Anna + Kaleb

(July 2, 2023 in Athol, Idaho)

Join us as we delve into our real bride’s wedding journey, from finding her dream dress to crafting an unforgettable celebration of love amidst nature's beauty. Prepare to be inspired by her resilience and the sheer magic of her special day. Let her experiences help guide you as you prepare for your own wedding bliss!

By our real bride, Anna:

HOW WAS WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING AND WEDDING PLANNING FOR YOU? WHAT WAS YOUR VISION?

The wedding dress shopping couldn't have gone smoother. Dearly was the first place I went and after trying on only a few dresses I had already found THE ONE. Wedding Planning was tough for me as I had never thought about what I'd want my wedding to be like prior to getting engaged and I'm not much of a party person either. But with the amazing help of my mom and her best friend and my mother-in-law we got everything figured out and done.

HOW DID IT GO THE DAY-OF?

The day-of was stressful at first. With the venue being a state park, we had to set up everything ourselves and make it look like a wedding venue in a very short amount of time. But my incredible family and friends got it done and it was beautiful. It was everything I wanted it to be, just in a beautiful location surrounded by all of the amazing people in my life.

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR ADVICE TO FUTURE BRIDES?

My advice for future brides would be if something is going wrong at first, stay positive, be kind to everyone, and know it's all going to work out, your getting married, and it's going to be wonderful even if it didn't go exactly as you planned.

Gown: Dana 1319 by Martina Liana

Venue: Farragut State Park

Photos: Tiana Olivia Photography

Florist: Karen Parker