Comments on: Katie & Victor's funny, simple, eco-friendly Ohio wedding

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:16:53 +0000

Thanks! I am not too far from New Mexico. I will have to check it out. I am not a diamonds gal either so I totally understand!

By: cynzia

cynzia — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:50:13 +0000

Congrats to you!! I second that ohio weather is weird, never know what will happen the day of, I know I had a simple ceremony at a local park and it was sunny and warm when the threat was rain the day we exchanged our vows. Pretty job on decorations and dress!Very pretty bride too. Congrats again!!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:28:41 +0000

Seriously! That bagpiper is a good friend of mine that I grew up with. Everything and everyone involved was pretty much home grown. I would have NEVER thought of bagpipes if one of my best friends played them. But it wasn't even a question when it came to special music. And my mom grew up in Orrville so when deciding on wedding favors (which I don't really like the main stream wastefulness of the idea) I had to go back to the family roots and get something useful for my guests. Some of them even used them on the rolls they had for dinner!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:25:55 +0000

Simple Shoes! I LOVE THEM!! www.simpleshoes.com I googled where they sold them in my area and went to the store. They had about two choices but luckily one of them was perfect! Now they are a bit more popular so you might get more choice. If I could, all my shoes would be Simple! They do have multiple colors. I almost went for a light green!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:23:54 +0000

Thanks, but as you know, Ellen, Wooster doesn't need me. It's already gorgeous!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:23:13 +0000

Rings: Gertrude Zachary Jewelers in Albuquerque NM. It's where we were living when we got engaged. The necklace is from a small jewelry store in Wooster Ohio but the stone is actually from NM, they just set it at the store. I used clear beading string so it looked like it was just sitting there.
Thanks for the compliments. I always get weird looks when I tell people that the big fatty stone ring is my engagement ring. I just don't like diamonds.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:19:58 +0000

Thanks! I got a lot of them from other people. I like to be inspired. And then I made up the rest:)

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:19:23 +0000

The truth, you speak the truth! My mom's family is from Orrville (where all the pre-parties took place!) and I love that area of Ohio more than you can imagine. I always thought I would have a destination wedding since Ohio is the boring capital of the world, but when I grew up I realized that it is the more beautiful place on earth. I'm so glad I had a home grown wedding. I really wanted to stay away from huge over the top so I did it my way. Well, I should give the husband credit, we did it OUR way:)

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:16:34 +0000

Skirts=EASY!! If you really want it, you can do it! Plus, they are so easy, even if you don't sew, someone you know could do it in a day!
And if you want to have fun, just chill out and you will. We did have some bumps (one bridesmaid couldn't afford to fly out…long story, etc) but some how I ended up marrying my best friend so it all worked out in then end:)

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:14:21 +0000

Thanks!