Wedding at the Southwest School of Art, San Antonio
Courtney and Nick wanted an intimate and fun wedding with lots of personal touches, and that is exactly what they got! Their wedding at the Southwest School of Art and Craft in San Antonio, Texas, was a fitting location for this craft-loving bride.
Stefanie of Your Wedding, Your Way did a fabulous job coordinating all the details and making sure everything was perfect, while the photography for this beautiful DIY wedding was by Bend the Light Photography.
![2 moss letters hang on iron gate; purple escort cards on board](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/24.png)
A friend of the happy couple made the C and N moss letters that hung on the gate of the reception site. The bride’s parents made all the escort cards and the wood signs directing people to the wedding.
![CourtneyandNick-1123 wood arrow signs for wedding at the Southwest School of Art and Crafts](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1123.jpg)
![6 first look photos](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/65.png)
Nick and Courtney opted for a first look before the ceremony. We always love the photos of when the groom first sees his bride! Such a sweet moment.
![CourtneyandNick-1102 first look photo of bride and groom](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1102.jpg)
![CourtneyandNick-1148 bride in strapless gown and bridesmaids in purple dresses](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-11481.jpg)
Courtney wore a Priscilla of Boston gown while her bridesmaids wore Jenny Yoo.
![CourtneyandNick-1158 matching groomsmen gray and purple argyle socks](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1158.jpg)
Nick bought his groomsman matching socks and handkerchiefs, with C+N embroidered in purple thread.
![CourtneyandNick-1204 guestbook table for wedding at the Southwest School of Art & Crafts](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1204.jpg)
![1 mason jar aisle markers; bridesmaid in purple dress holds bouquet](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/19.png)
The mason jar aisle markers were made by the bride’s parents. All the flowers were done by Eden’s Echo.
![CourtneyandNick-1195 hand painted watercolor fan wedding programs](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1195.jpg)
The wedding programs were designed and painted with watercolors by a friend, Lauren Westrup. She incorporated elements from their invitation and cake topper to make a unique fan program that Courtney said was one of her favorite details!
![CourtneyandNick-1228 bride and father walk down the stone paved outdoor aisle](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1228.jpg)
![4 gazebo outdoor ceremony for wedding at the Southwest School of Art and Crafts](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/46.png)
![CourtneyandNick-1275 bride and groom recessional](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1275.jpg)
![CourtneyandNick-1308 pink tissue paper monogram letters hang on bride and groom chairs](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1308.jpg)
Courtney (with the help of her mom and aunt) made the tissue paper C and N that hung on the bride and grooms chairs.
![5 wedding cake and pinwheel table numbers](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/53.png)
Their cake was made by Sweet Traditions. That cake topper is so CUTE! Courtney made the pinwheel table numbers.
![CourtneyandNick-1323 dessert table with clear vintage cake stands holding cupcakes, cake, and brownies](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1323.jpg)
Courtney and Nick spent a lot of time at flea markets and garage sales finding clear vintage cake stands and trays for their dessert table. It was definitely worth all the time! It came out really beautiful!
![CourtneyandNick-1307 spicy hard pretzels wedding favor bags](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1307.jpg)
For favors, Courtney and Nick gave out their favorite spicy hard pretzels (made by Courtney’s mom!).
![7 bridesmaid delivers speach to laughing newlyweds](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/75.png)
![CourtneyandNick-1394 black and white photo of bride and groom dancing](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CourtneyandNick-1394.jpg)
What a sweet wedding! We especially love that so many elements were contributed by friends and family members.
Congratulations to Courtney and Nick and a big thank you to Bend the Light Photography for sharing these images with us!
![meredith headshot](https://www.loveandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Meredith-in-Black-Suitjacket-125.jpg)
Meredith
Despite her dreamy wedding blogger lifestyle, Meredith's day job is running ClassicVeils.com and a full-time mom to an active toddler. If she could, Meredith would spend her days taking cruises, helping animals in need, and watching Big Brother!
such a beautiful couple + wedding! the cake toppers are cute!
The purple is amazing!
Such a beautiful wedding!! The grooms face has the word LOVE written all over ;))))
Every little detail is so charming! Love those program fans, the carnation initials, those table numbers-all of it!
Thank you for featuring our wedding! I love your blog so it is an honor to be featured. Saying I am excited about this post would be a HUGE understatement. It was a lot of work, but this makes it all worth it!
Aw, Love it! Courtney did such a great job on all the little details, and Stefanie at Your Wedding Your Way is a great coordinator. And yay for the flowers, done by me at Eden’s Echo! 🙂
love the initials decor. sweet wedding.
Absolutely lovely! The colors and the flowers are wonderful. I’m borrowing the spicy pretzel idea for our wedding guests– need to get busy, since the wedding is in 4 days!!
AHhhhhh such a cute, sweet wedding!!! Love you Court! You did a great job!!!!! And Nick is a lucky man!!
Awww…this is my friend’s wedding! It was beautiful and she did work very hard! She also was a gorgeous bride! Love the pics and your blog! Thanks for sharing!
so many amazing details!!! i love the combination of the purple & pewter..so chic!