Beautiful!
1 year ago
Thenibandquill says:
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing a bit of your special day with us!
1 year ago
dreamyvintage says:
Woodland magic! Looks amazing, congrats :)
1 year ago
MadeMerriShop says:
Amazing! My fav is the tree house...so romantic!
1 year ago
erinelizabeth says:
Incredible! I'm so impressed! It looks like it was just perfect. Congratulations!
1 year ago
lettersandthread says:
I love it! I am planning a similar wedding for this summer.
1 year ago
peshka says:
Lovely ! Reminds me of my own..
1 year ago
TheBloomingThread says:
Oh how beautiful to get married in the woods and snow softly falling... how fun it must have been putting together your wedding!
1 year ago
bewonder says:
special- Im touched!!!! we got married in a circus tent - it was mid winter
1 year ago
Colettesboutique says:
sounds like a unique and beautiful experience.
1 year ago
SpadesIsPierced says:
It's quite lovely! And brings to light the new ideas on how to go about making a fantastic wedding (for a bigger party..) and still saving lots of money while being able to remember how amazing it was.. Who needs a wedding planner anyways?
1 year ago
volkerwandering says:
Great story! So unique and creative! I really enjoyed reading about it!
1 year ago
BenAndOliver says:
What a gorgeous wedding...absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing :)
1 year ago
prunellasoap says:
love it! love your dress! Congrats and best wishes for a wonderful marriage!
1 year ago
jacknjilldesigns says:
So beautiful! So inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
TarasArtHouse says:
Your wedding looked incredible! What an amazingly talented & creative couple you guys are!!
1 year ago
ArtByKristin says:
I can feel the love! Thanks for that! Beautiful!
1 year ago
VelvetTeacup says:
How beautiful and truly romantic. Just goes to show that you don't have to spend a million dollars to have a great Wedding and be happy together. Beat wishes and many happy years together to the happy couple and thanks for sharing your amazing Wedding with us. Etsy does have it all!
1 year ago
arizonastartradingco says:
soooooo sweet! congrats, it looks wonderful!
1 year ago
clembondar says:
MAGIC and my best to you.
1 year ago
DarwinsDress says:
So gorgeous!! I love everything! Your green wedding dress is so lovely, fit for the Fairy Queen!
1 year ago
thelittlereddoor says:
perfectly wonderful :)
1 year ago
marieowltoinette says:
I LOVE your green dress! Wonderfully unique :) Congrats!
1 year ago
loveleeflowers says:
Love the originality in this wedding... my dream is to be asked to do flowers for something so unique!!! Great job!
1 year ago
maggiesraggedyinn says:
Really really inspiring. I love the look of it all and the natural feel of it. You all looked so nice and as if it meant something. Bravo!!!
1 year ago
NecessiTees says:
Love it! Love it! Love it!!!! Bravo to you!!!
1 year ago
kaniatobe says:
What a lovely wedding!!!
1 year ago
BlueOrchidFloral says:
A fan-tab-u-lous story! I loved every bit of it!! xo
1 year ago
midoritakaki says:
Romantic! It will certainly be unforgetable for everyone! I love the matching dog coat!
1 year ago
courtneyobanion says:
I love your wedding theme! The colors were beautiful and I love how everyone got together to cater. I feel homemade dishes are so much better :)
1 year ago
virginiaclara says:
A truly handmade wedding! I am so inspired by all of your ideas, and the beautiful work that went into making your day beautiful and honest. I cant believe he built a shower, and your tree house sounds magical! As a bride to be, I have been too overwhelmed with the cheese factor to really start planning my wedding, but you have inspired me and provided a perfect example of a true day built from love. I can't thank you enough!!!!
1 year ago
barbarasbuttongarden says:
I love it! You guys are amazing, I'm exhausted just reading about all you did to get ready for the day. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful story and the photos :)
1 year ago
starlingmemory says:
So inspiring & beautiful!!
1 year ago
theroyal says:
so beautiful. congrats! :)
1 year ago
Verdurebydesign says:
What a beautiful day filled with meaning and love.
1 year ago
maudeandmabel says:
Inspiring! Thank you and wishing you health and happiness.
1 year ago
tuesdaystulips says:
ADORABLE!! Could you two be any cuter?? I think not! Blessings and enjoy your wondrous life together!!
1 year ago
neederbug says:
Your wedding must have been a dream come true. It looked magical. Especially with it snowing. Love it! My hubby and I are going to renew our vows next year and you have given us some wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing your wedding with us. SMiles, Penny
1 year ago
RomantiquePunk says:
Absolutely amazinng. Gorgeous. Congratulations!!
1 year ago
honeyblossomstudio says:
What a lovely wedding!!! I especially love all the boots! This year I have sold 10 brides their vintage wedding boots. Classic, comfortable, and stylish!
1 year ago
Aubreyphotography says:
I love everything about this! handmade items and declaring your love. what could be better than that?!
1 year ago
BrambleberryDesign says:
Oh, You did such a beautiful job. I could almost imagine myself there. Best Wishes!
1 year ago
wickedharem says:
Soooo beautiful... makes me want to get married all over again!
1 year ago
LightTheDarkness says:
just lovely!
1 year ago
ThePolkadotMagpie says:
Awwww, what a beautiful wedding! Love the dog too! Refreshing to see original thought and artistry woven into such a special day. The photo I use for my avatar is from my wedding in Rome. No white, no tradition for me. Congratulations. Keep gardening. :-)
1 year ago
LMOrganics says:
Simply beautiful. Love all your eco touches. Wishing you a forever love.
1 year ago
BLCouture says:
Absolutely gorgeous - I lovethe breaking with tradition and going with what feels right. Good for you, Many blessed years to come. BLCouture
1 year ago
LoveStreetVintage says:
aw, i just teared up at the line about your sister watching the snow glitter and melt in your hair as you said your vows. what a beautiful image!! i love this story. wishing you and trevor years of love & happiness!!
1 year ago
INKhandcrafted says:
GORGEOUS THEME!!!!
1 year ago
jmayoriginals says:
sounds perfect. thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
shizendesigns says:
What a beautiful wedding! Congrats to you both. :)
1 year ago
klinker says:
lovely wedding memories. we had an outdoor wedding too and the weather gave us a run for our money. at the end of the day i too put on my smiley face and it all worked out! best to you!!
1 year ago
katkara says:
Congratulations! I loved that you shared it with us here~!
1 year ago
lemonlift says:
Pretty sweet!! OH, how I love your dress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 year ago
MegansMenagerie says:
Just beautiful!
1 year ago
wbam401 says:
I love your dress and the fact you wore cowboy boots!
1 year ago
wmalexalvarez says:
Love the dogs, love the photography. haha there is some serious Bootage going on!
1 year ago
ChrissiesRibbons says:
Oh just beautiful! Congratulations!:)
1 year ago
cottonbirddesigns says:
Very pretty wedding congratulations!
1 year ago
themefragrance says:
You guys are so cute together! Your wedding looks so lovely and natural. May you have many happy years together :)
1 year ago
lovelygifts says:
Beautiful! Great story!
1 year ago
scarletbegonia11 says:
beautiful and unique wedding! I LOVE the dress!
1 year ago
GracefullyGirly says:
Sounds absolutely magical! I love the part about the glittery snow on your hair. The N. CA mountains can sure be unpredictable. Best to you!
1 year ago
olivebrown says:
...more importantly, who's the long-haired goateed guy in the background?!!
1 year ago
MyEverAfter says:
Gorgeous! I absolutely love the dresses with the cowboy boots! It sounds like it must have been a really fun wedding. :)
1 year ago
strawberryluna says:
Beautiful!! Sounds magical, every step of the way. I love your dress!
1 year ago
ConsuturaFashionista says:
How lovely and truly inspiring!
1 year ago
LuzAmigurumiPatterns says:
Love love Love! the dress! well done!
1 year ago
boxofsparkles says:
This was so inspiring, thank you for sharing!
1 year ago
dragonhouseofyuen says:
wonderful, beautiful and unique :) best wishes to you both
1 year ago
Daisyblu says:
Looks like a fantastic day. Love the "out of the box" thinking that went into your event. Beautiful. !!! Wish you both all the best.
1 year ago
overthemeadow says:
What a beautiful story! Very inspiring.
1 year ago
CRBoggsDesigns says:
LOVE this...Oh if only I could redo the church wedding..I think I'd copy yours....:)Thanks for sharing...
1 year ago
ourfrontyard says:
An Adorable Couple. Sounds like all the upsets made for the perfect wedding! ******Congratulations**********
1 year ago
AllisonGraeme says:
UNBELIEVABLE!!! Congrats...>!!>>
1 year ago
AnnTig says:
LOVE LOVE LOVE Weddings!
1 year ago
NightOwlsCreations says:
Looks beautiful! What a wonderful wedding theme! Congratulations!
1 year ago
berthabrightmarke says:
Well, it looked like a fun wedding, but the dog's face is too comical!!
1 year ago
sweetjanesplan says:
I love different weddings like yours-reminds me of my own-xmas old victorian wedding. Everything was made by me from the satin pearl buttoned spats to the rabbit fur and holly draped muffs, all the bridesmaids dresses of burgundy and green cotton velvet and satin, their holly, ribbon, and babies breath head pieces and my own hand embroidered moire and old satin gown in ivory,greens and burgundies. I also made my own moire hat with dried flowers around the rim. We had a beautiful Xmas mass and leaving the church with my favorite xmas carol "Carol of the Bells". And that's only a small part of that day!!! Nice Job to you!!!
1 year ago
shabbyvintagemom says:
Beautiful wedding! LOVE the dresses :) Congrats!!
1 year ago
mosey says:
love!
1 year ago
MONKEYRAMA says:
Wow!!! Absolutely stunning!!!
1 year ago
knottysarena says:
I so love this so much.
1 year ago
BingoBox says:
Congratulations - Sienna & Trevor!! What an absolutely beautiful Wedding.
1 year ago
PrintFarm says:
Very, very impressive!! Love the dress, of course.
1 year ago
magicjelly says:
Absolutely beautiful!!
1 year ago
wayfaringmagnolia says:
This wedding is absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful scenery and details.
1 year ago
thevintagewhisperer says:
beautiful! congratulations on your beautiful wedding! mother nature's frost fairies sprinkled their special fairy dust on your wedding party :)
1 year ago
PoetryofObjects says:
Perfect!
1 year ago
whiffsofwhimsy says:
The woods, your dress, the details - FANTASTIC! Big congratulations!
1 year ago
BluePetyl says:
Absolutely beautiful!!!! Love, Love the dress.
1 year ago
BayMoonDesign says:
What a wonderful wedding! I envy your ability to make mugs for all your guests as favors. Very thoughtful.
1 year ago
mazedasastoat says:
Sounds like a beautiful day, but I would have appreciated some pics of all the hand made goodies... mobile bar, fire pit, tree fort.
1 year ago
SASessories says:
fantastic... just like the typical montana wedding ;)
1 year ago
MeadowbelleMarket says:
I LOVE that you wore a green dress! A break from tradition is so refreshing, and truly shows your personality. What a perfect spark of inspiration for all brides!
1 year ago
amycordova says:
What a great idea for a wedding. Whimsical, simple, sweet but not immature or kitschy. Lovely.
1 year ago
dancingclay says:
I thought the handsome couple on the Etsy front page looked too familiar. How adorable you two are! You did a gorgeous job putting everything together and it was fun to see the pictures and see that Greyson did them for you. I absolutely love your ringbearer puppers!
1 year ago
adandelionblows says:
What a special day for you, family and friends! I love the spirit of you and your husband and so enjoyed reading this.
1 year ago
wildfireatheart says:
:)
1 year ago
KKATProductions says:
Sounds so magical!.
1 year ago
manicarteest says:
Great Ideas, takes a great man to plan and be that much part in the planning.
1 year ago
NicoleNicoletta says:
very cute story!
1 year ago
VintageMarketPlace says:
love her dress :)
1 year ago
holliewilson says:
What an awesome and memorable wedding :0) Kind of reminds me of mine - in the White Mountains of AZ. Handmade is the best!
1 year ago
ManoushMama says:
What a beautiful wedding....so personal and unique! I love your cowboy boots and the ties. Wishing you all the best!
1 year ago
emleehandmade says:
sounds super amazing!
1 year ago
ScarletRaven says:
fantastic! I love your dress and boots.
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
Love a good handmade wedding! It looks awsome. So much better than the McWeddings I usually get invited to. Congrats and happily ever after.
1 year ago
obraley says:
Wow! I want a wedding just like that! Awesom!!!!
1 year ago
OdaO says:
Your magic dream, touching souls.. Hallelujah!
1 year ago
nanaskiddykreations says:
Absolutely beautiful! Love the picture with the large snow flakes gently falling! Love the thought out details and "homey" feel that the story gave :) Very fun- despite the weather!
1 year ago
dragonflybynight says:
I LOVE IT! I love it because you made the day your very own and the ceremony and reception reflected your personality and values. Great job! Thanks for sharing your story with us!
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
Congrats! Love the spirit of your wedding! A beautiful event!
1 year ago
perfectwear says:
Congrats! Beautiful wedding :-) LOVE your wedding dress :-)
1 year ago
SCAVENGENIUS says:
Amazing pictures! Congratulations!
1 year ago
mountainvintage says:
Wow, what an amazing wedding! This isn't the kind of wedding you could by. It's just too fabulous, well thought out, original and full of love. Beautiful!
1 year ago
TheSnowshoeLoft says:
Love your style, congratulations!!
1 year ago
picklehead says:
So lovely! Your pictures really have a sweet, magical feel to them. Congratulations and best of luck to you! Thanks for sharing :)
1 year ago
perebags says:
This is such an incredible wedding!! I loved reading about it! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
metalicious says:
Absolutely stunning! Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration!
1 year ago
displacingspace says:
Ah! What an incredibly beautiful wedding!!! Makes me want to cry :-)
1 year ago
SweetSincerity says:
I love the color of her wedding dress! :) FABULOUS
1 year ago
vintagedchic says:
fantastic- every single thing- have to show my future daughter in law!
1 year ago
CuriousTuesday says:
Sounds like an amazing day!
1 year ago
TwinCreeksPhoto says:
What a wonderful way to celebrate such an important event! Sounds and looks like it was amazing! I hope you got a lot of wonderful photographs. Everything I saw looked amazing, and I love the western theme. Nothing beats the great outdoors. Even if it is freezing. Good for your guys, and Congratulations. Best of luck to you in all your endeavors.
1 year ago
HighStrungBead says:
BEAUTIFUL!
1 year ago
ImmaFiya says:
I love it- beautiful ideas and so spirited!
1 year ago
LilGreenShak says:
Wow, Absolutely amazing, Its sounds like such a fun and personal intimate day surrounded by friends and doing things friends love to do together... you dont get that with Cookie cutter weddings. Truly amazing!!
1 year ago
transienttreasures says:
Best handmade wedding story EVER! Thanks so much for sharing. I laughed - and cried. Your souls shine through. Wishing you joy and peace.and LOVE -- always.
1 year ago
AntoinettesWhims says:
Wish I was there, sounds magical. The pictures are gorgeous! Congrats!
1 year ago
gingergirl113 says:
Your.dress.is.GORGEOUS.
1 year ago
limepickles says:
Love this!!! Llve the Green, the boots love all of it!!!
1 year ago
BellaHoneyArt says:
What a Lovely wedding. Thank you for sharing!
1 year ago
dahlilafound says:
This is JUST so LOVELY! *sniff* I love homemade weddings, & the brides outfit is gorgeous! Love it. It must have been freezing but a snow flurry on your wedding is surely good luck. :-) dahlila xo
1 year ago
BonneNuitDesigns says:
This was a GREAT story! Sooooo delightful and beautiful----and sparkly snowy magical too! You guys made a lot of things your way----You are inspiring!
1 year ago
ImSoVintage says:
beautiful story
1 year ago
MODIFIEDMINDS says:
Amazing dress!!! I love Snowflake AZ! I am only a few hours away!
1 year ago
elleestpetite says:
What a beautiful handmade wedding story. Love that adorable cake!
1 year ago
katrinaalana says:
Wow what a great wedding. Seem really special with all the effort you put in and it shows that it's such a lovely affair.
1 year ago
arsniccandy says:
Absolutely gorgeous! I loooooove the dress:]
1 year ago
opendoorstudio says:
darling...if i could do it all over again... it would be like this! xo
1 year ago
moonula says:
Beautiful story! Brings back great memories of my own wedding--- we had a camping wedding too, with three spectacular woodland-themed cakes decorated with sugar mushrooms made by our local bakery. You guys really went the extra mile to make your wedding memorable for everyone--congrats!
1 year ago
VictoriaWest says:
I love handmade weddings! Everything looked so beautiful.. and the snow coming down, it must have been magical. I wish you a lifetime of happiness!
1 year ago
HandmadeHandsome says:
It looks beautiful and sounds extra special having done everything yourselves. Thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
Dollybirdblythe says:
Your wedding sounds so perfect! Thank you for sharing the story with us - I'm sure it was all the sweeter for having worked so hard on it together. Wishing you a wonderful future together :)
1 year ago
WhiteTidelineDesigns says:
Gertrude Stein said to look for a miracle every day (something to that effect) and your story was my daily miracle today. Your wedding came together like a carefully crafted hand-sewn quilt, with each square a detail & memory. I love so many of the details - the dresses (best bridesmaids' dresses I have ever seen!), the plates & napkins, the Mason Jar lanterns and hand-thrown vases & mugs. Every detail was so specific, exact & mindful. A masterpiece! A painting and should be the subject of a magazine article if not a mesmerizing short story. Thank you so much for sharing your wedding day with us. I can only imagine the splendid details that will go into preparing for your first child, his/her birth-room and later, his/her play-space... Congratulations to you and your lovely man for a truly elegant artistic affair to remember! Many blessings to you and yours. Julie
1 year ago
AlisaDesign says:
WOOOW!!!! So beautiful!! LOVE!!!
1 year ago
mycherrytree says:
Gorgeous wedding!! you made beautiful choices.love it!!
1 year ago
EfiaFair says:
Oh, Sienna! Congratulations! It sounds absolutely magical, and I'm taking notes for my own wedding!!
1 year ago
graceandfavourshop says:
This is my kind of wedding - hand-made and heartfelt, celebrating who you really are, as opposed to some cardboard cut-out idea of who and what you - and your wedding - is supposed to be. Congratulations! ax
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
How romantic! I can't imagine anything more lovely than snow at a wedding fabulous even if it's a little cold!
1 year ago
Vintageretroshop says:
Congrats to both of you. I loved reading and looking at your pics of such a beautiful hand-made wedding. My son and future wife are planning a wedding by the river on a big sandy beach. They too are having a bonfire and of course can't forget the smores! I know it will be so much fun. Thank you for some awsome ideas. I hope you have a long happy marriage.
1 year ago
cherrylippedroses says:
...as a celebration of the union of two people and the union of their families and friends, I think this is one of the most gorgeous weddings I have ever seen...I hope you weren't too cold because the photos are beautiful and I, too, can see the snowflakes glittering in your hair...
1 year ago
heartfeltgiver says:
Congradulations to you both.... Your wedding looked wonderful from the pics.... Thank you so much for sharing. You have such wonderful ideas for the next bride to be.
1 year ago
bellastwist says:
Lovely wedding!!! Thanks so much for sharing such an inspiring story!
1 year ago
muffintopdesigns says:
gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!!! thank you for sharing your beautiful handmade wedding!!! best wishes to you both! xoxoxo
1 year ago
cadreams says:
This is so romantic-and then add the sparkly snow-wonderful!
1 year ago
peacesofindigo says:
What a lovely day~ Congratulations to you both!
1 year ago
scandivintage says:
Just perfect! :)
1 year ago
calladoo says:
Congratulations! You were really able to pull together a beautiful and very meaningful event.
1 year ago
joyceweaver says:
Now that's a wedding every bride would want! Good luck & many blessings to you both!
1 year ago
Kays7HiddenTreasures says:
Congratulations, that would of been my dream wedding, loved it GREAT. Perfect couple. WOW
1 year ago
smallpackagess says:
gorgeous! I love it!! & I think I may have just found my cake idea :D
1 year ago
ErinAntiques says:
Congrats! Lovely wedding :) and the ring bearer suit for Tubby is so cute!
1 year ago
sadiesez says:
Really cute! :)
1 year ago
CurlyTailCrochet says:
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your wedding ideas! Congratulations to you both!! So creative, homey and down to earth and love all the photos..!!! I must tell you how much I love your entire outfit especially the boots, seriously, really great! May you lives be blessed with nothing but joy!
1 year ago
aileenrae says:
What a beautiful day! Thanks for sharing :
1 year ago
PrettywithSprinkles says:
Beautiful!!!!
1 year ago
jamiebandito says:
Absolutely beautiful, all the best to you both!
1 year ago
RedFernVintage says:
Love the plate settings.
1 year ago
PaperSissorsStone says:
Thankyou for sharing your absolutely beautiful and inspiring wedding....the quirky handmadeness of it all put a big smile on my face! x
1 year ago
sherlizzy says:
How lovely! I got alittle misty eyed reading your post. Everything was so heartfelt, done with such thought and love. Happily ever after to you both.
1 year ago
MySisterRachel says:
This makes me want to get married. Again. But cooler this time.
1 year ago
LuvlyWeddings says:
The most unique wedding I have ever seen! Truly creative that comes from the heart of artist. Beautiful
1 year ago
BanglewoodSupplies says:
Beautiful and all natural. Love it!
1 year ago
OneLaneRoad says:
What a cool wedding! So many touches that make my heat swoon. I want to see the tree fort! =)
1 year ago
HinterlandVintage says:
I'm so thrilled to see a piece from my shop in such a gorgeous event! Congrats on your lovely wedding and thank you so much for the mention.
1 year ago
sewlola says:
Gorgeous and one of a kind wedding! Handmade weddings are better, so many wonderful memories will last forever. Have a lovely life together!
1 year ago
Piggy says:
Gorgeous wedding!! I love love your dress. A very unique green wedding dress. It's the first for me :) Congrats again! :)
1 year ago
PoisonIvyBela says:
Gorgeous wedding!
1 year ago
catiques says:
Superb, I really enjoyed the reading about the wedding. It gives me the feel of being there. Chances we take and the WHAT IF? what if it rains. Thanks for sharing and congrats.
1 year ago
TheLashReport says:
Beautiful!
1 year ago
allthingsgranny says:
Perfect !!!!!!!!! Just gorgeous, and so heartfelt !! Thanks for sharing your story. Congrats !
1 year ago
Johneechimpo says:
That sounds so amazing ! May God bless you with many more wonderful days together !
1 year ago
TheTinyTwig says:
I absolutely LOVE this! It is so unique (in a good way) and everyone who attended will always remember it! If I could go back and redo my wedding day, everything would have been made for mine too! It is just so my more personal that way!!!
1 year ago
WhiteLyme says:
how absolutely darling!!! these pics are such an inspiration! Ive been wanting to have my own 'homemade wedding'. Thank you so much for sharing!! Such a delight. Congrats to you both!
1 year ago
jellybeantree says:
Love this. What a perfectly perfect wedding :o)
1 year ago
HipNavyBeads says:
What a magical day...:-) Sounds like a dream wedding to me. My hubby and I did handmade as well and still to this day our family talks about how perfect our wedding was. Most fun for sure, because it was true to us, it did not come from a book or a magazine or a TV commercial. It was just us. Here's to you, I know you will be happily married a long time. We are....:-)
1 year ago
jennifergouveia17 says:
How beautiful. I love it all! So original!
1 year ago
MeadowbelleMarket says:
I absolutely ADORE the green wedding dress! I'm totally ready to see a colorful trend in wedding gowns. Ivory and white are lovely (I wore ivory) but color is FABULOUS!
1 year ago
WhisperKissCreations says:
Wow...I think a wedding should tell the bride and grooms story in small bits of and special touches. Your wedding must have told an AMAZING story!! Beautiful!!
1 year ago
loveleesage says:
out of the ordinary but but very much extraordinary ! love this . Congrats !
1 year ago
preettysandhu says:
this is a party I must have one day. Just love the idea and I think I always have.
1 year ago
claycre8or says:
What a beautiful wedding!! Congratulations!
1 year ago
xxcatalopexx says:
I guess I will be the first to say that I don't like it, but if you like looking old timey with bridesmaids who look like they have recycled (or is the term upcycled?) picnic table covers as dresses, then more power to you.
1 year ago
ladycathead says:
Congrats on your special day. While you can't always please everyone, it's nice to have a party echo the style and values of the couple it is celebrating. Can't tell you how many cookie cutter ho hum affairs I've been to. Viva la difference.
1 year ago
thevintagethread says:
thanks for sharing! what a refreshing change from traditional white, your personalities SHINE!
1 year ago
robertcoffin says:
All I can say is "wow!"
1 year ago
Inthewardrobe says:
Absolutely and totally charming. Sounds and looks like the two of you are a perfect match. Loved it all.
1 year ago
VidaDoce says:
How lovely and unique. :)
1 year ago
WhimsyEverlasting says:
Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
1 year ago
vantiani says:
Oh I love to read all the details of this whole pretty wedding! Sounds and looks like the two of you are indeed a perfect match. Thanks much for sharing all these.
1 year ago
iloveyoumonster says:
gorgeous and inspiring!
1 year ago
yellowpandadraws says:
Absolutely stunning! It's so wonderful to hear and see weddings with such lovely touches and so much care and thought! Congratulations and many years of happiness to the happy couple!
1 year ago
AphrodiziaDesign says:
The best part is you both built it and made it happen together. I'd say that is a great start for a long lasting relationship! Enjoy the journey and may you both have many blessing along your way.
1 year ago
peaseblossomstudio says:
What a beautiful and heartfelt handmade wedding. Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness!
1 year ago
RossLab says:
Never thought about a green wedding gown! How original!
1 year ago
designlab443 says:
Charming wedding... wishing you many long years together! Cheers!
1 year ago
WithNowhere2Go says:
Beautiful people who deserved their beautiful day, complete with Mother Nature's best wishes!
1 year ago
HolyLandSouvenirs says:
Lovely dress! I wish you all the joy and happiness together!
1 year ago
grimmandgrete says:
So romantic, love your dress!! Congrats, take good care of each other♥
1 year ago
breadandroses2 says:
Beautiful! May you have a long life together, filled with gratitude. Thanks for sharing your special day!
1 year ago
TheEnchantedSlipper says:
What a beautiful wedding! Such a great idea having everything handmade. wonderful and I wish you many years of happiness.
1 year ago
fineartstoneware says:
beautiful!
1 year ago
gooddealsinthebox says:
what a beautiful wedding. Love your idea!
1 year ago
luxe says:
gorgeous! looooove the bride's dress and the bridesmaids dresses. amazing.
1 year ago
PetiteLemon says:
Really lovely!
1 year ago
ZubindiArts says:
Absolutely beautiful and PERFECT!
1 year ago
TheCreativeTree says:
I love weddings, and this woodland wedding seems so fairy-tale like (:
1 year ago
creativebeadz says:
Beautiful photos--looks magical! come see my wedding cuffs made to order with your dress fabric!
1 year ago
momosoho says:
I absolutely love your wedding..we design non-traditional dresses and your was so amazing! I just loved your story! Congratulations! Peace and Love to you both! Maureen
1 year ago
EukoShop says:
So beautiful and magical.... it sounds like a movie! Congratulations on your wedding and may your life together continue to be filled with good fortune and good friends!
1 year ago
selflesh says:
Lovely!!!
1 year ago
zenceramics says:
A beautiful woodland wedding! Very unique and different.
1 year ago
minouc says:
All the luck to both of you! What a lovely and creative look! Our compliments from Holland!
1 year ago
DejaReViewGreenArts says:
Very beautiful!
1 year ago
GoddessOfJewelry says:
I loved reading this! Everything about this wedding is authentic and charming. May you two live a long and happy life together!
1 year ago
Ainurcrochet says:
I love it!!! Like a movie ...congratsss!!!!♥♥♥
1 year ago
ballandchain says:
gorgeousness!
1 year ago
bazketmakr says:
i especially love the vibrant green wedding dress! It sounds like you made the whole thing....perfect!
1 year ago
bhive says:
What a beautiful wedding story- I love the picture with all the snow! Congratulations!
1 year ago
littlehamptons says:
Just Lovely! Amazing Photos! Lifetime of Love , Happiness, and Joy
1 year ago
ALookOfLove says:
Absolutely love your wedding story and your photos! Thank you for sharing this with us. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together <3 xoxo, Mary, from A Look of Love
1 year ago
whistlingsparrow says:
What a stunning wedding! Love the bride's gown and love her brides maids' dresses. This wedding is so gorgeous!!
1 year ago
ashleyqueen says:
What a beautiful location!!
1 year ago
Angelovesanth says:
What an absolutely perfect wedding, even with the snow. So beautiful it made me teary!
1 year ago
KnottyNotions says:
Simply stunning. Your dress is spectacular!! Makes me want to get married all over again!
1 year ago
lilinspirations says:
Beautiful! Love it when couples add their personal touch to their weddings - that's what it's all about.
1 year ago
elliebellie81 says:
Absolutely beautiful! I love your guys' story!
1 year ago
apresti says:
Wow...so much to think of and you made every decision beautifully. That dress is stunning!
1 year ago
Zaheroux says:
Such a heartwarming and stunning wedding!! Your day must have been perfect! (Aside from the weather. I understand, my big day had 35 mph winds and sun!) Congrats to your new chapter in life!
1 year ago
kasawonderful says:
Congratulations! Do you have a photo of the invitations? Curious...
1 year ago
poshpeas says:
I sure wish etsy was around like this when we got married! We too had a wonderful handmade wedding, but nothing like the inspirational and collaborative power of etsy to round it out.
1 year ago
Laura Close from 365Coasters says:
cool
1 year ago
Jessica Rose says:
Reading and seeing the images of what you two created together brought tears to my eyes~ I truly believe it is the magic that people create together that helps cement the union for the long run. I am sure you two will be "happily ever after". Congratulations.
1 year ago
messinabella from BandBEstate says:
You had a beautiful wedding!
1 year ago
misseffie from misseffie says:
Absolutely beautiful!
1 year ago
Alisha Machalica from ThePemberleyShop says:
So Pretty!
1 year ago
Ludmila Ryabova from LaritaStudio says:
What a romantic, very stylish, and you are very beautiful
1 year ago
Gin Shakespear from SteamBathFactory says:
I LOVE love LOVE it all!
1 year ago
Kim Opoku-Ansah from StitchLightly says:
We had our wedding in a church and reception in the woods. With lots of help from friends and family, we had homemade food, dresses, and flowers as well! I love your story and your creativity!
1 year ago