Jess and Ben’s outdoor wedding at Greenfield Farm Estate has all of the botanical beauty. With florals being one of the main focuses for their wedding day, these two killed it in dreaming up what they wanted, and The Fernery Co executed it all flawlessly. As if the blooms weren’t perfect enough, the scenery at Greenfield Farm Estate just added to the dreaminess of it all. With their photographer, Jason Corroto Photo, Jess and Ben took a moment to relax with their wedding party and had a quick picnic in the woods topped off with champagne.
I didn’t have style that I had in mind for my dress, I just wanted a dress that reflected me. I ended up designing a custom dress with the amazing Mariam Seddiq. I absolutely loved the pattern of beads that were hand sewn on my bodice and sleeves, the design Mariam created was perfect! I wanted to pair this back with simplistic bridesmaid dresses that had just a hint of colour. The boys were looking bold in their navy suits with burgundy accents.
We wanted a venue where the ceremony and reception could be held at the same location, and being a creative couple, one that also gave us the freedom to truly express ourselves with the styling. Greenfield Farm Estate allowed us to do both. Being surrounded by the most gorgeous scenery, we were able to draw upon this by surrounding our guests with as much floral goodness as possible. A relaxed venue we really tried to add a touch of magic to.
We have two favourite moments, the first being the morning of the wedding. After having spent the previous day styling and setting up the venue ourselves (with the help of our amazing family and friends), coming back to the venue the morning of the wedding was bliss – seeing everything ready and saying, yes this is where we’re getting married today! The second was giving ourselves some time out just after our photo session with the amazing Jason. We had a picnic set up in the rainforest for the bridal party and ourselves, decked out with canapés and wine. This allowed us to actually sit there and take it all in, whilst sipping on a champagne of course!
Having recently launched our own floristry business, The Fernery Co, flowers were the most important thing. Choosing a venue that allowed us to be able to express ourselves without any restrictions, in regards to flowers and styling was the main focus. Luckily we found a venue that allowed just that!
We both wrote down three things each we wanted as ‘must haves’ for our wedding day. We then showed each other, if we had the same thing we made sure it was a focal point of our day, the others we would try and work in. It’s a good way to make sure you are limiting yourselves to the things you want most. Otherwise you can get really carried away with wanting everything.
Influenced by Kinfolk and Geraldine Magazines, Kathrine and Jeff’s vintage wedding at the Houston Heights Fire Station had a modern twist – they fell in love with the venue’s ability to encompass their own aesthetic and vibe. By adding simple decor with a lot of greenery and some blooms, Kathrine and Jeff wanted the venue to shine on its own. There were many personal touches to their day that included Kathrine and Jeff’s vintage wedding rings being their grandparents’ old rings. Joseph West Photography was there as a friend to the couple, but also to photograph one of the most important days of their lives.
Hire a wedding planner, even if you do most of the planning yourself. We have no doubt that the smoothness and overall enjoyment of the day was thanks to Maya. She works for Two Be Wed, but we really want to single her out, because she was so wonderful. Easy to work with, responsive, organized. We would definitely recommend working with her. If you can find room in your budget, please don’t put that stress on a family member or friend.
Jeff wore a black tux and paired it with a solid black bow tie from my line, Kathrine Zeren, and styled a vintage white handkerchief as the pocket square.
When it came to choosing a wedding dress, I wanted something that had a vintage feel without being too fussy. It also needed to feel comfortable. I knew that I’d probably be feeling a whole range of emotions the day of, and I wanted the least of my worries to be about my dress.
The whole day was so wonderful, but both our first look and the ceremony were really special. It was nice to have that moment alone with each other before the ceremony, a chance to pause and be quiet amidst all of the madness of the day.
The groomsmen wore dark navy suits with black neckties (also from my line) and vintage white handkerchiefs, each one unique, that we gave to them as part of their wedding party gifts.
My bridesmaids all wore blush-tone dresses of their choice. I’m not a fan of matching bridesmaid dresses, so this was a way for me to create a look that would complement both what I would be wearing as well as the flowers that they would be holding.
The ceremony itself was also just so…beautiful. The rain outside combined with Madeline and Micah’s voices and the flowers all around created such an etherial effect that it was almost breathtaking.
JosephWest, our wedding photographer, was really great. He’s not only one of Jeff’s best friends, but also super talented. Being a wedding photographer himself, Jeff wanted to choose someone he knew he could trust. Joseph did not disappoint.
We wanted something that would be fun and memorable not only for us, but also for our guests. Wanting it to also be reflective of our aesthetic, we chose an older building that would serve as the perfect backdrop and help to create the desired mood without having to add too many decorations. It was also an added bonus that we were able to have both the ceremony and reception in the same place.
Our favors were Jordan almonds & homemade chocolate chip cookies. Kathrine is half Turkish, and it’s somewhat of a tradition to have Jordan almonds at Turkish weddings. Jeff makes the BEST chocolate chip cookies (seriously – the best), and we thought it would be a fun late night snack to give out as the guests left the reception. (It was by far the largest batch of cookies that Jeff has ever made.)
When it comes to wedding styles, modern weddings and rustic weddings have always been the leaders of the pack – so it came as no surprise to us when we started noticing couples combining both styles! Modern rustic weddings are a gorgeous way to express your stylish tastes in a warm and cozy environment. Read on to get inspired with our 7 favorite ways to decorate a modern rustic wedding!
1. Minimalist Barn Venue
It all starts with the venue! Set the tone for your modern rustic wedding with a gorgeous minimalist barn venue. While minimalist barns are often located on a farm and come with built-in rustic vibes, they also echo a lot of the same features that industrial warehouses offer: large epic spaces, versatility, and modern vibes that blend perfectly with a touch of rustic decor.
All of our favorite modern rustic weddings had a major feature in common: sun-drenched neutral tones! From warm ivories to bright whites, the modern rustic style is all about channeling chic vibes with an effortless color palette. This trend can shine in really any aspect of your wedding decor, from furniture to paper details to florals.
One of our favorite ways to slip some contemporary vibes into a rustic wedding is with modern metallics! When it comes to metallics, a little goes a long way, so pepper in fun metallic details like geometric shapes, vases, and photo frames with the rest of your decor. While any metallic tone would work, we’ve noticed many modern rustic weddings incorporating copper and rose gold details due to their ability to match warm woods and contrast with bright whites.
If there were one modern rustic wedding decor idea to rule them all, it would be natural greenery. Whether it’s a hanging installation, garlands, or just tons of greenery in your bouquets, there’s nothing like natural greenery to pull together a modern rustic wedding vibe! You can never have too much greenery in your floral design.
Traditional rustic wedding styling is quite unlike pure modern styling, so when planning a modern rustic wedding, embrace each style’s unique qualities! We love how the weddings featured below blended incredibly contemporary details with vintage elements to create warm and cozy wedding spaces.
In our opinion, no rustic wedding is complete without wooden accents! We love how the weddings below blended vintage wooden elements with modern accents. To give your wedding’s rustic wooden accents a modern twist, try pairing them with modern hand-lettering, contemporary shapes, and, of course, tons of greenery.
Modern rustic weddings are all about blending modern details into a rustic space, and using modern signage is a great way to incorporate this trend! From the escort display to the menus, modern signage will refresh your wedding’s decor with a clean aesthetic.
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