Cake: Born2Bake
Venue: The Barn at Raccoon Creek
DJ: 5280 Mobile DJ
Florist and flower Preservation: Madelyn Clair Floral Design
Venue Coordinator: Ella Tow
Groomsmen suits: Men’s Warehouse
Groomsmen Ties: Azazie
Bridesmaid dresses: Azazie (Steel Blue)
Groom’s suit: Nordstroms (Slate Blue)
Bride’s Dress: Something New Boutique
Alterations: MG Tailoring Bridal Seamstress
Dress preservation: Gold Label Cleaners and Restoration
Groom’s wedding band: Northern Royal
Bride’s rings: Helzberg
Specialty wine: Carboy Winery
Invitations and Table numbers: Zola
Groom’s tie: Etsy (NiceAccessories4U)
Veil: Etsy (RazanZoer)
Ceremony Programs: Etsy (ConnieAndJoan)
Wedding favor (Dog shaped cookies): Cute Cakes & Bakes
How did you meet each other?
We are both from a small town in Washington, where everyone knows everyone. Connor actually knew my family before he knew me. He ran cross country in high school with my older sister. During our junior year, one of Connor’s good friends, Max, told one of my friends that Connor had a crush on me, and that information made its way to me very quickly.
A few days after winter formal, I reached out to Connor to see if he wanted to get to know each other better, and his answer was an immediate yes. After a magical first date, the rest is history. Six and a half years later, that same friend Max would be officiating our wedding. We also discovered after we started dating that we had sat next to each other in 7th grade history, proof that our paths had crossed long before we realized it.
What was the best memory of your wedding day?
Gosh, there are so many to choose from. One of our favorite moments was having a private first look where we exchanged our vows with each other. Another especially meaningful memory was incorporating song lyrics into our ceremony, which allowed us to add a personal touch without making our vows public.
What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?
Remember to keep the big picture in perspective while planning your wedding day. It is easy to get caught up in small details, but what truly matters is that you are marrying your best friend. Stay true to what you and your partner want your day to look like, even if it goes against traditional advice. We learned that prioritizing the details that felt meaningful to us made the day feel more personal and memorable, not just for us, but for everyone celebrating with us.