DIY Wedding {on a budget}

 First, let me apologize for all the pictures. Wait, no. You'll thank me for them in the end, I promise!

Anyway, I'll try to keep my commentary to a minimum, since the pictures truly speak for themselves. Most of the pictures are by Nicole Carman Photography, but the ones from the luncheon are by my wonderful step-sister, Abbie. Go show them some love!

First, meet the bride. Isn't the the prettiest? I am so lucky to call her my sister.

                       

And, she couldn't have found a better person as a husband. They are the sweetest couple, and it is so much fun being around them and their newlywed lovey doveyness. It makes me want to try harder to be a better wife to my husband. They're really inspiring.

                         

For their luncheon, they had a picnic under a treehouse. It was so adorable. I especially loved the pennants they made. Okay, and I loved the Diet Coke. I cannot tell a lie. 





Their reception was equally as cute. I loved all the little details, and all the hard work they put into making the decorations and sweets by themselves. Aren't those paper flowers A-MAZING? My jaw literally fell to the floor when I saw them. So much talent.

                       





                      

       







And, here are a few of my very favorite details. First up? The sign in page!



Everyone left their thumb print on the tree and signed their names. I love how it turned out. It makes such a cute decoration in their apartment, too! Plus, it gets seen more than a regular ol' book.

I also LOVED the back drop that they made.



It was perfect for pictures, and even more perfect as a backdrop for them to stand in front of during their line.

And, perhaps my favorite thing of the night. The cake! Oooh, the cake! My sister ordered a plain cake from the bakery, and then her and I put little chocolate pearls on it. I'll never forget that special moment I got to share with my sister on her big day.

                         
Isn't it beautiful?

The night ended with a crazy (and random!) wind and rain storm. We all ran as fast as we could collecting little treasures from the reception and bringing them to safety inside the house. Once everything was inside, the couple shared their very first dance. I'm not sure there was a dry eye in the entire house. It was so perfect, and the best way to end the best day.
                         
                       

And, because I just can't help myself...Here's my little lady. I think she made a great addition to the wedding, if I do say so myself.



So, what do you think? Are you completely inspired, or what? What was your favorite part of this virtual wedding for ya?

Be sure to go check out my sister's blog. She's hilarious--And, obviously so creative. I'm going to make her start posting her craftiness asap, because it's really just not fair that she's keeping all that talent hidden, wouldn't you agree? Also, I'm thinkin' we should all go give my mom some love, as well...She helped with all the beautiful projects--Including sewing those wonderful yellow dresses!