Kristen and Garrett

Kristen and Garrett were the most darling couple. They were married March 15th at 6:00 in the evening. Something truly special that they did was after their "first look" before the ceremony they remained in the chapel just the two of them and recited the vows they had written to each other. They recited traditional vows during their ceremony so this time was just between the two of them and was so sentimental. 

Enjoy these photos we snagged during their special day.

Kristen's mom and sisters helping her put on her veil. They were so giddy! 

 Sweet flower girl and the bouquet of roses the couple set out in remembrance of their passed loved ones. 

At the beginning of the ceremony the couple had their parents and grandparents come up and lay hands on them as they prayed over their marriage. It was such a touching moment to see the rest of the church pray for them as well with hands raised towards them. 

 The lovely newlyweds with their wedding party. 

They had the most adorable candy table at the reception. All the candy was black, white, and red. 

They also had a table with photos of their parents and grandparents on their wedding day. Such a neat new tradition that we have been seeing. 

Look how happy they are showing off those rings!! We are so thrilled for you two lovebirds! may god bless your marriage! 

Eric and Whitney

On March 10th the day was perfect. Eric and Whitney were married in front of family and friends and were joined for an intimate reception in The Stables. They had such a special day and the elegance of the wedding did not stop with the decorations. They were a true class act and were so obviously, madly in love. We wish you both nothing but the best in life and we are so thrilled to have been a part of your special day. Congratulations!!

Eric and Whitney hearing a few words from the pastor. 

Reciting their vows to each other. Such a "tear jerker" moment!!

The flawless wedding party with the bride and groom right inside The Stables entrance. Such a great photo! 

Look at that fabulous cake!

Stunning floral arrangements were accented with burlap and candles. 

They did such a neat thing at their reception and had a typewriter for guests to type well wishes and words of wisdom to them. Such a unique idea! 

We were absolutely drooling over Whitney's dress! Look at that detail! 

The happy couple! 

Once again, good luck you two! We are so happy for you both and wish you all the best in life! 

Becky and Jon

Becky and Jon were married March 9th and had such a fun and personal wedding. Her mom, Karen, made the cakes (yes, multiple cakes!) and their wedding party seemed so close to them. It was truly a great day to be a part of and we wish them nothing but the best! 

Becky getting all zipped up and ready to go! She was so stunning. 

The gorgeous (and handsome) wedding party!  

The romantic, candle centerpieces were such a beautiful touch and made the room feel so warm and inviting.  

 The INCREDIBLE cake display baked by Becky's mother! We were so impressed. 

Becky and Jon, once again, we wish you both nothing but the best! My God bless your marriage! 

Menswear wedding style

So many grooms and groomsmen have had some great style trends that we have seen and we wanted to share with you what we have found to be the most common menswear wedding styles! Enjoy!

Classic Tuxedo with a white vest and tie: 

These two grooms sure look spiffy! They had their wedding party wear black ties and vests while they stood out in white. Very classy and very timeless.

Fun accents and accessories:

Whether it is a funky tie or a fun fedora, grooms have been using the accessories! This groom chose to wear a smart looking hat for photos and then relinquished it for the ceremony. 

Grey is the new black:

So many dapper gents have opted for a grey suit or tux instead of a black one. They are slightly less formal if you are going for a more casual feel and they look great on everybody! 

Bow ties are back:

We love how bow ties can be classy in black or modern and hip with a color or pattern. Lots of our grooms have selected a bow tie to wear on their special day. 

Coordinating colors:

This handsome groom (and so many others) coordinate their vest and tie color to the colors of the wedding. It ties everything together and puts a personal touch on the gentlemen's outfit. 

We need your help!

Some Integrity Hills brides are finalists in the 417 Bride magazine showcase! 

We (and they) would love it if you would click the link below and vote for either of them to win! 

 These are the two awesome couples, Christi and Joshua and Aubrey and Brett!

You can vote as many times as you would like! 

Here is the link!

http://www.417bride.com/417-Bride/Our-Wedding-Story-Vote-Now

The mood is set with the invitations

Integrity Hills has such a lovely and distinct style to it and we love it when weddings and events simply enhance that style. We call it a rustic, European elegance. From the gorgeous chandeliers, to the high vaulted ceilings, to the stone floors and wood adorned walls we hope you like the vibe you feel out here!  

The invitations are the very first thing that guests will see to determine the mood of your wedding. It is what they will look at when deciding if they should attend, what they should wear, and perhaps even what type of gift to get. Invitations are clearly important in determining the overall setting of your wedding. 

We wanted to help our Integrity Hills brides out and maybe help you narrow down your choices (there are so many these days)! We have taken the time to select some styles of invitations that we think fit the property and the setting here nicely. Take a look and tell us what you think! 

You can never go wrong with classic elegance. These neutral shades and formal fonts are always appropriate no matter what season or time of day.  

How can you not think "Rustic. European. Elegance." when you look at this one! 

 We thought this one was lovely! It is a classic black and white, with a little modern take on having the writing in white and the background a solid black. We also love the garland details.  

 This one we thought played into the "rustic" element so well. It has the banners at the top and is written in almost an old west font. 

 One "theme" a lot of our brides tend to lean towards is more of a country charm wedding. Little touches like mason jars for flower vases, or a chalkboard menu are a few ways to incorporate that theme without having everyone don their spurs and chaps to your special day. 

Here are a few delightfully quaint (yet rustic at the same time) options.  

I love how the watercolors in this one add a more formal feel to it. 

 The wood grain in both of these with the more delicate touches like the font or the floral accents is such a great lean towards that "rustic elegance". 

We think this one is adorable for a winter wedding at Integrity Hills! It would go so well with our grapevine reindeer that we light up and have around the property for Christmas! 

We hope this helps you get some ideas for the theme of your own weddings! Each design was found a weddingpaperdivas.com or minted.com 

Staff Profile: Summer

If you didn't get a chance to see our first staff profile you need to do yourself a favor and go introduce yourself to Christian! He is just a few posts back so it is not hard to find! 

Our next wonderful staffer we would like you to meet is sweet Summer, Christian's sister! 

Introducing: Summer!

Summer is such a joyful presence around Integrity Hills. She is 18 years old and works as a server and also helps in the kitchen. We love getting to be around her and learn more about her! 

Here are Summer's questionnaire answers:

What are some of your favorite hobbies when you are not working?

Playing violin, sewing, gardening, studying health/herbs/alternative medicine, making jewelry, spending time with my family. 

If you were an animal, what would you be, and why? 

An eagle, because I could fly on mighty wings and soar in the sky. 

If you were stranded on a deserted island what one thing would you wish you had with you?

My Bible.

If you were taking a dream vacation, where would you go, and why?

I would love to go to Ireland or Scotland to see the beauty and visit historical sites. 

What is an interesting fact about you that not many people would know?

I would like to go skydiving someday.

What is something you have witnessed at an Integrity Hills wedding or event that has been out of the ordinary?

Setting off sky lanterns in honor of the bride and groom at the end of the reception. 

What is something you have learned from working at Integrity Hills? 

Having the right music/DJ is very important to the environment of the evening. 

Do you have any future plans for the next 3-5 years you would like to share?

Becoming a certified herbalist. 

Summer, thanks so much for all that you do. We are so grateful for you and your beautiful smile! Keep up the great work!