I adore how evey detail from this wedding is handmade out of love. It sounds so cheesy, but it so is true. You can absolutely tell this whole wedding was pulled together with the help of friends and family which I think makes it that much more wonderful. I could blabber on and on about the charming details, but I think I will let Tec’s beautiful images take it from here…

Melissa and Pete made soap as favors for guests because that is how Pete asked out Melissa for the first time – he asked her to make him some soap. Chelsea made the
wrappers with the P’s on them.


Chelsea also created the pink, flower poofs resting in Melissa’s hair. If you are interested in ordering a hairpiece, check out her etsy store for more information.





We wish you guys a lifetime of happiness and appreciate you sharing your lovely wedding with us today! Also, I wanted to say a big thank you to Tec and Chelsea for sending over the images for a feature. You guys are awesome!
photography: Tec Petaja
veil: Etsy seller Rohm
bride’s bouquet: A Village of Flowers, Nashville, TN
bride’s gown: preowned gown, bought from OnceWed
bridesmaid’s dresses: ASOS
bride’s jewelry: Etsy seller lillyella
bride’s flower hair fascinators: Etsy seller Oh, My Deer!
bride’s hair and makeup: Jordan Byers (jordandhughes@gmail.com)
wedding design: Oh, My Deer! and friends
groom’s attire: Urban Outfitters
groom & groomsmen boutonnieres: Oh, My Deer! and friends (ohmydeer.etsy.com)
invitations, programs and paper goods: Oh, My Deer!
[Images c/o Tec Petaja]
Who designed her dress?!?! It’s amazing!!!
It was actually custom made to look similar to the Melissa Sweet Dora.
The photographer did a really nice job of capturing the couple. I like the poofs in her hair too.
What a lovely wedding. Her dress is precious and I love the soap favors!
i just adore the shot of the groom with the brides bouquet, and the fact that he got his whole attire from urban outfitters!
Any chance she’ll be selling that dress to another thrifty bride??? It’s so lovely!!!
Tec and Chelsea are one talented couple!!
Great choice for wedding favors. Your guests will enjoy using these soaps throughout the season, and the warm, spicy scents will fill their homes with harvest fragrances, a delicious reminder of your nuptials! See more of these wedding favors at Americanbridal.com on their ongoing clearance sale.