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Rustic Elegance & Military Blue Wedding at Temecula Creek Inn

Bride and Marine groom walk at outdoor wedding venue

This lovely wedding was held at the beautiful Temecula Creek Inn, and was overflowing with elements that portrayed both the bride and the groom. Throughout this wedding you'll find various thoughtful touches, all handmade with love. Despite only having a few months to plan their wedding, it turned out gorgeous with touches of military blues and rustic elegance. View the full gallery here, all wonderfully captured by Brightwood Photography.

Bride with bright wildflower bouquet at wedding day

Rustic wedding invitation on wood slice background

Bride holds red dahlia and wildflower wedding bouquet

Bride and bridesmaids in orange dresses and cowboy boots

From the Bride:Without a lot of time, we were somewhat limited on our venue choices. I knew that I wanted an "Elegantly Rustic" wedding. We soon discovered that the Temecula area was right for us, and when we walked onto the grounds of the Stone House at Temecula Creek Inn, we knew we had found the place. It literally took our breath away. It is a magical place set out in a beautiful wooded area surrounded by boulder covered mountains.

Rustic wedding decorations with hanging jars and lights

Marines in dress blues stand at attention

Blonde bride in wedding dress with flowers outside

A burlap and lace garland was made to guard the wedding aisle and was then moved as a backdrop to our sweetheart table. One special moments of note was when the Marine that served as groomsmen, along with a few additional friends, performed the sword arch at the end of our ceremony. It is a memory I will never forget.

Wedding ceremony sign with message to friends and family

Marine in dress blues father walking bride down aisle

Outdoor wedding ceremony with elegant decorations and white flowers

Bride and groom at their military wedding ceremony

Bridesmaids in orange dresses and cowboy boots outdoor

Military couple celebrates with sword arch at wedding ceremony

Marine groom kissing his bride at their military wedding

We personalized tags on mason jars for each person to have as their drinking glass throughout the evening, adding the striped paper straws in orange and turquoise for that pop of color. Another personal touch was the escort card display. I took an old wooden screen and hand painted a distressed turquoise finish, adding twine stapled to the back to attach the cards. We clipped the cards with mini clothes pins that we dipped in our bright orange wedding color.

Chalkboard sign with a fun message near mason jars for drinks

Creative wedding decorations with striped straws and mason jars

Creative wedding seating chart using old window frame and tags

I had dreamt about this day for a long time and had a pretty good vision for what I wanted. I knew that my look would be very DIY, with a lot of personal homemade touches. My mom and I got busy with some help from friends and family and made the burlap table overlays and lace table runners.

Outdoor wedding reception decor with floral centerpieces and tables

Mason jar table number one with rustic wooden decor

Wedding decorations with MR MRS signs and Bride mason jar

Wedding toast with bride and groom sharing drinks together

Rustic wedding menu displayed on a window frame with steak fry

My dad took care of the wood tree rounds for the centerpiece base. Our guests were celebrating and dancing the night away all evening. I truly got to live my fairytale and it was the most PERFECT night of our lives!"

Rustic wedding dessert table with cake, cupcakes, and treats

Happy bride and groom feed each other wedding cake at reception

Nighttime outdoor wedding celebration with string lights and guests

Lastly, take a peek at this darling highlight video from Eric + Jenna's great videographer, WickFilms.

https://vimeo.com/49488542

Photographer: Brightwood Photography Event Designer: Melissa Elise Event Design + Styling Venue & Caterer: Temecula Creek Inn Hair & Makeup: Bethany Ruck Cake: Le Petit Kupkak Cinematography: WickFilms DJ: Brian Stodart Dress Designer: David's Bridal Flowers: Enchanting Blooms Shoe Designer: Ariat Stationery: Sea of Love Studios Bridal Party Favors: Mason Jar Cookie Company Cake topper: April Hiler Designs Bridesmaid Dresses: Macys

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