Second Photographers: Susan of Love Hunters & Carley Weber
Videographer: McDuff Productions
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Neltner’s Farm
Bride’s getting ready space: The Frock
Dress: Mermaid Bridal
Groom’s Suit: ASOS
Signage: Olive Paper Co. (The bride!)
Vintage Rugs: Queen City Vignette
Food Truck: Catch a Fire Pizza
Donuts: Iron’s Fruit Farm
Flowers: San Pedro Cactus
Hairpieces + Boutonnieres: Eucca
What was the most memorable moment of your wedding day?
CHINA: Walking down the aisle and seeing Nate’s face. Although we had a first look, nothing beats seeing your soon to be husband standing there looking at you with tears in his eyes in front of everyone. He was absolutely beaming with love. I honestly felt like we were the only ones there at that moment.
NATE: When I was opening my wedding gift from China. Now for a little background to this story…I’ve worn this red North Face hat for about 3-4 years. It really is a part of me. I had three of these hats already and they were getting old and worn out. I’ve searched high and low for the same hat or something similar. Well to my surprise I opened my wedding gift and there was the same but new North Face hat. I never thought I’d be able to find another one again but China did. BEST WIFE EVER!
Any advice for future brides + grooms?
CHINA: Share moments of joy. Even in the hard times, find reasons to laugh. Laughter has definitely become one of the foundations of our marriage.
NATE: Cherish every moment of your wedding day because it really does go by fast.
What was your favorite part of the planning process?
CHINA: All the DIY and hands on projects, then seeing it all come together the day of made for a proud moment.
NATE: Seeing China’s hard work and vision come to life.
Funniest moment for your wedding day?
CHINA: When Nate was trying to bust open the piñata with a small dowel rod. It took so long that he ended up ripping it open with his hands like a bear.
NATE: Trying to bust open the piñata. Both being ex baseball/softball players I thought we would have done a lot better at hitting that sucker.
If you could do everything all over again, would you change anything?
CHINA: The only thing I would change would be the weather. It was just so hot!
NATE: I would have remembered to bring up the selfie stick to the ceremony. Cause that would have been an epic picture.
+ Be sure to check out China + Nate’s wedding video by Ryan McDuff!
