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A Formal Rustic Wedding in St. Michaels, MD

The bride's parents hosted a classic backyard ceremony for Katie and Mike followed by a timeless tented reception with a navy, fuchsia and ivory color

The bride's parents hosted a classic backyard ceremony for Katie and Mike followed by a timeless tented reception with a navy, fuchsia and ivory color palette. Long farm tables with burlap table runners and hanging chandeliers gave this outdoor wedding a rustic but elegant feel.

Mike and his groomsmen looked dapper in sleek midnight blue suits with matching vests and bow-ties from Berrier Menswear.
Katie's bridesmaids matched in long navy chiffon Dessy gowns with cascading one-shoulder detailing.
Instead of an alter, the couple opted to exchange vows beneath a tree decorated with fabric, crystals and a hanging chandelier.
Hanging crystals, ivory fabric, a heart-shaped wreath and a chandelier decorated the parents of the bride's backyard along with dark chiavari chairs for a lovely rustic outdoor ceremony.
Leaf garlands and navy ribbon decorated the script bride and groom chair signs that marked the couple's seats.
Guests sipped on wine from bottles adorned with personalized whimsical pastel labels.
A hand-drawn tree gave the featured drink sign a rustic vibe, matching the rest of the couple's woodland stationery.
The groom's mother handmade the navy illustrated tree programs by replicating the design from the escort cards, table numbers and menus.
The wedding party all walked down the aisle to non-traditional music before the couple shared a lively first dance together.
Lit candles surrounded distressed silver mercury glass vases filled with bright fuchsia roses.
A draped white tent covered Katie's childhood backyard and was filled with long farm tables and fuchsia floral arrangements for an intimate reception.
Long farm tables were set with fuchsia glassware which complemented the tall floral arrangements displayed in clear trumpet vases.
Shabby chic bark card holders, complete with navy ribbon, held simple table numbers.
Adorable petite root beer floats were topped with mini striped paper straws for guests to enjoy as a late-night snack.
Romantic woodland card holders displayed script rustic escort cards.
Vibrant fresh flowers including roses, hydrangeas and daisies filled a rustic natural wood, rectangular flower box.
Katie selected glamorous ivory Badgley Mischka peep-toe heels with crystal embellishments to compliment her drop-waist gown.
Personal photos adorned to a vintage window and displayed on a rustic farm table, decorated the tent's entrance.