A Romantic Rustic Wedding at a Private Residence in Alberta, Canada

Shauna Cruden (28, a Sonographer) and Jamie Brenneman (28, an Engineer) wanted a ceremony and reception that best reflected them as a couple. The couple decided to hold their wedding at Shauna's parents farm, with a rustic theme inspired by their surroundings. A color palette of purples and Baby's Breath flowers added a soft romantic touch and complemented some of the rustic design accents (wooden signs, an old barn door frame) perfectly. For the couple's ceremony, a cousin from Ireland read an Irish blessing for the couple, which set the tone for the intimate, family feel of the wedding.  After the ceremony, everyone moved into a large white tent right across from the ceremony site to enjoy dinner, assorted pies, a popcorn bar, classic Irish Country music and dancing throughout the night. "Our guests were made to feel like part of our families. We spent an hour in the receiving line talking to all of them!" Shauna recalls happily.