Editors' Pick!

Submitted by: kelseycombe (Bride)
Wedding date: 08/12/2011
Wedding location: Michigan

After ceremony pictures on Crystal Lake, Michigan. Boat is property of the Congregational Summer Assembly where Bride grew up in the summer months.

Tags: Blue Fashion
Photo: K. Holly Photography

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Brides shoes were Lavender Collection Vera Wang. Attached to shoe was a silver sixpence, engraved with C & K. Something blue was a garter from Etsy, something old was buttons from Mother's wedding dress sewn into bouquet, something old was bride's Great-Grandmother's wedding band, worn on right hand.

Tags: Yellow Fashion
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The bridesmaids and bride carried wildflower bouquets. Most of the flowers were from Crystal Gardens. Some were collected from the garden the wedding was held in (Bride's Great-great-grandfather's garden). Bridesmaids picked their own dresses. Dresses came from Modcloth, Urban Outfitters, & Shop Ruche. All were yellow/ivory colored. Maid of honor wore Ivory to match bride.

Tags: Bridal Party Yellow
Photo: K. Holly Photography

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The invitations were designed/made by Bride and Groom. They included a detailed map with locations the week's events; including the canoe trip and bonfire locations.

Tags: Stationery Blue
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Groomsmen wore J.Crew suits, and boatshoes. Flower girls wore dresses custom made by Bride's mother, using fabric from Bride's flower girl dress from childhood. Jonah, the young "usher" carried a sign that read "here comes the bride", down the aisle.

Tags: Bridal Party Yellow
Photo: K. Holly Photography

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Bride and Groom arrived at reception in a boat with a sign reading "Just Married", handmade by Bride's father. Reception was held at Elberta Life Saving Station, in Elberta, Michigan, across Betsie Bay.

Tags: Blue Reception
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The reception had many outdoor games for all the children/family that attended. Custom Cornhole/Baggo boards were made by Bride's mother and father. An official game was played and the bride and groom won. :)

Tags: Blue Reception
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