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A Rustic Barn Wedding at Gloryview Farms in Wasilla, Alaska

Josie Collins (22 and a massage therapist) and Michael Miller (26 and special education assistant) met during a missionary training program called Adv

Josie Collins (22 and a massage therapist) and Michael Miller (26 and special education assistant) met during a missionary training program called Adventures in Missions. The couple wanted to have a rustic, secluded barn wedding for their wedding and Gloryview farms was the perfect fit. Wanting their wedding to be casual and simple, they kept their decor minimum and chose blush, navy, gray and ivory for their color palette. Josie wore a DIY tulle ball gown accented with blush and gray stripes on the bodice for a pop of color that also matched the wedding colors. The reception dinner was catered by Josie’s brother and sister-in-law who made salmon patty burgers, brisket, sweet potato fries and corn on the cob. Josie’s cousin sang and played the guitar for entertainment. At the end of the night, they enjoyed a four-tier white ruffled buttercream cake topped with a vintage bride and groom made to look like themselves. They loved adding DIY details for a more personalized feel throughout the day.

The rustic invitations were made to look like little chalkboards decorated with white and blush to match the wedding colors.
Rustic Round-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Josie wore suede gray flats to match her vintage theme.
Josie’s friend from church handmade her dress for her. It was a white tulle ball gown with gray and blush accents on the bodice.
The bridesmaids wore champagne dresses with lace tops from shopruche.com. They completed their look with navy scarves to match the groomsmen.
Michael wore a gray suite with a navy vest and tie and the groomsmen wore jeans with gray vests and navy ties.
Casual Gray, Blush and Navy Wedding Party
The flower girl wore an ivory dress with a ring of feathers around the bottom of the skirt.
White, gray and pink paper pomanders hung over the ceremony seating to match the wedding colors and give a simple, fun feel.
Josie and Michael First Kiss
Josie and Michael exchanged vows under a wooden wedding arch decorated with tulle and paper pomanders in their wedding colors.
Josie and Michael had their grand exit through a wave of whimsical bubbles.
A Simple Reception at Gloryview Farms
Josie and Michael enjoyed a four-tier white ruffled buttercream cake decorated with pink peonies and topped with a vintage bride and groom made to look like them.
DIY Blueberry and Mint-Topped Cupcakes
Josie and Michael First Dance