There is plenty of anticipation from every bride and groom before their wedding, but we are guessing that our next couple was a bit more anxious than most. After two long deployments and living in separate cities for one year prior to their wedding, Kev and Erin finally got to be together.
As you will soon see, all their patience paid off and they had an incredible day. Their wedding was overflowing with details that were carefully curated by Jaclyn Journey. One of our favorites has to be the wedding favor table. You can read on to hear more details from the bride, and see their exact budget breakdown. As always you can see the entire wedding in the full gallery here. All beautifully captured by Whitney Neal Photography.
From The Bride:
On June 2, 2012 we were left breathless. Not from the long day or the emotional highs of a big wedding, but from the perfection of our long awaited wedding day. This is exactly what we had hoped for when we started planning one of the most memorable days of our lives. Not only was this a celebration of our marriage, but also a celebration of Kev and I finally being together after 2 deployments and living in separate cities for a year prior to the wedding. The Navy had introduced us to each other less then three years earlier on the beautiful island of Guam where we were both stationed at the time. After being engaged on the island we quickly had to make a decision where to get married.
We decided the most central place for all of our friends and family was my hometown of Crestwood, Kentucky. Yew Dell Gardens was an obvious choice with all its natural beauty and rustic feel.
I was lucky to have been introduced to Whitney Neal our photographer who then introduced me to many of our other vendors, who she had worked with closely in the past. This was invaluable since I would be planning the wedding from San Diego, CA where I was stationed with the Navy at the time. Jaclyn Journey, who executed the flowers, the artistic design, and managed to find time to be our day of coordinator, was absolutely amazing. She managed to do all of these things with such grace and ease. The day from start to end felt effortless and natural. We were blessed with gorgeous weather and the company of our most favorite people.
Photographer: Whitney Neal
Event Designer: Jaclyn Journey
Venue: Yew Dell Gardens
Cake: Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen
Caterer: Dining Elegance Caterers
DJ: Lightwave Entertainment
Dress Designer: Justin Alexander from D’Angelo Couture of San Diego
Flowers: Jaclyn Journey
Stationery: Blue Glass Design
Makeup: Sloane Winters | Hair: Ashley Wise | Cinematography: Stephanie Whonsetler
Read on to see how much this rustic Kentucky wedding costs. Please note that costs change as the years go by, and prices are subject to change. This is just one couple’s breakdown to give you a rough estimate on how much a wedding like this may cost you.
Kevin and Erin’s summer wedding designed by @JaclynJourney on @weddingchicks this afternoon. http://t.co/4t1hH21LWR
Love it!!!!! Love the military incorporation with the civilian style. Adore the dipping kiss photo. Gorgeous dress. Jennifer with http://www.LinenTablecloth.com
What a glorious wedding; beautiful venue, stunning dress, gorgeous flowers. Made my day…:-)
sweet southern rustic wedding with a groom in his dress blues. http://t.co/CSG8vtCZe3
RT @weddingchicks: sweet southern rustic wedding with a groom in his dress blues. http://t.co/CSG8vtCZe3
RT @weddingchicks: sweet southern rustic wedding with a groom in his dress blues. http://t.co/CSG8vtCZe3
RT @weddingchicks: sweet southern rustic wedding with a groom in his dress blues. http://t.co/CSG8vtCZe3
What a beautiful wedding to browse through. The brides dress is just stunning. The details throughout the wedding really bring everything together. Wonderful photos. Congratulations.
This Rustic Kentucky Wedding is so lovely! http://t.co/R0F5ORmZde h/t @Weddingchicks
Great snaps! Cute couple too! Love her dress :) x
Rustic, but incredibly tasteful – what a beautiful wedding! Such cute creative and personalised elements!!! I especially like all the wedding signage.
A huge congratulations to the lovely couple!
Jessica РSoir̩e de Luxe xx
Beautiful wedding!!! Love all of the details :)
Absolutely beautiful pictures. Especially like the kiss under the sword bridge, really great action shot. Great stuff.
Beautiful wedding pics! I would love to know what the Thank you cards say that you placed on each table. what a great idea! thank you! Leslie
This wedding is beautiful! I am getting married at Yew Dell Gardens in Oct. and your wedding is exactly what im going for. I was wondering where you got the signs saying two families become one and the sign with the arrows saying where everything is? I am looking for the exact look. And where did you get the wood pieces holding the pies? Thank you so much!!!! and Congrats:)
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