MODERN TENT WEDDING AT ELKINS RESORT IN NORDMAN, IDAHO: MEGHAN & RILEY
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do you belieb that everything happens for a reason? justin once said in his infamous hit 'anyone', "see me like breath in the cold". this poetic lyric seemed fitting for #aandbabe meghan and riley's chilly fall wedding day, especially since the beginning of their love story started at a justin bieber concert on meghan's birthday in 2016. fast forward to 2021 and their romantic september wedding at elkins resort in nordman, idaho was a blast. while the day wasn’t the sunny outdoor lake wedding the couple had originally envisioned, they found beauty in the low temps and moody colors of their dreamy rain-soaked wedding. meghan goes on to explain, "i wanted to highlight the natural beauty of the area not detract from it and honestly the rain ended up bringing my vision to life brilliantly. the colors popped against the grey moody sky. the rain hitting the clear ceiling of the tent during the ceremony added a level of romance and magic". while we know it's hard to believe a last-minute change of plans on your wedding day is a good thing... this idyllic intimate idaho wedding with soft rain showers will make a belieber out of you.
from gorgeous foliage to the botanical lace of meghan's made with love 'riley' wedding dress, the elegance of the natural elements that surrounded their modern september wedding in idaho was a delight. a rich evergreen forest made up the backdrop for most of their outdoor wedding photos. crossing wooden bridges with clear umbrellas and kissing on the lakeshore, we loved how meghan's tulle bridal wings added a touch of drama to each of these adventurous autumn wedding photos.
though the sun might not have been shining, there were lots of colors to brighten the day. "fall is my favorite time of year so it served as the inspiration for our day" meghan shares. from bright orange napkins against a dark stained farm table at their tented reception dinner to the rust-colored suit riley wore, every wedding detail complimented the harvest hues meghan aspired to create. full of neutrals and unique textures, meghan and riley captured what they love about this crisp time of year and allowed guests to immerse themselves in these cool seasonal vibes during their modern lake wedding celebration.
with a wedding morning spent inside a charming cabin and their evening occupied by the reflection of raindrops against their clear reception tent, we'd say these two weathered the storm like the champs they are. celebrating their marriage with the most loving group of family, friends, and vendors, the memories from their magical lake wedding will last a lifetime. congratulations, meghan and riley!
dress designer: made with love / veil designer: sara gabriel / earrings designer: untamed petals / bridal shop: a&bé seattle / photographer: gina paulson / venue: elkins resort / planning and styling: piece of harmony events / florist: pearl and tin / videography: killer creations / makeup: evelyn mauro / hair: shannon thomas