On October 1st my little brother, Doren, married this lovely lady. It was an incredible day full of autumn magic, pie and (of course) lots of love. I am so excited to share photos of their special day with you!
On the morning of the wedding, we woke up early and traveled to a beautiful lakeside cabin about an hour away from Springfield. We picked up donuts for the bride-to-be. (remember the donut shower? mhmmm) It was very laid back and fun. I loved seeing everything they'd chosen and what everyone was wearing.
Here are a few Instagram memories that I snapped with my phone. I love that top photo with our mom. Aren't the wheat bouquets a sweet idea?
It was so heartwarming to see Doren and Sarah so in love and so full of butterflies. They're perfect together.
Sarah wore a vintage lace dress from Red Velvet. It was really special to us to help her find the perfect dress. I loved all the fall colors that they chose. The cozy vibe was so good.
The ceremony was too sweet. I tried not to cry.... and failed. I actually cried way more at Doren's wedding than at my own. It was wonderful. Full of love...
This is one of my favorite photos from the day. Grandparents are the best. So sweet.
The reception is a very fond memory. There were picnic tables and blankets spread out. Cute kiddos running everywhere and good conversations. The sun was setting and it was absolutely beautiful.
I love all these little moments. Each one is so special...
The dinner was a yummy BBQ meal put together by Sarah's father. It was casual and adorable!
Emma created a beautiful dessert table with pies and caramel apples. It was super charming! I loved the mix of textured blankets, ripped fabric and pretty pies.
The day came and went too quickly, as all weddings do. I am grateful to Janae Hardy for caputuring the wedding in such a beautiful way! These photos are a real treat. I have already looked at them about 100 times. Thanks so much for taking at peek at my brother's special day! xo. elsie
*All photos by Janae Hardy Photography (plus one by Skunkboy and some Instagrams from my phone). Special Thank Yous to my friends at 100 Layer Cake for featuring Doren + Sarah's wedding!
Such a sweet and special wedding! Love the photos!
Posted by: Kathryn Shaw | November 28, 2011 at 06:33 PM
They look so beautiful. xo, rv
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Posted by: Rae Veda | November 28, 2011 at 06:36 PM
So pretty!
Posted by: Jen L | November 28, 2011 at 06:38 PM
Aww what a beautiful wedding!! Congrats to your bro! All you girls look stunning
Posted by: Lindsay @ Delighted Momma | November 28, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Everything looks so pretty! I love the whole casual idea also!
Posted by: Sarah | November 28, 2011 at 06:47 PM
How special! You have the sweetest little family - thanks for sharing these memories with us :)
Posted by: Lauren Helen | November 28, 2011 at 06:48 PM
Adorable! Simply adorable! You can feel the love in the air! :)
Posted by: LARY | November 28, 2011 at 06:49 PM
What fabulous pictures! Really beautiful. Also...where are all these gorgeously colored tights from?
Posted by: Lisa P. | November 28, 2011 at 06:59 PM
*LOVE* those moments as Sarah is walking towards Doren and hugs him in front of the water and that glowy light. So amazing and captured so beautifully :)
Posted by: Caitlin Sullivan | November 28, 2011 at 07:01 PM
So beautiful. Thanks for sharing! I especially love the pie table. I need a pie table. :)
Posted by: Projectville Rose | November 28, 2011 at 07:03 PM
So lovely! This cozy fall wedding is too sweet <3e
Posted by: Ashlee | November 28, 2011 at 07:03 PM
What a beautiful wedding! Your words as well as the pictures show all of the love that went into this special day! Lovely & sweet post!
Posted by: Chloe | November 28, 2011 at 07:09 PM
I'm so happy for your brother and his new wife. Their wedding looks so full of love and happiness. :)
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline
Posted by: Jacqueline | November 28, 2011 at 07:29 PM
I love how intimate & cozy this wedding looks! Its adorable. I love all the details. (And I'm sort of obsessed with the arrows painted on the holga camera! Whoa!) XO
Posted by: Ariel | November 28, 2011 at 07:36 PM
im dreaming for the wedding like this. Really simple, and so colorfull. Full of love and joy. Hope someday i can make a wedding like this. :)
congrats Sarah and Doren. :)
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Posted by: irene wibowo | November 28, 2011 at 07:50 PM
What a beautiful wedding! I absolutely LOVE the bride's dress/hair/makeup! All of the vintage details are just so lovely :)
Posted by: Karen | November 28, 2011 at 07:55 PM
Aw! What a lovely wedding! When I get married I want something very similar - especially the bbq dinner. Yummy!
I love the idea of casual weddings. They seem so much more personal and sweet. I definitely want to get married outside in a knee length vintage dress whenever my special day comes. <3
Posted by: Katie | November 28, 2011 at 08:12 PM
Awesome wedding, you have a beautiful mother, those little gold leggings are the ultimate.
xooooooo,
mrs boo radical
Posted by: mrs boo radley | November 28, 2011 at 08:14 PM
Oh wow, what a magical day! These photos are so dreamy....I'm so happy for them!
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | November 28, 2011 at 08:26 PM
she looks so beautiful and reminds me of Emily Browning! What a beautiful location. This wedding seemed to be so incredibly beautiful!
Posted by: lea | November 28, 2011 at 08:32 PM