It’s been a while since one of Caroline‘s wedding graced the site, but I’m so happy she sent me her bro-in-law’s fabulous shindig! It was a total DIY, love-filled, music-magic, amazing wedding! Congrats to the happy couple, Michael and Taylor, and thanks for letting us peek into your wonderful celebration!

(love that shot!)

CEREMONY
Seating of the mothers: Sigur Rós “Hoppípolla”
Processional: Sigur Rós “Inní mér syngur vitleysingur” (The processional was timed perfectly to the amazing beat of the song. Michael burst in at the first burst of music, followed by the men, meeting at various spots in the round church to high five, chest bump, football handoff, whatever they wanted. Then the song gets slower…then a second burst of awesomeness followed by the women, also doing whatever they wanted when two would pass. The song builds and builds you know it’s coming – the last amazing burst of beauty, with the entering of the bride. Cryfest.)
Recessional: The Weepies “All This Beauty”

RECEPTION MUSIC
First Dance: Gary Go “Walking on a Dream” (Empire of the Sun cover)
Father/Daughter: Israel Kamakawiwo’ole “Somewhere over the rainbow”

DANCE PARTY HIGHLIGHTS
Michael Jackson “Billie Jean”
Real Life “Send me an angel”
Justin Timberlake “Sexy Back”
Kelis “Milkshake”
LMFAO “Shots”
Jay Sean “Down”
T.I. “Live your life”
Warren G “Regulators”
Jackson Browne “Brown Eyed Girl”
Lady Gaga “Poker face”, “just dance”
Ke$ha “Tik Tok”
Black Eyed Peas “I got a feeling”
Marky Mark “Good Vibrations”
Whitney Houston “Wanna Dance with somebody”

CD FAVOR
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream
Andrew Belle – The Ladder
The Autumn Film – Because We Are
Griffin House – The Guy Who Says Goodbye To You
Brandi Carlile – Have You Ever
Ryan Adams – Hallelujah
Brett Dennen – She’s Mine
The Weepies – Gotta Have You
Bon Iver – Blood Bank
Ray LaMontagne – Forever My Friend
Jamie Cullum – High and Dry
Keane – Can’t Stop Now
Tyler James – Stay Humble
Newcomers Home – Texas
Rogue Wave – Eyes
Mat Kearney – Lifeline
Patty Griffin – Useless Desires
a-Ha – Take on Me

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DETAILS
Photography – Caroline Fontenot
Ceremony – Grace Presbyterian Church, Ft. Collins, CO
Reception – The Garden Room, Loveland, CO
Dress – Ann Taylor Celebrations, David’s Bridal
Rings (because it’s a cool story) – Taylor’s setting is from her grandmother’s ring on her moms side and a diamond from earrings on her dad’s side. Taylor made Michael’s ring from an old 50 cent coin. It took 10-12 hours of hammering, smoothing, tapping with a spoon, drilling, and polishing.
Centerpieces, cupcakes, flowers – SAMS Club!
Glass bowls were borrowed from The Garden Room
Rocks were from Home Depot
Tea lights, votives and floating candles were from IKEA
Burlap centerpiece squares were made out of fabric (burlap) from JoAnn’s Fabric that my mom and I cut.