26 June 2014

Our Wedding Day; Part 3 (The motherload!)

Hello, readers!

Again, I have to start by thanking you so much for your amazingly sweet words and comments on Part One and Part Two of our wedding photos. You amazing people never cease to make me smile. Reliving this day with you has been so much fun for me, so thank you, thank you, thank you. 

 Have I got the motherload of pictures for you today! In an effort to fit all our wedding pictures into this week, today is PACKED with every "after ceremony" event I could get in. Reception, dance parties, food, drinks, dancing, decor, dancing some more, karaoke, and of course, my fair share of tears ;) 

If you love our wedding photos, (which obviously I do) make sure you reach out to Kris Skurja Photography if you're in the Southern California Area!

Lets jump right into decor. I have to say, our wedding was a labor of love. We literally DIY'ed every.single.thing. and it was 1.5 years of crafts, crafts, crafts. It made it so special though, knowing that day had personal touches all over it.


outdoor wedding decor

This little frame was filled with some of our cutest baby pictures, as well some of our favorites of us throughout the years.

outdoor wedding decor

shabby chic wedding

On the bottom of this table we had color books, crayons, and little crafts for the kiddies to keep busy. It also housed our card box and "guest book"

wedding escort cards

wedding escort cards

wedding escort cards

wedding escort cards

Our escort cards were clipped to twine between two trees. It worked perfectly!

tree lanterns


tree lanterns

I really wanted the night to "glow" so that meant candles everywhere. These little lanterns were a labor of love, and i'm so glad we took the time to make them.

outdoor head table

romantic wedding decor

glitter table numbers


family style wedding tables

outdoor wedding decor

guest book idea

wedding guest book idea

Our "Guest Book" was a large wooden monogram we had everyone sign. A beautiful piece of art we can now keep in our home!

outdoor wedding head table

wedding chandelier

wedding chadelier

gorgeous wedding decor

pink wedding flowers

shabby chic wedding table decor

shabby chic wedding decor

I loved our glitter everywhere! Our colors were soft pink and gold, and the touch of sparkle made me all giddy inside. The day before the wedding all us girls put together hundreds of flower arrangements for the day, and it was one of the most fun parts of the wedding prep! We saved tons of money and they were gorgeous.

outdoor wedding decor

jars as vases

outdoor wedding tables

shabby chic wedding

pink wedding flowers

wedding escort cards

outdoor wedding tables

cans as vases

shabby chic wedding decor

wedding peonies

All of the empty burlap vases were used to hold the bridesmaids bouquets after the wedding and they really helped to fill out the decor of the table.


wedding instagram chalkboard

Grand entrance!

bride and groom grand entrance

wedding party

First Dance!

romantic first dance photo

romantic wedding photos

BEAUTIFUL WEDDING DRES

outdoor spring wedding

backless wedding dress

grey tux

bride and groom first dance

black and white wedding photography

gorgeous first dance photo

bride and groom first dance

Notice the conservative dip. After the first kiss fiasco, Jake wanted to play it safe ;)

bride and groom wedding toast

market lights at wedding reception

gorgeous wedding lighting

We had the chance to thank everyone after our first dance, and Jake had no idea we would be making a toast. He hadn't prepared anything to say, and was nervous...and he literally opened with "waazzzuupppppp!" I.DIED. We will forever laugh about that and I will never let him live it down.

pretty outdoor wedding tables

Dinner Time!

outdoor wedding venue

outdoor wedding venue

appetizer station

bruschetta

wedding bar


I loved these little jars! We used mason jars instead of glasses (original, right?) but I printed these little tags for each one. "Wedding Survival Jar, Just Add Booze!"

wedding favor

Time for Toasts! (and tears!)

blush bridesmaids

Bree's toast was hilarious. She rapped, she sang, she was inappropriate, and she was so, so genuine. I love this girl!

twinkle lights


lights as a backdrop

creative wedding photography

twinkle lights at wedding

gorgeous head table

emotional wedding photos

emotional sister picture

...and my sweet sister made me cry my eyes out.

wedding toasts

crying groom

wedding hairstyle

and Jakes Dad made him bawl his eyes out.

wedding toasts

wedding head table

black and white wedding photography

shabby chic outdoor wedding

father of the bride

laughing bride and groom

And then my Dad made us laugh our butts off, right before the father daughter dance. My Dad and I danced to an acoustic version of "sweet child of mine."

father daughter dance

sweet child of mine

Mama-Son dance! They danced to "Landslide" covered by the Dixie Chicks.

mother son dance

landslide dixie chicks


and then we danced some more with our guests! This is my new Grandpa, and I just love him so ;)

wedding dancing

Whats a wedding without a little male-on-male booty grabbing?

silly wedding photos

NIGHT TIME WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Jake and Grandma Marilyn.

night time wedding photography

Jake and my Mama.

night time wedding photography

Jake and my Grandma.

dessert bar

wedding dessert table

wedding dessert table

cutting the cake


bride and groom cake cutting

bride and groom cake cutting

We cut the cake and I smooshed it all over his face. So he made me kiss it off. Plus that cake was really good and I didn't want it to go to waste ;)

bouquet toss

all the single ladies

bouquet toss

Bouquet time!

garter toss

shes my cherry pie

garter toss

garter toss

No one tells you how embarrassing the garter toss is. SUUURRREE just go right ahead and stick your head up my dress in front of all our friends and family. Peerfect.


and thats where the party started....


grandmas dancing

wedding dance party

market lights at wedding

photography lighting

cupid shuffle

night time wedding photography

night time wedding photography

wedding dances

wedding dances

wedding party dancing

bride dancing

wedding dance party

baby dancing

groom performance

groom dancing

My husband missed his calling as a performer. He broke out a version of "Baby Got Back" that would make Sir-Mix-a-lot jealous.

bride and ring bearer

black and white wedding photography

bride and groom dancing

bride and groom dancing

such a happy bride and groom

black and white wedding photography

black and white wedding photography

bride and groom dance party

wedding dance off

wedding dance off

wedding dance off

wedding dance off

wedding dance off

dancing groom

wedding dance off

wedding dance off

wedding dance off

wedding dance off

wedding dance off

wedding dance off

This dance off between Jakes brother, Josh, and himself was one of the funniest parts of the night. Everyone was rolling over laughing. Josh totally won, but don't tell Jake that ;)

wedding dance party

wedding dance party

wedding dance off

make me want to shout

must have wedding dances

huge wedding party dance

in love bride and groom

wedding dance off

baby got back

gorgeous night time wedding

We ended the night with an amazing sparkler send off, that was so beautiful and oh-so-perfect to say goodbye.


wedding sparklers

wedding sparklers

night time wedding photography

It was the PERFECT night. I have never felt more loved, or felt more love pouring out of me than I did on this day. Thank you so much for reliving it with me!

Tomorrow on the last day of wedding prettiness, I will share the best photos of the entire day. The ones of my Groom and I when we saw each other for the first time, and all the kissy kissy boo boo photos of right after the wedding.

Happy Friday Eve!

Until Next Time,
xo Kylie


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8 comments:

  1. so pretty! I love all the the handmade touches.

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    1. Thank you, Tracie! I can't wait to see your gorgeous photos!

      xo,
      Kylie

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  2. I am addicted to these!!

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    1. eeek! Thank you, Lyndsay! You're next!

      xo,
      Kylie

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  3. My fiancé and I just got married here and I could wait no longer to post my heartfelt appreciation to the staff here for their tremendous effort in making our day the most special day of our lives.

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  4. Kylie , PERFECT! PERFECT! I'm from Brazil and a while I follow your blog. Just loved every detail of your wedding. Certainly will inspire me . Congratulations and best wishes !!!

    xoxo,

    Camila Freiper
    www.amigaphyna.com
    @camilafreiper

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    1. Thank you so much, Camila! You are such a sweetheart. It was the best day of my life! I wish I could relive it over and over. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! You will make a gorgeous bride.

      xo!

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