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Luis and Sabrina met and live in Germany. Sabrina grew up in El Paso, Texas and wanted the southwest desert to be the place she married her sweetheart. The couple chose Cattleman’s Ranch in Fabens, Texas as the location for their intimate wedding.

After a short, simple ceremony full of sweet sentiments (Luis recited his vows to Sabrina in German), the couple celebrated with a traditional toast and sipped on champagne made in their German hometown.

“My favorite part of their wedding day was watching them giggle at happy they were to be around each other and to finally be Mr. and Mrs.,” says photographer Elise Taylor, from Taylor’d Photography.

We hope you are inspired by this little wedding as much as we are!

Sabrina, 30 & Luis, 32

Location: Fabens, Texas

Wedding Date: September 9, 2017

Number of Guests: 7

Wedding Ceremony Location: Cattleman´s Ranch, Fabens Texas

Wedding Reception Location: Cattleman´s Ranch, Fabens Texas

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We are super guests at parties and weddings but we both hate to be the center of attention and the whole organizing and craziness – that is not us. We love to keep everything modest and simple (plus we wanted to get married for the marriage, not for the party)

What are some the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

The restaurant wouldn’t let us book a table (not even for money!)

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

Yes and no. We wanted our closest friends (who know us BOTH very well) and team players (it was a 10 day road trip with friends from Germany and Texas).

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

The family was very cool with it. They know us both very well and understood why we wanted it to be a small wedding abroad. The majority of our friends were fine and very happy for us. One couple was very disappointed; we´ll see how things work out.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

The judge forgot the part with the rings… We ALL had a good laugh! “I got lost in the German”-  still, it was super romantic and it was better than we had hoped for.

What were the highlights of the reception?

Dancing with cowboys in a country bar 🙂

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

We did it our way, we had ZERO stress and there was so much love and happiness since there was no pressure.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

DO IT!
Vendors:

Venue: Cattleman’s Ranch

Photographer: Taylor’d Photography

Your girls deserve a beautiful bridesmaid proposal! You’ve been with through a lot with them, so why not let them know how much they mean to you with a unique and beautiful card?

If you’ve read (or watched) Anne of Green Gables you know just how sweet this card is from BeccyKittyDesigns.

Scratch off cards add an extra level of surprise to your proposal. If you love this idea, we suggest this gorgeous card from JoanneHawker.

This charming card from JoanneHawker puts gorgeous graphics and minimalism in one pretty package.

This lovely card from PetitePrintShopLLC offers a personalized illustration.

Are you looking for a sleek, modern design? You’ll love these bridesmaid detail cards from ShopGabrielle! A perfect addition to your bridesmaid proposal box!

Blush, blush and more blush! We’re swooning over this bridesmaid proposal card from beaandbloom.

We love the sweet, simple illustrations on these cards from FlapperDoodleWedding.

One common downside of scratch off bridesmaid card is that they come with pre-printed messages. With this illustrated card from JoanneHawker, that is not an issue! You can write your own message, and make it truly special.

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The natural beauty of gemstones never fails to take our breath away! With such a large variety of unique pieces to choose from, you’re sure to find at least one piece that catches your eye! Whether you’re a boho bride looking for some wedding accessories, or you’re searching for the perfect gift for your bridesmaids, here are 10 stunning gemstone jewelry pieces:

This blue crystal bracelet from BirchJewellery is just over $20! It’s simply beautiful!

We’re completely obsessed with these whimsical, magical terrarium necklaces from RubyRobinBoutique.

These high-quality crystals from Fairedelamode shine as bright as your bridesmaids eyes will when they receive them!

These raw gemstone necklaces from ShopClementine speak for themselves!

This sapphire array bar necklace from ShopClementine is simply beautiful.

This ombre ruby bracelet from AbizaJewelry is a fabulous option for anyone, even if ruby is not your birthstone.

Raw emeralds have an unpolished beauty that adds a unique touch to any ensemble. This ombre layering necklace is from AbizaJewelry.

Can you believe these lovely raw crystal bracelets from VermeerJewellery are only $12?

With its incredible deep hue, everyone will be enchanted by this rough natural aqua ring from GossamerScapes.

These necklaces are from LayeredAndLong. With a variety of crystals to choose from, each one of them unique, you can ensure your bridesmaids get necklaces as beautiful and specials as they are!

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Both from big Southern families, a small wedding was not what was expected for Elisha and Michael, but they overcame the pressure and had a wedding with just their nearest and dearest that focused on what was truly important: making beautiful memories, not pleasing distant family members.

Elisha phrases it perfectly: “Your wedding is exactly that: YOUR wedding. To celebrate you and your partner, and the love you have for each other.”

Thanks to Rebecca Anne Photography for sharing this marvelous wedding with us.

Elisha, 24 & Michael, 26

Location: Leavenworth, WA.

Wedding Date: August 21, 2017

Number of Guests: 15

Wedding Cost: Approximately $7,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: Mountain Springs Lodge

Wedding Reception Location: Mountain Springs Lodge

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We had an intimate wedding because all we wanted was to marry each other. We didn’t want to worry about pleasing other people or meeting anyone else’s expectations. It wasn’t too bad on our bank account, either!

What are some the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

I think the biggest challenge was dealing with hurt feelings of friends and family members who were not invited or who had preconceived expectations of what our wedding should be.

Another challenge is not comparing your wedding plans to others’ wedding plans you see online or through any other avenue. Both Michael and I were raised in the south, and large weddings are the norm where we grew up. It was hard to shake the “big wedding” influence when first laying out our plans for the day.

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

Initially, yes. It is hard to face the prospect of hurting people’s feelings or experiencing a special event without some individuals , but we eventually came to terms with what we REALLY wanted and what we wanted our day to look like.

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

We had a few hurt feelings and raised eyebrows, but we had to have tough conversations and let people know that we love them but we have certain expectations for our day.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

Our dog, Luna, walked my nephew down the aisle. Rather, dragged him down the aisle. By the time Luna saw Michael at the alter, she got so excited that she dragged my nephew to the ground. He was such a champ about it and quickly laughed it off.

We also loved our vows. We didn’t write them ourselves, but we got to personalize them to fit our relationship and lifestyle.

What were the highlights of the reception?

We loved being able to sit at one table with our families and enjoy a meal together, sharing stories and making memories.

I also loved being able to enjoy making the centerpieces and personalized decorations for the reception, it made it so special for everyone that came.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

The best thing was getting to experience our dreams made into reality, and of course, finally marrying each other! We really didn’t experience much stress while planning our wedding, so we truly got to enjoy every step of the process.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

Have a solid idea of what you want your day to look like before you involve any outside sources. So many well-intentioned people inadvertently attempt to influence your choices, but you need to be able to say no when necessary. Your wedding is exactly that: YOUR wedding. To celebrate you and your partner, and the love you have for each other.

Vendors:

Venue/food/floral: Mountain Springs Lodge

Photography: Rebecca Anne Photography