Rustic Texas Farm Wedding

In a sunset wedding at the beautiful Wild Onion Ranch in Austin, Brandy and Blake were married under the open sky and stately trees. Their ceremony was held under a wooden gazebo, accenting the rustic feel of the day. After the sun went down, guest dined and danced the night away under twinkling stars, lights, and beautiful florals by The Flower Studio by Coby Neal. Check out the fabulous shoes the bride and her bridesmaids wore! I adore this sweetly elegant wedding and all the photos by Nessa K Photography!

The picturesque shore of Lake Leelanau in Traverse City, Michigan, was a lovely gathering ground for the wedding of Ilana and Matt, who had family flying in from both coasts as well as overseas. The couple wanted a laid-back party for their “favorite people in the world,” and this one was full of style, too—from the custom sash made of feathers, moss and bark around the waist of Ilana’s J.Crew wedding gown to the casually elegant wildflower and herb arrangements from Bloom. An outdoor ceremony at Crooked Creek Ranch took advantage of the water views, while the property’s rustic barn was a gorgeous woodland scene for the reception, including a delicious four-tier cake from Aunt B’s embellished with a cascading fondant branch and leaves. These images from Harrison Studio make it clear this was one fun event—from the spirited dancing to Lady Sunshine and the X Band to the groom grabbing the mic to serenade his bride with “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher.”

Heather and Jonathan’s Leesburg, Virginia wedding is overflowing with lovely details inspired by their love of the outdoors.  The color palette of cream, green, sky blue and brown echoes the beautiful setting of Raspberry Plain, and the couple infused many personal elements into the interfaith celebration, including a chuppah decorated with a crocheted cover created by Jonathan’s mother and handmade by Heather’s father from trees found on their lakeside cabin, smooth river stones as escort cards, and and ribbons streaming from the trees.  Vicki from My Simple Details made sure the day went off without a hitch, the gorgeous florals were created by Holly Heidler Chapple, and all of the lovely images are courtesy of Three Lights Photography.

Hyemi and Chris wanted their wedding weekend to be a “laid-back, rustic-chic affair,” so the most important item on their checklist was choosing a venue that would set that tone. “We chose a perfect, beautiful, peaceful spot—Red Corral Ranch—in the Texas Hill Country, which is the area where we got engaged,” says Hyemi. The ceremony was held beneath a branch arch festooned with lush peach and cream garden rose blooms from Wild Poppy Floral and Event Design. The couple called upon Christina Lewis of Wedding Warriors to handle the day-of coordination, which also included vintage touches from Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals. Bridesmaids wore peach J.Crew dresses with classic pleated skirts. Hyemi opted for a embroidered lace Enzoani gown in a column silhouette that is stunning! After a tractor ride to the red barn reception site, the bridal party joined guests inside, where elegant rustic details like burlap linens, twinkle lights, and a sweet buttercream cake from Sugar Shack Bakery completed the scene. We’re in love with these joyful images from Michelle Boyd Photography!

Ahh, what a breath of fresh air Tiffany and Jason’s whimsical wedding affair is! We’re taken aback by these stunning images from Ashley Seawell Photography—vintage touches, candlelight, rustic elegance, and lush white blooms from Emily Wynn Wildes Floral Design create a sophisticated simplicity that we’re loving. For the outdoor ceremony at Cypress Bay Plantation in Varnville, South Carolina, Tiffany wore her sister’s gown and held the hands of her children instead of carrying a traditional bouquet. The cross at the altar, draped in a greenery garland, is a family heirloom built by Emily’s stepfather. Post-ceremony, Tiffany and Jason’s fathers opened the barn doors behind them to reveal an amazing reception setup by Ashley Rhodes Event Design. Cozy tables set with burlap, lace, and mercury glass accents held beautiful white flowers that glowed in the candlelight. We love the burlap and lace runner across the table that holds a two-tier dessert from Tara Hayes Cakes. Everything about this day is perfection!

You know when two wedding photographers are getting married, it’s bound to be spectacular! And such is Sarah and Matt‘s magical affair at Salvage One. The industrial, whimsical locale was perfect for pastel florals from Fleur, romantic candlelight, and vintage decor from BHLDN. We adore their invites, elegant but fun with silhouettes, from Love vs. Design. Sarah said no to traditional bridesmaids and matching dresses, and instead focused on a gorgeous classic gown from J.Crew for herself paired with glittery Kate Spade shoes. Special touches at the event, coordinated by Liven It Up Events, included desserts from Molly’s Cupcakes, mini burgers from The Slide Ride food truck, and custom cloth napkins by Dot & Army. We’re swooning over the amazing images by Pen / Carlson and we know you’ll agree that it’s one of our favorites of 2013!

There’s something about California weddings that are so laid-back yet beautifully sophisticated! Becca and Solomon’s fete in San Luis Obispo is so pretty, thanks to lush bouquets and dozens and dozens of white hydrangeas from Flowers by Fluidbloom. Taupe bridesmaids dresses are natural and pretty against the landscape. And we can’t get past the fabulous flower on Becca’s Melissa Sweet gown—it’s fabulous! We hope you love these photos from Korie Lynn Photography as much as we do—see them all in the gallery!

We just adore the springy peach and pink tones and floral theme running throughout Laura and Marcus’s wedding in Horseshoe Bend, Texas! Rustic elements like succulents and wooden crates mixed with peach and pink florals and mercury glass vases, all from Petal Pushers, transformed the Escondido Golf & Lake Club into a garden wonderland for the entire affair. With help from DFW Events Event Planning & Design, the couple got the laid-back, sophisticated vibe they wanted. The shot of sky blue in Jenny Yoo Collection bridesmaids dresses is gorgeous with peach bouquets, and Laura’s lace Monique Lhuillier gown is just to die for! Earthy elements like green moss ground the flowery elements and keep them from being too whimsical, and more peach flowers grace the classic cake from Coco Paloma Desserts. Taylor Lord Photography was there to snap these beautiful images we’re sharing today—see them all in the gallery!

Have you ever found the most beautiful spot in the woods, looked around and thought, “it would be perfect to get married here?” Paige and Tyler’s wedding is that exact woodsy perfection. Colorful, natural, and unfussy, the couple tied the knot outside under a canopy made of branches in the Utah wilderness. Paige looked effortlessly beautiful in a draped dress from J. Crew, a beautiful hairpiece by Mignonne Handmade, and she carried the prettiest of wildflowers that she and her friends assembled. Kate Osborne Photography did a beautiful job capturing their woodsy celebration!

For their Lake Tahoe nuptials, Kristi and Don really wanted one last snowfall to hit the ground, so they spent the wedding day eve wishing and hoping for nature to cooperate. “It snowed heavily the night before and cleared up the afternoon of the wedding, which made it perfect for an outside celebration under the trees!” says Kristi.  Chic gray bridesmaids dresses from Priscilla of Boston were an elegant complement to Kristi’s Rivini gown. Art in Bloom Floral Wedding Designs created white, peach, and green bouquets and reception arrangements that reflected the rustic setting of the The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe while still maintaining a sophisticated vibe. We’re in awe of the beautiful photos from Sloan Photographers—the gorgeous light reflects the glow in this happy couple’s eyes!

We just love when country meets chic, and where better for such a wedding than Austin’s Camp Lucy? Gerrie and Ryan threw a laid-back but sophisticated party, with elegant gray bridesmaids dresses, bold flowers balanced with earthy succulents by Merveille Floral & Design Atelier, and desserts from Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop. A-Town Disc Jockey Service, Inc., provided tunes for guests to get down to after feasting on a delicious spread from Pink Avocado. We’re still smiling at these wonderful photos from The Nichols!

Erica and Evan wanted their Big Apple guests to get a taste of Texas—the perfect blend of hip and hoedown, says the bride—so they chose the coolest city in the state, and got to work planning their wedding weekend at Hotel Saint Cecilia and Barr Mansion & Artisan Ballroom in Austin. These romantic photos from The Nichols captured an outdoor ceremony that kept the vibe casual. Colorful bridesmaids dresses in a variety of styles added a fun counterpoint to Erica’s classic Carolina Herrera gown—a sleeveless silhouette with a gorgeous lace overlay that’s both elegant and Southern. The bouquets and arrangements from Rosehip Flora featured all air plants and succulents that complemented the couple’s simple taste. We love the touch of color from the roses on the chuppah! Flickering candles lightened the rustic details at the reception, but what really caught our eye is the fabulous cake from New York’s Momofuku Milk Bar, layered with funfetti birthday cake just for the groom. So sweet!

Chelsea and Evan’s rustic Charlottesville Virginia wedding, photographed by Eric Kelley, is divine. The couple gave Pat’s Floral Design complete creative freedom when it came to crafting casual centerpieces for the wooden farmhouse tables. “Our main words of guidance were that we wanted a laid-back look of seasonal wildflowers in no particular color palette,” said the bride. “What they came up with was incredible.” From an elegant ceremony arch made of two antique doors to herb table decor in natural clay pots, we couldn’t agree more! Cheslea looked simply stunning in her lace Monique Lhuillier gown. But our favorite detail? Perhaps the chalkboard seating chart, which a friend of the couple wrote out “in her beautiful handwriting,” the bride said.

A day 14 years in the making, Annabelle and Andrew’s wedding was certainly a celebration! A celebration with phenomenal flowers (done by the bride’s aunts!), a pretty venue, a ton of handmade and homemade details, loving friends and family, and one killer pair of shoes! They were married at Murray Hill, a Virginia home with views overlooking the Potomac River, and then moved inside to the barn which was lovingly decorated with hundreds of vintage jars and vases filled with flowers like ranunculus, protea, orchids, hypericum, and freesia. The couple used many vintage and heirloom pieces collected by friends and family which according to the couple made the day feel like “a true labor of love”! Enjoy these sweeter than sweet photos by Emme Wynn Photography!

The Resort at Paws Up has been on my dream vacation list since the moment I heard about it. Never did it cross my mind how spectacular it would be to have a wedding there. And spectacular is most certainly the word that I would use to describe Lindsay and Steven’s wedding…along with unique, thoughtful, and downright breathtaking. Bridesmaids wore separates from J Crew and French Connection and carried rustic yet elegant bouquets by Habitat Floral Studio in shades of soft peach and cranberry. We are madly in love with the gorgeous tablescapes, the horse-drawn wagon, and the positively stunning Montana scenery. The fabulous Michele M. Waite captured all of these gorgeous images – get ready to fall in love!

I’m not sure it gets much sweeter than Lauren and Rian’s rustic Colorado barn wedding. Yellow and green details filled the day from the flowers to the fabric used as centerpieces and even wrapped around Lauren’s bouquet. They were married under a gazebo and then the festivities moved to an outdoor garden party at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. I want to dive into the yummy looking dessert bar filled with homemade pies and tarts and crumbles by Living The Sweet Life! Such an adorably rustic wedding with sweeter than sweet photos (including an absolutely heartwarming photo of the bride and groom dancing!) by Autumn Burke Photography!

One part rustic, one part casual, one part elegant, and all parts utterly amazing, I can’t get enough of this beautiful Nashville wedding!  Every image of Becky and Jon’s wedding is absolutely gorgeous whether of the lush, elegant florals by Enchanted Florist, the stunning backdrop of Southall Eden, or of the beautiful couple themselves. After an intimate hillside ceremony where guests sat on covered hay bales, everyone enjoyed a Southern-style buffet followed by a good old fashioned hoe down!  Thanks to Adele Reding for sharing these beautiful images with us!

Pam and Chase’s wedding was elegant without being too fussy and woodsy without being too rustic. Fiddlehead Designs seamlessly blended classic roses and orchids with more woodsy elements like birch to create gorgeous florals for the event. I admit that I often get caught up in looking at the details of a wedding (the flowers, venue, dresses) but in these photos by VUE Photography it’s obvious to see how ecstatic Pam, Chase, and all their family and friends were on their wedding day. A glowing couple, beautiful florals, and a wonderful Appalachian Mountain venue, what’s not to love about this gorgeous North Carolina wedding?

Meghan and Tim had a sweet farm wedding at Swans Trail Farms not too far outside Seattle. From vintage cars, to farm stand flowers, to the adorable couple, this wedding was just too cute! Balancing out the vintage details were bright pops of color from the flowers by Blush Custom Floral and the bridesmaids’ bright green dresses from JCrew. My favorite of the wonderful photos by Deyla Huss Photography is Meghan and Tim’s sweet embrace on the dance floor. Hugs like that are so darn sweet and even sweeter between a bride and a groom, don’t you think?

Kelsey and Andrew’s Indiana wedding was an elegantly rustic event at Heston Hills Banquet Hall. Kelsey (who is a wedding photographer herself!) and her friends and family created tons of handmade details (the favors, invitations, place cards, centerpieces… and the list goes on!) to make their wedding really personal. My absolute favorite details are the weathered window pane table seating charts! Such a fabulous way to incorporate the couple’s rustic vision. A beautiful event with beautiful photos by Ada Photography!