Natalie + Gunnar
August 18th, 2023 in Deer Park, WA
Welcome back to the Ivory Bride Blog! In today's post, we're thrilled to share the enchanting wedding of our real bride, Natalie, whose vision of a whimsical and romantic day came to life most beautifully. Set against The Wild Rabbit's lush greenery and magical backdrop, every detail was thoughtfully curated to create a dreamy atmosphere. From her wildflower-inspired bouquets to her sage and blue bridesmaid dresses, Natalie’s day was filled with intentional choices that brought her vision to life. Her stunning gown perfectly matched the ethereal vibe she dreamed of, and the entire day flowed effortlessly, creating memories she and her loved ones will cherish forever.
By our real bride, Natalie:
What was the vision for your wedding?
I knew I wanted whimsical and romantic from the very start of the planning process! The Wild Rabbit perfectly emulated these qualities with the lush greenery, perfect golden hour lighting, ivy-covered house, and mountains in the background. From there everything else fell into place. My dress was fittingly named Briar, which felt so whimsical in itself. I knew I wanted wild flower-inspired bouquets to match this vibe, and I ended up deciding to go for a fun color combination that included my very favorite color sage green with a hint of blue for the bridesmaids' dresses. For the accent colors found in the bouquets I wanted it to feel warm and romantic so I chose light pinks, whites, and yellows. At first, I wondered if it was too much, but on the day of I was so happy with how colorful everything was. To me, it made me feel even more magical. I was so indecisive in the planning process but I’m glad I took my time to figure out what I wanted—from the colors to the vendors to the timeline and bridal party. Every decision had so much intention and thought put into it and it helped me build my dream Pinterest board as I went since I hadn’t initially had everything decided!
How did it go the day-of?
It was so peaceful and it went so smoothly thanks to our coordinator! It just felt right. Truly the best day of our lives.
What is your #1 tip to future brides?
Be intentional with every decision. Take your time to figure out how you want your wedding day to look. Be thoughtful about who you choose to invite, who you ask to be part of your bridal party, who you hire as vendors, and how you schedule your day. This is one of the biggest days of your life, so there is no reason to spend any part of it dealing with people or things that are going to cause you stress or negativity. It’s your one chance to fully plan YOUR dream day—so trust your gut when it comes to tough decisions!
