I don't think I've ever shared our wedding photo with you. Looking at all the wedding magazines & sites there are so many amazing ideas. It got me dreaming of things I would have done for our wedding.
In keeping with my style our event was very simple. My dress cost under $300 (13 years ago). We didn't have a photographer. If there had been one of the amazing photographers that take all these creative photos I would have for sure. We both disliked all the lined up, posed photos weddings were known for back then so we opted for friends taking them. We had a very small cake and a big sundae bar. I had simple flowers, no bridesmaids, just a maid of honor and she got to pick out her own dress.
Cocktail hour was outside on a Friday night. The weather was perfect, we got lucky. Our nieces and nephews wandered around on the lawn it was so fun.
Dinner was stations as we didn't want a formal dinner. I probably would have done a few things differently but as I go over it in my head it was very much me. One of our dear friends desribed our wedding as simple elegance. I think he got it!
I would have bought some fabulous shoes instead of the safe ones I wore. I would have wore my hair down in those beautiful loose curls that are in now. I would have carried a bouquet of peonies and I would have made some pretty favors. I would have had the reception in a beautiful old barn covered in white lights.
But all in all it was a lovely day.
Thanks for letting me reminisce.
See you soon,
Suz
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Kristina Henning | January 24, 2012 at 10:51 AM
I LOVE your dress! Oh i loved reading how you would do it differently! I loved some aspects of my wedding but now, i would do so many things differently! from hair to my dress...fun post! and has me thinking of what i would change too!! have a great day
xo,
Lulu
Posted by: Lulu | January 24, 2012 at 12:31 PM
sounds perfect! it's true though, we are seeing so many great ideas now that I would love to do myself. I often say I want a do-over - just with the same guy! ;) I am glad that I splurged on my dress and photographer though - totally worth it to me.
Posted by: Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita | January 24, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Just beautiful! Isn't it fun reminiscing?
Posted by: Tracy | January 24, 2012 at 04:48 PM
You were a beautiful bride! I would do many things different too, but my wedding was exactly as I wanted it, and I still love what we did.
Posted by: Sarah H. | January 24, 2012 at 05:09 PM
What a beautiful dress Susan! Thank you for sharing with us! If I had to do it all over again, I would have mine in a barn as well!
Posted by: Kerri | January 24, 2012 at 06:06 PM
You looked like a simply elegant bride. And it does sound like a wonderful day, just the way it happened.
Posted by: S | January 25, 2012 at 03:21 PM
I was married 13 years ago too ( May) ! Think of all the money you probably saved doing going the route you did! Congrats!
Posted by: Laura at Top This Top That | January 25, 2012 at 09:21 PM
it was a beautiful day.....
Posted by: tara | January 25, 2012 at 09:49 PM
Oh this is such a timeless look Susan, love the black and white! Very beautiful and simple elegance is a perfect description. xo ~Lili
Posted by: lili | January 27, 2012 at 05:14 PM