Part 11: A Year at a Glance ~ Country Chic Wedding

  Known by such names as Country Chic, Vintage Chic, Shabby Chic, this design theme has blossomed into renowned popularity.  I adore this design theme choice as I get such excitement out of re-purposing vintage items into something unique and clever for my clients.  Such is the case for this Wedding that came to us.  Slated for October 1st and another wedding also on the same day in Columbia.  My husband and I  parted ways for the day and I drove up to Lansing, North Carolina to a beautiful place called "On the Windfall".   The Bride and Groom were traveling from Louisiana for a countryside destination wedding brought to us again by GoNC High Country. 
   As I drove up the mountain it began to snow !!! The wind gusting to 30+ mph !!!  As my assistant and I located the long winding road to the property we couldn't help but marvel at what a beautiful time of year to have a wedding.  The trees in every shade that the bride selected for her Big Day!  Chocolate Browns, Deep Cranberry, Pumpkin Orange and Dark Yellows painted the tree line as we continued to wind down the country road to the tent.   It was very cold and with the winds blowing snow flurries about, we were thankful for the heater in that tent! 
















The ceremony was to take place outside that evening. The misty wet snow flakes and chilling wind played a factor all day, but in the end everyone bundled up for a quick rustic outdoor ceremony overlooking the pond.  Lanterns with harvest colored flowers lined the natural aisle.

 

    Our 3 foot Vintage Unity Lantern with a Unity Candle inside awaited the Bride and Groom.                                               

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Simple Orange Gerber Daisies,Creamy Vendella Roses and Cranberry colored Hypericum Berries made up the four Bridesmaids Bouquets.  One for each daughter....

Boutonnieres with tiny red and white sweetheart roses, Orange Gerbers, Cranberry Hypericum and sprigs of Wheat for the Groom and Bestman.

 The Bridal Bouquet with Orange Gerber Daisies, Red and White Roses, and Mango Mini Cala Lilies was wrapped with Brown Satin Ribbon, embellished with tiny pearls.

Inside the tent guests were greeted with Hand carved Pumpkins

 Centerpieces alternated the tables.  One in rustic urns, lavish with Fall Colored Gerbers, Sunflowers and roses to name a few.  The other, bringing the outside in, with smaller variations of the Unity Lantern.

 Mahogany Chivari Chairs with Ivory Chair Pads & Buckwheat Tweed Floor length Linens round out this simple but elegant look...

Last on the list, what better way to complete a wonderful night of dinner and dancing then to toast marshmallow's around a late night bonfire!  This custom made sign my husband created from 80 year old salvaged barn wood, inspired the perfect invite to this new families fun event!

Thank you to On the Windfall, GoNC High Country and the Rivett Family for inviting us to be a part of this truly special day!