1. Real Weddings

A Simple, Rustic Wedding at Neverland Farms in Cleveland, Georgia

Ashley Graf (29 and an associate) and Miguel Bravo (30 and an analyst) found their perfect wedding venue for their rustic wedding in the north Georgia

Ashley Graf (29 and an associate) and Miguel Bravo (30 and an analyst) found their perfect wedding venue for their rustic wedding in the north Georgia mountains at the Neverland Farms in Cleveland, Georgia. "It is an outdoor farm and it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and we loved it immediately," Ashley says. Matthew Druin Photography followed the entire wedding, capturing every detail from the stone ceremony aisle to the various floral and lantern centerpieces at the pavilion reception. Keeping with the simple wedding style, Ashley, Miguel and their wedding party wore classic fashions. Ashley wore a David's Bridal strapless, A-line dress while Miguel wore a formal black tuxedo. Ashley's bridesmaids also wore dresses from David's Bridal wearing short, blush dresses in various styles. Ashley and Miguel opted not to have a central theme for their wedding but rather allowed simple decor and the natural setting at the Neverland Farms to take precedence. Various centerpieces decorated the wooden tables including hydrangeas and greens along with lanterns and various candlelight. "My favorite decor from the day was all the greenery," Ashley says. "There were plants and flowers everywhere." To keep guests warm at the outdoor wedding, fires were lit on either side of the reception. "It was just such a cool atmosphere," Ashley says. Guests really enjoyed the fun and lively environment at the dance-filled reception. "We danced the night away," Ashley says. "Everyone was having such a good time that we actually extended the reception."

Ashley and Miguel wanted to keep their wedding day simple without focusing on the smaller details. They picked their flowers at Costco the day before the wedding, including roses and carnations, and the bridesmaids arranged them.
Ashley and Miguel loved the outdoor space at Neverland Farms in the north Georgia mountains in Cleveland, Georgia, for the wedding. A stone walkway acted as the ceremony aisle with wooden benches for seating and surrounded by flourishing green trees.
Keeping with the simple wedding styles, Ashley's bridesmaids wore short, blush bridesmaid dresses in various styles of their choosing paired with casual shoes. "We wanted the wedding party to be comfortable in their outfits for the day and show off their individual styles," Ashley says.
Rustic wooden elements at the Neverland Farms provided the perfect simple decor for Ashley and Miguel's outdoor wedding. Small signs made out of aged wood directed guests to various locations of the wedding day's events.
Ashley wanted to keep the wedding day's fashions simple and classic. She wore a David's Bridal strapless, A-line wedding dress with a sweeping train and lace detailing paired with a waist-length veil she borrowed from her sister.
White Flower Girl Dress With Tulle Skirt
Guests sat in wooden benches while Ashley and Miguel said their "I dos" at their outdoor ceremony at Neverland Farms in Cleveland, Georgia. Various candlelight, a tall wooden arch and various greenery acted as the ceremony's backdrop.
First Kiss Surrounded by Greenery
Ashley and Miguel involved their family in a lot of the wedding with Ashley's brother acting as the ceremony's officiant and with two of their best friends performing readings. "We wanted our wedding to be intimate and special," Ashley says.
Ashley and Miguel exited their outdoor ceremony at the Neverland Farms in a romantic horse and carriage ride with a white sign attached to the back of the carriage that read, "Just Married" with surrounding pictures of wedding bells.
Pink Hydrangea and Black Lantern Centerpiece
Ashley and Miguel's wedding reception under the pavilion at the Neverland Farms featured various types of decor including lush greenery arrangements. "My favorite decor from the day was all of the greenery," Ashley says. "There were plants and flowers everywhere."
Black Candelabra Centerpiece
First Dance to "Nothing Like You and I"
With everyone having such a great time at the wedding reception, Ashley and Miguel extended their reception. When the night eventually ended, guests waved sparklers, as Ashley and Miguel made their way out of the reception.