SO. We have decided on a few things we are going to be using for the wedding. Benches instead of chairs, grey suits, and purple bridesmaid dresses. As far as decorations go - we are going more rustic. Here are some ideas: 

this will be our cake/cupcake stand - all the wood we are getting from Des's farm

we will have purple ribbon and twine to the candles, with a lace runner underneath

We love the idea of wood, our wedding will definitely have a rustic theme, and we will be saving a lot of money since it's free!

again, we will be refurbishing wood from Des's farm for the signs leading to our ceremony

with the refurbished wood, and lace covered clothespins, this will be at our reception filled with pictures

something like this lining the aisle, maybe with a little lace? Crystals?

Des's dad Kevin, picked some wheat this summer for us to use.. I want to put it in the boutonnieres and corsages 

I want to incorporate hanging crystals somewhere in the mix. I can't wait for my december month off, so I can get to more actual planning!! If anyone has any tips on how to decorate an old gazebo and garden (maybe with crystals?) then feel free to leave a comment!

When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody,

you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible

--- Nora Ephron, When Harry Met Sally