REAL WEDDINGS
Megan Duster & Jamie Locatis Weiss Studios and Gardens, Springfield, Nebraska 09.01.12 Photographs by Tin Box Weddings NATURAL LOCATION "We looked at many
places before realizing that my aunt and uncle’s rural setting was the perfect venue for us." NUMBER OF GUESTS 250. THEME Nature and adventure. "We love the outdoors. We used a lovebird motif throughout the wedding, beginning with our invitations and continuing through the reception." DIY FRENZY "With help from both families, we were able to make most of the decorations, favors, flower arrangements and centerpieces." FAVORITE ELEMENTS Old-fashioned directional arrows, a
movie theater-style popcorn machine and good beer, including Samuel Adams Oktoberfest. Guests had several dessert choices, including cupcakes, ice cream cake and even large pieces of a cookie cake. TEAM EFFORT "We decided everything together – colors, menu, flowers. Everything was personally selected by us for sharing with all." MEMORABLE MOMENT "Seeing each other for the first time that day. Jamie had been waiting for me in the shade of a giant willow tree for nearly 30 minutes, and was starting to get hot. I approached from behind and tapped him on the shoulder. It was an absolute surprise to him to find me standing behind him. The sparkling smiles on our faces set the tone for the rest of the day! In his words, 'The wait was worth it.'" HOW HE PROPOSED "My best friend took me to Gene
Leahy Mall, telling me she wanted to look at the holiday lights. While we were stopped on the bridge, Jamie appeared. He got down on one knee and popped the question. Amid the snow, lights and skyline, it was an absolutely romantic moment." NEW HOME Simpsonville, South Carolina weddingessentialsmagazine.com
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