A Winter's Tale: Winter Wedding Inspiration

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Seven Oaks Farm, Stillwater’s newest reception venue, provides a charming, rustic setting for a modern affair.
Written by
Megan McCarty

(above) Old meets new at Seven Oaks Farm, where a pastoral atmosphere blends well with contemporary décor.

(above left) In a twist on tradition, give your ’maids another
dress style to consider: How about wearing long sleeves and baring legs
instead?
(above right)
Cupcakes provide a simple and sweet dessert—little cleanup necessary.

(above) Earthy colors—featured here in a bouquet—bring verve to an elegantly white-washed winter wedding.

(above left) While snapping Mr. and Mrs. photos, fend off Old Man Winter with a fur coat. (A kiss from your husband helps, too.)

(above right) Antique trimmings, such as Grandma’s china and a thrifted candelabra, add an element of elegance (hay bales optional).

(above) Platters of candied walnuts and rich cheeses, like this spread by Chowgirls Killer Catering, will keep guests coming back for more.

(above) Your left hand doesn’t have to attract all of the
attention. Wrap your wrist in an eye-catching pearl bracelet like this
vintage piece from Brides of France.

(above left) Reminisce on your big day for years to come with
this family tree keepsake. Guests simply stamp their thumbprints, sign
their name and write in well wishes.

(above right) Mix-and-match chairs, available from local companies such as On Solid Ground Vintage Rentals and Lime Canary Vintage Rentals, throw in a bit of whimsy to your reception décor.

(above) Candlesticks add warmth, not clutter, to a family-style table.


 

(above) Calligraphy creates a luxurious, handcrafted feel in any wedding paper piece—invitations, place cards and beyond.

(above) Allow your invitations to hint at the wedding to come, whether they allude to a specific detail (the pattern on your dress, the colors of your bouquet) or just general tone (black-tie, garden party).

Venue: Seven Oaks Farm | Photographer: Erin Johnson Photography | Stylist & producer: Girl Friday | Consultant: Simply Elegant Bridal Consulting | Vintage rentals: On Solid Ground Vintage Rentals, Lime Canary Vintage Rentals | Rentals: Festivities | Catering: Chowgirls Killer Catering | Cake & dessert buffet: Sweets Bakeshop | Flowers: Sweet Peas Floral | Estate furs & vintage jewelry: Brides of France | Hair: Dani & Angie, Etica Salon | Makeup: SalonRox | Headpieces: Something Borrowed | Dresses: Couture gowns by JenMar Creations | Calligraphy: Rosann Konieczny Calligrapher | Thumbprint guestbook: Rachel & Allison Pegoraro

Season:

winter