Gorgeous Historic Norland Estate Summer Wedding [Kathleen & Mike]
Kathleen and Mike planned a gorgeous Historic Norland Estate summer wedding over the August long weekend. Their wedding embodied summer with bright colours and lemonade!
When Kathleen enlisted her sister for help planning the wedding, any indecisiveness eventually led to her sister Googling “grandma wedding” for the perfect inspiration. Kathleen did all of the cross-stitching that was on display at the wedding. This included table cloths, table numbers, artwork, special charms for each bridesmaid, and even a rocking chair! Family members helped out with other details, including their beloved lemonade stand which was created by Kathleen’s brother in law.
Family played a very important role in their wedding day. Both of their mothers witnessed the marriage certificate, and their daughter had the most important role as maid of honour. On the way to the Norland, Kathleen and her sisters made a detour to the cemetery to visit their father. They kept their eyes mostly dry by bringing a dance party to dad as they delivered his boutonnière!
Between all the silly faces, the constant dance parties that would break out, and Kathleen and Mike’s amazing love for each other, we had such a fun day with them and their friends and family.
Congratulations, Kathleen & Mike!
Venue: Norland Historic Estate
Limo: California Dream Limo
Flowers: Flowers on 9th
Hair: Bettys & Bombshells
Makeup: Mrazek Makeup Artistry
Catering: LA Chefs
Cake: Crazy Cakes
DJ: Sounds Unlimited
Decorations: Kathleen & family
Kathleen wore a watch belonging to her grandmother.
Kathleen’s sister helped her put her watch on. When asked if she was sure it was the right direction, she was very confident. Once finished, Kathleen lifted her wrist up to find the watch upside down. Mom came to the rescue!
This outdoor chair set had been built by Kathleen’s father.
I love getting brides in trouble by asking them to look at their favourite sister. ;)
Mike wore a yellow bow-tie to bring everything together with the lemon theme :)
Kathleen was walked up the aisle by the important men in her life: her step father and her three brothers in law.
Kathleen had hoped for a chaotic niece and nephew photo similar to one I captured earlier this year. I think she got her wish!
Kathleen’s mom was so funny! I’m glad I had Cam around to capture all the hijinx going on behind me.
This woman made the garters and wanted to see her work in action!
These quilts were a special gift from both Mike and Kathleen’s mothers. Kathleen’s mom made the flamingo quilt on the left (do they look familiar from earlier in this post?) and Mike’s mom made the blue and white quilt on the right.
Mike and Kathleen took dance lessons to prepare for their first dance.
Here is their slideshow:
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