Sarah & Flip:: A Countryside Wedding

Some days (or proposal days) don’t always go as planned.

What Flip planned for Sarah was an incredible evening.  On the Friday after the couple celebrated their one year anniversary, he would make dinner for her and then would present her with an anniversary gift: an anthology of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, a childhood book series by one of Sarah’s favorite authors, Patricia Wrede. In this book, Flip had the author sign the book, but not just any signature, he had the author sign “Sarah, will you marry Flip?”  He would then present the book to her and propose on the spot with her grandmother’s  vintage wedding ring.

Joyfully, he picked up the restored and resized wedding ring earlier in the afternoon and because Sarah’s parents had asked if he had gotten insurance on the ring, he wanted to be the good son-in-law and quickly texted them to let them know everything had gone according to plan.

About five minutes later, he got a reply from Sarah, asking if the previous text had been meant for her.

Knowing that plans must quickly be rethought, Flip took action to propose right away.  He headed to her apartment and showed up on her doorstep, book and ring in hand.  He present flowers and the book to her and while she was reading the inscription, he dropped to one knee and when Sarah looked up from reading, she responded with a yes!

Their wedding day was much more in line with the June weather and wedding day.  Based in the small town of Nowthen, not far from where Sarah grew up, the couple exchanged vows in the quaint church.  Blue Orchard Creations provided beautiful blooms for their wedding occasion while Famous Daves catered the event.  Sarah’s gown looked stunning on her while her beautiful bridesmaids made a romantic statement in their lavender Henkaa Dresses. The heat didn’t keep us from being outside, it just added to the beauty of the elegance of the countryside wedding.  Friends and family from all over the US celebrated with the couple making it a joyful day for all involved!

Sarah and Flip, thank you for including me in your wedding day.  You are kind, thoughtful and joyful people to be around.  I wish you joy and happiness as you start your adventure into married life!  Much love and blessings to you both!

Vendors for the day:: Ceremony and Reception:: Nowthen Alliance Church // Hair:: Sunstruck Designs // Make-up:: Rebecca Gilmer // Caterer:: Famous Daves // Florist:: Blue Orchid Creations // Wedding Dress:: Our Shop Too // Bridesmaid Dresses:: Henkaa Dress // Bridal Belt:: January Rose Boutique // Bride’s Earrings:: Petal Jewels // Wine Glasses:: Heathers Wilde