Erin + Stuart : A Rustic and Regal Real Wedding
Erin and Stuart’s love story is a military romance that will win your heart. After being introduced through Erin’s roomate, the couple soon began seriously dating, and a year later Stu was deployed to Iraq. Erin’s patience and faithfulness and prayers paid off, and a year after Stuart returned back home safely, they were exchanging Christmas gifts when he surprised her with one last package–inside the small box was a ring. This precious couple was married at Castleton Farms 11 months later in late November of 2011. Enjoy some of Terri Swaggerty’s lovely shots of Erin and Stuart’s big day– a mixture of the romantic, regal military feel coupled with Southern rustic chic. A military uniform and cowboy boots in one wedding–could there be a more charming blend?! We wish Erin and Stuart the best as they begin their new adventure together as newlyweds!
Our wedding was a perfect representation of both of our personalities. I knew from one day that I wanted a rustic but classy barn wedding. I imagined shades of brown with burlap and lots of greenery with ivory flowers. I wanted the whole barn to have a very homey but fancy look to it. My favorite detail of the wedding was the music. I wanted all the music played to be songs that Stu and I love, and I think that a lot of the guests loved it as well. The whole ceremony was songs by Led Zeppelin and the reception was a mix of all of our favorite classic rock songs.
Our wedding was amazing. The things that I remember most about our wedding were walking down the aisle and seeing Stu’s face and getting to have all of our friends and family together in one place. Overall my experience at Castleton Farms was great. I cold not have asked for a more beautiful place to get married or for our wedding day to have gone any smoother. I cannot tell you how many people have commented on how amazing Castleton Farms was, especially the carriage house where our ceremony and reception took place.
My biggest tip on working with a photographer on the wedding day is to listen to their ideas and suggestions. Some of the poses and ideas that Terri had were things I would have never thought of, and seeing them in print was just incredible. They are the photographer for a reason and they know what translates well into pictures. My number one advice for future brides is to keep true to your personal style while planning your wedding and to choose vendors who want to help you represent your style!
-Erin Keene
Venue: Our very own Castleton Farms
Photography: Terri Swaggerty Portraiture
Flowers: Lisa Foster Floral Design
Paper & Decor: Designs in Paper
Decor and Rentals: All Occasions Party Rentals
