On the morning of September 17th, Hannah and Luke were faced with a forecast of rain for their wedding day. However, this beautiful couple did not let a little sprinkle get in the way of their perfect day. The bride and groom embraced the day with the biggest smiles and their love for each other shined bright enough to clear away the clouds just in time for their ceremony.
With your new piece of jewelry sparkling on your left hand, it’s finally time to put all of those years of Pinteresting to use! All of those details and questions start swirling around and your head and it can be hard to figure out where to start in planning one of the most special days of your life. Don’t worry! I’m here to help.
First, RELAX! You have more than enough time to plan your perfect wedding! Here are the first three steps to get the ball rolling.
1. Decide on WHEN you would like to get married.
2. Consider hiring a WEDDING PLANNER.
3. Create your BUDGET.
Now the fun parts: compiling a GUEST LIST and beginning to VENUE SEARCH! Compiling your guest list right now does not mean this is the exact list of who you will be inviting to your wedding because things change, but it will give you an estimate of what size wedding you’re looking for. Once you have an approximate guest count and an estimated budget, you can begin to look for the perfect space.
Enjoy this time in your planning process. It’s just the beginning and should set you on the path to create the day you’ve been dreaming about! Make sure you check back next week for the next part of the wedding planning series about CHOOSING YOUR DATE AND VENUE!
Katie and Jace celebrated their fall wedding at the Cabin by the Spring. It was the perfect setting for their rustic, country style. Katie looked absolutely stunning in her strapless lace wedding dress and Jace’s dark jeans and chambray shirt complimented her perfectly. The bridesmaids mismatched golden yellow dresses and burgundy shoes added just the right amount of colorful pop to tie everything together. Together with the groomsmen matching Jace, this group looked great! I can’t forgot to mention the ring bearers in their vests and Chuck Taylors. They were absolutely adorable!
For their ceremony and reception, Katie and Jace kept their decorations clean and simple. Her bouquet was beautiful and full of white hydrangeas and greenery. They chose to stick with the natural tones and pops of glitter. The glittery aspects alongside the rustic decor truly captured the essence of this couple and was so fun!
My favorite thing about this couple was how obvious it was how in love they were. Just look at these pictures! So happy to be a part of their big day. Congratulations Katie & Jace!
"My wedding day was more beautiful than I could imagine. The event staff transformed the space into exactly how I imagined, and the some! As a flower child, the Cabin by the Spring was a perfect space to blend my free spirit, boho style with my husband's love for the outdoors. The Hermitage staff were so kind and helpful, making me feel like a queen all day. I thank them for creating a flawless day. My husband and I had a tremendous time and will look back on our wedding day as the best day of both our lives" -Katie, the bride
VENDOR INFORMATION:
Photography: Kristen Speer Photography
Planning/Venue: The Hermitage- Cabin by the Spring
Catering: Edly's BBQ
Cake: The Painted Cupcake
Katie Yenna and her husband Joshua Bronnenberg taking photos in front of The Hermitage Mansion.
Katie works in Education at The Hermitage as the Lead Educator under the motto
"Preserve. Educate. Inspire."
The Wedding Party posing for a very classic and beautiful photo in front of The Hermitage Mansion.
As the sun set upon their beautiful day, Katie and Josh shared a private moment in the Garden behind The Hermitage.
The couple shared a dance at The Cabin by the Spring under the twinkling lights and celebrated with friends and family. We could not have been more pleased with Katie and Joshua sharing their special day with their Hermitage Family...
Trey and his wife Sarah posing in front of The Hermitage Mansion.
Trey works at The Hermitage Mansion as the Lead Interpreter guiding guests through the life and story of President Andrew Jackson.
Sarah and Trey sharing a private moment in the Garden beside the Hermitage Mansion.
The gift table at The Cabin by the Spring
One of the fire places at The Cabin by the Spring.
The main dining room inside The Cabin by the Spring.
On the porch of The Cabin by the Spring.
How cute is this pie station equipped with their favorite pies??
As the sun set the cabin was lit with light, love, and happiness as Sarah and Trey shared their first dance...
Every wedding, no matter the budget, needs the perfect recipe to make a magical day. Here are six ingredients to achieving it...
The first ingredient you will need is a lovely ceremony, decorated to your taste and full of the people you love...
The second ingredient you will need is a great exit from your ceremony and entrance to your reception...
The third ingredient you will need is a reception area decorated just the way you want...
The fourth ingredient needed to make that perfect day is good food and fun...
The fifth ingredient in your wedding recipe is a romantic first dance...
The last ingredient you will need is a grand exit with your new spouse being cheered on by family and friends...
Keep in mind all of the above ingredients can be achieved on any budget to make your perfect wedding day.
