A Bohemian Wedding with Earthy Vibes: The Real Wedding of Jordan & Evan DeZeeuw

We have all had a crush that makes our heart flutter and our stomach twist into knots, and for Jordan, her major crush was Evan. The pair met on Jordan’s 18th birthday and Jordan remarks, “He was my biggest crush of all time.” After that, Jordan and Evan quickly fell in love and Evan knew that he had to pop the question.

“We were on a secluded hike in front of our favorite waterfall, Elowah Falls,” says Jordan. “It was actually closed due to a trail wash out but that didn’t stop us.” Evan popped the question and Jordan knew the adventure of a lifetime was about to begin.

The Planning

Jordan was focused on one idea for her wedding. She says, “I knew I wanted a festival-like wedding and initially wanted to do it in the woods, on a campground or in someone’s backyard.” The couple was going for a relaxed, earthy wedding that would invite an organic mood into a usually formal occasion. Jordan adds, “My mom and I found the venue that matched our vibe and then started contacting all the vendors and rental companies that could carry out our bohemian vision.” Finding vendors to fulfill her bohemian dream was relatively easy. She says, “They were local, near the area and had the best reviews but mainly because their style fit mine to a T and I loved them right off the bat. They immediately felt like family and still remain close friends to us!”
 

The Dress

Jordan’s dress was truly one-of-a-kind. She originally purchased an elegant gown, but then transformed it with the help of designer, Stephanie Mai. Jordan says, “We ended up completely transforming it based on other bohemian dresses I loved. She made my dress exactly how I wanted it.” Jordan also outfitted the gown with a gorgeous, sheer kimono from Etsy, which curated that bohemian style.

The Florals

The florals from Lauren Luecke are one of the most eye-catching elements from this wedding. Lauren used king protea, blue Eucalyptus, cedar, grand pine, Fraser fir pine, sword fern, and other wildflowers that she hand-picked herself to create the gorgeous bouquets. The florals sported warm tones with lush greenery for the perfect balance of boldness and simplicity.

 

The Venue

The Blue Dress Barn was the perfect locale for this colorful wedding. Jordan says, “It was like a green dream walking through it. Plus, it was near Lake Michigan and had a cool vintage trailer, fire pit, and lots of space.” These welcoming elements helped to create an overall homey and relaxed mood for the wedding. In addition, the organic features, like the outdoor areas and wood interiors, helped to deliver a whimsical feel.

The DÉcor​

Keeping in line with her boho vision, Jordan wanted to create an atmosphere that would be warm and bold at the same time. She remarks, “I love earth tones, rust, mustard and copper colors!” Many features of the décor reflect Jordan’s love for these deep, romantic tones. From the rugs laid out for her aisle, to the gold flatware and green-toned glasses — this wedding was packed with rich colors that illuminated the space with a sense of fervor.

 

What We Love

We love that Jordan hand-made many of the items used for her wedding. She says, “ I spent the year making macrame, tambourines, ribbon wands, spirit animal masks, menu signs, custom invitations, coasters, seating charts, agate stone favors, geoshapes, dream catchers, pillows, etc. I love to thrift shop and found so many hidden gems there as well. Everything was authentic and custom.” It is amazing that Jordan took so much care in creating or finding particular items to make her vision come to life. It speaks to the commitment of having a ceremony that truly reflects who the bride and groom are.

 

 

 

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