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A Casual Outdoor Yellow-and-White Wedding in Maryland

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Katie and Jon

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Katie and Jon started a friendship back in 2006 when they both joined the National Guard. After they returned from their deployment to Iraq, Jon finally found the courage to ask Katie out. Two years later, on June 25, 2011, they became husband and wife in the presence of 80 loved ones.

The relaxed summer fete -- in Katie's mom's backyard near Solomons Island, Maryland -- was DIY-created by the couple and their family and friends. Flea market finds and handmade details made for a slightly vintage, somewhat bohemian, and entirely personalized celebration. The couple also decided to incorporate their pet names for each other and their love of a certain cartoon strip, "Peanuts." Katie (a.k.a. Buttercup) and Jon (a.k.a. Peanut) sprinkled touches of such famous characters as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Peppermint Patty throughout the day.

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The Invitation

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Katie and Jon worked with their friends to design the wedding invitation. Katie printed them onto linen-textured paper, tore the edges for a deckled look, and adhered them to yellow card stock. Fabric pouches, complete with brads and string to secure the flaps, went inside a recycled paper-bag envelope. A custom postage stamp featuring an image from the couple's engagement photo shoot was adhered to each envelope's corner.

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A Schedule of Events

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An old window was transformed to showcase the wedding day's itinerary.

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Portraits

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The duo had their "first look" on Driftwood Beach prior to the ceremony.

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The Fashions

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Jon wore J.Crew linen pants and a vest with a custom tie (designed by the bride) made by Divine Domestication.

Katie donned a J.Crew dress to which she added straps, and wore a headpiece by Tiffani Saxton Designs.

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Sisterly Love

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Katie's sisters, Dianne, Terra, Caroline, and Maggie wore yellow dresses paired with brown leather accessories.

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The Bouquet

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Wild flowers, herbs, ranunculus, and craspedia were used for the bridal bouquet created by Nancy Garner of Chesapeake Floral Arts.

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The Ring Bearer

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Raja, the couple's Labrador retriever, was dressed for the occasion. Just like the groom's and groomsmen's, his tie was made by Divine Domestication. It was affixed to a collar from Rover.

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The Toss Table

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Before the ceremony, guests picked up bowls filled with flower petals and birdseed to toss as the couple recessed.

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The Ceremony

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The ceremony site featured a collection of chairs amassed by the couple over their year of searching flea markets, yard sales, and online. Katie and Jon turned chandeliers into candelabras and sun sails were strung on galvanized cables overhead, along with ivy garlands and twinkly lights. To create an "inside-out" feeling, windows were hung along the perimeter.

Katie's mother and uncle walked her down the aisle as George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun" was played on a guitar by Phil Mathieu. Katie joined Jon in front of two old doors, stacked crates, and flower arrangements. Excerpts from Louis de Bernieres's "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" and Dr. Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go" were read, and the couple exchanged personalized vows.

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The Ring Exchange

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A tennis ball with a slit it in held the rings. When it came time for the couple to exchange their wedding bands, the bride's uncle tossed the ball down the aisle, and Raja promptly fetched it, bringing it to Katie and Jon.

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Front and Center

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Raja, the ring bearer, stuck by Katie and Jon's side.

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The Recessional

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The "Peanuts" theme song played as the newlyweds walked up the aisle.

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Cocktail Hour

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Miss Lucy Van Pelt's Cynical Lemonade and Peppermint Patty's Mojito were the drinks du jour. Dispensers filled with the libations sat atop a repurposed old dresser, along with drink tags guests could use to label their Mason jars.

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Cocktail Hour

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A buffet table belonging to the bride's grandparents held hors d'oeuvres; in its open drawers were extra plates.

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Fun and Games

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A vinyl decal of Snoopy jazzed up the homemade cornhole game.

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The Seating Chart

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Another window was used for the seating chart. "Peanuts" characters and guests' names were drawn in the panes by Briar Carwell of Beyond White.

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Love Letters

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Guests wrote well-wishes for the couple on vintage postcards sourced on eBay.

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The Reception

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Salvaged barn wood was repurposed into reception tables with help from the bridal party.

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The Table Settings

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With a color scheme of yellow, green, and white, vintage Mikasa plates and a mix of glassware from flea markets and thrift shops anchored each place setting.

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The Napkins

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On each plate rested a napkin tied with twine and a button featuring a "Peanuts" cartoon made by Etsy vendor Unzipped.

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Chair Signs

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Signs written with their nicknames hung on the backs of the couple's chairs.

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A Special Touch

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Charlie Brown and Snoopy salt and pepper shakers decorated a table.

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Sweet Treats

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Old-time candies and some of the pair's favorite sweets were set out for everyone to enjoy. Guests could even take them home by scooping the confections into muslin bags.

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The Getaway

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The couple borrowed a bike from Katie's sister, Caroline, and decorated it to make it the perfect getaway ride.

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Photography: Andrea & Renata

Planning and Event Design: Vicki Grafton of My Simple Details

Flowers: Nancy Garner of Chesapeake Floral Arts

Catering: RSVP Catering

Ceremony Music: Phil Mathieu

DJ: Crow Entertainment

Hair and Makeup: Katie Keefe of Bella Salon

Engagement Ring and Wedding Bands: Tacori

Transportation: Beltway Transportation

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    1 of 26 Katie and Jon
    2 of 26 The Invitation
    3 of 26 A Schedule of Events
    4 of 26 Portraits
    5 of 26 The Fashions
    6 of 26 Sisterly Love
    7 of 26 The Bouquet
    8 of 26 The Ring Bearer
    9 of 26 The Toss Table
    10 of 26 The Ceremony
    11 of 26 The Ring Exchange
    12 of 26 Front and Center
    13 of 26 The Recessional
    14 of 26 Cocktail Hour
    15 of 26 Cocktail Hour
    16 of 26 Fun and Games
    17 of 26 The Seating Chart
    18 of 26 Love Letters
    19 of 26 The Reception
    20 of 26 The Table Settings
    21 of 26 The Napkins
    22 of 26 Chair Signs
    23 of 26 A Special Touch
    24 of 26 Sweet Treats
    25 of 26 The Getaway
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