This was right after our ceremony at the LDS Temple, so lovely.
He loves soda. I figured it was a good enough excuse to allow a Crush. {I don’t have photos of it but Christian hosted his own separate party in the house. We hired 2 fabulous girls to keep the kids happy, busy and well fed so that all of their parents could enjoy the dinner without having to get a sitter! I think the kids LOVED it and so did the parents!}
One of my closest friends Megan photographed the event. I was SO glad she was there because she did an amazing job AND because she refused to let me shirk away from all the memorable shots. I am love the photos once I have them but I get soo lazy about taking them! She is in the Gallup, NM area. {her website}
Nick picked this outfit (good job huh?). He is obsessed with Jordan’s.
My dinner: Candy, popcorn & a roll.
How do people get through life without sisters?
My friend Chantry did all the decor and flowers. I asked for Shabby Chic/ Pinterest and it turned out perfect! So sweet and vintage looking!
She is in the St. George, UT area so if you’re smart you’ll call her to help you with your wedding or event! {801.860.3480} {website}
My Mama did the cake, she’s good at everything. Oh, and she’s a total babe:
{proof pudding}
I sang him “Feel’s Like Home” while my bro in-law played guitar.
I was SOO nervous so my voice was super shaky but the song meant a lot to me and I really wanted him to know how I feel about him and how happy he makes me.
I think my dad liked it too, he’s a total softy.
Best day ever.
60 Comments
Laura S.
October 25, 2012 at 7:59 amLovely! And some great genes in that family! Looks like a wonderful day was had by all… and your groom reminds me somewhat of a younger David Arquette. Which ain’t a bad thang!
And yep.. sisters are great..I have 4 of them myself.
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:28 pmHaha thank you! David Arguette, I’ve never thought of it but I totally think he’s a babe so I’m all for it:)
Ashleigh
October 25, 2012 at 9:10 amI love love love your dress! I wish I had done something simpler like this for my June wedding. Probably would have saved me a lot of stress! Love your hair, LOVE the twirl curls!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:30 pmThank you! It was really nice to not have to worry about a lot of dress but in all fairness, this wasn’t my first wedding so I had experience on the matter! haha
Alex Birch
October 25, 2012 at 10:33 amThank you for sharing. You look amazing with your new husband. I am so happy for you my friend. I wish you all the best.
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:31 pmThanks Alex, I hope everything is amazing for you! I heard it snowed up there today…come to St. George when you need a break from the cold!
Brenda
October 25, 2012 at 10:41 amThx for sharing all the lovely pics.:) Family is the most important thing in life and from what I see you cherish that. I love your Shabby chic reception so cute!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:32 pmThank you Brenda:)
jaesi
October 25, 2012 at 10:42 amCongratulations! So happy for you. It looks like the best day!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:32 pmTotally the best day! Thanks Jeasi!
Lani
October 25, 2012 at 10:58 amHow Amazing and Perfect!!! What a wonderful day, love these pictures.
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:32 pmThanks Lani!
Wendy Todd
October 25, 2012 at 11:03 amCara! Your Wedding photos are so beautiful! Congrats again!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:33 pmWendy, you are so sweet! Thank you!
Megan Shaheen
October 25, 2012 at 11:16 amYou looked amazing! What a perfect day! So happy for you two!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:34 pmThanks to you! Fingers crossed for living closer to you! You did such a beautiful job, thank you again soooo much!
LINDSEY S.
October 25, 2012 at 11:21 amBeautiful couple! I am so happy for you both!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:34 pmBest nails ever. 🙂 Thanks linds
Elyse
October 25, 2012 at 11:34 amYou look SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I’m so happy for you!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:35 pmThanks Elyse! Don’t worry I have some tips for the 20’s theme coming to you!
randi
October 25, 2012 at 11:40 amSo sad I missed it, but so happy that we have pretty pictures to see. You look beautiful and so happy! Love you bunches!!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:36 pmYou were definitely missed! I will super impose you into the photos though… Come home soon!
cass miller
October 25, 2012 at 11:49 amI love this, Cara!! So so sweet. Such a perfect wedding day. So happy for you! xoxo
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:36 pmThanks Cass! We have much to discuss! I will call you tomorrow!
Harminee
October 25, 2012 at 12:00 pmYOU! …make me smile. These pics are beautiful. Love your guts. xoxo
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:37 pmLove you! I wish you guys lived in the garage….
marleina
October 25, 2012 at 12:01 pmIm so excited to find out that you’re LDS! your blog is my favorite ever! Your day couldnt have more beautiful! congratulations!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:39 pmYAY for mormons! haha Thank you so much Marleina, you are incredibly sweet!
Liz
October 25, 2012 at 12:03 pmSo beautiful. Everything. Congratulations!!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:39 pmThanks Liz!
Jordann
October 25, 2012 at 12:05 pmLOVE! Your wedding was beautiful! The garden party sit down dinner feel was amazing!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:40 pmThank you! That’s totally what I was going for! So glad you approved:)
Afton
October 25, 2012 at 12:09 pmMust know where you got your dress!!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:55 pmAsos! And it’s on sale! Plus it comes in black and red also…I’m very tempted to get the red one too…possibly both if no one stops me! oh wait….sadly I just went to get you a link and rummaged through the whole site in dismay, it seems to be sold out! so sorry!
Jenn
October 25, 2012 at 1:09 pmYou look simply amazing! Your little family looks so wonderful and happy! Congrats again! (I had NO idea you sang!!!! I want to hear something, you should post some songs you’ve sung) Happy for you!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:56 pmHaha I really don’t sing! Thank you so much Jenn, I hope you are doing amazing!
Angelica Marquis
October 25, 2012 at 4:08 pmSigh. What a gorgeous couple and perfect day 🙂 Love your red heels and little boy’s outfit.
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 8:59 pmThank you, Angelica! The red heels were my favorite!
Brynn
October 25, 2012 at 5:05 pmYou look GORGEOUS-as always!! Congrats on your marriage/sealing/wedding and all! That Temple is so pretty too-love it!
Your site(s) are SO helpful! I really like all your info/stuff, especially about hair. I too have long, dark hair which also has a total mix sorta with layers of diff. shades done- and I love your haircut and the color(s) you have. I would love to know what shades you have/do use from the salon(redken?)
Anyway, Congrats again!
♥Brynn
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 9:00 pmThank you so much Brynn! I use rekin Shades EQ NB3 on my whole head and touch up my roots with Garnier (box color) in Soft black. Hope that helps!
Valerie Stratford
October 25, 2012 at 5:42 pmI didn’t know you were LDS! I just got married in the San Diego Temple in July! I sang “You and I” with my hubs. Singing is just the thing to do! haha I am dying over your decor, SO gorgeous!
Cara
October 25, 2012 at 9:02 pmCongrats! I love the San Diego Temple, so gorgeous. Who sings You and I? I wanna hear it! I am sure your hubs LOVED it! Thanks Valerie
Chrystal
October 25, 2012 at 9:19 pmI love everything about your special day!! You look amazing and have a such a beautiful family. Congratulations and thanks for sharing, I always look forward to your posts 🙂
Meegan
October 26, 2012 at 2:56 amHow wonderful!! My husband and I got married in the Idaho Falls Temple. I bet the St. George one was AMAZING! You both look so happy. Congrats!
Kassy
October 26, 2012 at 6:18 amThe 2nd photo down is my fav and needs to be printe huge on a canvas for display. So happy for you guys!!!
Ana
October 26, 2012 at 6:46 amYou look gorgeaous, and the wedding looks so chic yet effortless (in a good way)! Congrats and lots of happiness to the new family!
cw
October 26, 2012 at 7:43 amSO beautiful! Congratulations!
Libby
October 26, 2012 at 12:35 pmSo beautiful! You look so classic in your white dress.
Michelle
October 26, 2012 at 7:55 pmThank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures! Congratulations!!
Kaitlin
October 28, 2012 at 4:03 amTotal babe family! I’m pretty sure there were auditions in a previous life for best looking people ever to make a family and you guys won. I love you and all that you do and was so excited to find out you are Mormon and live in Utah… because… me too!
Kathleen Arnold
November 1, 2012 at 12:22 pmLove everything about this!! What a gorgeous family. And I love your blog! As a mommy of a new baby and six year old, it gives me inspiration! Can’t get enough!
Kristal
November 1, 2012 at 9:47 pmOk, I’ve LOVED your blog since forever now, and have been so excited to see wedding pictures….and now to top it off, you’re LDS?! How completely lovely is that first shot? Congratulations! And thanks for helping this mom of 5 little ones remember how to get things looking good for date night (and family pictures next week:)
Cara
November 1, 2012 at 10:16 pm5 little one! What a rockstar! Thank you so much:)
Ali
November 2, 2012 at 5:32 pmAbsolutely perfect! Congrats to you guys!
Kendree
November 22, 2012 at 9:33 pmI am SOOO happy for you! When I saw this I was so filled with joy- So glad to see my favorite beauty blogger get married in the temple!
Kira
January 7, 2013 at 11:03 amHelp meeeeee! I have been searching and searching for weeks for a dress and I’ve had an image in my head of what I want it to look like. Turns out you’re wearing it for your wedding! I know it’s so tacky to ask where you go it but could you pretty pretty PRETTY please tell me?! 🙂
Heidi
March 17, 2013 at 8:44 pmCara what a lovely day for you!! I am in the midst of planning an august wedding and I really need to know where I can find the dress you wore…. It would be perfect for what I’m looking for!! If it isn’t too much to ask 🙂 thanks!! Btw if you can make it to Idaho I would love you as my makeup/hairstylist/wedding guru!!!!
Heidi
March 17, 2013 at 9:08 pmAnd….. Maybe I should have done a better job looking over the previous comments ha! And sadly it’s gone 🙁 I will have to do some hunting on my own.
Hannah
February 14, 2014 at 9:10 amAww Cara your wedding was beautiful! And you’re beautiful, and all the special people in your life! Love it 🙂
Erin
April 11, 2014 at 6:12 pmLove your dress! Can I ask who makes it?