Tatiana and Blin's Wedding at Sunnyside Farm

“I have found the one whom my soul loves”

— Song of Solomon 3:4

It’s always fun when a couple chooses a date that is unique or matters to them in some way, I love that these two chose Pi day for theirs! 3.14 They even had tiny (quarter-sized) pies provided for each of their guests to celebrate!

Tatiana and Blin invited their families to join them at a beautiful vacation home here in the mountains and celebrated their ceremony together in the living room. Every single person was so incredibly gracious and kind to each other and the other vendors as we set up and prepared to shower these two in love. It’s always so wonderful to watch everyone come together as a team to make something beautiful happen. Of course Magan with The Elegant Event led the charge and everything flowed flawlessly.

Both Blin and Tatiana are so very generous and sweet, they had surprise gifts and letters for each other and their crew and couldn’t wait to see their reaction! Watches, jewelry, headphones…they knew exactly what to give.

All day Tatiana had the BIGGEST smile on her face. Whether it was beaming at her groom, saying thank you to her family or simply taking in the wonder of the day she was filled with kind words and grand smiles.

Their first look was so sweet. They wanted to wait until the ceremony to share their first kiss so we had a lot of fun with eskimo kisses instead!

It’s rare I come across something at a wedding I haven’t seen before, but these two decided to have a tree planting ceremony! Instead of pouring sand into a jar or lighting candles, they poured soil and water into their first little tree which they are so excited to care for. Blin’s childhood pastor, Simon, flew in from California to perform the ceremony for them, he also guided them through their premarital counseling. You could tell he was very special to them.

Since it was a rather gray and overcast day we knew we weren’t going to get that beautiful golden glow the sunset typically offers so we played around a bit with some Christmas lights and off camera flash to get the look instead :)

You guys thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your big day!

The Vendors who made the day Possible:

Photographer: Cynthia Viola

Coordinator: Megan Drake with The Elegant Event

Venue: Sunnyside Farm

The Dress: Brille by Justin Alexander

The Suit: Bernard's Formalwear

Wedding Party Attire: Poffie Girls and Bernard's Formalwear

The Rings: Raleigh Diamond Fine Jewelry

Hair and Make Up: TM Bridal Beauty

Florist: April Flowers

Officiant: Simon Liversidge

Videographer: Timm Young Films

Catering: Moondance Catering

Cake Baker: Stick Boy Bread

Rentals: Parties Too

Invitations: TaDa Cards

Erin and Matt's Wedding at Home

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass...It’s about learning to dance in the rain”

— Vivian Greene

Like so many weddings planned during Covid Matt and Erin’s big day was shrouded in uncertainty. They had hoped they pushed out far enough to have the big wedding downtown with all their friends, but Covid just had other plans. Just a couple weeks before the big day they made the tough decision to cancel the plans with their beautiful venue, Vidrio, and have a small ceremony at home. They still hope to throw a big party there in the future, the date is just a little uncertain.

That didn’t stop them from committing their lives to each other through thick and thin. No matter what they go through in the future they’ll know they’ve already come through this and be stronger for it.

With grandparents unable to attend, they found other ways to include them in the ceremony and Erin also had a handkerchief made out of her Maternal grandmother's bridal gown and wrapped it around her bouquet. The penny in her shoe is the same penny her mother and grandmother used before her. Lots of beautiful traditions made this day extra special.

Her brother John, wasn’t going to be able to make it to the wedding due to covid traveling issues and she was extremely sad because they’re quite close. However, at the final moment he was able to pull it together and surprise her the morning of the wedding. Everyone was a bundle of tears and filled with joy. We decided to include him on the first look with dad and that made it even more memorable.

As with all weddings that have had to move forward during Covid, they were unable to have the majority of friends and family in attendance. They set up a zoom call though and were able to include them via video, as well as several face time calls after ward.

The sparklers *may have all been duds but that didn’t stop them OR the rest of the family from partying! They ran through spirit fingers to everyone’s delight concluding the happiest of days.

I had so much fun with you guys! Thank you for including me on your special day!

The vendors who made the day possible:

Photographer: Cynthia Viola

Coordinator: Kyle Riggan

Dress: Mon Cheri Bridal from Channy Bride & Beyond

Suit: Jos A. Bank

Party attire: Azazie and Jos A. Bank

Rings: Raleigh Diamond

Hair and Make Up: The Makeup Addict

Officiant: Kayelily Middleton

Catering: Ashley Christensen Catering

Cake Baker: Once in a Blue Moon Bakery

Florist: Expressions of Love

Invitations: Minted