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Formal Wedding with Chic DIY Details Youll Love

Happy bride in a white wedding dress holding flowers, smiling

Don't let the formal chic look of this wedding fool you - it's filled with hand-made details that even we didn't expect. From the brides own amazing wedding dress, to the lovely tassel and ribbon tent garland, you just might feel inspired to try out a few of these DIY's for yourself.
A formal wedding doesn't have to lack personality, and there are plenty more details to be had from Brett & Jessica photography,  see them all in the full gallery here.

Elegant silver heels with feather accents on a tiled floor

Elegant wedding invitation suite with calligraphy and floral details

Custom Wedding Dress

From the bride: The standout detail to me was my wedding dress. After many shopping trips, I just wasn’t finding what I was looking for, so my mom offered to make my wedding dress. I think we were both a little nervous about such a large undertaking, but it ended up being so perfect, and exactly what I wanted. She hand sewed the lace onto the bodice, piecing it together so it had the organic look I was going for.

Bridesmaids and bride smiling together on a sunny wedding day

Happy bride holding a beautiful white flower bouquet on her wedding day

Groomsmen in black tuxedos posing for a wedding photo outdoors

Wooden wedding arch decorated with flowers in a garden

Dramatic Ceremony Entrance

Our ceremony was so special - my uncle officiated, we asked our brothers to speak from the heart in lieu of readings, and my future father in law built our chuppah, as well as a set of working doors to stand at the front of the aisle. We wanted to be married outdoors, but I had always loved the dramatic ‘doors opening’ moment, and he made it happen!

Wedding ceremony with bride walking through open door frame

Bride and groom embrace after saying I do at their outdoor wedding

Elegant wedding seating chart with watercolor effect details

Outdoor dining setup with long tables for a special event

Elegant wedding table setting with floral decorations and fine details

Wedding table with Love You Madly banner and romantic setting

DIY Details To Love

Our favorite details were the streamers in the tents. Our sweet friends helped us make over 800 feet of tassel garland, and we used flagging tape to add some interest in the tent ceiling. We also crafted a giant sequined ‘CHEERS’ sign to hang over the bar.

Elegant bar setup with a Cheers sign for a celebration event

Party decorations including balloons and #Hazmatron flags

Elegant chandelier decorates a decorated ceiling with tassels

Couple enjoys romantic first dance under tent chandelier

Sparklers in decorative container with Light Up My Life tags

Bride and groom enjoy festive sparkler wedding exit

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