It seems that most weddings typically have some DIY elements incorporated into a few of the details of the day. For starters, Elena sewed her own wedding dress–both the long dress that she wore throughout the wedding day as well as the short dress that she changed into when dancing began. Elena also made all of the flower girl dresses.  She designed, printed and cut all invitations, ceremony programs, trivia, petal toss bags and favor labels.  But it doesn’t stop there, of course.

Elena and Austin, took DIY to a level I’ve never before seen!

Elena and Austin built and restored the tandem bike, built and wired their own marquee letters from scratch.  They made the table runners, engraved wooden hangers and pins.  All of the calligraphy on the chalkboard signs was handwritten by Elena. They made their own sriracha salt for favors. The succulents on the dinner tables were grown and planted by Elena and Austin

…and the list goes on. It was such a delight to photograph Elena and Austin’s wedding, which was so uniquely stamped with their own personalities.

Elena and Austin surprised everyone when their first dance turned out to be a professionally rehearsed swing dance. So impressive!

– Angie Wilson, Photographer

ELENA + AUSTIN

DIY HANDMADE DETAILS

SEPTEMBER

AS FEATURED BY ANGIE WILSON PHOTOGRAPHER

• Photographer: Angie Wilson

• Coordinator : Alaina Johnson 

• Florist : Rae Moore, Whole Foods Fort Collins & Bride 

• Music: Eric Wiggs  

• Officiant:  Rev. Kristen Hepp 

• Caterer:  Basic Kneads

• Rentals: Harvest Table Company

• Dessert:  Whole Foods Fort Collins & Bride