We have yet to meet a bride like Jackie. Believe it or not (we didn’t at first), the dress she wore for her ceremony was actually a dress she had stashed away in her “dress-up” box from childhood. Wild, right? And pretty stinkin’ adorable. If bits of Jackie + Matt’s wedding feel a little Wes Anderson inspired, that’s because it kind of is. Just take a look at their save the date. They’re a quirky bunch that made sure their 74 guests were taken care of in a casual & fun environment on a budget of $10k!
Since Jackie didn’t spend a penny on her ceremony dress… we’re giving her major kudos for her brilliant idea to splurge on her dream Maison Martin Margiela sequin-splashed leather booties!
After the ceremony Jackie changed into a vintage Gunne Sax dress that she bought on Etsy for $15!
Major money saver: for all the table arrangements, Jackie purchased flowers & succulents from Trader Joe’s.
Matt & I both have very eclectic taste in music so it was important to draw upon that in creating our playlists, especially since we used our computer as our DJ… We played everything from Otis Redding to General Public to France Gall. Matt walked down the aisle to Bob Dylan “You Belong to Me,” I walked down to Nico “These Days,” and the recessional was The Bobby Fuller Four “Let Her Dance” (all played by the amazing Christopher Bohn on the acoustic guitar).
Got any more tips Jackie? Believe in your vision, even if others can’t necessarily see the end result immediately. Once everything comes together it’s certainly worth all the blood, sweat, & DIY tears, and if doesn’t – let go…in the end all that matters is that you’re marrying your best friend. Make it your own! Everyone has an opinion when it comes to how things should look & be, and although some input is nice we were glad we executed everything on our terms. Also, use Tin Sparrow! Matt & Anna were awesome not only as photographers, but they provided such a calming effect throughout the entire process…and their work speaks for itself!
Photography: Tin Sparrow / Catering: Carlino’s / Cupcakes & pies: Liz Marden / Ceremony & cocktail hour music: Christopher Bohn / Bouquet: The Air Plant Supply Co. via 100 Layer Cake Pop-Up Shop / Floral Headpiece: Wild Thyme / Veil: Twigs & Honey / Jewelry: 31 bits / Flowers: Trader Joe’s, Wilmington, DE / Invitations & web design: Victoria Vu of Paper and Type / Dress alterations: Jill Aiko Yee / Ceremony dress: owned by bride since childhood / Reception dress: vintage Gunne Sax / Shoes: Maison Martin Margiela sequin-splashed leather booties / Groom’s blazer: Barney’s CO-OP, pants: Urban Outfitters, boots: Hudson
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Philadelphia farm wedding: Jackie + Matt http://t.co/UXDt2BQR via @100LayerCake #wedding
We have yet to meet a bride like Jackie. Believe it or not (we didn’t at first), the dress she wore for her cere… http://t.co/ZG0H2f6H
Philadelphia farm wedding: Jackie + Matt http://t.co/cDyddMk1
Philadelphia farm wedding: Jackie + Matt http://t.co/uS17c3sE #bridal #wedding
Bride wore two dresses. The 1st was actually a dress she had in her “dress-up box” as a kid! http://t.co/OXDs4VDu
Gorgeous! @100LayerCake #Bride wore two dresses. The 1st was actually a dress she had in her “dress-up box” as a kid! http://t.co/mevc3TcT
what a lovely wedding! love the bride dresses :X oohh …her booties are gorgeous
my darlings Matt & Jackie, on @100LayerCake http://t.co/wcTVfoKM
Such a lovely and fun wedding! I love the venue, as I am looking for a similar rustic location for my wedding. Could you please disclose the farm where the wedding took place? Many thanks, and best wishes to the couple!
Oh my, I’m OBSESSED. I love the naturalness of this wedding…and her dresses! Beautiful.
Wow! Matt + Jackie’s barn wedding got featured on @100LayerCake today! #Ecstatic http://t.co/BDpjdP2r
Wow! Matt + Jackie’s barn wedding got featured on @100LayerCake today! #Ecstatic http://t.co/IQEeLc1I
glitter boots and succulents, tough combo to beat.
Wow, this is such a cool wedding! Every detail is so fun and unique…love it!
If your wedding dress was free wouldn’t you splurge on these sequin-splashed leather booties too? Um, yes. http://t.co/OXDs4VDu
Cool and Beautiful wedding! So many details to love and the pictures are amazing!
Did they bartend? We were going to bartend before our ceremony but ran too late taking pictures. Oops.
We’re still talking about the bride’s gold sequin boots in this Philly wedding by @TinSparrow. http://t.co/OXDs4VDu
@100LayerCake @TinSparrow Love this post, amazing work! http://t.co/qfWmxaHw
its so cool and the pictures are funny
Yes! RT @100LayerCake: We’re still talking about the bride’s gold sequin boots in this Philly wedding by @TinSparrow. http://t.co/hZSeabTD
Yes! RT @100LayerCake: We’re still talking about the bride’s gold sequin boots in this Philly wedding by @TinSparrow. http://t.co/TdDCxa6J
A truly magical wedding indeed
Shout out! @paperandtype
& @jillaikoyee – couldn’t have done it without you ladies! http://t.co/8bdgie5n
Farm wedding. I just love the simpleness of this bride’s wedding dress! http://t.co/N9xWNhDf
Oh wow! This wedding is so eclectic and charming! Love those gold glitter boots and both of the bride’s dresses + the awesome photography!
Philadelphia Farm Wedding: Jackie + Matt http://t.co/Ba0ZAyYE on @100LayerCake
What interesting people you are, Matt and Jackie. Your confidence in how you look and how that look represents your values is amazing, especially at this time in your life. You are old souls….. I believe.
This is beautiful. What is the venue?
Love everything about this! Also wondering what the venue is! Having a hard time finding a simple rustic barn venue around Philly without a lot of frills. Thanks!!!