A bridesmaid gave her a penny from her birth year, which she taped inside her shoe. The most touching moment for Michael was when Rebecca rode down through the paddock fences in the horse drawn carriage. He said he knew it was something she had dreamt about and now it was coming true for her. He said he had prayed that there would be no disappointments for Rebecca that day, and to see her in the carriage filled him with love and pride. The couple wanted their wedding to reflect their personalities and have meaning to each of them. They fell in love with the venue (The Ashley Inn B&B in Bryantsville) with its period-accurate decor. The groom made an arbor from trees grown on his family farm—it was so beautiful, the venue decided to keep it for future weddings! They used a family heirloom table for their sand ceremony. The decor featured mason jars that the couple collected from Kentucky antique malls. Handmade signs invited guests to have their pictures taken in an outdoor photo booth or play cornhole on boards the couples’ friends made. The couple’s own antique glass insulators and Christmas lights added rustic charm to the reception. They searched across Kentucky for the mix and match china and silverware, picking up pieces at antique shops and thrift stores. For their guest book, they used individual papers and envelopes so that their guests could leave the couple personal messages. Rebecca’s childhood antique doll house was where they would place their notes of love and well wishes. TOPS Weddings
The couple and their guests enjoyed a beautiful evening filled with antique elegance, plenty of fun and an abundance of love.
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