Pink and Gold Rustic Barn Wedding

We can't even begin to express the crazy, awesome talent over at Rising Lotus Photography.  If you haven't already, be sure and check out the gallery on their website and get ready to be blown away.  We are lucky enough today to feature one of their recent weddings which definitely did not disappoint.  Alexis and Brad's outdoor rustic wedding combined a recipe for perfection. From the rustic barn setting and burlap decor to the gilded gold accents and pink flowers, nothing stole the show more than the spectacular canopy of dance floor lighting that will leave you breathless (well maybe the bride's Maggie Sottero gown...but we'll let you be the judge).

We are loving this escort card table and rustic log place card holders.  The towering tree branch display creates drama while the hanging mason jars and real wood holders add just the right amount of rustic to the tables.  Don't have someone handy to make these adorable log holders for you? Check out our pre-made alternative here: Rustic Wood Place Card Holders

Photography: Rising Lotus Photography / Venue: Wishing Well Barn, FL / Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero / Men's Attire: Men's Warehouse / Bridesmaid Dresses: Something Blue Bridal / Wedding Cake: The Cake Zone / Caterer: Amici's Catered Cuisine / Officiant: DeArruda Weddings / Hair & Makeup: Lilis Weddings / DJ: Music on the Move / Flowers: Northside Florist

26 Creative Lighting Ideas for Your Wedding Reception

Draped Barn Lights

Although it is one of the most important details, lighting is frequently overlooked when planning a wedding. Often we focus on the decorations to cover the tables, walls and everywhere in between, but a big influence on the atmosphere of your wedding reception will actually be how the space is lit. In the past, we have been fairly limited on inspiration for beautiful event lighting, but more recently couples have begun incorporating many different lighting options to add to their wedding decor and set the mood for their guests. This post is packed full of stunningly creative ways to illuminate your reception, so be prepared to get inspired!

Candles

Floating Candles / Crystal Candelabras / Candles in Hanging Glass Globes / Candles Clustered on Wooden Stumps / Hanging Tealights and Candlelit Tables / Hanging Mason Jars with Battery-Powered Tealights

Chandeliers

Single Small Chandelier / Barn Chandeliers / Round Rustic Chandeliers / Elegant Chandeliers at Tented Reception

Edison Light Bulbs

Edison Bulbs Above and Down Center of Tables / Light Bulb String Down Center of Table / Light Bulbs Hanging in Straight Line / Light Bulb Chandelier

Lanterns

Hanging Lanterns / Lanterns Lighting Pathway / Hanging Paper Lanterns with Candles on Tables / Paper Lanterns in Barn / Paper Lanterns Above Dance Floor

String Lights

Tree Wrapped in String Lights / Zig-Zag String Lighting / Wall of String Lights / Cascade of Lights Above Tables / Outdoor String and Bulb Lighting / Barn with Draped String Lights  / Tented String Lights with Tulle