Lovely Weddings vs. Crappy Weddings

I went to a wedding this weekend for Levi and Jessica. It was wonderful!

It was one of those weddings where the bride and groom are so happy to be there that day, and so incredibly happy to be getting married, that absolutely nothing negative would make a difference. They were happy.

And it was what a wedding should be! I whine and moan all the time that brides put too much money into the dress, flowers, and cake while stressing themselves out over minute details with matching bridesmaids or making sure there are 3 different types of favors.

This was none of that! The dress was $250 found at a consignment shop and she bought it 6 months before he proposed! She found it, it fit perfectly, and had to buy it.

The flowers were purchased from a local vendor at our farmer's market.

The cupcakes were from Fred Meyer's and only a small little cake came from a specialty shop.

The arbor was made from sticks they found and built by them, their parents, friends and family.

The bridesmaids were by no means matching, but looked fantastic! One was even 8 1/2 months pregnant!

Jess spoiled herself with with a spa day at Aveda, but did her own hair and makeup.

They had a local band come to play (who I will name later) which was really cool!

They played music from their iPod's.

The pastor and his wife performed the ceremony which really gave it a sense of unity.

And everyone had just a wonderful time.

It truly was the perfect wedding.

Thanks Jess and Levi! I hope you have 50+ blessed years of happiness!