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A Rustic Autumnal Wedding at Chattooga Belle Farms in Long Creek

When Elizabeth Callaway (26 and a physical therapist) signed up for a running group through Half Moon Outfitters, she was convinced she would meet her

When Elizabeth Callaway (26 and a physical therapist) signed up for a running group through Half Moon Outfitters, she was convinced she would meet her "soulmate" Hunter Orvis (28 and a nursing student) who had just sold her friends some running shoes. Hunter was indeed leading the run and seven miles later he asked Elizabeth out on their first date. As an outdoor enthusiast, Hunter knew to propose in the woods and popped the question during a surprise trip to Pisgah National Forest after four years of dating. On a chilly November night, Elizabeth and Hunter exchanged vows at Chattooga Belle Farms in Long Creek, South Carolina surrounded by vibrant autumnal foliage and pine cone accents. Elizabeth's green bridal bouquet was full of ferns, baby's breath, simple grasses and pine cones and accessorized her textured gown with her deceased grandmother's fur stole. The woodsy centerpieces consisted of wood carvings cut by the bride's brother topped with mason jars filled greenery and cotton pods. "A cold front came through on the day of our wedding, but the scenery was spectacular!" says Elizabeth. "With warm beverages, a fire place and a fire ring lit all night, we tried to stay warm!"

Elizabeth wore a textured A-line sweetheart cut wedding gown. "I bought my dress at an adorable yet affordable boutique in Chamblee, GA called Carrie's Bridal Collection," says Elizabeth. "Carrie herself opened up her store on her one day off and directed me to my dream dress!"
Elizabeth's green bridal bouquet was full of ferns, baby's breath, simple grasses and pine cones.
In honor of the groom's love for fly fishing, he wore a brown hand tied fly fishing lure for his boutonniere.
Brown and Green Etsy Bridesmaid Dresses
Rustic Moss and Bicycle Ceremony Program Display
Elizabeth and Hunter's Chattooga Belle Farms Ceremony
"A cold front came through on the day of our wedding, but the scenery was spectacular!" says Elizabeth. "With warm beverages, a fire place and a fire ring lit all night, we tried to stay warm!"
Jeweled Satin Ribbon Headband
The bride's favorite element of was the fur stole she wore to keep warm which belonged to her late grandmother.rnrn
DIY Wood Reception Decor
Twig Vase Filled with White Wildflowers
The woodsy centerpieces consisted of wood carvings cut by the bride's brother topped with mason jars filled greenery and cotton pods.rnrn
Instead of a tiered cake the couple served a variety of smaller cakes from Cecilia Villaveces Cakes including Chocolate Bailey's, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and Strawberry.
To enhance their rustic theme, the couple gifted guests with packaged S'mores to either take home or enjoy around the fire ring.
DIY Packaged S'more Favors
"Besides the entire wedding being outdoors and in the cold—which sums up our love of adventure—we felt thernBluegrass band best described us and our love to get down and dance the night away," says Elizabeth.