Rustic meets nautical was the name of the game for Kristin and Michael’s greenery-filled Eastern Shore wedding. Hosted on the grounds of the groom’s family home outside St. Michaels, the celebration was filled with shoreline views, layers of neutrals and possibly our favorite signature drink of all time—spicy vodka lemonade forever! Farm tables and wood signs brought out the rustic side of this family-filled celebration, while nautical touches such as oyster shell place cards and a sailcloth reception tent tied everything together from scene to table. And let’s not forget we now have a new favorite color thanks to those gorgeous mauve bridesmaid dresses! Enjoy!
Vendors:
Photography: Renee Hollingshead
Planning & Design: Kari Rider Events
Florals: Floral & Bloom
Catering: Gourmet by the Bay
Tent & Rentals: Eastern Shore Tents & Events
Rentals: DC Rental
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen
Wooden Signs: Just Write Studios
Oyster Shell Calligraphy: Surcee Calligraphy
Hair & Makeup: Behind the Veil
Invitations: Minted
Lighting: On Your Mark
Videographer: NST Pictures
To say Natalie was a dream bride would be a crazy understatement. With this being said, it is no surprise that she looked this great on her wedding day, especially after looking into something like winnie couture bridal to find the dress of her dreams. If it wasn’t for spending her time searching in stores and sites that had the dress she was after, we may have been seeing something completely different on this special day.
As a fashion writer and creator of the lifestyle blog The Everyday Belle, Natalie had a clear vision for her and her fiancé Matt’s wedding day: a Provençal-inspired, lavender-filled celebration that felt like a weekend escape to a country estate. Check, check and check! With the Inn at Huntingfield Creek as the perfect backdrop, we created a soft and romantic scene with a 1920s glamour twist to give Natalie the elegant yet relaxed vibe she envisioned—with a few Eastern Shore touches, of course, like the statement sailcloth tent! And it was no coincidence the lavender fields were in full bloom on this gorgeous couple’s wedding day, tying theme to venue in perfect fashion! See more of this beautiful celebration on Magnolia Rouge!
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Vendors:
Photography: Annamarie Akins Photography
Planning & Design: Kari Rider Events
Venue: Inn at Huntingfield Creek
Florals: Floral & Bloom
Vintage Rentals: Paisley & Jade
Sailcloth Tent: Eastern Shore Tents & Events
Chairs: DC Rental
Farm Tables: Barnes Farm Tables
Cake & Macaroons: Sweet Hearts Patisserie
Ceremony Music: Perfect Harmony String Ensemble
Videography: NST Pictures
DJ: Evan Reitmeyer
Hair & Makeup: Behind the Veil
Bride’s Dress: Hayley Paige
Bride’s Headpiece: Jennifer Behr
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo
Groom & Groomsmen Tuxes: Vera Wang
Signage: Sugar & Chic via Etsy
Invitation & Paper Goods: Paper Guppy
Casey and Griffin’s Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding has our neutral-loving hearts aflutter! All dressed in their bridal party dresses they looked beautiful. We kept things super clean inside the Beach House Ballroom, with the focus on a statement white-washed farm table for the bridal party capped by a greenery-heavy floral installation. The contrast of the lush greens and crisp whites is giving us all the feels! Couple that with a gorgeous ceremony overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, perfectly mismatched bridal party dresses, and the most adorable couple, and it’s safe to say we’re smitten with this one! See more of this stunner in the current issue of The Knot’s DC, Maryland and Virginia magazine!
Vendors:
Photography: Love Life Images
Planning & Design: Kari Rider Events
Venue: Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Florist: Crimson & Clover Floran Design
Bride’s Dress: Amy Kuschel
Hair & Makeup: Amy Decker Beauty
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen
Escort Cards: Stephanie B Design
Rentals & Dance Floor: Eastern Shore Tents & Events
Draping: Event Pro
Cake: Fiona’s Cakes
Ceremony Music: Capital Music Sound System
Band: Millenium via Washington Talent Agency
Transportation: Chesapeake Charter
Kari Rider Events is a boutique event planning and design company crafting elegant, individually styled celebrations on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and beyond. Our blog features real weddings designed by our team, shoots we've styled for magazines and other blogs, and lots of wedding tips and inspiration. Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to hearing from you!
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