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A Rustic Fall Wedding in Gloucester, VA

The Bride Colleen Carney, 27, a social services director for The Laurels of Bon Air The Groom John Dennis, 31, an employee benefits consultant at Prin

The Bride Colleen Carney, 27, a social services director for The Laurels of Bon Air The Groom John Dennis, 31, an employee benefits consultant at Principal Financial Group The Date October 15 Colleen and John pulled off their fall fete with a palette of wine-red, champagne and gold. A tree motif and sweet rustic touches finished the look.

Ceremony site: Severn Church, Naxera, VA Reception site: The Inn at Warner Hall, Gloucester, VA Photography: Katelyn James Photography Consultant: Theresa Stavens/The Inn at Warner Hall Gown: Pronovias, Bella Rosa, Richmond, VA Hair: Bridgewaters Salon and Spa Makeup: Lauren Silverio/ColorWorks by Lauren Veil: Bella Rosa, Richmond, VA Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Angelo, Glen Allen, VA Formalwear: Jim's Formal Wear Collection, Bella Rosa, Richmond, VA Invitations: Days Gone Design, Etsy.com Programs: Woodlark Designs, Etsy.com Escort cards: Ginny Rogan/Ginny Rogan Calligraphy and Design Flowers: Williamsburg Floral and Gifts Rentals: Commonwealth Event Company; Lighting: Christopher Lawson Cakes: Charlie Little/Cakes by Charlie Music: Ceremony pianist: Aaron Koehl; Ceremony vocals: Chase Peak; Cocktail hour: Aaron Koehl Triette; Reception: DJ on the Side Entertainment Honeymoon: Bali
The five-tiered cake was decorated with an elegant scrolling pattern. The floral arrangement on top was designed to look like Colleen's bouquet.
These wood-carved signs marked where the newlyweds dined.
Table Numbers
Guests' names and table numbers were hand-calligraphed on champagne-colored stock and arranged neatly on wine-red linens.
The three flower girls carried these woven baskets, which were filled with rose petals.
The couple loved how the whimsical font and the theme - their initials carved into a tree trunk - came together for an earthy, handmade feel.
The tree theme carried over into the custom-designed programs.
Direction Sign
Roses, stephanotis and greenery played perfectly against the wine-red color of the maids' matching dresses.
Instead of a traditional veil, Colleen added a netted flower hair clip to her 'do.
Colleen held a fresh bunch of pearl-dotted stephanotis blooms and garden roses.