The wedding was a colorful, DIY-style, family affair at a lovely spot called House on the Hill. My sister and Alex are crafty and creative, and their wedding was a reflection of their personal style. From the vintage plates that they had been collecting over the past few months, to the handmade quilled paper seating cards (made by mom), to the gorgeous farm-fresh wildflowers, to the awesome photo booth my aunt Rita created, to my sister's custom 50's-style dress, to the hand-sewn programs - every well-thought-out detail had a hand in making the wedding lovely and unique.
Alex and Mel are one of the most loving couples I know, and the effort that their family and friends put into getting the entire wedding set up, as well as the speeches given during the wedding dinner, reflected the love that they give as individuals and as a couple. It was awesome to see all of Alex's hipster groomsmen (and their sweet girlfriends), as well as the bridesmaids, and various other friends and family members, pitch in and get everything done the morning of the wedding. Everyone worked hard, and then partied hard until the wee hours of the morning.
For me, the highlights of the wedding were: driving the 1.5 hours with Mel, the day before the wedding, to the beautiful farm where we bought her flowers, watching my sister and Alex say their vows, taking family pictures, watching Alex and Mel during their first dance (they looked blissfully happy), sitting around the campfire eating s'mores and telling stories during the after-party, and seeing the look on my sister's face when her new husband serenaded her with a song he had written for her.
Here are some pictures from the big day:
Didn't everything look lovely? And, now, for one of my favorite pictures (which I think really highlights the mood that day) from the evening. My dad and Kevin enjoying the props in the photo booth.
Good times!
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