P: Sometime in 2007 I needed a wrench for my bicycle. At the bicycle shop he helped me find the correct wrench and taught me how to use it (I already knew but played along ๐ ). I started working at the same bicycle shop in 2008, he was my boss! We went on shop hosted rides together after work. One day he asked me on a date after a ride and it has been love ever since.
Our wedding was October 24, 2010 at Lyn Mar Pond Guest Ranch in North Fork, Ca, just thirty minutes south of Yosemite National Park. We love nature and being outdoors, so it was the perfect location. The weather is always a little wet during the fall in the lower Sierra Nevada foothills; but the mist lent great mystique and romance to our ceremony.
How was your big day?!?
P: Awesome! It was a beautiful day. A little stressful at first because it rained all morning. But, as soon as the ceremony started the rain stopped and as soon as the ceremony was over the rain started up again. It felt like God held the rain back just for us! A lot of family and friends helped out with flowers, makeup, food, decorations and more. Our dogs got to enjoy all the fun too. The most difficult part was making sure everything got done efficiently without seeing each other. The reception was forced inside by the increasing drizzle outside. With everyone so close the speeches were very intimate and we cried a lot!
How did you wear your hair?
P: I have four year old, a little past shoulder length, locs. The wedding was on a Sunday, and my friend Carlanda retwisted and styled my hair on Friday. She did really tight pipe cleaner curls(that we both learned how to do from http://www.youtube.com/user/chescalocs). I kept the pipe cleaners in until Sunday morning, did a little basket weave on top, and separated and pulled the curls a bit to the length I desired.
What was your process of deciding how to style your hair?
P: I just knew I wanted something simple, free, comfortable and easy to put up and take down. Also, part of our honeymoon was spent backpacking, so I didnโt want to worry about ruining an intricate three hour updo by sleeping in a sleeping bag, in a tent, without a hair wrap.
How did your family/husband/guests receive your hair at the wedding?
P: Bill loves me and my hair not matter what I do to it. My family and friends loved the curls.
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
P: You can find me on Facebook.
I LOVE that last pic! and your dress is beautiful.
Congrats hon, yโall make a beautiful couple. The wedding looked intimate and fun, misty weather and all! ๐
Her dress is GORGEOUS!!!!! Congratulations!
Beautiful couple! I love the rustic feel of the wedding, very romantic!
such a stunning dress! you guys are a good looking couple ๐ glad that you had a great day
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Wow, reading that was romantical and touching! You and your hair look great! Beautiful couple, thanks for sharing ๐
Beautiful. And I am in love with that dress! I wonder where she got itโฆ
so gorgeous. that fog really does look magical and romantic. great pictures and congratulations sweetie!!!!
Your hair is beautiful and your wedding looked beautiful as well! Congratulations!
Just lovely!! The couple, venue, the weather, the dress, the hair, the everythingโฆCongratulations!!
True Beauty! Congrats:-)
wow.. I love her ENTIRE steez.. and how fearless she was to marry the man she LOVED.
much love to you P!!
-Camille
I love your dress. I love you hair. You guys look great together.
You guys are so cute! I love that the wedding was outdoors and that you stayed true to what you two loveโฆeven on the honeymoon. I LOVE IT! Congrats!
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The wrench story is cute ๐
Congrats and many, many happy years together.
The whole style and feel of the wedding is so lovely!! I love the colors and the rustic feel! You guys make such a lovely couple. And love the hair!โฆand geez louise, that gown!!! <3
Congrats to you two. You looked beautiful!
How beautiful and I love the dress! Congrats and wish you a life time of happiness.
Hair dress is gorgeous. Amazing!
congrats and best wishes! i love your dress!
What a BEAUTIFUL couple!!! And such a creative wedding. Congratulations!!
Love the dress, the mist, the story! Everything! I love her confidence that her man loves her no matter what she does to her hair, thatโs real. Congratulations, many happy years ๐
super cute. yea, cute couple and I LOVE the mist!! yay, congrats!
Love that! Thanks so much for sharing photos from your special day! Congrats and may God continue to bless and keep you both.
The second picture is so beautiful, I love the scenery, fog, mist and just the setting. It looked like a wonderful wedding for a nice couple and she made a beautiful bride.
Beautiful couple! LOVE your dress Patrece!
I love how you guys met at a bicycle shop, outdoorsy couple love! Your dress and hair are beautiful.
Thanks everybody for the wonderful comments and well wishes!
FYI โ My now mother-in-law made the dress from scratch! I told her she needs to open up a boutique!
Patrece, you are beautiful, Your hair โ amazing and dress-gorgeous!!!
Where did you hold your reception?, the decor of the room in your last picture was exceptional
That last pictureโฆhe looks like heโs about to eat you up! What a beautiful couple you two make. Your hair, your dressโฆfabulous!
You were beautiful, your dress was beautiful, and the way he looks at you isโฆbeautiful. Many blessings.
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I love the antique feel of the wedding ๐ Beautiful dress as well!
OMG YOU ARE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE!!!!! I LOVE THE WEDDING IDEA, its BRILLIANT!!!!!!! CONGRATS
Congratulations, you made a beautiful bride. Thereโs something about the photo with the dress in motion. What a bonus to have in-laws that can (and want to) make pretty clothing tailored to you!
Beauiful everything! The dress (and yes, your mother-in-law should open a boutique!), hairstyle, location, all of it! You both make a beautiful couple, and I wish both of you all the best!
Oh my gosh! What a lovely dress! Inspiration for my wedding dress some day ๐
@patrece, your now mother in law made it from scratch?! Thatโs awesome & such skills are so cherished. Beautiful, beautiful!! Gorgeous hair & gorgeous dress. Congrats!!! Enjoy the weekend everyone!
What a beautiful couple! That last photo was amazing! I loved the groom in sandals :); an unconventional wedding for an unconventional pair. Be very happy together!
Damn! From scratch?!? OMG! AMAZIIIIIIIIIIING!
Gorgeous, thank you for sharing pics of your day with us. All the best to you and your husband! Like Dana, I love the sandals. Your dress is beautiful!
Patrece, you were an absolutely beautiful bride and free on your wedding. Inspired me to have an outdoor wedding. I loved itโ the rain, midst, mud and all. Love you and stay true to yourself ๐
your dress is HOTTT
Congratulations! You looked beautiful (you are lucky to have such a nice and talented mother-in-law!) and the wedding looked lovely. Thanks for sharing your pics with us!
This was the most BEAUTIFUL wedding with the most BEAUTIFUL couple and yes trecie your hair was GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (us ladies with un-natural hair suffred in the mist!! haha)
Love that second picture.
@patrece and all others.. I am looking at yโall jump over that broom and honey I am a bundle of elation, joy and remembrance looking at you marrying your best friend and recognizing how far people, our people and all people, have come together so that this ceremony is possible and recognized and legal and in the name of the most high. Blessings to you and yourโn.
Your dress is gorgeous. The pic where you are jumping(?) and the frills are moving around โ I love it! Congrats!
YOU LOOK SO PRETTY WITH YOUR DARK AND LOVELY NATURAL SELF!!! YOURMISTY WEDDING IS BEAUTIFUL!! IโM PROUD YOUโRE ONE OF ME!!!
What fun to see my girl Patrece featured here. She is right! It was an amazing wedding. The weather only added to the beauty of the day. She looked magnificent!
your dress is amazing girl!โฆ