Rustic Wedding with Details Galore, III
Thank you so very much to Kendrick and David of Our Labor of Love for sending us today’s featured wedding. It was a reminder that romance is found in the smallest of details…from the big kiss at the altar to the homemade jam favors and perfect first dance song. I love, love, love everything that this wedding stands for and I know that our readers will use it as inspiration for years to come!
And for all of our readers, here is a little piece of advice from the bride…if you have a budget, give yourself some wiggle room (because it costs lots more than you think) then stick to it. A wedding can get way out of control. Pick your most important elements and go cheaper on the rest.
From the gorgeous bride…
Although we had wanted to keep photos to a minimum during the cocktail reception, we ended up loving the hour we spent with our photographers after the ceremony ended. It was just us and them (Kendrick and David make a fabulous team), goofing off and having fun. Kendrick and David were able to catch the pure happiness and joy of this unique moment in time while Bryan and I had time to steep ourselves in each other’s presence. I would highly recommend setting aside time for you and your new hubby to enjoy each other before you greet all your guests.
We hired a bluegrass band to play the ceremony and cocktail hour yet asked them to play our favorite Paul Simon song, “Hearts and Bones,” for the processional. They also played special songs for the recessional and our first dance. It was wonderful to hear twangy versions of our favorite tunes. To make the ceremony feel more personal, we asked our sisters to each do a reading and Bryan’s best friend to perform a favorite song. Incorporating certain traditions and loved ones and working with our officiant on the text ensured that the ceremony truly represented us.
Credits: Location Claxton Farms, Catering by M7 Events, Wedding Coordination by Asheville Event Co., Flowers by Bloom Room, Short Steet Cakes, Cocktail Napkins, Jar Labels, and Stirrers by Miss Pickles Press, Peach Butter from Ashevilles Finest, School Buses from Emma’s Busline, Cake Topper by Ann Wood Handmade, Make-up by E. Scott Thompson, Suraj, Wedding Dress, Veil, and Flower hairpiece by Melissa Sweet.
Love it!!
This wedding is absolutely gorgeous! I love it! I especially love that lantern. Does anyone know where it's from?
I LOVE those lanterns also! Sarah, if you learn where they come from, I'd love to know too! email me: futurefiskes at gmail. Thank you! I'm on the hunt for them!
I think I found them! http://www.jamaligarden.com/apps/catalog/product.asp?pID=22084
I love every little detail.
i love the stationary of the i <3 spy! where can i find that!
The I Spy is from Martha Stewart Weddings: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/templates-and-clip-art?contentid=de139da73ad81210VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD#slide_17
It looks like it would be so much fun!
Sorry, the link didn't exactly work. It's Slide 17 in the "Templates for Decoration" section under DIY.
LOVE it!!! Our Labor of Love comes out with the most amazing and inspiring photography, capturing the essence of the day so gracefully and delicately.
Love the flowers- so beautiful!
Congratulation to your Wedding and all the best for your future.
Those pictures are just awesome and reminds me so much of my own wedding at the Running R ranch in Bandera, TX almost 3 years ago.
I really like your posts, they look great.
i added you to my own links on my weddingblog, hope this is ok with you.
great to see your posts
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best wishes!
Judith
* note i do keep my blog without my name, due to that my work and private are both online, i try to keep them separate a bit, hope you understand- for if you would possible link me, please never under my Judith name.
The table settings are gorgeous.
Beautiful wedding. Where are the silver vases on the table from?
I love that "I Spy" treasure hunt idea--MSW, no? Anyway, what a great way to keep the kids occupied and positive!
Also, the LANTERNS. Love love love.
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I love the wedding theme. The lantern is a great accent to get the rustic look of the whole setting. I simply love the great photos capturing the bliss and happiness of the couple having a great time.Great shots.
You had a beautiful wedding, and it reminds me of my wedding. We planned it ourselves, stuck to our budget and it was just beautiful. We were married on a Ranch in Texas. We had so much fun planning our wedding and the people at the Ranch helped us make this a day we will never forget. The owners are from Germany so this made it even more special since my husband is German also. We had our honeymoon on the ranch also and we were able to do some trail riding on horses. A time we will never forget.