A Whimsical DIY Wedding in Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Updated Apr 08, 2016

| By Rachel Cravit

A Whimsical DIY Wedding in Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Erica and Tyler met as children after their families started vacationing together in Fundy National Park, New Brunswick. The two later developed feelings for one another and maintained a long-distance relationship while attending school in different cities. After moving abroad for work, Erica and Tyler returned to Canada to celebrate a whimsical DIY wedding in scenic Wolfville, Nova Scotia (with Erica toting her Maggie Sottero gown all the way from Germany!) Numerous friends and family lent a hand in the festivities: the mother of the groom collected flowers from her garden and the surrounding valleys which were displayed in mason jars that had belonged to Tyler's grandmother and great-grandmother. Erica's sister also brought mason jars from Toronto, while a friend from Ottawa lent her late husband's vintage typewriter for guests to type well wishes to the couple. Tyler's father, meanwhile, built a ceremonial arbour out of birch trees from his property. Family even lent a hand to the DIY place card buttons and burlap table runners. Hosted at Muir Murray Estate Winery, the whimsical DIY wedding commenced with vows exchanged under a lantern-strung tent. The moody clouds in the summer sky provided a dramatic backdrop for Tyler and Erica's wedding pictures. Enjoying a vegan feast catered by a local restaurants, guests were shown how meaningful a celebration can be when sourced directly from home. The whimsical DIY wedding topped off with a massive "Thriller" routine on the dance floor.

Erica Harris and Tyler Bent, July 9, 2011, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Photography courtesy of Jeff Cooke (www.jeffcookephotography.com)

Vendors
Ceremony and reception location: Muir Murray Estate Winery
Dress: Maggie Sottero
Groom’s tux: T.M. Lewin
Caterer: Tempest World Cuisine Flowers: Bouquets by Pulsifers Flowers & Foliage (902-678-4728); DIY centrepieces by mother of the groom

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