Texas Wedding with Total Style

February 23rd. 2010 by Abby Larson | Filed Under | 13 comments

There is just something really, really special about this next little wedding. It’s down home sensibility with super chic style. And I love every bit of it. Especially the bridesmaids dresses. Plus, one of our very own Little Black Book members, Suzi Q, snapped all of the gorgeous images. Remember, this is just a little bit of the goodness. You can click here to see all of the wedding in its entirety!

country chic wedding

country chic wedding

country chic wedding

country chic wedding

Most girls dream about their wedding day from a very early age; however, I hadn’t really thought about it until Travis proposed. He is a country boy and I’m a city girl, hence the country chic theme. The setting was perfect; it was at Weatherstone in Salado, TX. Weatherstone holds a special meaning for us as well. It is where our relationship begun; the place that Travis asked me for my phone number. I never thought that 4 years later I would marry the man of my dreams at the very place that I met him. We definitely have come full circle!

Along with family and close friends, Travis and I created the wedding of our dreams. We wanted it to have a rustic country style, but we also knew that we wanted it to be a chic occasion. We chose to work with the sites natural surroundings as well as added our own personal touches. I cannot name one part of the wedding that a family member or friend did not have a part in. I carried a bouquet of pink & white peonies, white rananculus, yellow & orange star of bethlehem, and pittosporum greenery made by my mother and mother-in-law. The nosegays of pink & white peonies, white lilies, white lisianthus and pink larkspur complemented the bridesmaids’ blue tea-length dresses. The flower girl, my niece, carried a metal tin of pink & white peonies, white lilies, and yellow & orange star of bethlehem down the aisle. The guys boutonnieres were made of white rananculus with peacock feathers. All of which were made by my mom, mother-in-law, and aunt.

The reception took place on site in a rustic barn filled with white tiny lights. The centerpieces where flower arrangements in blue vintage “ball” mason jars also done by my mother, mother-in-law and aunt. My wedding cake was a three-tired confection iced in ivory buttercream to match my gown. The groom’s cake was not your typical cake; Travis wanted cupcakes. They were made from one of our favorite family recipes, Dr. Pepper cupcakes.

Our first dance was to Mikey Gilley’s “Stand by Me”. The dance floor was packed all night long with guests dancing to country music and other of our favorites songs. After a fake leave, we returned to all the guests clapping and stomping their feet in a circle to Alabama’s “Dixieland Delight”. We took turns dancing in the middle of the circle. Every detail of the wedding was personalized from the colors, we chose blueish-green and brown because Travis’ fav is blue and mine is green, to the our wedding favors which were homemade chocolate “N’s” by my mom. It was a night to remember and we loved every minute of it!

*DIY Projects* Invitations and paper goods by Kathleen Wheat (bride) / Hair Flowers by Kathleen Wheat (bride) / Flowers by Mary Kaye Wheat (mother of the bride), Jo Rountree (mother of the groom), and Andrea Sutton (aunt of the bride) / Wedding Favors by Mary Kaye Wheat (mother of the bride)

Photography by Suzi Q of Q Weddings / Gown by Monique Lhuillier / Bridesmaids Dresses by After Six / Ceremony Music by The Anderson String Quartet / Reception Music by The Band Haywire / Catering by TCP Catering / Cake & Cupcakes by Gale Hendricks / Rentals by RSVP Rentals

Q Weddings is a member of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.
Monique Lhuillier is a member of our Look Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.
 

13 Comments about “Texas Wedding with Total Style”

  1. Shawna Brinkley says:

    This wedding is absolutely fabulous, wonderful love story! I heart Susie Q :) I love the cool blue tone with the chocolate. I wonder where the groom found that suit?!

  2. Rachel E. says:

    I too am wondering about the suit.

    I'm really enjoying the high amount of real weddings today!

  3. I especially love these flowers. I'm sure there was a lot of thought behind the arrangements but they look like they've just been gathered together. And the peacock boutiniere - love it!

  4. Elle Jay says:

    Beautiful wedding! Your story reminds me so much of the wedding day my fiance and I are putting together. I absolutely love the Dr. Pepper cupcakes! We were hoping to give bottles of Dr. Pepper (the kind made with real sugar cane) as our favor but I've recently had to cut this due to some budget constraints. Is there any way you'd consider sharing your cupcake recipe? It would be the perfect addition to our dessert table. Thanks!

  5. So beautiful! The flowers are amazing!

  6. Laura says:

    What style are those after six dresses? And where are the ties from? I love the colors of both!

  7. Charlotte says:

    The bouquets are gorgeous! The bridesmaids dresses are in such a pretty, all body type-flattering cut too. The group photo against the fence is adorable!

    - Charlotte, Lovely at Your Side
    lovelyatyourside.com

  8. crystal says:

    how sweet is that?!

  9. poshpartygal says:

    that bouquet is to die for! so natural. I also loved the boutoniere!!

  10. kathleen says:

    thank you for all the sweet comments.

    rachel - the suites were from mens wearhouse. we were actually surpurised to find them there.

    laura - the bridesmaids' dress are style No.: 6546 and the color is blue willow. the ties are from thetiebar.com. they have a really great selection and are inexpensive.

  11. Paul says:

    Yet again an absolute elight to see your use of colour purely using the landscape and flowers as a template. You have a great eye for allowing floral colour to bring a smile to a face.

  12. Michelle says:

    I love that the mothers made the bouquets and I have now had several brides send me the picture as an example of what they want to carry. Every time I look at the bridal bouquet I am struck by the pink peony in the center. Whether it was intentional or not, the restraint shown by using a closed peony as the focal point gives the bouquet a wonderful feeling of expectation. Well done, ladies.

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