Lee Tae and Tyler were married at the Montague Retreat Center in western Mass, and it ended up being one of my very favorite weddings. Lee Tae told me that the theme of their wedding would be “community” and they really took it to heart in different aspects of the day. This meant that their vendors and sources were local to the area; floral arrangements including bouquets, crowns, and boutonnieres were put together by friends; the candles and doilies which made up the centerpieces were from LeeTae’s grandmother’s collection; the ceremony was officiated by two good friends of theirs; they had all guests parade together from the ceremony hill down to cocktail hour; and they made sure that their other vendors and I had a seat at a table with a group of their friends during the dinner (sweetest thing ever). Most of all I saw their community truly come together during their reception in the barn space. They had a fantastic contra band – Elixir – which encouraged all their friends and family to gather on the dance floor. I could truly feel their community coming together, as people were pairing off and dancing in groups all throughout the night. It was so much fun to witness and such a wonderful reminder of why I love my job. Thank you again for having me, Lee Tae and Tyler!

Flowers: DIY, sourced from Old Friends Farm | Hair and Makeup: Sei Bella Salon | Wedding dress: Nicole Miller  via The Bridal Garden | Bride’s shoes: Frye | Groom’s suit: Express | Catering: Chanterelle | Band: Elixir | Favors: DIY | Venue: Montague Retreat Center in Montague, MA