Rustic Wedding Chic by Whispering Pines

I was getting ready to show off the beautiful wedding photographs from this wedding which took place in Lake Martin, Alabama when I found the wedding video over at A Bryan Photography and thought it was just too cute not to show. I love everything about this video and I think you will too! Pay close attention to the church (amazing venue) and the bridesmaid's dresses....both are stunning! Make sure you make the video full screen and you have your speaks turned up...it adds to the beauty of this video.

Kitty & Gavin Super 8 from A Bryan Photo on Vimeo.

(A Bryan Photo) 

Continue reading - A Real Wedding Video

 Many times a rustic wedding takes place in a venue that does not lend itself to high heels so I have put together some choices for cute wedding flats. These are great options to change into after the walk down the isle or to wear the entire day! All of these great flats can be found here along with many more.

(all shoe photos from Nordstroms.com)

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 I found this beautiful and oh so Whispering Pines type of wedding over at Martha Stewart Weddings. This wedding has a great western feel without sacrificing any of the elegance you want for your wedding day.

How beautiful is this Chapel... I mean could you find a more rustic place to get married? This Chapel is in Grand Teton National Park!

I LOVE the way the food is displayed at this wedding... has a very casual and picnic type of feel to it.

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Since April is here so are some April showers. If it is scheduled to rain on your big day (which is good luck by the way) here are some cute umbrella to hand out to help make the day shine!

(photo credits: Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Nordstroms)

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 I have found another amazing wedding which took place at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee. This wedding is just as gergous as the one I showed off before from this venue so my suggestion to any bride looking to have an elegant rustic wedding would be to check out this farm first!

(A Bryan Photo)

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 I have a gorgeous wedding for you today which comes from the site of Calder Clark Designs- a full service wedding and event planning company with a beautiful blog as well. This wedding took place at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee and is really a stunner! I  can confidentially say I love every aspect of it and really find myself pouring over the pictures just in awe.

(A Bryan Photo)

Continue reading - Real Wedding: Blackberry Farm, TN

 Today's real wedding took place not too far away from where Whispering Pines is located in Connecticut in The Barn at Wesleyan Hills. This wedding has a real magical feel to it with the string lights and the simple yet elegant decor. I love the woodsy feel brought to life by the flowers and centerpieces all the while keeping some of the traditional wedding beauty.

(Robin Dini Photography for Robert Norman Photography)

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I have some brand new rustic wedding invitations to show you fresh for the 2011 wedding season. All of these invitations come from the company Minted and right now they are offering two great promotions: free shipping on all orders over $100 with code FREESHIP2011 or
3 free wedding invitations samples with code 3FREE. 

Here are some of what I think are the best invitations they have to offer this season.

(minted.com)

Continue reading - All New Rustic Wedding Invitations

 With spring here so are the bridal showers. Here is a wonderful inspiration board for anyone who is planning a bridal shower.

(the party dress)

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 I have some wonderful handmade birch signs to show off today which I think would look amazing at a rustic wedding. These signs are made in the great state of Maine and can be personalized for your big day. Here are some great sayings that I think would look cool on these signs: Wedding, Reception, I Do, Maggie + Jon, Dancing, Party, Just Married or anything else that would add something special to your day.

Email me for more info & pricing 

mlord {at} whisperingpinescatalog {dot} com

Here is a great example of a fun sign that I saw from a wedding a few years back which the bride's father made- just an example to get your thinking about what YOUR sign should say.

(Orchard Cove Photography)

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 Thanks to another one of our fans on Facebook I have a great rustic wedding location suggestion for you. This one today is located only 2 1/2 hours from New York City in the town of Dallas, Pennsylvania. Friedman Farm is a rustic brides dream location since it has nothing to offer but one big old barn so you would get to design the look of your wedding from top to bottom. How great is this, as part of the wedding package you get to rent the barn for the ENTIRE WEEK so you can spend the time needed to decorate the space.

Here are several different weddings that have been held at the barn just to give you an idea of how this great location could be used. LOVE the use of the chandelier.

I love this wedding shot! The use of the white fabric is amazing...adds a dramatic look but keeps things simple. If I was going to have a barn wedding I would be using this picture as my inspiration and guide.

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 We have some brand new wedding items for this season and we are really excited about them. We try to find products that stay true to our rustic look and feel but will also help make your wedding day a beautiful one.

Rustic Wood Heart 

Great to hang around your ceremony or reception site or can be used as place cards by adding a tag with your guest name on each one. I can't stop thinking of fun ways to use these hearts.

Rustic style Metal Hearts

These hearts have a truly unique look about them and add a cute charm factor. Great favors, decorations or place cards.

I have saved my favorite for last! The Vintage Inspired Walnut Box

This box makes for the PERFECT unique ring box! This box is beautiful, sophisticated and makes a wonderful statement and keepsake.

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Yesterday I posted on our Facebook page asking for rustic wedding venue suggestions and i got some great responses. I wanted to spotlight one today called Barnsley Garden. Located in Adairsville, GA this venue offers several ceremony and reception spaces to make your day special and beautiful. This venue has an Alpine-style Chapel with beautiful pine walls, a reception space with a wood burning fire and overnight accommodation. Sounds magical! If you have a suggestion for a rustic wedding venue send me an email, I would love to hear from you. Email maggie {at} whisperigpinescatalog {dot} com

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One of our most popular wedding items is now back in stock and ready to ship for the wedding season! The Glass Candle Holder & Vase looks great on a table with flowers or with a candle but can also hang to add dramatic lighting. Do you have a new and creative idea how to use this product and want to share with our wedding blog readers... email Maggie and share your ideas. 

mlord {at} whisperingpinescatalog {dot} com

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 I have a new product alert for you today! I wanted to show off our Love Sandal which is perfect as spring makes it debut. 

The Love Sandal by MATT BERNSON is the absolute perfect sandal. They are both elegant and casual...where "downtown meets the beach." The Love Sandal is hand produced in artisanal workshop factories; they are of the highest quality with an advanced "comfort-engineered" fit. 

 

Not only do we love The Love Sandal, but so does Courtney Cox, Sarah Jessica Parker, Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried, Audrina Patridge and Marcia Cross—to name just a few of the mavens and fashionistas who LOVE these sandals. See how they wear their sandals here!

Continue reading - New Product Alert- The Love Sandal

I was inspired by two great pictures and I wanted to share them with you. Sometimes all you need to get your wedding juices flowing are a great pictures and I think these two today should help. If you have wedding photos you would like to share with me please email me at mlord {at} whisperingpinescatalog.com

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 When I found this wedding over at Elizabeth Ann Designs I knew I wanted to share it with all of your because of the unique flower choice. This bride chose purple as her main wedding color and carried it out all the way through the flower. I know purple flowers may not be the first color that comes to mind when planning your wedding but look how great it can be with these photos below.

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 I really like some of the new wedding dresses that J.Crew is showing and so I picked a few of my favorites to show off today. There is something about the simplicity of these dresses yet they all look perfectly elegant and sophisticated. The other thing that I love about these dresses is that they seem to fit any location or style wedding you are having. It seems like J.Crew has a silhouette for every type of affair whether you are looking for a dress with a full skirt for looking for a more sleek look you can find it!

Continue reading - A Few of My Favorite J.Crew Dresses

 If your Irish or just have a love of St. Patrick's day and want to add the wonderful color green to your big day than here are some great ideas to help inspire you.

Vera Wang Gown with Green Sash

Green Beaded Bridesmaid Gown which can be found at Nordstroms

Awesome Green Heels from J.Crew

Green Flowers 

Emerald Jewelry

Shamrock Favors

Continue reading - St. Patrick's Day Wedding Theme