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A Rustic Wedding at the Stockroom at 230 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Talk about texture! Everything about this wedding, from the petal linen on the cake table to the wildflower bouquets and the moss belly band reception

Talk about texture! Everything about this wedding, from the petal linen on the cake table to the wildflower bouquets and the moss belly band reception decor, combined different patterns and compositions for a look we love. Mary Kait Fisher (24 and a nurse) and Chris Moore (24 and a law student) adored the urban-industrial aura of the Stockroom at 230 in Raleigh, North Carolina. But they wanted to add a rustic twist. Wedding planner Martha Stilwell, from Details by Martha, worked her magic at the reception by hanging wooden swings, covered in hanging amaranthus, eucalyptus, hydrangeas and roses, from the ceiling over the head table. Lush garlands served as the table runners, and an oversize belly-band-style moss setup (complete with the couple's monogram) decorated the wall behind the DJ. Mary Kait and Chris wanted all the florals to feel organic and natural, and Simply Elegant Floral Designs nailed it. You have to see all the details from this rustic fete, beautifully captured by Ashley Nicole Photography, below.

Simply Elegant Floral Designs created this stunning, textured bouquet for Mary Kait to carry down the aisle. It included scabiosa pods, scabiosa blooms, hypericum berries, spray roses, seeded eucalyptus and dusty miller. The soft, muted colors fit the natural wedding theme.
Mary Kait's four bridesmaids wore the same mint Bill Levkoff dress. The sheath-style gowns were one-shouldered, and the ladies wore their hair up to show off the sweetheart neckline.
The bridesmaids carried white hydrangeas, scabiosas, Queen Anne's lace and wildflowers in their lush bouquets. Mary Kait and Chris wanted all the details to be textured and organic-looking, and Simply Elegant Floral Designs nailed it.
Mary Kait chose this stunning A-line dress for her natural wedding. She loved that it correlated with how she dresses day-to-day: basic with accessories. She added on the pearl belt, lace veil and pale blue shoes.
Mary Kait and Chris loved that the Stockroom at 230 in Raleigh, North Carolina, was just one room, which was big enough to accommodate their 150 guests. They exchanged vows in front of an oversize window overlooking downtown Raleigh. They brought attention to the altar with white drapery and a hanging fleur de lis.
Mary Kait and Chris loved the industrial, urban vibe of the Stockroom at 230 in Raleigh, North Carolina. With the help of their wedding planner, Martha Stilwell, they brought the outside in for an amazing rustic look. She suspended wooden swings from the ceiling and topped them with cascading flowers and candles.
Wedding planner Martha Stilwell, from Details by Martha, worked her magic at the reception. She accented the head table with a textured champagne linen and a lush table runner. Wooden swings were suspended from the ceiling above the table. They were topped with hanging amaranthus, eucalyptus, hydrangeas, roses and hypericum.
The reception tables were topped with a variety of high and low centerpieces to add some dimension to the modern, industrial reception space. The decor included silver candelabras topped with roses, hydrangeas and dusty miller. The tables were numbered with little moss balls next to each centerpiece.
Mary Kait and Chris displayed their wedding motif prominently at their reception at the Stockroom at 230 in Raleigh, North Carolina. They created two oversize moss belly-band-style decorations and laid their monogram on top. They also included their hashtag, #nomoorefishinthesea, along the bottom. The stunning decor was displayed on the wall behind the DJ.
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery created this three-tier cake for Mary Kait and Chris. Since their wedding was all about texture, they decided their dessert should fit the vision too. Each layer was decorated with a different pattern, and the center tier was accented with a little monogram.
Mary Kait and Chris danced to a cover of Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" by Fiona Culley. A verse of the song was from "Let's Get It On" for a little added fun. After the newlyweds kicked off the party, their amazing DJ, Stylus DJs, kept the party going with a mix of oldies and new hits.