Our July 2007 wedding still feels like it happened yesterday. It’s almost hard to believe that tomorrow marks our second wedding anniversary. Time really does fly when you’re having fun together. It’s also been a full year since our first Wedding Week, when we shared a bunch of wedding-related photos, stories, and DIY details here on the blog and later collected them on our Wedding Album page.
Because last year’s Wedding Week was so well received, we decided our two-year milestone was the perfect excuse to revisit some wedding memories, traditions, and behind-the-scenes moments. So, with equal parts nostalgia and excitement, we’re launching Wedding Week II — a short series that dives into more of the details and memories surrounding our backyard wedding and the lead-up to it.
We’re especially thrilled to share that the brilliant Abby at Style Me Pretty has featured our wedding to help kick off this second Wedding Week. Style Me Pretty is one of the web’s premiere wedding destinations, and having our celebration spotlighted there is a true honor and a fun way to start the festivities.
If you haven’t browsed Style Me Pretty before, it’s full of beautiful photography, design inspiration, and real wedding stories. We encourage you to take a look and then come back here for the rest of our week-long look at wedding memories, tips, and little anecdotes from our life together.
Over the next few days we’ll share a mix of sentimental and practical pieces: some personal background on how we met and fell in love, the story of John’s proposal, anecdotes and snapshots from our honeymoon, the small anniversary ritual we observe each year, and even the tale of the other venue we almost used before ultimately deciding on our backyard ceremony. We’ll offer candid commentary about the choices we made, the things we learned, and a few ideas that might inspire your own celebration — whether you’re planning a wedding, marking an anniversary, or simply love a good love story.
We know that wedding content can feel self-indulgent and only loosely connected to home decor, but our relationship is a central part of Young House Love. Our life together informs the projects we take on, the décor decisions we make, and the tone of this blog. Sharing these wedding memories gives a fuller picture of who we are and why we do what we do here.
- How we met, fell in love, and ultimately decided to get married
- The story of John’s proposal and how that moment unfolded
- Details and memories from our honeymoon, including what stood out most
- Our little anniversary tradition that we look forward to each year
- Why we almost said “I do” at an entirely different location before choosing our backyard
We’ll keep things natural and honest — no contrived drama, just real reflections and helpful takes where appropriate. And don’t worry: alongside these personal posts we’ll continue to deliver our usual home improvement, DIY, and decorating content. This week is simply a short, affectionate detour that blends personal history with the design-minded spirit of this site.
Thanks for following along and indulging this slightly romantic interlude. We hope you’ll enjoy Wedding Week II as much as we enjoy revisiting these special moments. As always, stay tuned for more stories, photos, and a few practical tips we picked up while planning and celebrating our backyard wedding.