The Devil Is In the Details

Can you believe the sunshine today???
My goodness, it does not feel like Northeast Ohio.
It feels like... dare I say... Colorado in my front window today!

Gorgeous and refreshing!

My Better Homes and Gardens magazine came the other day and instructed that those of us in the northeast should soon begin to sow our seeds (if we choose to start them inside).

Sweet peas are on my mind. I think I will take the liberty of tossing a few in some soil so we can enjoy them soon!

Now back to the details...

I have been yearning to share the tale of a simply romantic winter wedding.

Mr. RC Homestead and I were privileged to receive an invitation to our friend's winter wedding. The event took place less than two weeks ago, right here in Summit County, Ohio.

My-oh-my was it breath-taking!

Shall I dare to say that my friend is a very lucky fellow.

His bride left no detail unattended.

The event took place at Happy Day's Visitor Center in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. To the best of my knowledge I have never been to a wedding at Happy Day's Visitor Center, though I certainly hope to return!

The couple had thoughtfully arranged for valet parking for their guests, as the parking lot is located across the (sometimes busy) Route 303.

Upon entering the facility, guests were dazzled by enchanted winter decor in hues of rose, snow white, and shimmering silver.  A table was coated in beautiful hand-crafted snowflake ornaments that carried the names of guests and their seating arrangement.

The ceremony took place in the right hall, with windows peering out onto the snow-covered lawn. Clad in their charming winter warmest and best, guests were swept up in the romantic tone of the au-natural local.

White lights were paired with the classical guitar tones of Steve Cipriano as the sun set and the bride had a glowing smile painted across her face.

Mr. RC Homestead and I have been honored to attend dozens of lovely weddings over the years. Be it the chill in the air, the warmth of the wood fire burning in the reception hall, the elegant treat boxes for each guest, or the tactility of love in the air... this wedding swept our hearts away!

Congratulations to our friends! May your marriage forever celebrate the elegant and alluring tone you were able to capture on your beautiful wedding day!

--All the Rubber City best