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A Simple, Rustic Wedding at Brewmaster's Gate in Columbus, Ohio

Taylor Gibson (30, a nanny and owner of Kiddo & Toots) and Greg Cobb (35, a material handler at Allied Minerals) were set up through Taylor’s friend w

Taylor Gibson (30, a nanny and owner of Kiddo & Toots) and Greg Cobb (35, a material handler at Allied Minerals) were set up through Taylor’s friend who knew they were meant to be. Four years later, the couple had plans to tailgate the Ohio State vs. Penn State game going on that weekend. They met their friends beforehand and went to one of their favorite T-shirt shops to kill some time. Taylor went into the dressing room with Greg, and as he was trying on a shirt, he turned around to show her. Taylor was shocked when she realized the shirt read “Taylor Will You Marry Me?” as Greg got down on one knee and proposed. “The best part was that I had no clue it was going to happen that day,” says Taylor. “I am so thankful that he was able to surprise me.” The couple decided to have their wedding ceremony and reception at Brewmaster’s Gate located in the historic brewery district in Columbus, Ohio. They fell in love with the raw, rustic elements of wood, glass and brick that naturally decorated the space. Instead of choosing a color palette, they focused on the natural lighting that came through the large windows that seemed to touch every corner. A circular arrangement of chairs was created around where the couple was married, so each of their 400 guests could witness their memorable ceremony. For the reception, the room was transformed by white and green wispy flower arrangement that decorated the walls and rustic wood tables. Guests were served a variety of plates in a family styled manner, and for dessert a white and chocolate wedding cake complemented with cookies, chocolate covered pretzels and maple bacon donuts!

“I love photos and when I saw one of my favorite blogs do a “his and hers” comparison photo shoot, I fell in love with this idea for our wedding invitation,” says Taylor. “It was so clean and simple.”
Guest Welcome Bag of Supplies
Getting Ready in Wedding Dress
Updo Hairstyle and Ivory Wedding Dress
Rustic Boutonniere Made of Greens
"My bouquet was made up of queen annes lace, olive, astilbe, privet berries, green trick dianthus, star of bethlehem, and white garden roses," says Taylor. "I had snapdragons put in to my bouquet in remembrance of my late grandfathers favorite flower."
Personalized Rustic Wood Wedding Sign
Silver and Gray Directional Wedding Sign
Father Walking Happy Bride Down Aisle
Taylor wore a dress to her wedding that was made up of five layers with a variety of fabrics that created great depth. "The layers gave me the edge and interest I was originally looking for," says Taylor. "I developed quite a relationship with my dress."
Intimate Shot with Natural Backdrop
Happy Couple Sitting Outside Venue
The couple stood with their wedding party in front of the wooden rustic doors at the Brewmaster's Gate venue. "We knew we wanted the guys to wear black because all of the bridesmaids were going to have different color and style dresses," says Taylor.
“When you first drive up you see these incredibly large, gorgeous arched wooden doors we were instantly impressed,” says Taylor. “Then we walked around the building and saw that all three remaining sides were filled with oversized glass paneled garage doors.”
“We kept the tables bare because the reflection and movement of the votives, and also the candelabras on the wood were breathtaking and mesmerizing,” says Taylor. “Every time we tried to put linens or a runner on them we pulled it off.”
Simple White Wine and Beer Sign
"The escort cards were actually personalized buttons," says Taylor. "The buttons added that personal and intimate touch to our reception. We loved making them. "
Personalized Seating Assignment and Favor Buttons
Long Reception Dining Table with Windows
White Napkins with Couple Initials
Cookie Plate at Dining Table
Marshmallow Machine and Pretzels
"We had large gooey chocolate chip cookies on the dinner tables along with the dessert table," says Taylor. "The dessert table consisted of chocolate chip cookies, dark chocolate covered pretzels and the fan favorite, doughnuts."
First Dance in Rustic, Historic Venue
"The bottom layer of cake was white with white butter cream frosting and the top layer was dutch chocolate with an antique metallic bronze fondant," says Taylor. "The top of the cake held two vintage wire bicycle sculptures that we painted white."