It was at her brother’s wedding in 2019 that Kylie introduced us to her then-boyfriend, Austin, and told us that we were going to plan her wedding.

Wild Free Standing Hanging Floral Installation

Cheerful and bright wedding invitation suite

Modern and vivid wedding seating chart installation

We had so much fun working with Kylie to surprise her mom at her brother’s reception (she sang ‘Humble and Kind’ during the mother-son dance, and it was one of the most tender moments we’ve witnessed from a family at a wedding) that we hoped I really would get to work with her again.

See Kylie’s brother’s magical outdoor wedding featuring waterfall ceremony HERE!

The mid summer wedding ceremony took place by the family lake house pool, There were vivid and colorful flower petals littering the pool, stunning string lights cascading over the deck, and wild floral arrangements hanging on the railing posts. What…

Vibrant and organic wild floral table arrangementments

Fast forward a few months and Kylie and Austin reached out to us to be part of their wedding! To say we were thrilled is an understatement.

The wedding guest list had to be cut down significantly due to COVID. The bride received touching notes from loved ones who were unable to attend the wedding.

Mother and sister help bride get into her wedding gown

The newly wed's dog getting ready for the wedding

We had a blast getting to know these two and developing the most brilliant, fun, and beautiful concepts for their day set for mid-November.

Groom and mom putting on his boutonnière

Touching moment as bride reads letter from groom

Groom reading letter from bride before their wedding

Bride and Groom's intimate first look at their outdoor summer wedding — Then COVID hit…

We had been preparing for a wedding boasting of 250 guests, a 14-piece band from Memphis, epic late night snacks, and impressive hanging floral installations. But with a heartbreaking pandemic we agreed with this sweet couple that a party this large would be too risky.

Bride and Groom share an intimate first look at their family wishing well before their outdoor backyard wedding. During their special moment, they shared a romantic dance. Moment captured by Jo Johnson Photography, Bridal bouquet designed by The Thi…

After deliberating and sorting through new options, Kylie and Austin pivoted to a smaller celebration at her parents’ lake house. Family and the wedding party would gather at the end of August for a summer wedding!

Bride and groom surrounded by their closest friends an family. Their wedding party celebrating the newly weds at their outdoor summer wedding. Tux from The Black Tux, Bridal Gown from The Gown Gallery. Bridal bouquet and wedding party florals design…

Bridesmaid and besties with the happy bride

Side note, we were thrilled with the date, because it was 2 weeks before Celia’s baby boy was due, which meant the whole team could be there!

Glowing bride and groom sharing a happy moment at their family dock as they share an intimate moment alone before their backyard wedding ceremony. Moment captured by Jo Johnson Photography, Bridal bouquet designed by The Thicket. Wedding designed a…

We joyfully jumped in to help finalize the gorgeous details and flow of the intimate party.

Happy newly weds glowing as they take wedding portraits before their intimate backyard wedding in the midst of COVID. Moment captured by Jo Johnson Photography, Bridal bouquet designed by The Thicket. Wedding designed and styled by Wildly Collectiv…

Even though the guest list was smaller, we still wanted to be vigilant about COVID. Kylie and her mom had amazing ideas about how to keep everyone safe. Here are a few things we did to keep everyone safe and healthy:

Masks and hand sanitizer (and bug spray) were provided for guests
We kept as many activities outdoors as possible (granted it rained for a bit of the day)
We spaced out guests and assigned tables according to family
Vendors wore masks the entire event (indoors and outdoors)
Plated dinners were served
Requested that anyone with any sort of symptom stay home
Rolled with any necessary changes in vendor and guest count!

Groomsmen with happy groom on his wedding day

A tender moment that connected with us, was when Austin’s uncle Leon (who officiated the wedding) shared a quote from Richard Rohr. It struck us so deeply because Celia and her husband named their son after Richard Rohr by giving him “Rohr” as his middle name. Sometimes we’re left speechless by how kindred spirits find each other.

Father of the Bride walking Bride down the aisle

Father of the Bride giving her away to her new husband

Happy couple standing at the alter to say I do to forever as they marry each other. Bridal bouquet and wedding party florals designed by The Thicket. Moment captured by Jo Johnson Photography. Wedding designed and styled by Wildly Collective. Planni…

Newly weds sharing their vows during their outdoor wedding ceremony

Husband and wife share a passionate first kiss

The lake house has a beautiful pool that The Thicket filled with rose petals and Branson Party Rentals strung lights above.

As Kylie and Austin walked away as husband and wife, their best friend, Nate Fredrick, sang “Thank You” by Led Zeppelin. It was one of the sweet ways Austin surprised Kylie with on their day.

Bride and Groom Celebrate their new marriage.

Kylie and Austin love martinis! Naturally, their cocktail hour included a gorgeous TINI TIME display and divine drinks from The Traveling Tin Co. We joyfully sipped the lavender lemon martinis with them.

Newly Weds celebrating at their reception

The weeks leading up to the wedding we watched the weather. Some days it looked clear and others, we had impending rain. The week of the wedding decided to forgo the tent since we would have two spacious garages to work with, and they ended up working perfectly with the rain.

Bridal bouquet ceremony installation and wedding party florals designed by The Thicket. Moment captured by Jo Johnson Photography. Wedding designed and styled by Wildly Collective. Planning and coordination by Wildly Collective. Bridal Gown from The…

Couple sharing intimate first dance after saying I Do

Father of the Bride and Bride Share first dance

Groom and his mother share a first dance

The weather forecast kept changing, and the morning of the wedding this amazing vendor team hustled to make Kylie and Austin’s day divine. We ended up moving the ceremony up an hour. We moved the cocktail hour to the pool side and dinner under the awning and in the garages (originally planned for the opposite locations). Sure enough, even though at 10 am we experienced a downpour (shout out to Ron and his team at The Thicket for setting up floral installations in a storm!) we had clear skies for the ceremony and cocktail hour. A little sun beam shone on Kylie and Austin as they had their first dance. Then rain returned at dinner time. Talk about flowing with the day, trusting our instincts, and team work!