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A Vintage DIY Wedding in Monroe, LA

After dating for three years James asked Allison to marry him by having Allison’s daughter run up to her and show her a ring she had just “found”. Hav

After dating for three years James asked Allison to marry him by having Allison’s daughter run up to her and show her a ring she had just “found”. Having her daughter involved in that moment was very special. The Bride Allison Howse,25, LHC Group Hospital The Groom James Franklin,25, RSH Engineering The Date July 23 Allison enlisted the help of her mother and her wedding planner, Heather Ganey, to help her carry out her vintage inspired wedding. They were able to carry out Allison’s vision by incorporating family heirlooms and DIY projects.

Indoor Ceremony
Instead of birdseed or rice the bride and groom chose to have their guests shower them with craft pom-poms as the exited the ceremony.
Bridal Accessories
The decorations at the wedding were provided by family members for a vintage feel and look.
Ceremony Exit
The bridesmaids wore different dresses in the same color with yellow flats.
The guest book area was decorated with the wedding dresses worn by the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom. The table had photos of the grandparents and the decorations came from family members.
The Candy table was in honor of the bride’s daughter, Sailor, and was decorated with paper flowers and butterflies with various candies and homemade treats with guests to take home.
Allison carried a yellow bouquet made of garden roses, billy balls, seeded eucalyptus, alstroemerias, lilies, solidagos and succulents.
The bride wore her hair to the side with a yellow flower clip for a natural simple look.
Allison and James wanted to include Allison's daughter in every aspect of the wedding including having a ring for her.
The decorations at the wedding were provided by family members for a true vintage feel and look.