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Peter and Angela~ A match.com love story


 Angela and Peter found love on match.com. They connected over interests like camping, hunting, and being outdoors. Three years later Peter proposed on a beach in Carmel. Their rustic wedding took place at the Mounted Patrol in Woodside Ca. True to there personalities the wedding was carefree and seemed uncomplicated, but, that didn't mean thought wasn't put into every detail. Angela definitely did her research and invested time in making sure her wedding was a perfect representation of Peter and her. It was truly a DIY wedding. Her bouquets were simple babies breath made by her bridesmaids the night before. The menus that lay on the napkins (attached by mini clothes pins) featured items like " Marsha's hoe down potato salad" lovingly provided by family members. Laughter filled the room as everyone dug in using silverware that was hand painted with yellow handles. I asked her how long it took and she said about 10 hours. I am always impressed when a bride has found a new way to approach the traditional guestbook. Her idea was inspired by this, but much cuter! Lol. Guests left with there very own heart shaped bird feeder packaged in a simple paper bag tied with a ribbon. You can see the tutorial here.  Her cake was so adorable with hand sewn birds and a large "N" for Neeb, her new last name. The lemon cupcakes by Dessert Devine were seriously one of the best I have ever had. I shamefully ate FOUR!! Everyone had a blast dancing the night away and helping themselves to the kegs outside in true cowboy style. I really fell in love with this couple and hope I did their special day justice in the photos below, posted in the style of an album design.













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