Happy Real Weddings Wednesdays, everyone! Today is all about Melissa and Tony, and their gorgeous outdoor barn wedding. We can’t wait for you to read all about the beautiful couple, how they met, and their advice regarding wedding planning.  Make sure you keep scrolling to see more of Captured by Kay’s gorgeous photos, stunning florals, and absolutely timeless hair and makeup courtesy of All Dolled Up! Happy Wednesday!

Bride and bridesmaids posing for wedding photos.

Tell us a little about you and your beloved.

Tony and I met in 2013 when we both worked at California Pizza Kitchen. It was love at first sight, truly. I was 17 and a senior in high school when we met, while Tony had graduated from high school a few years before. Despite this, I still describe him as my high school sweetheart. We’ve been attached at the hip ever since. We celebrated 10 years together a couple weeks before our wedding. We are best friends and we keep our circle tight. We spend weekends with our parents and siblings after working hard all week at our 9 to 5 jobs. The love of our life is our five-year-old chihuahua named Theo – he means the world to us. Our dream is to own a bunch of land and have a farm where we can raise our kids and have lots of animals.

Bride and groom having their first touch before teh wedding.

Beautiful outdoor wedding venue.

Father walking his daughter down the aisle at her chic barn wedding.

Bride and groom holding hands at the altar together.

Groom dipping his bride at the end of the aisle at their chic barn wedding.

What was the best part of your day?

Walking down the aisle.

Wedding party taking wedding photos at their chic barn wedding.

What else would you like to share about your big day?

Tony and I did our best to stay together throughout the day and we did a good job. It was so amazing having him by my side throughout the day.Outdoor bar set up at a chic barn wedding.

Wedding reception at Melissa and Tony's chic barn wedding in Santa Cruz.

Advice from the couple:

Don’t spend the extra dollar and extra time on the small details. No one will notice – not even you! Make sure your wedding feels authentic to you and your partner, and don’t let it feel forced.

Newlyweds taking romantic photos together after their chic barn wedding.

Anything you would have done differently?

The food.

Newlyweds listening to the speeches from their family.

Newlyweds having their first dance at their chic barn wedding in Santa Cruz.

Photos courtesy of and copyright Captured by Kay used with permission.

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