Oklahoma Wedding Full of Rustic, Outdoor Charm

By Southern Living

Photos by Ely Fair Photography

 

Start Slideshow

1 of 15

The Bride and The Groom

Elyse Fair Photography

Kate Johnson and Randy Dameron share a love for the great outdoors, whether it's a weekend camping or a day trip hiking. So, it was only fitting that Randy proposed to Kate while the couple was on a ski trip in Telluride, Colorado.

Advertisement

2 of 15

The Gown

Elyse Fair Photography

To keep with the wedding’s simple and rustic charm, the bride wore J. Crew’s simple and elegant “Heidi” bridal gown.

3 of 15

Bridal Ballet Flats

Elyse Fair Photography

Offering both style and comfort that will last through all the celebrating, the bride wore nude, Jessica Simpson ballet flats.

Advertisement

4 of 15

Hand-Carved Cedar Centerpieces

Elyse Fair Photography

“My favorite details included the table centerpieces that combined colorful florals with hand carved cedar logs made by my brother, and vintage wood bowls full of succulents nestled among pine needles.”

5 of 15

The Special Guest

Elyse Fair Photography

“One of the biggest highlights of the weekend was having our shepherd-mix dog Kaiya with us,” the bride says. “She had such a blast running in and out of cabins and chasing sticks with our nephews. I couldn’t imagine the day without her smiling face!”

6 of 15

A Homemade Felt, Floral Backdrop

Elyse Fair Photography

The majority of the ceremony and reception décor were handmade by the bride and her family, including a felt, floral backdrop of camellias and a hand-painted banner.

Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 15

Faux Floral Arrangement Designed by Mom

Elyse Fair Photography

In lieu of a traditional, live bouquet of flowers, Kate opted to have her mother design a faux floral arrangement of camellias, roses and greenery.

8 of 15

Casual Competition

Elyse Fair Photography

The couple wanted guests to enjoy a casual, ‘summer cookout’ inspired atmosphere, and included traditional backyard games like horseshoe and bocce ball at the reception.

9 of 15

Personalized Pines

Elyse Fair Photography

Since the bride and groom loved the outdoors and wanted to incorporate those elements in the design, Kate and Randy handed guests pine seedling plants as their parting favors. Each plant was wrapped in paper with a personalized nametag for each guest.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 15

Woods-Inspired Invitation Suite

Elyse Fair Photography

Kate designed the theme for the wedding invitations and save-the-date cards through Vista Print, using nature-inspired elements such pine trees, arrows and muted colors for the overarching theme.

11 of 15

A Sentimental Ceremony Lead by Dad

Elyse Fair Photography

“Having my dad as our officiant was very special,” the bride says. “Especially the moment when he recited a poem he had written for us. It was not uncommon to receive funny, acutely poignant and often sentimental poems from my dad growing up, but this was the first one celebrating Randy and I as a couple.”

12 of 15

Homemade Wedding Cake

Elyse Fair Photography

The bride loves baking in her spare time, so she opted for a simple, homemade wedding cake with rustic leaves and succulents and white icing adorning the layers.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 15

Check Out These Tips for Planning a Wedding on a Budget

Wedding planning can be stressful–and costly–even for those of us who just want a "small wedding." According to theknot.com, the average cost for a wedding is over $30,000. No matter how small of a wedding you and your partner may be planning, the cost of flowers, food, and the cost of the venue can quickly add up. You also want your guests to have a good time, which can cost you on average $68 per person according to brides.com. They say your wedding day is one of the most special and memorable moments in your life, so it’s natural to want every little detail to be perfect, even down to the bridesmaids and groomsmen gifts. However, those details can come with a hefty price tag. Wedded bliss should not be met with debt, so follow these tips from financial advisor Ramit Sethi and our friends at Coinage on how to plan and save for the wedding of your dreams.

14 of 15

A Baking Bride's Dessert Table Dream

Elyse Fair Photography

“The dessert table meant a lot to me. Baking is something that I’ve always enjoyed so I had originally planned to bake all of the cakes myself,” the bride says. “When reality settled in, this huge task fell on my mom who handled it with patience and grace. She brought to life my vision of an eclectic dessert table, complete with vintage stands and plates bought at estate sales and antique shops.”

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next

Popular in Weddings

All Topics in Weddings

Advertisement