I’ve recently become quite fixated on all things equestrian. This should probably not be surprising considering that I live among a ton of horse farms. There’s nothing like catching a glimpse of the sunset over a field of majestic horses on your way to Target.  In my imagination (where I spend a lot of time!), this wedding is a cross between Ralph Lauren “Americana Equestrian” and the dashing and proper English riding culture, with a bit of Anthropologie vintage goodness thrown in for good measure.  That might not make much sense to anyone but me but that’s ok…it’s my blog afterall!

The groom would be dashing in a tweed vest or jacket and the bride would accessorize with a velvet sash or perhaps even a velvet bolero in ochre or a deep fern green to keep the chill away (did I mention this is taking place in the fall?)  And of course riding boots.  I mean, that goes without saying right?

Tarnished pewter loving cup trophies would make great floral containers and add a lovely patina to the tabletop which I’d set in burlap with a tartan plaid overlay.  To balance out those masculine colors and textures, I’d want the florals to be romantic, light and unstructured for a fresh and feminine effect.  Guests would find their way to these gorgeous tables via escort cards fashioned in the likes of vintage horse show ribbons.

So as you can see, I’ve thought about this for a minute!   Now…who wants to photograph this dreamy affair?  MUST.BRING.TO.LIFE.!!

{Photo credits:  Top row: Mino Photo, Florals by Lauryl Lane  Flora Organica Design; Second row: Ballard Designs, Flickr; Bottom row:  Yves Saint Laurent, bridles via Flickr, houndstooth fabrics via The Scottish Weaver}