Dave & Charlotte Photography recently sent me this super cute vintage country wedding of a couple, Ryan & Annie, that really took DIY to heart and it shows. Every detail of their big day they personally touched and worked to create a little piece of wedding day magic for their guests. I think it’s super sweet!
Some of you may even recognize the groom! Ryan Snodden is a CBC weatherman out east - http://www.cbc.ca/nl/blogs/ryansnoddon/.
The wedding took place on the family farm in Georgina, Ontario!
From the happy couple…
When planning our wedding we looked at venues in Costa Rica, St. Lucia, Ontario and Newfoundland but we were always drawn back to Ryan’s childhood home, a 300 acre Beef cattle farm just south of Lake Simcoe. The farm has been in the family since the 1800’s. We knew planning a wedding in Ontario, from Newfoundland, was going to be a tad stressful, but we took it on knowing it would be the only place that truly felt like us.
We wanted a really laidback and fun wedding with our close friends and immediate family. Many elements of our wedding were DIY and this really helped to allow our personalities to shine through. A natural feel for our ceremony was important to us and we chose to have our guests shuttled five minutes to “the back 40”, where a natural clearing in the forest exists. Then we all headed back to the house for cocktails and the marquee reception.
Again, with such an intimate wedding we wanted our guests to feel relaxed. Our bridesmaids and groomsmen chose their own attire, so each could show their individual style and personalities. We envisioned our wedding to be a backyard party, bonfire and all, and we definitely think we succeeded in setting that vibe. When it was time for our first dance, our fantastic photographers, Dave & Charlotte, suggested that we stay out by the fire. What an awesome idea!
CREDITS:
Truck: 1951 Ford F-100. All Original. Owner – Dave Matt, Sutton Ontario.
Dress: The Bridal Salon, St. John’s, NL http://www.thebridalsalon.com/
Shoes: Nina http://ninashoes.com/
Clutch: Davie and Chiyo, Etsy Store http://www.etsy.com/shop/DavieandChiyo
Shrug: Holly Stalder, Etsy Store http://www.etsy.com/shop/hollystalder
Groom’s suit: Moores http://www.mooresclothing.com/mor/index.jsp
Hair Flower: Handle and Spout http://www.handlespout.com/
Engagement Ring: Bogarts http://www.bogartsjewellers.com/
Wedding Bands/ Bride and Groom: Diamond Design http://www.diamonddesign.com/
Florals: Bought loose flowers and Bouquet from Petal Pushers (Keswick, ON) http://www.petalpushersflowers.ca/
Flowers arranged by bridesmaids!
Marquee rental (and all other rentals except chairs): All Reasons http://www.allreasons.ca/
Catering: O’Malley’s Catering http://www.omalleyscatering.com/
Desserts:
Groom’s mother, Grandmother and Bride’s mother
Homemade wedding cake: Groom’s mother
Peanut butter cup cookies: Bride’s mother
Lemon and butter tarts: Groom’s grandmother (Grandma Snoddon)
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie: Costco
Squares: Groom’s grandmother
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