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Chantal
Expert May 2021

Non-pro Bam!!! 5.23.2020

Chantal, on June 18, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Posted in Married Life 51

Oh goodness, weddingwire. Where to begin? It's been a little while since I've been super active, was taking a break to recoup and get my mental health in check with all the virus stuff going around. But I wanted to come back and THANK all of you who were SO helpful with all your advice and share my...

Oh goodness, weddingwire. Where to begin? It's been a little while since I've been super active, was taking a break to recoup and get my mental health in check with all the virus stuff going around. But I wanted to come back and THANK all of you who were SO helpful with all your advice and share my favoritest day!!)


We postponed until August 1st, but had a small intimate ceremony on May 23rd, our original date. It's been almost a month since my life became a fairy tale and I married the man of my dreams!! We only have three professional pictures back, which I'll post, but I'll also include some of my favorite non-pro pictures.
Honestly guys? 10000% so glad we had a small ceremony first. Would do it this way again and again and again. There was so much less pressure and I just got to be in love with my guy and eat delicious food.

This might get a little long, if you're bored, feel free to scroll to see some pretty pictures Smiley smile

//The virus changed everything. This isn't even the dress I was supposed to wear! My original dress needs a lot of alterations and I had to find a new one on David's Bridal and have ZERO alterations done, which I figured out barely a week and a half before the wedding. There was telling all the guests they wouldn't be able to be there. There was completely changing the reception. There was only having some of the wedding party, and having to make the tough call on who would be there and who wouldn't (going down from 220 guests to 25... yikes). There were just so many things that had to get rearranged and replaced and re-thought of and lordy, it was a mess but I would do it all again.

The only real hiccup was... my darn slip! It started falling as I walked down the slope to the deck, and I had to kick as I walked to keep from falling on my face Smiley xd . Rest assured I made it down in one piece, and that's what matters, right?

I'll DEFINITELY be posting all the professional photos when I get them back. But I just got TOO EXCITED to share!!! So happy y'all!!!!


My favorite pro photo out of the three we got!

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Yes he's crying in this photo--he cried the entire ceremony and I still find it so incredibly endearing


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My guy forever


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I LOVE this photo my maid of honor took of me and my Momma

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I just love him so gosh darn much

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The deck where we got married, on his family's Christmas Tree Farm property Smiley love

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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
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    Congrats! What a stunning backdrop for your ceremony!

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  • Queen Cone
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    Love this! i love to see how it looks where other people live because i never really travel out of Ny. so pretty
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  • Fenja
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    That sounds great! The pictures are beautiful! Congratulations!!

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  • Jai
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    You're welcome!
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  • Nefetera
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    Beautiful and happy you gugs decied to stick with plans. Amazing
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  • Nefetera
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    Should had said this in my last post. Wishing you both the best
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
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    Congratulations!!!! Such a beautiful location!

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Congrats Chantal!! You look so beautiful and I can feel the love overflowing in those photos! ❤️

    I'm so glad you were able to come up with new and modified wedding plans that worked well for you!! And your ceremony location is seriously stunning. 🙌

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  • Kimberly
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    Congratulations! It’s so beautiful!
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  • Molly
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    Holy moly! What a beautiful place to get married! You both look so very happy! Congrats!

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  • Brittany
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    Oh my goodness!! I bet that was a whirlwind!! Congratulations and I am so glad and happy for both of you!! You look so beautiful and in love!! I love these pictures, you can really tell you are loved and you love him as well!! I really cant wait to see more!!

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    Master June 2020
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    Awww how romantic! It's simply elegant and breathtaking knowing that this is his farmSmiley smile how sweet is that?
    You will think of this day, everytime you set foot there ❤👰💍
    A groom showing that they are overcome with emotions, gets me right in the heart, every single time. Awwwwww adorable! Congratulations!
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    Awwww!! I love the pics and this post! Your dress is so gorgeous! I can't believe you have 0 alterations on it. I know it's not the dress you were supposed to wear, but - luckyyy!!!

    Congrats!!!!

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  • Chantal
    Expert May 2021
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    Thank you so much!! Smiley smile He had everyone in tears before the pastor even begun!! lol Very sweet

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  • Chantal
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    It really is!! Looking back, I'm so glad we got to have the smaller wedding. I had zero nerves the entire day and didn't feel the pressure of entertaining a bunch of people Perfect wedding for sure Smiley smile

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  • Chantal
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    Thank you!!! Smiley shame

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  • Chantal
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    Thank you so much! He always wanted to get married there and once I saw it, I was just as excited as he was about the spot! Smiley smile

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  • Chantal
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    Thank you!! This is north/central Oregon! I've never been to NY but it looks just slightly more crowded in the cities Smiley winking

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  • Chantal
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    It was perfect Smiley smile Thank you so much for the congratulations Smiley smile

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  • Chantal
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    I was not sure if it would still feel like we were "married" after drastically changing what it would look like, but I'm also really glad we moved forward and kept our date. It was even better than our original plan, I think!! Smiley love

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