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An Outdoor Pastel Wedding in Bearmouth, MT

Arlina and Dustin met through mutual friends and bonded over their shared love of basketball. Dustin proposed to Arlina on a hiking trail in the middl

Arlina and Dustin met through mutual friends and bonded over their shared love of basketball. Dustin proposed to Arlina on a hiking trail in the middle of a Montana winter. The Bride: Arlina Duong, 24, sales associate at the GAP, owner & designer at PARCEL HATCH Co. The Groom: Dustin Donnelly, 28, barista The Date September 2012 The bridesmaid dresses served as inspiration for Arlina and Dusty's color palette. Their goal was to make their wedding day light and elegant with soft tones. A natural element was incorporated into the wedding with the incorporation of tress and shrubbery from the beautiful surroundings.

Arlina's bridesmaid Crystal made the strawberry shortcake covered with fresh cut strawberries.
On each table laid an assortment of potted herbs, a golden framed photo of Arlina and Dusty from their engagement session and square white bowls filled with fresh peaches and other fruits.
We are blessed to be surrounded with more than a handful of incredible musicians as friends so finding some to help with our day was almost relieving as it was a simpler task than others, said Arlina.
Personal Wedding Vows
We have some very special kids involved in our lives who we watched grow up right in front of us and since there are so many of them, we just knew we had to have them all! None of them are technically family but there are the closest thing to it, said Arlina. All the little ladies wore tulle dresses from Target with flower crowns made by one of Arlina's friends. All 9 children carried ribbon wands with them down the aisle to commence the celebration.
The escort cards doubled as thank you notes and were handwritten by the bride.
The reception was held in a horse arena with a vaulted ceiling. The couple hung panels of white muslin from the tall beams. The tables were on either sides of an entrance aisle and were family style seating, which paired perfectly with the benches! The dirt aisle led straight to the dance floor and the head table lined the back side of the dance floor in a horizontal fashion.
Rosemary Herb Boutonniere
Dustin's five groomsmen sported rosemary boutonnieres pinned to their soft-peach shirts, which were paired with casual khaki bottoms.
Nude Wedges
Wedding Rings
Tousled Updo Hairstyle
Instead of the traditional all flower bouquet, Arlina and Dusty took advantage of Dustin’s parents immaculate garden and brought in buckets of herbs for their florist to work with. Incorporating the herbs brought in yet another sentimental touch. Arlina's bouquet was created with rosemary, sage and large open ivory roses and tied together with a large width ribbon.
Hanging Calligraphed Program
Arlina's bridesmaids carried unique burlap fabric clutches filled with overflowing rosemary and sage as well as white roses.
Ceremony and Reception Site Crooked Antler Ranch, Clinton, MT Photography Cluney Photo, Missoula, MT Videography Patrick Cook, Missoula, MT Officiant Pastor Josh Yakos, Clark Fork City Church, Missoula, MT Gown White by Vera Wang, David's Bridal Hair and Makeup Christiann Koepke, friend of the bride Shoes Nordstrom, Spokane, WA Bridesmaid Dresses Chemuex Brand, Dillards, Missoula MT Groom and Groomsmen's Formalwear Pants: GAP; shirts: JC Penney Invitations DIY by the bride and groom Programs Hand Printing by Angela Cluney, Cluney Photo Escort Cards DIY by the bride Flowers Habitat Floral, Missoula MT Cake Crystal Knox, a friend of the bride