A Shabby Chic Wedding at Peeper Ranch in Lenexa, Kansas

Alyssa, 29, a financial representative, and Patrick, 28, an area director, met in high school, but didn’t start dating until they were students at the University of Kansas. They were together for eight years before getting married. “This wedding was a long time coming,” Alyssa says. “We've been through many ups and downs, but one thing always stayed the same: our friendship and love for each other.” Although the couple didn’t do much decorating because they loved the natural character of the ranch, they used apple red accents to spice up the day. And even though their priest forgot his bible making the ceremony about 10 minutes, the simple shabby chic wedding was exactly what they wanted. “The most important part of the day is your vows and the fact that you are marrying the love of your life,” Alyssa says. “Everything else is just details.”