The Story Behind the Couple:
Eric and Lindsey met on a blind date in 2008. Both Eric and Lindsey were single parents. Eric to Maddux (age 2) and Lindsey to Olivia (age 1) They immediately had a connection and began dating. Shortly after they met, Eric and Lindsey decided to start their life together and added Parker James their youngest child to the family. Continuing with the "backwards" theme they decided to buy a house. After a short 6 months of searching for a house they found one, moved in and planned a house warming party. If you know Lindsey, you know she plans a party for EVERYTHING! Eric took this house warming party as a perfect time to purpose to Lindsey in front of her whole family and group of friends. A little over a year after they got engaged Eric and Lindsey tied the knot. If there was one thing that was important to the Bride and Groom it was including their kids in not only the special day but the planning of the special day. Their wedding was a true reflection of family unity, fun-loving and a joyous day.
Invitations: Etsy.com
Added Detail: Lindsey added a vintage feel to the piano with an old luggage piece for guests to place their cards in upon arrival.
Place Cards: Hand made vintage chalkboards
Thank You Cards: Photo of Bride and Groom on a postcard printed from Costco.com. Lindsey chose to do a postcard style thank you because postage is cheaper and she could have everything pre-done and just add special notes to each guest prior to shipping.
Ceremony Site: Forest House Lodge
Aisle Decor: Framed pictures of Bride and Groom on alternating chairs was hanging floral decor
Ceremony Additions: Sand Ceremony with our kids
Officiant: Youth Pastor from High School Group; Larry Dean
Ceremony Music: Music as guest arrived- DJ choice
Bridal Party- You've Got a Friend
Bride and Father-Cannon D- Guitar Version
Hair: Maid of Honor
Make-up: Rachel Elise Groves Meet Rachel Groves; Make Up Artist
Bridal Attire: Dress was bought at House of Fashion in Sacramento and Shoes were from DSW in Folsom. Garter was handmade from Etsy.com
Bridesmaid Attire: Davids Bridal- See the dress here at Davids Bridal
Flower Girl Attire: Hand made Tu-Tu and Leotard with Sparkle shoes and wand
Groom's Attire: Suits purchased from Men's Warehouse. Eric wore a cream color shirt to be different then his grooms men but still wore a Lapis colored tie so he "tied" in with the groomsmen. Eric wore a tie clip that had "T" on it that belong to his grandfather.
Groomsmen Attire: Men's WH suits. They wore Lapis colored shirts and ties. Their oldest son, Maddux, was a Jr. Groomsmen and wore a suit from Costco that was purchased on sale after Easter for $17. It was a lighter purple but they had their dads wear lighter shades of purple to tie it all in. Eric and Lindsey purchased dog tag necklaces for their boys that were monogrammed with their initials on the front an a verse from the bible on the back. During the ceremony Maddux stood with the best man.
Ring bearer Attire: Eric and Lindsey's youngest son, Parker, was their Ring bearer and he wore an Easter special suit that was purchased Costco.
Bride's Jeweler: Day of jewelery was Brighton and Wedding ring was from the Diamond exchange in San Francisco, CA.
Groom's Jeweler: Grooms ring was from Windsor Diamonds in Folsom, CA
Flowers: Kristi Landphere with The Posh Poesy did Lindsey's personal flowers, bridesmaids flowers, and ceremony flowers. She also created the Groom's boutonniere. Lindsey made handmade boutonnieres for the groomsmen.. (see below) See Kristi's work
Groomsmen Boutonnieres: Lindsey wanted the groomsmen boutonnieres to be a conversation starter. She created them based off of a "story" or memory that Eric had about each guy. They were very surprised on the day of when they got presented with these unique boutonnieres. Each one of them new exactly why theirs was what it was when they received them.
Caterer: Forest House Lodge
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Cake: Forest House Lodge did a cake for Eric and Lindsey. However, with the Bride and Groom not being a big fan of cake they also did a dessert buffet. See more Forest House Cakes by Monica here
DJ/Entertainment: Mike Regan with Mr. DJ Services Meet the amazing Mike!
Father/Daughter Dance Song: Steven Curtis Chapman, Cinderella
Mother/Son Dance Song: Bette Midler, The Wind Beneath My Wings
Money Dance Song: None
Cake Cutting Song: How Sweet It is to Be Loved By You
Bouquet Toss Song: Ladies Night by Kool
Garter Toss Song: Another One Bites the Dust
Favors: Candy Bar. Lindsey says; "This is such a fun way to get people up and moving around while also saying, "Thank you for coming and celebrating with us." Eric and Lindsey also had a DIY photo booth and props. They set up their personal camera on a tripod and then posted to Facebook and emailed them to their guests.
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Table Linens: Forest House Linens with Brown crinkle overlays from Celebrations Party Rentals in Roseville, CA
Honeymoon Location: Carmel,CA.
Guest Book- Creative Memories Album Pages to be interested into our album; made by my mother
Colors: Ivory, Lapis, Natural tones
Signature Drinks- Sailor Jerry's and Diet Coke and Fresh Strawberry Margarita
Gifts for Groomsmen: Beer Cozies, Travel bags, Grooming kits
Gifts for the Bridesmaids: Travel Bags and Spa kits
Table Decor: There were four square tables that were decorated with handmade manzanita trees with a moss covered base and hanging candles. The table numbers were herb garden sticks with chalk written table numbers. On the circle tables Lindsey and Eric chose to decorate using vintage lanterns with Ivory candles inside, moss accents and tea lights surround. Table numbers were paper numbers being held by a wood stump. The napkins have a twig napkin holder that added dimension and depth to the table.
Memory Table: It was important to Eric and Lindsey to honor the beloved guests that were no longer with their family. Lindsey placed photos in old vintage books and dedicated an old poem, song or quote to them on the front inside cover of the book.
