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Gretchen + Mike October 13, 2012 Candler, North Carolina Gretchen and Mike got married right outside the beautiful city of Asheville, NC at a quaint farm, appropriately named, The Farm. It’s the perfect backdrop for a rustic elegant wedding. And of course, Gretchen shares some truly down-to-earth advice. Perfect for a mountain bride! Keep reading below… Why [...]
There are two things I’m totally obsessed with lately: soft peachy color palettes and hot spicy foods. I love how peach transitions perfectly into summer from spring and I’ve gotten more than one sidelong glance from hubs as I douse my steamed veggies with Tapatio sauce, LOL. So for May’s siggy of the month I thought I’d bring [...]
Image by Autumn Twilight exclusively for Mountainside Bride Traditionally, the bride’s and groom’s families sit on opposite sides of the church during the wedding ceremony. In the Christian tradition the bride and her family is on the left. In the Jewish tradition, she’s on the right. But what if your family is huge and his is tiny? What if [...]
When I saw this classic DIY wedding in Mammoth Lakes, captured by Minaret Photography, it stole my heart. Now only are origami lilies and paper hearts adorable, but the wild flower bouquets and metal woodland creature toppers are perfect for this rugged mountain environment. You’ll also love the burlp bunting, cowboy vibe, and stunning mountain views.
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Oh my goodness, those woodland creatures have stolen my heart!