My Heart just Quickens When I See the Words "A DIY Mountain Wedding"

So when catching up on my blog reading I saw "A DIY Mountain Wedding" in my Google Reader, I clicked with with the utmost haste. This week Ruffled blog had featured a delightful "DIY Mountain Wedding" from Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Mountains are a special place, and Amanda nailed it when she said, "…with a jaw dropping gorgeous backdrop overlooking the mountains…you don’t need to worry too much about decorating." That's the absolute beauty of the mountains (pun delightfully intended.) You don't need much for a mountain wedding to be beautiful. Just a a bit here and there.

With this wedding, I find it's the smaller, mountain-inspired details that make it great. What I especially like is that this couple considers guest comfort, and uses decor elements that nod to local culture. Check it out:

Guest Blankets: Outdoor weddings in the mountains are often subject to fluctuating weather and temperatures. Offering guests items–including blankets, flip flops, umbrellas, and parasols–will shield them from the weather ensures they stay comfortable and have a good time.

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Found Objects: Old fruit boxes, ladders, and family pictures tie a mountain wedding to the traditions of both the land and family. Everyday objects coupled with delicate parasols and lush bouquets create an elegant feel for your rustic mountain wedding. Many couples also create lovely and varied tablescape with local antiques and other found objects.

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Local Foods: Jams, jellies, and pickles; fresh local fruit, produce or flowers; and specialty items such as sorghum, honey, or mini pies and baked goods all make wonderful and welcome wedding favors. Check out local farmers markets and fruit stands for ideas.

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Hay Bales: Nothing says country quite like hay bales. Throw a blanket, quilt, or some pretty fabric over each for additional comfort and a festive look. In western North Carolina, you can rent or buy hay bales.

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Pies: Perhaps the only thing that ties with hay bales for representing quintessential mountain style are pies. Instead of a big wedding cake or a cake buffet, consider a pie buffet. You can even adorn your favorite pie with a monogram and a topper.

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7 Comments so far

Awesome post!!! Love all the inspiration you've gathered. Great job!!!!

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Thanks for the comment. Actually, it’s just one wedding I saw on Ruffled Blog Check it out in its entirety there!

I absolutely love this wedding. The care that the couple took to make sure their guests were comfortable and happy is so evident in these photos.

I was impressed in the very same ways.

I so wanted pie instead of cake at the wedding and this is adorable. Mom veto'd that one!!

Tell me you at least had pie at the rehearsal dinner! If you did, give your mom a nice kitschy finger gun from me. Make sure to do the cheek clicking thingy too ;-)

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