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When you hear the word "country," a few things immediately come to mind: cowboy boots and horses. Our next wedding has both and a whole lot more. Some of our favorites are the altar made from an antique cattle feeder wagon and retired Disneyland draft horse that was used to bring the bride into the ceremony.
All beautifully captured by one of our Hand Picked Vendors, Volatile Photography. You can see more of this eclectic country wedding in the full gallery by clicking here.

From the Bride:The inspiration for this theme was easy for me - I grew up around horses living in Arizona, and although I might not look like a country girl most of the time, I feel most at home in a barn working with horses and listening to county music. Our florist did a fantastic job incorporating my colors, which were green & purple. There were many DIY projects involved with our wedding, and family members completed many of the projects. The centerpieces, before being filled with flowers from the florist, were all made from decorated mason jars. The flag banners, which were hung in the tent, were sewn by hand by one of my aunts. My mother decorated the altar with the country theme in mind, the combination of the wagon with flowers, desert plants, hay, and even my old riding saddle all came together to create a beautiful scene in a pasture on my parents’ property. It was great to be able to enjoy our day together in a casual and familiar environment with great people, food, and scenery.

Treated like a "well-dressed" country fair, the reception was decorated beautifully with handmade flag banners, and some of the beverages were even stored in horse troughs. Because the reception was held in the roping area on the property, the horses and cows were in stalls just right next door to the reception!

Photographer: Volatile Photography

Cake: Honey Moon Sweets Caterer: Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ Vegan Desserts: Cruelty Free Cupcakes Flowers: Flowers by Jodi Lighting: Pro Em Officiant: Reverend John Cunningham Shoe Designer: Ariat Bridesmaids dresses: J. Crew Bridal Bridesmaids Hairpieces: The Honeycomb Stationery: Minted Prop or Furniture Rentals: Appel's Rent All Tent & Dance Floor: Pro Em Photo Booth: Snapz Photo Booth Cake Plates: True West Flatware: Wallace Silversmiths Wooden Wedding Signs: Sweet Wedding Details Mr. & Mrs." Pillows:  Ballard Designs Table Linens: Provided Mother of the Bride | Edie's step grandfather made the oilcloth and burlap toppers for the sign in, food and bar tables | Vegan Meals: Cooked by Edie's Mother & Friend | Vintage Pieces: Wagon Altar, Card Suitcase, Lace on the Sweetheart Table, Silver Carnival Horses, Cake Knife/Server | Hair: Independent: Jessica Watson | Makeup: Friend: Courtney Leavitt | DJ: Uncle: Keith Shulz