The Rustic Revolution: Weddings to Love

For a couple determined to have a black-tie wedding look but in a fun, laid-back atmosphere, Cava Rose treated 150 guests to a cocktails and tapas reception in a factory-turned-gallery. Photo by Christina Esteban Photography.

Elegant cocktail tables contrast against the factory setting at this Cava Rose wedding. Photo by Christina Esteban.

The lively mix of seating from Cava Rose. Photo by Christina Esteban.

Flowers tumble out of frames at a wedding reception from Cava Rose. Photo by Christina Esteban.

A mirror serves as the menu board at the Cava Rose wedding reception. Photo by Christina Esteban.

Mary Baird-Wilcock, CSEP, of The Simplifiers, creates a lovely vintage wedding. Photo by The Nichols.

"In Texas, the rustic wedding trend will always remain a constant; as long as there are barns to get married in, there are rustic weddings in Texas," Baird-Wilcock says. Here, a fun detail. Photo by The Nichols.

The rustic wedding gives a sense of intimacy that, to some, the "big white wedding" in a hotel ballroom does not. Here, from The Simplifiers; photo by The Nichols.

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A Divine Event creates an outdoor room for a wedding reception. "Personalization is the key to keeping the rustic/vintage look alive," says Teresa Day of A Divine Event. "To be fabulous, it is not enough to be just well designed; it must also be one-of-a-kind. To do so takes telling the bride's story. For it is this individual tale that makes the event unique." Photo by Nadia D Photo.

The glow of mercury glass is outstripping clear geometric vases to create the vintage wedding from Newberry Brothers. Photo by Studio JK Photography.

A long view of the Newberry Brothers vintage wedding

Photo by Studio JK.

A rich array of floral from Newberry Brothers. Photo by Studio JK.

A vintage centerpiece from Newberry Brothers. Photo by Studio JK.

Grab a shawl in case you get cold! Design by Newberry Brothers; photo by Studio JK.

For a couple in love with road trips, Joyce Scardina Becker of Events of Distinction creates a vintage, trip-themed wedding. Photo by Caroline Ghetes.

Drinks get extra punch from pennants. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

Vintage signage. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

The lure of lemonade. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

The charming path to the altar. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

All roads lead to cocktails. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

In keeping with the "road trip" theme, signage plays a big role. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

Guests must obey the signs! Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

Adorable place cards. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

Another cute sign. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

The reception. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

The colorful array of plates. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

Another view. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

And another. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

Fabulous floral. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

The lively lounge. Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.

And even the dessert buffet carries through the color theme! Wedding by Events of Distinction; photo by Caroline Ghetes.