Rustic Romance Wedding Theme

Photography by Carina Tess

Wow! Don’t mind us, we’re just taking in this gorgeous rustic romance theme wedding in Devon! Adrianne & Edd wanted that rustic-luxe vibe with traditional wedding outfits, including a stunning tiara from Recommended supplier, Lace & Favour, and a unique and rustic wedding venue. Their day is full of DIY and pre-loved decor as well as pasties and vegan churros in the evening as a nod to Devon. We love it all! Recommended supplier, Carina Tess, was the perfect photographer to capture this romantic day with each and every photo exuding love and warmth!

Rustic romance wedding theme for Exmouth Country Lodge wedding in Devon

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Adrianne

Exmouth Country Lodge wedding venue in Devon with white drapery and fairy lights for rustic romance wedding theme

Bride and groom sit together to sign the wedding register at their rustic barn wedding

Bride in off the shoulder wedding dress walking down the aisle with the father of the bride at rustic romance theme barn wedding

Page boy in matching shirt, trousers and flat cap with the groom in a grey suit with dried flower buttonhole

The bride in an off the shoulder wedding dress and veil smiles facing the groom for their wedding ceremony

Father of the bride faces away as he waits to get his first look at the bride

The bride wearing a traditional wedding dress with wedding veil approaches her father for an emotional first look moment

The bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife

The groom wears a three piece grey suit with red tie and dried flower buttonhole for the rustic wedding

Groom in three piece grey suit with red tie and tie clip holds hands with the bride in an off the shoulder wedding dress and veil with sparkling tiara

The groom places the wedding ring on the bride's finger as part of the civil wedding ceremony

The bride and groom exit from the ceremony as their guests throw confetti over them

The mother of the bride helps the bride into her button back wedding dress

Emotional first look moment with the bride and the father of the bride as he sees her in a traditional bridal look

Exmouth Country Lodge wedding venue decorated with white drapery, fairy lights and DIY ribbon altar decoration for rustic romance theme wedding

Bride, mother of the bride, and maid of honour in matching satin robes in different colours with their wedding role on the back

Maid of honour in satin sage green bridesmaid dress carrying a flower girl in a white dress down the aisle at barn wedding venue

Mother of the bride helps the bride into her white block heel shoes as she sits on the bed and prepares for the wedding day

Bride wearing tiara and veil holds hands with the groom for the civil wedding ceremony in Devonshire

Personalised white wedding bow, wedding scent, wedding jewellery and the dried flower bridal bouquet for the wedding

The bride wearing her sparkly wedding tiara sitting in a white bridal satin robe as she gets ready for the wedding

The wedding guests throw confetti over the bride and groom to celebrate the wedding

Rustic Romance Wedding Theme

As you can already tell, Adrianne & Edd chose to go for an elegant rustic romance wedding theme. Adrianne wanted a classic bridal look with the traditional princess wedding dress, tiara, and veil but she also wanted to contrast this with an informal and fun wedding venue. The couple got to achieve the best of both worlds thanks to the rustic setting of Exmouth Country Lodge with lots of exposed wood, concrete, and brick. Adrianne & Edd added some elegant decor with ribbons and dried flowers as an inexpensive and effective option that looks incredible.

DIY Wedding Decor

Adrianne & Edd replaced a lot of traditions with fun and something that really reflected them as a couple. Instead of a wedding cake, the couple asked their guests to bring in baked goods and then Adrianne & Edd cut their favourite one! They embraced Devon with their catering. The couple had BBQ-sharing platters, pasties in the evening and some vegan churros! Adrianne & Edd also decided to DIY most of their decor with hand-planted daffodils, preloved crockery, ribbons and more! The decor becomes so much more sentimental with handcrafted items made with love from friends and family.

Dried wedding flower bride bouquet in warm orange and white shades for rustic wedding

Exmouth Country Lodge wedding inspiration in Devon with DIY ribbon altar decoration with the bride and groom sharing an intimate moment

The groom pops champagne to celebrate the wedding day in Devon with a rustic romance wedding theme

The groom kisses the bride's neck who wears an off the shoulder wedding dress holding an orange and white dried wedding bouquet

Groom in grey three piece suit with red tie and dried flower buttonhole poses with the bride in an off the shoulder wedding dress for rustic barn wedding

Groomsmen in matching grey suits and red ties with the page boy wearing a similar waistcoat and flat cap

Vegan churros evening food being served by House of Flavours catering

White drapery with chandeliers and fairy lights decorate the barn wedding venue with a rustic romance wedding theme

The wedding guests stand chatting, eating, and drinking with white drapery and fairy lights for cosy rustic barn wedding

Bride in off the shoulder wedding dress with tiara dances with wedding guest at the reception lit up with cosy fairy lights

The groom in a grey three piece suit pops champagne with the bride in an off the shoulder wedding dress for fun wedding celebrations

Pretty wedding tablescape with lace table runner and vase full of daffodils for spring wedding in March

Lace wedding table runner with vase full of daffodils with name place card with daffodil pin attached for the charity wedding favours

Bride in off the shoulder wedding dress holding dried flower bouquet with the groom in grey three piece suit

Rustic romance wedding them at Exmouth Country Lodge wedding venue with LOVE letter lights

The bride and groom share a passionate kiss together on their wedding day in Devon

Rustic luxe wedding in spring with the bride and groom sharing a kiss with rustic dried wedding flower bouquet

Maid of honour in satin sage green bridesmaid dress smiling with the bride in off the shoulder wedding dress with dried flower wedding bouquets

The bride and maid of honour hold their dried flower bouquets tied with white ribbon over their faces

Maid of honour in high neck satin sage green bridesmaid dress with the bride in off the shoulder wedding dress for rustic romance theme wedding

Making more sustainable wedding choices isn't difficult! Think pre-loved items and vegan food options!

Really consider what’s important to you as a couple and where you want to focus your energy and funds. Piece together elements from previous weddings that enhanced your day. Fancy food, professional decor and a traditional cake weren’t for us. Don’t be afraid to break the mould. I’ll look at my ring every day for the rest of my life, so that was something I prioritised. Think about the space you have and what's going to have the most impact. Look for whatever you need second-hand - the local charity shops were our purse's (and the planet's) best friend.

Adrianne & Edd

Adrianne & Edd's rustic romance wedding theme is gorgeous. Filled with warmth and a whole lotta love, this wedding is exactly the inspiration we needed today. Take a look at our roundup of rustic weddings for some more inspiration. This couple chose to be more sustainable in their wedding planning with some pre-loved decor. Check out Recycle My Wedding, our buy-and-sell platform for pre-loved wedding items from dresses to decor!