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A Casual Rustic Wedding in Girdwood, AK

When Audra and Shaun first met he had what she describes as long hippy hair, and Audra wasn't interested. Later on, they were reintroduced one night w

When Audra and Shaun first met he had what she describes as long hippy hair, and Audra wasn't interested. Later on, they were reintroduced one night while out to dinner, and Shaun had cut his hair. The couple hit it off and six years later Shaun proposed at a BBQ surrounded by family an friends. The Bride: Audra Ranger, 31, esthetician The Groom: Shaun McKellar, 31, owner of Alaska Tree Tops Tree Service The Date: August 2012 Audra and Shaun chose the Crow Creek Mine as the venue for their ceremony and reception because of their shared love for the Alaskan outdoors. Audra chose a vintage theme that tied in the Alaskan scenery and culture with a peach and navy color palette.

Dessert Table
English Rose Bridal Bouquet
Outdoor Ceremony
The bridesmaid's bouquets featured a variety of garden roses, dahlias, hydrangeas, delphiniums, spray roses, berries, and snap dragons.
Audra's dress had a sweetheart, strapless neckline, strapless and was made of silk, chiffon, and lace in cream. The train was a bit longer and was so beautiful, until it got covered in mud. Audra and her bridesmaids wore pashmina’s too because it was sprinkling and chilly.
Flower Girl and Ring Bearers
Ceremony SiteCrow Creek Mine, Girdwood, AK Reception SiteCrow Creek Mine, Girdwood, AK Photography Mitch Ranger Photography, Ann Arbor MI OfficiantThe Groom's Grandmother GownProvonias, Anderson’s Bride, Anchorage AK Hair Natalie Stevens, Allure Day Spa and Hair Design, Anchorage AK Wedding Rings The Bride's: Gold and Diamond Anchorage, Anchorage, AK; The Groom's: David Yurman, Nordstrom, Anchorage, AK Bridesmaid DressesJ.Crew Sign In Book Define Design 11, Etsy Flowers Arranged by the groom's mother Rentals Over the Top Tents Eagle River, AK; Tablecloths: Alaska Event Services Catering Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant, Eagle River AK Music AK Soundz Cake Sugar Spoon, Anchorage AK
Loose Curl Updo and Flower Pin
White Cake with Monogram Cake Topper
Neither Audra or Shaun love cake the couple had one small cake with tons of mini desserts. Vintage cake stands were covered with mini pies, cupcakes, tarts, cookies and bars.