Gorgeous Winery Wedding by Jill Thomas

One of my most favourite things about the blogging world, is connecting with incredible people who are warm, kind and super easy to chat with. Even better, is finding other bloggers who share similar passions as you do. I recently connected with Liz from Portland to Peonies (well we met via the net but I remember finding her blog many moons ago and am not sure why we have taken so long to connect until now!) Liz got hitched this past summer to the love of her life and since she's so sweet and had the loveliest wedding ever, I asked her if I could brag about her wedding here. Thankfully she said yes :) The fabulous Jill Thomas captured the big day which was infused with incredible details, the most perfect simplicity and of course lots and lots of love.

Can I just admit how much I adore mix matched bridesmaids dresses?! Gah, why didn't I think of that?! The flowers were done by family members and the bride's mother designed and handmade the brides gorgeous lace gown. Liz told her Ma she wanted cap sleeves and heavy lace and she got this dreamy one of a kind gown that fit her to a T. Combined with her soft curls, flower hair pin and incredible looks; oh Liz! You looked just beautiful! Not to mention your bridesmaids are pretty gorg too.

The couple also opted for a first look prior to the ceremony and Liz has nothing but incredible things to say about the experience. Thanks to the extra time the first look provided the two love birds were able to take lots of fabulous portraits together amongst the incredible scenery of the winery. I love love love the above image (for more drool-worthy pics of the first look and portraits you must go see the full recap Liz did over at her blog!) And as a first-look bride myself I have to admit it's quite the magical experience.

 

I love the long wood tables and organic flower bunches that perfectly tie in with the other rustic elements. Every little touch is absolutely perfect. Liz says that the way the tables were set up meant her and her new hubby could sit back and watch the rest of their guests enjoy their food and the company of one another. This allowed them both to soak in the fact that their big day had finally arrived after all of those months of planning. She also said that the food was to.die.for. And I have to admit I am a tad jealous of the super rad fry truck that came as a surprise at the end of the night. I tried so very hard to get a fry truck to stop by our venue the night of our wedding but policies in our contracted prevented us from doing so. Liz, I will just live vicariously through you and your fry truck :)

Congrats Liz and Corey! Here's to many more fabulous years of happiness and lurve! Liz thanks for sharing your big day and for being such a lovely new blogging friend. 

{Vendors}

Catering: Voila Catering

Venue: David Hill Winery

Invitations: Cricket Printing
Cake: Michelle's Custom Cakery
Photographer: Jill Thomas Photography
Brides Dress: Bride's Mom, Elizabeth Kollo

And to all the rest of my readers, I hope everyone is having an amazing week so far. Apb is visiting me on Thursday and it's the first time I have seen him since our honeymoon. I think it's going to be a great weekend :) xo P.S. thank you for the kind words and messages on my post yesterday guys. I have the sweetest blog friends ever!