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A Bright Rustic Wedding at Starlight Meadow in Burlington, North Carolina

Meghan Wagner, 26, and Anthony Santucci's, 25, co-founders and owners of The Go Girl Shoppe, met in college at Appalachian State University where they

Meghan Wagner, 26, and Anthony Santucci's, 25, co-founders and owners of The Go Girl Shoppe, met in college at Appalachian State University where they both studied. Despite growing up in the same town, the two had never met, but instantly took a liking to each other and started dating. Soon after graduating, the couple moved back to their home town of Efland, North Carolina where they decided to start their own business, which they named The Go Girl Shoppe, a traveling boutique that sells funky jewelry and home décor. Five years later, Anthony decided to take their relationship to the next level and popped the question with all of Meghan's family and friends in attendance. As small business owners themselves, Meghan and Anthony wanted to involve local vendors as much as possible in the planning of their wedding. McAdam's Farm, a local nursery supplied all of the wedding's bright organic floral arrangements, while Beau Catering put together a southern-inspired menu made with ingredients sourced from local farmers and producers. When it came to the décor, Etsy was a major resource for the duo as well, looking to small businesses for their wedding invitations and Meghan's keepsake bridal bouquet made entirely from blue brooches. To highlight the day's cheerful, shabby-chic theme, the couple turned to burlap accents, wooden trinkets and vintage items. Bright colors, including Meghan's favorite hue, teal, permeated both the ceremony and the reception, giving each distinct space a vibrant feel.

Three Stone Engagement Ring
Meghan ditched tradition and instead of wearing heels, donned a rugged pair of brown cowboy boots that had her initials monogrammed in bright teal thread at the top.
Meghan wanted something that should could keep long after the wedding to remind her of that special day. She decided on a brilliant blue brooch bouquet that would be still be "in bloom" long after she and Anthony said their "I do's."
Meghan loves the color teal, so of course when it came to planning her wedding, it was bound to make its way into the color palette. She had her bridesmaids don a dress of their choice in the brilliant bluish green hue which they paired with brown cowboy boots.
Anthony opted for a classic gray suit that gave his wedding day look just the right amount of southern charm. He added a polished finish with a vibrant teal bow tie and colorful boutonniere.
Anthony accessorized his light gray suit with accessories that brought a punch of bright color, like a boutonniere made up of small red, yellow and pink flowers.
Simple white benches lined the ceremony aisle, each row marked by large bunches of brightly colored flowers arranged in vintage aluminium milk cans.
Outdoor Gazebo Wedding Ceremony
Neutral and Teal Wedding Party Look
Bride and Groom Post-Ceremony Photos with Natural Backdrop
Aged gift tags attached to antique skeleton keys were displayed on a framed reclaimed screen door, helping guests find the way to their seats.
Bright Rustic Reception Tablescapes
Arrangements of sunflowers, zinnias and verconicas in bright shades of yellow, red, purple and blue were placed in burlap-wrapped Mason Jars on each table. The flowers, along with most of the wedding's décor and food, was sourced from a local nursery.
Each of the table numbers was displayed in a frame covered in dark green moss to create a rustic, romantic look.
Bride and Groom Reception Entrance
The couple looked to local caterers and bakers to create all the food for the affair. The end result was delicious, fresh food that was grown or caught locally and supported local farms and producers.