Real Wedding: Nadine + Michael

Meet Nadine and Michael.

An amazing couple with a fantastic love story that is full of surprise and fun - a bit non-traditional but loaded with LOVE.  And I think the best one to tell the story Nadine herself...

{ Ever since our first date, our relationship was full of surprises (for us AND for our friends & family!) On our first date - surprise! - the restaurant has computer issues so we were forced to have an impromptu date somewhere else. We surprised our friends and family when we announced we were expecting. Our son, Declan's name was kept a secret until he has born - surprise! Then, it was we're engaged - surprise!

Now for the best surprise...a wedding!

We "lured" our friends and family by inviting them our home for an engagement party! The best man made the announcement...

"Many of you may be wondering where Nadine and Michael are right now. Well, the reason why they aren't here is because they have decided to end their engagement today (long pause)...but that's because they are getting married...here...tonight!"

We made a grand entrance and then got married on our back steps. Perfect evening. }

I just melt  with this story...and am so impressed they pulled it off! Love all of the personal touches from the chalkboard art to the DIY invitations to the Polaroid guest book and to the signature drinks. What a memorable and and fun surprise for everyone!

 

Wedding & Dinner Venue: Private Home \ Photographer: Katie Polston \ Bride's Dress: Custom \ Stationer: Nadine Yang (bride) \ Flowers: Farmers Market Annex \ Caterer: Therese Ly \ Cakes: Cafe Latte