The Wedding Dress

Not only is this a girls dream...This is also the mother of the brides dream! The years when she was a little girl dressing up pretending she was a princess or a bride, making her dolls marry her brothers action figures and performing her dogs wedding... I watched those moments. We would get wedding magazines and dream about her future wedding, talk about her future husband and also pray for him wondering who her future husband is and what his name is. I watched this little lady grow up to be quite the beautiful young woman. She had finally met the man of her dreams a few years ago and here we were shopping for her wedding dress. My heart swelled with utter pride. The dress she chose, was absolutely gorgeous! I couldn't believe this was it...She is a young bride to be... already planning her wedding and wearing this dress! If a heart could sing, mine did! 

Look at the beautiful lace detail and that train!!!

We even facetimed in Bella, Bri's Maid of Honor who lives in California. She couldn't be here for this part of the planning. It was special. Bri's Bridesmaid Katie came along for support.

Again....My little girl! All grown up. Just look at her glow. 

She felt and looked so beautiful in her gown!!!

And her momma, holding back the tears!

Her Bachelorette Party

Bri's Best friend from California flew out a week before the wedding to help her prep and celebrate the last few days of her being a bachelorette. Bri chose sweet Bella to be her Maid Of Honor. I picked out the airbnb for Bella to rent out for the surprise sleep over party with her wedding party and friends. The house was adorable. Totally Bri's style!

Bella did an awesome job planning her special party! She did so much to help out. She is a huge blessing to our family!

Bri with Bella (Maid of Honor)

Bri and Olivia (Bridesmaid)

Bri and Emma (Bridesmaid)

Bri and Katie (Bridesmaid)

She was so surprised and excited. The night went great. Bella even made all the girls brunch and virgin mimosa's the next morning!

Bri is blessed!

Details Leading Up To The Big Day

There were a lot of fun details we got to do for the weeding. The kids let me do a lot of the design, crafty decor type things. Which was extra special!

I ordered this sweet hanger to hang her wedding Dress on. A nice keepsake too!

The lovebirds special ordered this cut out last name for their wedding cake.

My girl wanted hoops with flowers to decorate the venues reception barn. 

It was fun making these for them too!

We even designed the wedding invites together.

I spent months in search of their table centerpieces. They wanted the clear vintage vases mix matched with different tea light candles. It was a blessing finding all that we needed for all the tables.

I also collected vintage hankies for happy tears.

I also made the Mocktail Hour menu boards. hey turned out so cute. They wanted to serve Italian Sodas since it was going to be a non alcoholic wedding.

I also gathered family tree photos of both sides of the kids families. They consisted of them, their parents, grandparents, great grandparents and great great grandparents. We hung them on a huge tree at the venue. Truly was a special piece for the kids.

Another very special project I was honored to paint: A sweet leather jacket for my daughter to wear for her wedding. She wanted to wear it over her wedding dress in some pictures. It turned out beautifully and they both loved it! That made me happy!

I also designed their wedding programs. So pretty!

I also made her sweet little bouquet to throw.

It was so fun getting these little details done for them! Truly I am honored they wanted me to be a part of their wedding planning.