Disco Cowgirl Wedding at Cranberry Creek with DIY Flair
Christine (she/her) and Lily’s (she/her) Cranberry Creek Gardens wedding was full of personality, color, and charm. From a chaotic first date hike to a disco cowgirl dance floor with inflatable horses and pet cutouts, these two poured their hearts (and serious DIY skills) into every detail. Set in Delhi, Ontario, their weekend celebration was playful, intentional, and unapologetically them.
What made you choose Cranberry Creek Gardens?
Toronto venues were beautiful but expensive. We were seeing places that cost $30k just for the space. Cranberry Creek Gardens was about an hour and a half away and totally worth it. The chapel exterior was stunning, and the garden path felt like something out of a dream. We loved that the setting allowed guests to turn the celebration into a weekend getaway. We kicked things off with a Final Fiesta welcome party and stayed in an Airbnb on the water.
How did you pull off such a stylish, DIY-heavy wedding?
Christine: I’m a branding and marketing designer, so having a cohesive visual story was important to me. We did everything ourselves – menus, signage, vintage diner details, even a motel key tag seating chart. Lily was just as hands-on. She made custom candle holders, a bolo tie for her best man, and even surprised me with a “Going to the Chapel” sweatshirt she made on her Cricut.
The whole space came alive thanks to Earnest Floral, who absolutely nailed our color palette and brought in some truly unique blooms.
Tell us about the outfits. Any surprises?
Christine: Dress shopping was rough. As a mid-size bride, samples didn’t fit well and I left appointments feeling defeated. But I finally found the one at a sample sale from Made With Love Bridal. It was a huge relief.
Lily: I had a full suit custom ordered… but it arrived the wrong color. The company refused to fix it unless we paid more, so we just went with it. It was too big, so I had it tailored at Walmart, of all places. I spent the week before the wedding running around Toronto just in case we needed a backup. Somehow, it worked out, and I felt amazing in it.
What challenges came up during planning?
So many. Lily got laid off. My mom broke her hip. Our dog sitter canceled right before the wedding. Our bachelorette Airbnb got shut down. We were constantly in survival mode, just trying to make it through. But those roadblocks made the celebration that much sweeter.
How did you manage the budget and still create something so detailed?
We got scrappy. Bud vases from Dollar Tree. Candles from Yummi. DIY jacket from Etsy and Temu. Home-printed cardstock menus using a printer my dad gifted me. We cut the big-ticket cake and ordered a small, funky one from a local bakery just for us. We tracked everything with a spreadsheet and kept our priorities clear: great design, great photography, and things that felt like us.
What was your ceremony like?
We wrote our own vows and had an officiant who brought a lot of energy and humor. It was short, fun, and heartfelt. We walked back up the aisle through bubbles while “Everybody Dance” played. Very on-brand.
And we can’t say enough good things about Allie Jennings, who captured every part of the day with such a calm presence and documentary style. She was exactly what we were looking for in a photographer.
Any favorite moments from the day?
Getting ready together with our bridal party and moms, Maverick included. Our private room reveal before the reception. After all those DIY hours, seeing it finished was surreal. Our florist even teared up when she saw our reaction to her work. Entering the reception as sparkly disco cowgirls to “Pink Pony Club” while our guests waved glow sticks and inflatable horses? Absolute peak.
Which vendors stood out?
Our florist Earnest Floral was incredible. She worked from our vision board and elevated it beyond anything we imagined. The florals were lush, seasonal, and filled with intention.
And our photographer, Allie Jennings, truly felt like a calming presence throughout the day. Her documentary style was exactly what we wanted, and she made us feel so comfortable.
Any advice for other couples planning?
Don’t be afraid to do things differently. Lean into your personalities. Get creative with your budget. And above all, make space to have fun while you do it. Even if you’re printing bar menus at midnight the night before.
Photography by Allie Jennings
Content Creator Seoni Social Group
Decor Nayos, Simply Beautiful Decor, Plate Occasions,
The Rose Gold Grand Inc., Something Borrowed Event Rentals
Design HONEY Events + Design
Dress Made With Love Bridal & The Modern Bride
Florist Earnest Floral
Hair Alyssa Doucet Artistry
Margarita Bar Traveling Boho Bar
Month of Coordination Plan It Right
MUA Presley Foskett Makeup
Officiant Jeff Maeck
Photobooth Boho Photo Bus
Venue Cranberry Creek Gardens
