Vintage Country?

[MelvinBug]

I am getting married in a small historic white chapel and then having the reception at my moms farm. I was kind of inspired by the old white barn that is on my moms property, so I was kind of thinking a vintage country theme would be really neat.

I dont really have any ideas for colors yet, I was thinking maybe using some red, since its one of my favorite colors.

Anyone have any pictures or ideas to fit in along this theme idea?

[SerendipityCrafts]

Oh, the chapel and the barn sound lovely.

What ideas do you have so far? Are you thinking semi formal? Country as in western or country as in rural?

I just happened upon this pretty photo set. Maybe something will inspire you - http://www.flickr.com/photos/camillephoto/sets/72157605489966832/

[Kfancii]

I agree that the chapel and barn sound wonderful! I think it pretty country red would be lovely too. Not something that is real bright, but a more "barn" red color.

[MelvinBug]

I wish I had a picture of the chapel, it really is amazing. Its a very rural church, over a 100 years old. It belonged to a small norwegian farming community.

I am thinking Country as in rural, like farms and country charm and stuff.

Ive really no ideas yet, Ive only just started with this theme idea. Although I did see a beautiful picture of a wedding reception in an old barn and they light it up with white lights and little rustic lanterns.

There is a pretty little pond and a gazebo on the property too, so Im looking for ways to dress up those as well. I was thinking of maybe floating candles or something in the pond.

Thanks for the picture link, Im checking it out now!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Keep plugging search terms in at Flickr and you will come up with a gazillion pics to browse through.

I am picturing rustic lanterns, free flowing drapery, chairs with simple bows and hand tied wild flowers. Try searching for summer bar-b-q garden party decorating ideas too.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2882516954_6e039c25ac.jpg?v=0

LOL I don't know what it is exactly but it sure looks yummy!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2577687650_0251164b80.jpg?v=0

[MelvinBug]

Ooh! Wild flowers, I hadnt even thought of that. That gives me some ideas!

[Goin2thechapel]

Wild flowers definitely speak country vintage to me....Actually, It just speaks country! Nice idea ladies!

[SerendipityCrafts]

OH oh oh .... I almost forgot - uptowngirl had a beautiful country wedding - http://forums.onewed.com/showthread.php?t=19781

[starsthrumysoul]

Ooh, that sounds so interesting!!

When I first read it, I immediately thought of these centerpieces that a bride had put together. They were these jars (like the ones you use to jar produce) that she put ribbon around and put wildflowers in. I picture wildflowers everywhere :-P

[FFC]

Oh I love your theme!! I had a country/4x4 wedding, so I had half of your theme :)

I used sunflowers and daisies - they're so simple and beautiful. I love the wildflowers idea too! As for vintage/country ideas.... I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with! Are you going to incorporate a vintage get away car/truck too? :D

[RevMatty]

Have him dress in some vintage country clothing (nice jeans, boots, dress shirt, cowboy hat), a horse and buggy. The wiild flower idea the other ladies suggested.
My best advice though, when you picture your country wedding, what do you see? Then go from there.

[MelvinBug]

Anyone happen to know of any online stores that sell rustic lamps? Im thinking about using those as centerpieces, maybe dressing them up with some cute ribbons and wildflowers. Assuming I can find some at a decent enough price, so far everything Ive found has been a little out of my price range.

[FFC]

I know Target was selling little lanterns that were old style looking. I'm not sure what your idea is of rustic though... can you show us an example?