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A Colorful Rustic Wedding in Lawrenceville, NJ

The Bride Emily Burns, 28, a middle school social studies teacher The Groom Noah Cincinnati, 29, an assistant college history professor The Date July

The Bride Emily Burns, 28, a middle school social studies teacher The Groom Noah Cincinnati, 29, an assistant college history professor The Date July 28 Emily and Noah wanted their wedding to be a reflection of their style. They started planning with a rustic, natural look in mind, and infused the day with playful pops of color and plenty of Mason jars.

The couple danced to “Rhythm of Love” by the Plain White T’s.
Ceremony and reception site: Greenacres Country Club, Lawrenceville, NJ Photography: Paul Tomasello/Paul Francis Photography Officiant: Hon. Heidi Willis Currier, Middlesex County Courthouse Gown: Maggie Sottero, Jefre Bridals, Green Brook, NJ Hair: Lindsey Mascieri/Duette Hair & Makeup Design Makeup: Lisa Madden/Duette Hair & Makeup Design Shoes: Jack Rogers Jewelry: Earrings: Kate Spade New York; bracelet: J. Crew Bridesmaid dresses: Amsale, Bijou Bridal, Ardmore, PA Formalwear: Suits: JoS. A. Bank; bow ties: The Preppy Pink Pony, McLean, VA Invitations: WeddingPaperDivas.com Other stationery: DIY Flowers: Designs by Linda Florist Rentals and catering: Greenacres Country Club Music: Savoy Stompers/Elegant Ensembles Inc. Cake: Chez Alice Café Accommodations: Nassau Inn Honeymoon: Bahamas Registries: Macy’s; Pottery Barn; Williams-Sonoma
Large Mason jars filled with roses, billy balls and stock sat atop birchwood chargers.
The four-tiered cake was made to look like a birch tree; two faux billy balls on top held up a cute banner.
Mason jars filled with fresh flowers hung from white shepherd’s hooks.
Emily’s uncle built the ceremony arbor, and the couple’s florist finished it off with beautiful arrangements.
Arnold Palmer cocktails were served in tall glasses with various-colored barbershop straws.
Wooden chalkboard signs directed guests to the wedding ceremony.
All the guys wore matching khaki suits; Noah gave them bow ties in different hues.
The bridesmaids wore hydrangea-blue crinkle chiffon dresses.
Emily wore her hair half-up with a crystal headband tucked into her waves.
A colorful floral design decorated the couple’s wedding invitations.
Noah wore a small rose blossom accented with billy balls and green berries.
Emily carried a bright bunch of billy balls, ranunculus, stock, roses and berries.