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Thrifty Woodland Wedding: Jenn’s Stunning Day in Fort Townsend State Park

Happy couple embracing in a forest wedding setting

As a stylist and self professed perfectionist, Jenn wanted to throw a fabulous wedding that wouldn't eat up too much of her and her fiancé's savings. With a little determination and some thrifting, she did just that!
Their thoughtful and thrifty woodland wedding was set in the heart of Fort Townsend State Park and was captured in all its classic beauty by Meredith McKee Photography. To see more stop in and take a look around the full gallery here.

Groom and groomsmen posing in a forest for wedding photos

Bride and bridesmaids in dresses holding bouquets in nature

Bride and groom celebrate their marriage outdoors at a wedding

Elegant bride smiles wearing a stunning wedding dress with floral bouquet

From The Bride On Thrifting For Her Wedding

Every week I visited local thrift stores to look (I liked to call it "treasure hunt") for items that made my idea come to life. Crystal candlestick holders, wooden boxes, antique china plates, ribbon, interesting jars and glasses, etc. Even my wonderful mother sent me some candlesticks she came across while antiquing in Missouri!

I knew I wanted some sort of "place mat" or chargers for our place settings. While all the chargers I came across were not in our budget, I found wonderful gold dotted paper placemats at Carol & Comany. They turned out beautifully!

Forest wedding venue with tables set and floral centerpieces

Outdoor wedding reception with long table and floral centerpiece

Elegant place setting with floral plate and monogrammed tag

Elegant bar setup with decorations, including drinks and accessories

Refreshing pink cocktail dispenser with mint, perfect for adults

Wedding dessert table with cakes and cupcakes, sweets sign

Advice from the Bride

The best, most popular advice I would suggest is to breathe and to take everything in. It goes by so fast! One thing I did however, was to get up early and sit outside by myself to reflect/pray on the day and for our future. I felt very calm and was then ready to start the day!

Newlyweds exit wedding with sparkler sendoff, romantic kiss

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