A Fun School-Themed Wedding

As the kids and our teacher friends head back to school this week, we've got back-to-school fever right along with them. So when we came across Ira and Jerry's gorgeous school-themed wedding, we couldn't wait to share it with you. This pair first met in elementary school when they were just seven years old! 

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"We lived a couple houses apart and would go to each other's houses to play after school," said the bride, Ira. The two stayed close friends until Ira and her family moved from Pendleton, OR to Portland, OR in the middle of eighth grade.

23 years later, the pair reconnected through Facebook and met to catch up. "We chatted exactly like we were old friends and connected on so many levels almost immediately," said Ira. "From that day on, we were inseparable."

Jerry proposed in February of 2011 during a surprise weekend in Bend, OR. "The drive home gave us plenty of time to talk about the wedding, and it was obvious that our wedding was going to have a Back-to-School theme," said Ira.

"Our wedding day went without a hitch, with family and friends pitching in to make it a joyous, memorable and fun occasion," said Ira. "It was a day filled with love and laughter; a truly unforgettable day, 32 years in the making." 

Photography by Wilton Photography.

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Photo credit: Courtesy of Lily Greenthumb's

Tip of the Day: "When designing your wedding florals, focus more on the emotion that you want them to portray — colors, textures, fragrance, etc. — as opposed to having your heart set on a specific flower. Your florist will help you pull together a whole array of gorgeous blooms that will be the perfect combination for your big day!" says Karen Greenoe from Lily Greenthumb's.

Plus, check out The 5 Biggest Mistakes Couples Make With Their Wedding Flowers.

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Photo credit: Annie Gerber Photography on Love Inc Magazine via Lover.ly

Tip of the Day: If you're a same-sex couple, select a location that supports LGBT equality to ensure that your wedding is lovingly accepted and guests have an equally pleasant experience. "While same-sex marriages recently became legal across The United States, other countries may not be as accepting yet. Among the most popular and open-minded outside the U.S. are Buenos Aires in Argentina, Cape Town in South Africa, Copenhagen in Denmark, Mykonos in Greece, Queenstown in New Zealand, and Madrid in Spain, just to name a few. These stunning locations will provide you with numerous happy memories and a great experience. If you choose to get married somewhere in the United States, consider San Francisco, California or Boston, Massachusetts, as they are extremely LGBT-friendly locations and have been supportive of same-sex unions for many years," says Aviva Samuels from Kiss the Planner.

Plus, check out What I Didn't Expect to Learn Planning My Gay Wedding.

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