Happy Real Weddings Wednesday, everybody! We’ve got a beautiful wedding full of rich floral arrangements (think maroon, pale white and fuchsia!), along with fun Star Wars and Disney accents! Scroll below to see all the beauty and fun that is Renee and Chris’s wedding. Happy Wednesday, and happy reading!

Harry Potter inspired cookies and badges for wedding.

Bride looking out of the curtains with her back to us.

Bride and bridesmaids posing together for photos.

Groom and groomsmen posing together.

Tell us a little about you and your beloved.

Chris and I met on Tinder but quickly realized that we had been literal next door neighbors growing up. We knew each other’s parents and we quickly realized that we had both moved from our hometown and lived within a mile of each other!

Empty aisleway leading to two vertical flower arches.

Bride and groom holding hands near the flower arch as their guests sit and watch.

Groom dipping his bride and kissing her at the altar. Bride and groom kissing after walking down the aisle together.

What was the best part of your wedding day?

Spending time with our family and friends that we hadn’t seen in a long time.

Bride and groom kissing in the flower garden.

Bride holding her groom's lapel and learning against his forehead.

Bride and groom sitting in lawn chairs from behind.

What advice would you give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now?

Hire a wedding planner. They are a wealth of knowledge and can help you through every step of the process and I absolutely believe our wedding day would not have been as successful without Lacey.

Photo of an outdoor venue with multiple chairs, tables and umbrellas next to a large barn.

Newlyweds smiling at their couples' table at the reception.

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?

I gave my bridesmaids a color scheme for their dresses and allowed them to pick their own. In hindsight, I would have assigned colors to everyone because the aesthetic wasn’t exactly what I had envisioned. I would still allow them to pick out their own dresses because it was very low stress and allowed everyone to find something within a budget they were comfortable with.

Bride and groom's first dance outside with guests watching.

Photos courtesy of and copyright James Young Photography used with permission.

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