The surrealistic cloud of being engaged left Diana with the very real task of planning a wedding, the first step was to prioritize. They knew they wanted an event that was comfortable and open in nature, a true celebration of their commitment.
She also was certain that they wanted to make this event “theirs” and decided the best way to do so would be through creating the entire thing from scratch. Crafting many of the projects on her own and leaving the tasks she knew were impossible to the professionals, making the perfect crafty DIY Texas wedding. To see more of this wedding captured by Elissa R Photography be sure to click here.
From Diana:
There were a few things I knew I wanted from the beginning. I wanted my wedding at Mercury Hall, a beautiful venue in central Austin, and I wanted Sam Doores and the Tumbleweeds to play – everything else I built around these two things. I tried to save money in all the areas that were feasible, but also knew where to spend it. For things I could not tackle myself, I found wonderful vendors, my caterer was amazing, my florist created the most beautiful arrangements of succulents and yellow billy balls that tied the wedding together, and of course my photographer was out of this world.
We are lucky enough to be blessed with a large group of very talented friends, and it was through their help that we were not only able to have the wedding we envisioned, but to stay in budget too. We have a friend who is a great cook make our cake and all the pies, and a mixologist designed our signature cocktails. Not to mention the fact that my husband, being an owner of Austin Beerworks (a local brewery), took care of the beer. In addition, we had an entire team of worker bees get to the venue two hours ahead of time to set up. The day of the event I had decided that I would be happy with however they decorated, since I would have no control over it, but I didn’t need that encouragement; it was absolutely perfect.
The wedding party wore clothing perfect for spring, sun dresses from Urban Outfitters for the girls and linen suits for the boys. I decided that since I was getting married I might as well have two dresses, so half way through I swapped out my beautiful lace wedding dress for a fun and swirly short dancing dress. Between the outdoor dance party on the lawn and the photobooth inside, our guests had a wonderful time through the night.
I also took on an insane amount of DIY craft projects to make the event personal. I made a pinwheel backdrop for the photobooth by creating pinwheels out of scrapbook paper and adhering them to twine dangling from dowel rods. The table centerpieces were decorated with wine bottles that had been collected over our entire engagement, felt flower garlands on twine, and paper pinwheels. I had my florist make beautiful succulent and billy ball boutonnieres for the wedding party, and I created fabric ones for family. All our signs and table numbers were picture frames and plates painted with chalkboard paint. For our favors, I wanted something that our guests could actually use, so, in their interest, I created an aphrodisiac love tea. An herbalist friend advised me on which herbs would best and I ordered them in bulk online. I then combined them into reusable tea bags and had a rubber stamp made to label each tag.
Photographer: Elissa R Photography
Venue: Mercury Hall
Makeup: Rhea McCarter
Caterer: Pink Avocado
Coordinator: Kristi Treadwell with Joyful Details
Dress Designer: Unbridaled
Flowers: Pollen Floral Art
Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Jewelry: Etsy
Shoe Designer: Seychelles
Veil or Hair Accessories: Unbridaled
Reception dress by Aidan Mattox | Hair: Jenna Harrington | Cake: Alberto Nuche (friend of the bride) | Officiant: Tim Hamilton
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Sharing the Texas love! This DIY wedding via @weddingchicks is simply perfect. Love the featured hairstyles as well :) http://t.co/h3EF6i4t
Really cute! (and I have that dress the bridesmaids are wearing!) @weddingchicks Crafty DIY Texas Wedding http://t.co/0nKwM77J
‘I also took on an insane amount of DIY craft projects to make the event personal’ said the bride from this wedding .. http://t.co/kZohXg4Q
From the shoes, to the bridesmaids dresses, to the flowers, this wedding is totally adorable! RT @weddingchicks http://t.co/sUQcVXV7
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I absolutely loved being a part of Diana and Michael’s day. Thank you for featuring their wedding! :)
Yay! Diana and Michael’s wedding is on @weddingchicks today! http://t.co/Sm7bhUed
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I absolutely LOVE the bridesmaids hair. I’m trying to figure out how to do my hair for my best friends wedding at the end of June. Does anyone know of a link to how to do your hair like them?
Love this wedding! So perfect <3
Great work Elissa!
SO excited that Diana & Michael’s wedding is on Wedding Chicks today! http://t.co/EoxmYOSV via @WeddingChicks
Succulents in the bouquets and yellow bridesmaid dresses in this Crafty DIY Texas Wedding @joyfuldetails http://t.co/kZohXg4Q
Big thank-you to the ladies @weddingchicks for featuring my lovely clients Diana & Michael w/ help from @joyfuldetails http://t.co/Sm7bhUed
@elissarphoto @joyfuldetails it was just too cute! http://t.co/kZohXg4Q
It is the #pinwheels at the #wedding that I find so striking. http://t.co/6zTYmuXU
What a gorgeous wedding!
Gorgeous stuff…I love everything that Elissa does!! Great feature.
These are so absolutely gorgeous. Elissa did such a beautiful job capturing every amazing detail. :)
You have an amazing website love all the ideas and colours are fab. A pleasure to look at.
Oh my gosh! I have been looking for bridesmaid dresses just like these! Where are they from??
great work Elissa, beautifully captured!
All the textures and details in this wedding are perfection!