I'm finally getting around to blogging one of my favourite weddings ever for so many reasons. Perhaps because if I ever decide to marry myself this is exactly how I want to do it. Sam and Taylor created the most intimate, chill backyard wedding, full of delicious food, amazing music, and lots of love. This couples creative talents spread to the entire family, while Taylor's brother painted a portrait of the bride and groom throughout the party for guests to witness. They included all of the little details important to them that have molded into the people they are today. Sam and Taylor married themselves under string lights hung in the night sky surrounded by their nearest and dearest. "We don't need anyone with a power vested in them, or a piece of paper to tell us whether we are, or are not married to the one we love," says Sam. After committing to one another for a lifetime we snuck down to the lake and threw off our shoes. Sam dressed in a white lace minidress and Taylor in a blue suede suit, the two could care less about getting a little dirty to enjoy the most incredible summer night. The sky was painted pink as we played and danced in the water. They made their own rules, which ultimately made for the best day. I am so happy for you both and will forever be grateful I could be a part of this unforgettable night!
backyard wedding
A BACKYARD WEDDING {Megan + JOSH} / by Joanna Crichton
Megan and Josh created a timeless backyard wedding in the peaceful surroundings of Josh's childhood home. The day was sunny and warm, with a soft breeze blowing gently through the weeping willows overhead. Family and friends gathered to watch them take their vows. After the ceremony, they snuck away to enjoy some bubbly in the middle of a dirt road, just the two of them, relishing in the blissful celebration. Come evening, they sat together at their own table and soaked in all of the love from the day and created moments for just the pair to share. Megan and Josh did it their way and you could feel it. The mood was vintage, romantic, and relaxed and I was so happy to be a part of it.
I asked them how they knew they wanted to spend their lives with one another.
Megan said, "I knew early on...he felt like home. Everything was consistently so easy and natural. Our values and desires to live an honest, adventurous, and creative life, lined up right away. And he made me laugh all of the time, which was a bonus!"
Josh replied, "I didn't have to do or be anything other than myself. And that is how I knew. As someone who has spent many years travelling the world, it was nice to know that the person I was meant to be with, was in my life the whole time." (Megan and Josh were friends in high school and reconnected ten years later.)
Wishing you both ALL the love!!!
Dress-The Gown: thegown.ca, Hair-Amadao Salon: Amado.ca, Makeup: artistrymarieclaire.com, Wedding Coordinator and Flowers- Sarah Jane Events: sarahjanevents.com, Wedding Invitations-Speers Creative: speerscreative.ca