{real wedding inspiration} Holly & Timothy’s Modern Rustic Wedding

Photos by Melissa Johnstone of Sugar and Soul Photography

After almost two years of planning, Holly and Tim went down the aisle and had the wedding they dreamed of.

They announced their big day with stylish seed paper wedding invitations by Botanical PaperWorks. This option helped reduce waste and gave guests the chance to plant and grow wildflowers from the paper.

On the day of the wedding, the ladies got ready at the bride’s house with makeup artist, Kim from Colour Me Artistry, and the talented hairstylists from Samantha James Hair Design.

The couple married surrounded by an intimate group of friends and family on the grounds at Hawthorn Estates. The venue perfectly captured the couple’s love for rustic charm, cozy vibes, and the quiet peacefulness of the country.

They knew it was the place the moment they laid eyes on the rustic yet modern carriage barn surrounded by a picturesque prairie landscape.

The bride walked down the aisle in a gorgeous lace bodice gown by Morilee. The bridesmaids were in mismatched floor-length gowns of forest green, rust, and sage found at 7th Avenue Bridal.

The couple said their vows with rings by Vandenbergs Fine Jewellery on what’s known to the venue as Marriage Hill. The area was topped with a wooden arch against a lush green background.

The bouquets were a soft summery blend that included eucalyptus, peach ranunculus, and roses by The Floral Fixx. The wedding arch was adorned with bursting blooms to add warmth and romance to the setting.

Right after the ceremony, the guests headed into the solarium attached to the carriage barn for refreshments before dinner would be served.

A beautiful feast by All Seasons Catering was served family-style under the barn’s high ceilings beside a stunning stone fireplace. Each table greeted guests with delicate bud vases with gold detailing echoed in the cutlery, table numbers, and candle holders.

Handmade soap wedding favors by Botanical PaperWorks were shared on a table beside the entrance so that when guests entered, they were greeted with a gift that smelled of lavender and patchouli. Each handmade soap bar was also wrapped in seed paper so guests could plant and grow wildflowers like the invitations.

Brief but beautiful speeches followed the dinner before the event moved back outside where small campfires and outdoor games awaited guests to visit and mingle.

The day was everything the couple hoped for, and the guests raved about what a wonderful time they had.

Best wishes to the happy couple.

We hope your life together is filled with many moments to make memories as beautiful as the ones you made on your wedding day.

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