...one of my September brides, Gabrielle, would win a gold medal, no question.
Folks, this woman did her own gorgeous calligraphy for the invitations, favors, and wedding signs, created floral arrangements for the ceremony and reception sites, and made all the food for 90 guests. I'm sorry, do I need to repeat that? She MADE the (delicious) food for all of her guests. The buffet included marinated and grilled steak, marinated and grilled tofu, potato salad, farro salad, marinated zucchini noodles, and a salad with homemade vinaigrette.
Not to be outdone, her groom, Bruce, made all of the beer for the guests. I probably don't need to point out that it takes a lot of dedication and planning, not to mention extreme skill, to create FOUR delectable beers worthy of guest consumption. (If you're wondering, the beers were Mannekin Pis Belgian Ale, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Porter, Oktober Fest Lager, and Kitchen Sink Pale Ale).
Below are the pictures to prove that a DIY wedding is completely possible and can turn out incredibly beautifully if you are willing to dedicate yourself to each minute detail. Bruce and Gabrielle did - look how well their wedding turned out!
Tags for the pilsner glasses that were favors - calligraphy done by the bride
Gabrielle modelling the pilsner glass and nametag
Floral arrangements for the ceremony that were later placed on dinner tables
The buffet - all food was made or prepared by the bride.
The taps for the four beers made by the groom
For more pictures from their day, go to 'Gabrielle and Bruce' on the Gallery page.