Chic Woods Wedding: Lyndsey & Christopher’s Elegant Barn Reception

Happy bride and groom on their wedding day posing together

True fact, natural beauty is awe inspiring! Our next couple Lyndsey and Christopher were very aware of this while planning their chic wedding in the woods.
Your jaw will drop when you see how gorgeous their ceremony was, and you will be inspired by their simple and elegant barn dinner reception. We know you will want to see more of their chic wedding in the woods, so stop by the full gallery here to see every last detail. All captured by Larissa Cleveland.

Smiling blonde bride in white wedding dress with bouquet

Bridesmaid holds white rose and dahlia wedding bouquet

Bride and bridesmaids in blue dresses with bouquets

Keeping Dad Close

From the Bride: It was extremely important to me that we honored my dad throughout the day. He passed away after battling cancer in January of 2014. I knew it was going to be very hard not having him there. After I put on my wedding dress, my mom gave me a beautiful locket with my dad’s picture in it. I attached it to my bouquet and carried it around with me throughout the day. Having him with me provided me comfort, and I know that he was looking down on me with so much love.

Forest wedding ceremony with floral and green fruit decor

Lyndsey and Chris Redwood Grove wedding program details

Forest wedding ceremony bride groom with musicians

Forest wedding bride and groom kiss after ceremony

Managing Your Wedding Budget

I would say to future brides that organization is a key! Google docs are a savior and the whole process involves a lot of organization and project management. Make sure to find trade offs if you have a limited budget - i.e. pick the areas that are most important where you want to splurge and then find ways to save money (do it yourself welcome bags, save the dates, etc).

Wedding name tags Margaret and Meghan Child with keys on grass

Rustic wedding escort cards featuring vintage keys

Outdoor wedding catering with champagne and appetizers

Refreshing John Daly cocktail in mason jar with mint

John Daly Cocktail Recipe

1 1/4 oz Absolut® Citron vodka
1/4 oz triple sec fill with 1/2 lemonade fill with 1/2 iced tea ice cubes Fill a glass with ice. Add absolute citron and triple sec. Fill glass with equal parts lemonade/iced tea. Garnish with a lemon wed

Wedding welcome sign at rustic barn venue with lights

Elegant Mr and Mrs chairs floral decorations wedding

Elegant white wedding table setting with floral centerpiece

Classic wedding table setting white flowers Sees Candies

Rustic barn wedding reception long tables chandeliers

Sweet Wedding Moments

I was told so many times to make sure to enjoy each part of the day since it goes by so fast. I truly believe I did. I loved getting ready with my mom and bridesmaids, seeing Chris for the first time when I walked down the aisle, trekking through the hills with Chris during our photo session and being surrounded by our family and friends throughout the day.

Two tiered white wedding cake roses and candle lights