23 Jul A Whimsical Rockabilly Wedding by Logan Walker Photography
Happy hump day SB nation! The ‘happy’ in today’s hump day is definitely this wedding, and this couple. What’s more happy than polka dots, Coca-Cola from a glass bottle, breathtaking views of Utah, and a bride singing to her groom? We just couldn’t wait to share this Whimsical DIY Rockabilly Wedding by Logan Walker Photography. You’ll love all the DIY details, 1950’s fashion, and this retro color palette of red, black, and pops of yellow. Not to mention all the touching details; this bombshell bride and handsome groom tied the knot at Louland Falls, the same location they met at 6 years earlier. Sweet huh? Also, their vintage wedding bands. Be sure to read the details from the bride and groom at the end of this post. Now let the perusing and pinning begin!
{From the Beautiful Bride}
Q: Who was your wedding team?
A: Joe Saladyga & Debbie Lee at Savory Kitchen Park City
Q: Who was your floral designer?
A: I used fresh yellow and red flowers of all varieties to decorate but for my bouquet I used antique Broaches instead. Yes, it was heavy, but so beautiful! My sister Angie spent months collecting the pins from family, friends, the internet and even estate sales. She composed it beautifully and added a few special touches; Something old, new, borrowed and blue. All of the flowers fell in to one of those four categories. My favorite old piece was a shiny rhinestone daisy that my grandmother wore in the 60’s. The bouquet has so many great stories attached to it and now it’s one of my favorite home decor pieces.
Q: Where did your wedding take place?
A: Louland Falls (formerly Rose Sachs Gardens) SLC, UT (also the same location where Alex and I met 6 years earlier).
Q: Who was your wedding planner?
A: My sister Mindy.
Q: What did you do for your wedding favors?
A: Bottles of Coke to go.
Q: Who designed your wedding cake?
A: Nothing Bundt Cakes! Our cake topper was by Barbie.
Q: Who was your wedding band?
A: I was performing in a musical around the time that we got engaged and had mentioned back stage that it was nearly impossible to find a 50’s cover band for my upcoming retro themed wedding. Three fellow performers approached me later that night and asked to audition for the gig. Bryan, Jeff and Eric had three months to practice and they were amazing that night! They are such talented musicians and singers and they played everything from Johnny Cash to the Beatles, for four hours! Not to mention they dressed the part in their matching white blazers. We were really lucky to have them.
Q: And the other musicians?
A: Six years before Alex and I got married we met at Rose Sachs Gardens at the wedding of his friend Ari and my friend Patti. We walked down the aisle to an acoustic guitar version of “You Are My Sunshine” performed by Ari and Patti.
Q: Who designed your wedding dress?
A: The dress was Oleg Cassini but I wasn’t in love with it because it was a strapless top with a hi-low bottom. After alterations it was a halter top, tea-length and perfect!
Q: Where did you get those fabulous retro pumps?
A: For the ceremony I wore heels by Allure Bridals but after dinner I changed into polka-dot converse sneakers.
Q: Who was your makeup artist?
A: The makeup artist I had rehearsed with got very sick the day of my wedding so she sent someone I had never met before. I was disappointed and nervous but when Denise from DCMakeup showed up I fell in love with her instantly. She couldn’t have been better.
Q: Who was your wedding ring designer?
A: Both Mine and Alex’s rings are family rings; my engagement ring is 1950’s, his from the 60’s. We found my 1940’s wedding band at an antique jewelry dealer.
Q: What about your other bridal jewelry?
A: I wore a combination of pearls and Betsey Johnson
Q: Where did your groom get his attire?
A: The hottie I married got his attire at Tuxedo Junction in Sandy, UT.
A: The hottie I married got his attire at Tuxedo Junction in Sandy, UT.
Q: Who designed his wedding band?
A: His ring belonged to his dad. His mom had engraved their initials and wedding date (1968) on the inside. Before our wedding I had our initials and wedding date (2012) engraved under theirs.
Q: What about your bridesmaids dresses?
A: My bridesmaids were mini ages 2-12. My 6 year old daughter was my maid of honor. Their polka-dot dresses were from Rocker Baby Nation and shoes from Converse.
Q: Did you have something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue?
A: Yes I followed the tradition! See “Floral Artist”
Q: Did you do a First Look before the ceremony?
A: We did not do a first look wedding shoot before the wedding. We did have three photo shoots however: Save the Date photos, engagements and my bridals. I decided not to add another photoshoot for time and budget reasons. I knew our time would be limited for Bride&Groom shots after the actual ceremony but Logan did a great job making it work and getting the shots that we wanted.
Q: What were the moments you loved, hated, cried, laughed or giggled at?
Bride A: I cried when we showed up to our beautiful outdoor venue and they had built an enormous canopy in front of the beautiful mountain views. Management had changed hands between the time we booked our site and the wedding day and we were so disappointed. Looking back on it now though, it’s a pretty funny story.
Groom A: The moments that I loved the most and that I will always remember fondly were us (or the officiant) forgetting our vows and when my new wife sang to me in front of everyone.
Q: What you would have done differently, if anything
Bride A: I wouldn’t have left for the honeymoon immediately and spent more time with the family and friends who were visiting from out of town; Most of them I haven’t seen since.
Groom A: I am sure that there were things I said I would do differently, but after a year, I can’t think of anything I would change.
Q: Any advice you have for future brides?
Bride A: Take moments through out the night to be in the moment. I stood back a few times and took stock of what I was feeling, hearing, seeing and even the smell. It helped me to appreciate it all so much more.
Groom A: The two parts of the wedding that were most memorable to me and everyone else were the ones that we did not plan, so my advice to other couples is not to worry when things go off the plan because those will be what you remember.
Q: Any particular photo you really loved?
Bride A: The ones of Alex and I being ourselves, unposed and laughing candidly. I love the looks on our faces.
Groom A: I loved the ones of us dancing and our families dancing. I also loved the pictures of the kids.
{Vendor Love}
Photographer: Logan Walker Photography//Shoes: Converse//Favors and Gifts:Nothing Bundt Cakes//Dress Designer: Oleg Cassini//Bridesmaid Dresses:Rocker Baby Nation//Caterer:Savory Kitchen Park City//Tuxedo and Mens Attire:Tuxedo Junction//Reception Venue: Louland Falls//Ceremony Location:Louland Fallz//
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