The Rustic Wedding Handbook
By Maggie Lord
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About this ebook
The beauty of a rustic wedding is its versatility and all the creativity that it invites. Drawing on the wonderful ambiance of a natural, rustic setting and expressing personal style in a less traditional fashion is an exciting opportunity for couples to say “I do” in a way that is perfectly unique to them. Bringing this inspiration to life will require those special pieces that will make the day feel as personalized as possible.
The Rustic Wedding Handbook offers brides, couples and wedding planners ideas, advice and inspiration for planning a rustic-style wedding. Join rustic wedding expert Maggie Lord as she hits flea markets and shops to seek out unexpected items, the ones that will make a wedding day unique, personal and memorable. She shares her carefully curated lists and links for event planners, wedding dresses, venues, décor, stationery, photographers and rentals. Also included are step-by-step instructions for crafting rustic wedding projects that will add an extra measure of charm and creativity to a wedding day.
Maggie Lord is the author of two other well-received wedding books: Rustic Wedding Chic and Barn Weddings as well as being the founder and editor of the extremely popular blog RusticWeddingChic.com and the online source RusticWeddingGuide.com, which connects couples with wedding vendors. Maggie is a sought-after wedding expert who frequently appears on TV and radio, reporting on all things wedding. Maggie is also a contributing writer for the Huffington Post and DIY Weddings Magazine, along with several other print publications. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, Jon, and their young son, Jack.
Maggie Lord
Maggie Lord is the founder and editor of the extremely popular blog RusticWeddingChic.com and the online source RusticWeddingGuide.com, which connects couples with wedding vendors. Maggie is a sought-after wedding expert who frequently appears on TV and radio, reporting on all things wedding. Maggie is also a contributing writer for the Huffington Post and DIY Weddings Magazine, along with several other print publications. She lives in Connecticut.
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Acknowledgments
I never believed that I would be the author of one book, let alone three. Along this journey I have been so blessed to work with a list of very special, talented, influential and creative people who have added to this project and to the Rustic Wedding Chic company as a whole. A big thank-you to Hollie Keith and the team at Gibbs Smith, Publisher for making yet another beautiful book and for helping to expand the world of Rustic Wedding Chic. To Maggie Carson Romano for jumping into this project with both feet and opening up my world to so many beautiful ideas and for being just the most wonderful friend. A big thanks also to Charlie Panian for assisting on this project in a variety of forms. I could not and would not have wanted to do our craft projects with anyone other than the women of Rambling House Events. Endless thanks are in order to Kate McKenna who is one of the most talented women I know. To my family for their unending support. To my son, Jack, and husband, Jon, who are my everyday inspiration.
—MAGGIE LORD
First I must thank my loving family for always challenging me and for showing endless support of my many pursuits. Thank you to Jurow, my best friend and handsome other half, for sharing me with this project throughout this last year while providing constant support and encouragement. And a huge thank-you to Charlie for lending us your many strengths, and for acquiring my iron goose at the Raleigh Flea Market, whom I love dearly. Lastly, my deepest gratitude goes to Maggie for approaching me with this project and for being the motivating and organizational force that made this book what it is. I am so thankful for the constant enthusiasm and focus you showed throughout our collaboration. I love you all so much.
—MAGGIE CARSON ROMANO
Photography by Siegel Thurston Photography
Photography by Tahni Candelaria of Joyeuse Photography
Photography by Jennifer Bakos.
Photography by EE Photography.
Introduction
Photography by Tahni Candelaria of Joyeuse Photography
The moment you say yes, the wedding-day dream begins to take shape. Look closely—what do you see in this vision? Is it fully formed or filled with possibility? Will you hear the crunch of autumn leaves underfoot as you walk down the aisle? Will you stand together, hand in hand, in the fresh country air to promise till death do us part?
Will cherished guests sip champagne from crystal coupes and dance with you under the glow of lantern light? A rustic wedding is all of this and more. It’s the peace of putting your personal touch on this momentous event. It’s the thrill of beautiful details that you’ll never forget. It’s the joy of marrying your best friend, surrounded by love, in a place that captivates your spirit. Welcome to your rustic wedding day.
Photography by EE Photography.
After completing my first two books, Rustic Wedding Chic and Barn Weddings, it seemed only natural that my next book project should bring all the elements of planning a rustic wedding together in one place. After all, I do spend my entire workday researching ideas, writing tips, and showcasing beautiful real weddings on the Rustic Wedding Chic blog. Here I have set out to compile all the information and knowledge I have gathered since starting the blog back in 2009. From the very beginning, I focused on sharing ideas and resources that I felt were missing for rustic brides to bring their rustic wedding goals to fruition.
I initially created the Rustic Wedding Chic blog when I was planning my own lakeside wedding in the small midwestern town where my family summers. After searching in countless wedding magazines, wedding sites and books, I felt there was a huge lack of inspiration and ideas for brides like me who are planning a rustic yet chic wedding day. Hoping to make the process easier for other brides, I created the blog to act as a daily muse and a place to find not only inspiration and ideas but also real resources and vendors who could help the bride-to-be