DIY Pastel and Burlap Beer Bar Wedding

Held on a gorgeous piece of property on the side of Panther Pond in Maine, this lakeside soiree is chock full of darling do-it-yourself details.  We are so grateful to Kim at Time Bandit Photography for sharing her stunning photos of this wonderful wedding with us.  The mother of the bride, with the help of many family members and friends, did an absolutely amazing job of curating the decorations and landscape, and the weather was just right.  Amanda and Andrew are so obviously in love you could just melt.  The wedding was fairly casual, and the atmosphere of laid back enjoyment and festivity makes us want to join the party.

An assortment of potted plants (in a super cute canoe!) is an easy but beautiful addition to the wedding decor.  A large custom wood wall featured photos of the bride and groom as well as handcrafted signs with cute sayings that held meaning for Amanda and Andrew.

Programs doubled as hand fans to keep guests cool, and featured funny details about the bridal party to keep friends and family smiling as they waited for the ceremony to begin.

And this birch and floral ceremony arbor?  Absolute perfection!

The wedding and reception decorations consisted of paper lanterns and soft touches of pastel peaches and pinks throughout bouquets and reception table centerpieces.  Round tables were covered with white tablecloths and burlap table runners, and featured custom wood planters - printed with the bride and groom's names and wedding date - filled with beautiful flowers.  Favors were presented at each place setting in burlap bags.

Beer was served from a custom built beer bar with two taps into personalized frosted plastic wedding cups with the couple's names, wedding date, and designs printed in light brown.  Guests also enjoyed lemonade, iced tea, and two different types of colorful sangria loaded with fresh fruit.

Family friends made hand-cut fries, grilled burgers, and hot dogs for dinner, making for a delicious meal that was the perfect fit for Amanda and Andrew's laid back reception. 

The outside of the tent was lined with string lights, making it look absolutely magical after dark.  There is no doubt - this is what wedding dreams are made of!

Photographer: Time Bandit Photography / Custom Printed Plastic Wedding Cups: My Wedding Reception Ideas

Burlap Wedding Decorations and Ideas

Burlap wedding decorations are a popular choice for casual and rustic weddings; practically personifying country chic with laid-back elegance.  Added Bonus: Not only does it look fabulous but burlap fabric is also very inexpensive making it a budget-friendly choice for the DIY bride.  It's no wonder that burlap fabric is at the top of our list as must-have wedding decor.  To gather some inspiration for your own burlap wedding decorations, check out some of our favorite burlap wedding ideas.

 

Burlap Arbor / Wedding Aisle / Bouquet Wrap / Burlap Accessories

 

Tablescape / Burlap Favor Bags

 

 

Mr & Mrs Banner & Mason Jar Flowers / Burlap Aisle Runner / Burlap Wine Bag Table Numbers

Burlap Silverware Holders / Kraft Chair Banners /  Log Cupcake Tower / Cake Server / Babies Breath Centerpiece / Burlap Table Runner

Rustic DIY Fall Wedding

Vince & Heather found new love and celebrated that in beautiful New Kent, Virginia at the newly remodeled Vintager Inn. Between them, they have 6 fun-loving kids who helped them celebrate their special day. This new family is all about laughing and making each other smile, and we love the joy that radiates through their photos, captured beautifully by Fowler Studios. 

With about a year to plan their perfect fall wedding, almost all of the details were DIY projects. From the custom wedding signs and hanging burlap poms to the table decorations and bunting banners, the wedding came together beautifully. This gorgeous DIY wedding combines rustic details with down to earth decor that allows the bride & groom's personalities to shine through. Although their venue was an hour away from where their guests live, they pulled it off and had a great time!

The bride's dress features an intricately beaded top and beautiful ruching and looks absolutely stunning. The bridesmaids wore chocolate brown dresses while the groom and groomsmen wore tan suits with fun ties that matched the girls' dresses. The groom's boutonniere and the bride and bridesmaids' bouquets were designed with orange, red, and tan flowers with green accents - perfect for these autumn nuptials.

The tables featured burlap runners and centerpieces created from thin tree slices, votive candles, and miniature wooden crates filled with fall-colored florals. Table number flags were crafted with the names and numbers of the family's favorite athletes for a personal touch.

We love the incredibly personal touches throughout this rustic fall wedding. By creating DIY wedding decorations and staying true to their own personal style, this beautiful family created a one-of-a-kind wedding and memories they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

Photographer: Fowler Studios / Event Venue: The Vintager Inn / Caterer: Country Grill / Dress Store: David's Bridal / Cake Designer: Debbie Insley / Floral Designer: Laurel Ubele