I love big bridal styled shoots because I get to work with a bunch of wedding companies all at once. Ashley Gerrity Photography and Elizabeth Moore Photography worked with me in capturing this Rustic Phoenixville styled shoot! If you are interested in having a rustic wedding, this should give you a hundred ideas!
Photography by Ashley Gerrity Photography
Brides (from left to right): Sydney Paige, Siv McKinlay, and Amberlee Namini
We worked with three brides at this shoot, which was great because they all had their own unique personality.
Photography by Ashley Gerrity Photography | Bride: Amberlee Namini
Bridal Gown by The Wedding Shoppe
The stunning dresses were provided by The Wedding Shoppe in Philadelphia. Each wedding dress was a little unique, a little classic and, fittingly, a little rustic.
Hair and makeup was done by The Bonafide Ginger. I could have chosen a picture of any of the brides because they all looked incredible!
Photography by Ashley Gerrity Photography | Bride: Siv McKinlay
Rustic Wedding Ideas
Hair and Makeup
The hair at this shoot was intricately detailed, but also had a natural look. As seen in the picture below, the bride (Amberlee Namini) had her hair braided and pinned. This bride had the most rustic look of all, in a great way! The pinned braid looked very classic but also approachable and interesting.
Photography by Ashley Gerrity Photography | Bride: Amberlee Namini
Calligraphy
All calligraphy was done by Tallula Ketubahs
The calligraphy is very detailed and historic. It is so far from print, you almost have to squint to read it! The style added a sense of rustic elegance to the wedding and, in my opinion, tied the whole theme together.
Photography by Ashley Gerrity Photography | Calligraphy by Tallula Ketubahs
Advice Box
Photography by Ashley Gerrity Photography
There are many options that can be chosen, but I think an advice box is a perfectly rustic accessory to the wedding. All flowers and event design arranged by Lindsey Morgan Events. The calligraphy reads "advice for the newlyweds," and the box itself is glass and surrounded by flowers.
Photography by Ashley Gerrity Photography | Calligraphy by Tallula Ketubahs
A modern substitute for the advice box would be a wedding hashtag where everyone can send their messages through social media. This is a great, interactive event at weddings, but not for a rustic theme. Instead, have each relative pick up a paper card with styled calligraphy, where they can write out an honest, heartfelt message between you and them. That old-fashioned connection between family is what I think a rustic theme should be all about.
If you are looking for a creative wedding theme, I think a rustic design is a great decision! And if you decide to go rustic, I hope these tips and ideas can help!