Well, I’ve heard some stories about couples making their weddings special but this one was is pretty cool. Anna always dreamed of having a wedding at her childhood grandparents home. But over the years, Grandma and Grandpa moved away. To Anna’s surprise, Josh knew the new owners. The plan worked out perfectly as the two married underneath the trees Anna grew up among. The event was catered by {Delectables by Holly} and cupcakes by {Confections by Carly}. Capturing this wedding was {Wide-Eyed Photo}. Enjoy your weekend!
What made your wedding special to you? When I was a little girl, every Sunday afternoon, my (large) family would go to my grandparent’s house to swim, ride horses and play German Spotlight. It was the best time of my life. When I was around 13, my grandparents moved to the mountains. When I met Josh I started going to his church. And to my excitement, the pastor of Josh’s church had purchased my grandparent’s old house, swimming pool intact! I knew it would be such an honor and a dream to have my wedding there, and they let us! We danced the night away under the same trees that I squiggled under as a six year old wondering what life would hold! My name is still written in black marker under the stairs! It was truly a dream come true.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: I was able to design my dress, ring, and invitations!
What advice would you give to someone planning their wedding? To me, music choice is everything! You can have a picnic in the park and with the right music you will feel like you’re in a movie! Also, even though you want it to be perfect, don’t worry if it’s not- it’s only one day. I had so many creative ideas that we just didn’t have the energy or resource to pull off; you can always have a great party with all your other wedding ideas later! Also, have clear instructions for everyone; don’t expect your photographer to know whom your grandmother is if you want a picture of her- have someone to tell them! If it’s important to you, have someone in charge of it!
What are some ideas you were not able to do on your big day? My favorite idea we weren’t able to accomplish was to have ice cream cones served in a color scheme on a painter’s palette! With the hot weather and other restrictions made by our caterer, this turned out to be a drippy ordeal, so I settled for cupcakes. However, the cupcakes we had were amazing! Carly, of {Confections by Carly}, made us cupcakes with an international flair; Mexican chocolate, Tres Leches with a Fried Plantain, and Double Espresso. They were the best sweets I’ve ever had!
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future? After years of creative endeavors, I launched my own photography and artistic living company. So I am excited to continue doing creative things I love full time! Josh is continuing building different sport humanitarian/ministry projects and expanding in real estate and investing. We are both looking forward to learning, traveling and changing the world together!
Any DIY items? I made my earrings out of a vintage costume bracelet!
Favorite inspirational blogs or sites: {Whitebox Weddings}.
Congratulations to Anna + Josh. We wish you a lifetime of happiness, creativity and changing the world!
the part about the groom knowing the current owners of her grandparents old home, gave me chills! amazing!