Mt. Timpanogos, UT LDS Temple Wedding: Eliza & Cory

OK, I am ridiculously excited to share this wedding with you today.
Not only because its a DIY dreamfest, but because the groom's family is very near and dear to my heart. It was through them that I discovered, investigated, and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Needless to say Blake and I are dizzingly happy for Cory and Eliza, and though I've never met her in person, due to the awesomeness of her wedding and the fact that shes now a Grant, I'm pretty sure Eliza is one of coolest people I "know".

Eliza even wrote a bit about her wedding day and the details.
(as always, when I chime in, it will be in italics and parenthesis.)



My favorite part about my wedding was the fact that we hand made most of everything.


 My dress, my mothers dress and my little sister's dress were all made by my mother.
(I adore the airplane mural... and the fact that those two are obviously flying.)


I made the flowers on the dress and in my hair with silk flowers, lace and antique clip on earrings. 


Cory said his favorite part was "The luncheon and the reception...and the ceremony."


We didn't have bridesmaids or groomsmen, my and Cory's outfits were fairly comfortable for fancy clothes. (also one of Cory's favorite parts)


(These are quite possibly my favorite Bride & Groom portraits. How cute would they look hanging up on the newlywed's wall, side by side?)


The decorations, a few of the desserts, the flowers, and even the photography were created by me, my family and friends. 


(A mix vases, jars and antique glass with baby's breath and tea candles. Best DIY center piece for a shabby chic, intimate wedding!)


The Monday before the wedding, three families from my side came over to help decorate and the day of the wedding my friends Jarom and Taylor came by to help us decorate more.


Everything was really laid back.


 Those tarts were pretty freaking good. (that was the only thing I got to taste at the reception.)

 
The fact that we wouldn't have had professionals do anything if my dear sweet grandmother hadn't forced us to pick bakeries for her to buy us a zillion desserts made the whole affair seem a lot more intimate and fun.





(The ring shot above is too cute!... As are Eliza and Cory)


(mmmmmmmm, cupcake tower.... *drool*) 


(I simply adore the back of Eliza's dress and the fact that Cory is in a vest as opposed to a jacket.)


It was all about family and friends, and isn't that what weddings are a celebration of?


Eliza, thank a million times for share your beautiful wedding images (captured by Melissa Penelope Photography) with us and our readers.


You married into a fantastically amazing family (which I'm sure you know) and Cory is a very lucky man to have you as his eternal wife. 


CONGRATULATIONS!

-The Vendor line up-
*Temple: Mt. Timpanogos, UT
*Reception Venue: Parents back yard
*Florist: Amy Gallup
*Bakery: Flour Girls and Dough Boys and The Sweet Tooth Fairy
*Photography: Melissa Penelope Photography
*Paper Goods: DIY and Minute Men printers
*Beauty: Eliza's Mom
*Bride Wardrobe: Created by Eliza and Mom
*Groom Wardrobe: Kohles, and Dillards then tailor fit.
*Reception Decor: DIY