I have been so excited for today’s post that I can barely handle it. I am pretty much not breathing at this very moment. As you may know, I love weddings. I’ve talked about wedding etiquette, stationery, and other various wedding related goodies, yet nothing like today. Today I get to show you one of the most adorable, chic, and beautiful weddings I’ve ever been to. And, I was in it! So exciting. Not only is the bride my oldest childhood friend, but I’ve also known the groom since grade school and he happened to film my wedding (he is a producer and videographer). So, to say I feel honored to showcase their day is the understatement of my life. If you are planning your own nuptials or just like to peruse gorgeous images for the sake of inspiration, keep on reading.

The wedding took place in Salem, Oregon in the backyard of a family friend’s historic home, surrounded by gigantic trees, an open field, horses off in the distance, and lots of well wishers. The day was photographed by Leah Verwey who produced such beautiful images I wish I could go back in time and have her photograph my wedding. Sigh. The bride, family, and friends crafted all of the decorations, like painted wine bottles to hold flowers, glittered jars, and burlap table runners. (I’m still not sure how she managed to do it all.) I love so many aspects of this wedding but my favorites are: the colors (gray, gold, ivory, champagne), the bride getting dressed in the middle of a field with an old oval mirror, the father-daughter dance to “You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry, the pick-your-own bridesmaid dresses, the family style dinner of legitimately delicious BBQ foods (I feel like that is a très difficult feat), and that the bride and groom are two of the best people on Earth. The bride sent me some of her favorite shots and I added a few of my own to show you the day, in all of its seriously gorgeous glory. Also, keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming issue of Brides, because this wedding will be in it!

{All photographs were taken by Leah Verwey}