Shelby Leigh sent this gem of a day our way! It is full of beautiful surprises, from a first look by the Severn River to the spunkiest flower girl we’ve seen since Will and Kate’s royal nuptials! Not only did Nessa & Brendan tie the knot outdoors, but the decor and colors of their wedding make a nod to natural elegance. Wood burned elements, earthy greens, and even leaf-like jewelry complete the picture.
Nessa shared a bit of her love story, “Brendan and I met in Denver, and were engaged at a gorgeous frozen alpine lake called “Dream Lake” in December 2011. Brendan and I knew that we wanted to get married in Sherwood Forest, the magical place where Brendan’s parents live and where Brendan spent his summers growing up. We had a beautiful day, with perfect weather, surrounded by friends and family in a place we both love. We embraced the natural beauty of Sherwood Forest by using a tree/wood theme.”
“We wanted to be sure that our wedding day reflected who we are, both as individuals and as a couple. For that reason, we wrote our own ceremony and vows, and were married by Brendan’s cousin. I wore my grandmother’s crystal jewelry. My mom did all of the calligraphy. Brendan’s dad made signs and our cake stand from a local tree that had fallen during a storm. As you can see in some of the pictures, our three adorable nieces stole the show as our flower girls.”
