Romantic Rustic Wedding Ideas

This shoot has been a long time coming. I started planning this shoot back in October and we shot at the end of January. It's been awhile since I last did a full shoot like this with a tablescape + models so I wanted to take it a little bit easy by shooting at a private residence. With two babies in two, I didn't want to be gone away from them for too long, so I picked a very familiar place to me, a place where I could have them with me.

The place that served as our "venue" was the main inspiration of the shoot. It had a rustic feel to it with lots of trees. One idea led to another and I decided that I wanted to do an "elegant romantic rustic" shoot. I selected red, pink, white, green, and gold to be the color scheme because it would go great with the environment and the colors we were surrounded by. I selected team members that I've worked with in the past and a few new ones.

The shoot blew.our.minds. During the shoot, I kept asking myself if this was real! Everything and I mean EVERYTHING turned out perfectly. Timeless Love Events brought the most perfect decor items and styled everything so beautifully. Bianca Tamas did an incredible job with the hair + make-up. Nicole of Bella Bloom Floral Design blew it out of the water as always. Viata Dulce made the most amazing and delicious sweets. The headpieces provided by Lacielle Roselle were just breathtaking. Lauren Chism designed the loveliest paper goods. We borrowed a charming and gorgeous Leanne Marshall gown from Love and Lace Bridal Salon. And lastly, ASHLEY TINGLEY just did such an amazing job capturing the beauty from this shoot and I'm so proud to call her an LMB Distinguished Member! The votive candles were purchased on Amazon and the veil? Well, that was the veil I wore on my wedding day nearly 5 years ago ;).

I hope you all enjoy this Romantic Rustic Styled Wedding Shoot as much as we all enjoyed putting it together and seeing it come to life. Hope it inspires you today. Happy pinning and a very Happy Valentine's Day!

xo. D

This shoot couldn't have happened without the love and support from these amazingly talented vendors. THEY made this shoot happen and it was such an honor to work with them. I'm so thankful for every single one of them and love them all to pieces! Here are the vendors who made this shoot HAPPEN >>>>> Photographer: Ashley Tingley // Venue: Private Residence // Bridal Gown Designer: Leanne Marshall (style: Samantha) // Bridal Salon: Love and Lace Bridal Salon in Irvine, CA // Cake + Macarons: Viata Dulce // Furniture + Decor & Styling: Timeless Love Events // Hair + Make-up: Bianca Tamas // Invitation Suite + Paper Goods: Lauren Chism Fine Papers // Headpieces: Lacielle Roselle // Florals: Bella Bloom Floral Design // Votive Candles: Amazon // Creative Director: Damaris Mia

Italian Garden Wedding Inspiration Shoot

About the shoot: "As a Florida girl, Danielle (of Danielle Nichol Photography) lives in a world full of coastal landscapes, beaches where golden sand touches kisses our aqua sky, winding nature preserves, blueberry farms and the occasional friendly alligator. The opportunity to explore Italy’s opulent countryside and capture some of life’s most romantic moments in historic settings was a thrilling experience. Danielle’s desire was to capture the spirit of excitement of visiting a new land and infuse it into a photoshoot that showcased inspiring talent from both American and local talent.

Jessica Gallo of Fine + Fleurie has been a resident of Italy for over a year and had the idea to combine beautiful Italian landscape with popular American-style table stylings. Her neighbor’s backyard garden provided the perfect spot for a wedding photoshoot with its rich verdigris and soft, filtered lighting. The table was adorned with a smattering of juxtaposing sizes and textures: petite pink flowers and hearty, wild leaves, metallic mercury glass votives, and a crisp white table runner. Fruit pastries from a local bakery added a sweet reminder of Italian setting. Model Brittany’s vintage beaded gown reflected the table’s demure character while crystal earrings Jessica designed sparkled brilliantly in the afternoon sunlight.

Sofia Barozzi of Il Profumo dei Fiori is an incredible floral designer that crafted the gorgeous floral arrangements and bouquet. Her floral creations captured American tastes with Italian flora. Each piece romantic and light, inserted itself like poetry in the shoot. The centerpiece added the perfect amount of whimsy and volume to the tablescape. Soft colors in the bouquet accented the pale pink sheath in the vintage gown. Our bride was enchanted as she carried around the simple and beautiful gift of nature."

Photography: Danielle Nichol Photography // Stylist/accessories: Fine and Fleurie // Hair/makeup: Jaime Michels // Wedding dress: Alfred Bosand // Florist: Il Profumo Dei Fiori