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A Rustic, Romantic Wedding in Haymarket, VA

“We wanted the whole night to feel upscale, not at all like a backyard wedding but a very intimate and beautiful outdoor event,” Elizabeth says. She held a soft bouquet of garden roses, peonies, thistle, ivy, olive branches and berries. “My favorite thing was my bouquet,” she recalls.
The couple spray-painted small rubber horses for the reception. It took place in Elizabeth’s parents’ horse corral!
Elizabeth and Joe decided to skip table linens in order to show off the farm tables her dad made himself. Each place card was adorned with a single olive branch.
Guests placed wedding gifts in and around an antique wooden trunk.
Table assignments were written out on a large mirror.
Elizabeth only had two dress requests for her 12 bridesmaids: that they be floor-length and a neutral color. In the end, Elizabeth says, “We had amazing textures, fabrics and details that blended together to make a very cohesive color story.”
The ceremony took place beneath a large tree and three crystal chandeliers. “We didn’t feel like it needed that much decoration. Anything would have detracted from how beautiful the space was on its own,” Elizabeth says.
Joe had a yellow sapphire imported from Tanzania and set in white gold for Elizabeth’s engagement ring.
Elizabeth made this wooden sign that stood at the entrance to the reception. It included their initials, the wedding date and a heart made of wine corks.
First Dance
Light Pink and White Boutonniere
The Newlyweds
Ceremony Chandeliers
J. Crew Tuxedo
White Hydrangea Bridesmaid Bouquet
Loose, Wavy Bridal Hairstyle