Wanderlust Wedding: A Countryside Style Shoot for the Gypsy Soul

When Bethany Tibble, owner of Beth Joy Photography and Richelle Stewart, owner of Pots Floral put their heads together to design a style shoot, they had hoped to deliver a little bohemian inspiration to brides planning a local Midwest wedding. What they ended up with was gorgeous collision of rustic and luxury with handcrafted details by local artisans. 

Bethany says they envisioned an intimate wedding or even an elopement in the quiet countryside where a couple could celebrate with a relaxed-yet-chic affair. “This look is perfect for a bride who wants a backyard bash, both wild and rustic, but also contrasted with some luxe details,” says Bethany.

 

 

The Location

As the details of the shoot fell into place, Bethany thought of the most fitting location: her parents' land filled with meadows, sprawling fields, a huge oak tree; it had all of the essentials of a Midwest countryside. 

 

The Color Palette

Given the natural but lush surroundings, the team chose a neutral palette with accents of merlot, gold, blush and greenery. Since the scene was set in late autumn/early winter, the deep reds from the floral, fruits, paper goods and bride's shawl pulled the details together.

 

The Floral

Richelle of Pots Floral in Detroit was the other “dreamer” in this style shoot and her flower details are what took this entire concept to another level. The bouquet was arranged with peonies, cabbage roses, anemone, snapdragon, carnations, eucalyptus, amaranthus, proteas and an artichoke! The tablescape went from vision to execution with greenery, pears, pomegranates and frosted cranberries. Bethany and Richelle loved the idea of using edible fruit as part of the décor concept. Even the bride wore a string of cranberries in her floral crown which was intended to provide a pop of color and a subtle welcome to winter.

 

 

The DÉcor

The decorative touches were simplistic in nature, yet added such vibrancy and beauty throughout the shoot, thanks to rentals from Meadow & Moss and A Touch of Whimsy Events. The scene was set to depict a picnic-style spread complete with a D.I.Y. pallet table set for dinner. The boho vibe was strong with a teepee covered in ethereal drapery and vintage rugs for cozy cuddling, in addition to the tree swing which added an element of fun. 

 

The Sweets & Treats

Bethany and Richelle (women who clearly have many talents!) designed, baked and created the fruit-covered naked cake themselves. Mini cupcakes from Jefferson Market and Cakery and frosted cranberries were added to dress up the vintage dessert table.

 

The Paper Goods

Paper and Honey created the stationery to reflect the bohemian energy. Owner Laura created a rough-edge invitation suite designed to match the hand-designed paper, designed by Brittany of Two if By Sea Studios. Laura's chic calligraphy graced the paper goods with a romantic touch.

 

The Dress(es)

The bride and groom used in the shoot are actually married and when the vendors saw the bride's J.Crew gown, they decided to use it as the main dress in the shoot. But since life is really just too short to only wear one wedding dress, they selected a second option! The vintage gown was borrowed from The Brides Project, an organization and bridal boutique that donates 100 percent of their proceeds to the Cancer Support Center in Ann Arbor.

 

The Vendors Say

“We put our own unique spin on the 'bohemian style' and hope that this shoot will provide brides with a chance to see intimate weddings in a new perspective, especially for those living in places where beaches and deserts are replaced with meadows and forests!”

 

 

 

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