Lara & Matt’s mid-summer musical forest wedding
Just a few of the elements of this wedding that I love: the “Just Married” skidder, the pine cone heart, the flash mob belly dance, the accordion accompaniment to the ceremony, the Black Hawk helicopter fly-over, and oh, about a million more things. You might want to check it out to see what I didn’t list.
Lane & Jeff’s eco-conscious upcycled wedding
You know a wedding has made good eco choices when you only end up with a small grocery bag of trash at the end. Add that to the fabulously upcycled dress, DIYed napkins, coffee filter flowers, homemade jam favors, massive potluck (with nine pies!), and an awesome depression-era band, and you’ll love this sweet outdoor, budget party.
A lakeside wedding with ribbon wands and spontaneous singing
Hailing from my hometown of Chicago, Briavael and Nikki had an outdoor ceremony in Berger Park, right next to a very hazy Lake Michigan. But the best part that I can see is that everyone (guests included) all broke into song during the ceremony.
Give guests natural, handcrafted mosquito repellent at your late-summer wedding
One thing we don’t get to see in gorgeous outdoor wedding photos are the tiny bugs that might be lurking around the guests and causing itchy mayhem. If you’re lured into those lush forest ceremonies, barbecue and lawn games receptions, and beach blanket parties, check out this tutorial.