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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…
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 [...]
Lookback Lesson #21 Image from Two Ring Studios (on our 1 year anniversary) via DIY Bride LOL, OK maybe not saved our marriage. Hubs and I aren't on the rocks or anything. But we do fight, and we do get into boring work-a-day routines, and … [Read more...]
Lookback Lesson #20 Image via Hey I Like This Why Nobody Wanted to Come to My Wedding Because I didn't realize my wedding date was a poor choice... Take it from me. There are certain days you should avoid when setting the date for your … [Read more...]
Lookback Lesson #19 There's been a bit of chatter on my Facebook page recently about thank you notes. It seems that many recently married brides are struggling with getting them done. So today, I'm going to swoop in and save the day with a handy … [Read more...]
Look Back Lesson 18 Many of you worry about your wedding day details. You've spent months planning and carefully choosing every last detail to ensure that your wedding shines. So on your actual wedding day, when you;re getting your hair and makeup … [Read more...]
Look Back Lesson #17 ... let me just continue from the title by adding, over and over and over... and over again... Image from ChicagoMag.com The night before Rogue Bride's wedding, she had a pre wedding party. She called it a VIP dinner" and it … [Read more...]
Lookback Lesson #16 Image from Ryan and Denise Photography {Submitted to the Mountainside Bride} I found myself at an industry event without my camera recently. No worries. I was told that two professional photographers were on hand. … [Read more...]
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