Over the next year, I loved getting emails from her updating me on all the wedding plans.  One week she was making chalkboards.  The next week she was collecting vintage handkerchiefs for her guests’ tears of joy.  The next week she was gathering tea cups and blue glass vases.  The following, she was personalizing a set of converse sneakers for each of Trevor’s groomsmen with their names across the side.  Did I mention she made personalized hangers for each of her bridesmaids to hang their dress with?  I don’t know where in the world she found the energy/creativity/drive, but this girl worked her tail off to put together one of the most adorable DIY weddings I’ve seen.

The walls of the reception were lined with old photos of friends/family- strung with clothes pins.  The tables were adorned with Frost Doughnuts, for a non-traditional and OH SO YUMMY wedding dessert.  Hand painted signs on old wood directed guests to the food, beverage, and yes, even ‘the loo’.  And amidst all the thoughtful and labor-intensive decor, love was so very present.  Happy tears flowed throughout the day, and their smiles never stopped beaming.

Eva and Trevor- I am SO INCREDIBLY happy for you two.  I cannot wait to see what great treasures life has in store for your sweet family.  I’m so lucky to have had the chance to celebrate with you that day.

For more pictures, and a little more from Eva’s perspective, check out the 2011 Spring/Summer issue of Seattle Bride Magazine.  On shelves now.

VENDORS:

Photographer: Kristen Honeycutt Photographer

Planner: Lindeman Weddings and Events

Make Up: Michael Bride (seriously, I adore him and his work!)

Ceremony/Reception Venue: Craven Farm

Catering: Smoke a Fat One BBQ

Flowers: Lindeman Weddings and Events

DJ: Benny Mathers of MOVIN 92.5

Officiant: Dr. Randy Rowland, the voice of the Seattle Seahawks