What Type of Wedding you Should Have According to your Zodiac Sign

We know about the specific characteristics of each astrological sign, but how might that relate to your wedding? Here are some suggestions for what type of wedding you may want, according to your sign.  

 

If you’re a fire sign… (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)

You want an edgy wedding! Anything unique that makes a statement (like black lipstick) is right up your alley, especially when it comes to your wedding. You love to spread joy and energize others, so you probably also want a big wedding! This type of wedding is the kind that people never forget. 

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If you’re an earth sign… (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo)

You dream about a traditional, elegant wedding. You want the veil and the white dress, and lots of roses! In your opinion, bridesmaids should all wear the same color dress, and weddings shouldn’t be do-it-yourself craft experiments. Your wedding will be a perfectly planned, magical experience for everyone, and your photos will be beautiful. 

 

If you’re an air sign… (Libra, Gemini, Aquarius)

 

You want a colorful wedding! The more creative, the better. At your wedding, there will be a lot of wooden structures to compliment the vibrant variety of flowers. Even the bridesmaids dresses will be bright! You love anything creative and playful, so your wedding is the perfect way to bring these ideas to life. 

If you’re a water sign… (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)

You want an intimate, minimalist wedding! For you, weddings aren’t so much about the production. Your wedding will be all about the people you’re with. You may not have any crazy flowers or decorations (though of course you want some!), but the modest feel will make your wedding such a personal experience. 

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Want to read more about weddings? Check out our blog for inspiration.

 

Written by Emma Brandt

Trending Greenery Wall Ideas for your Wedding

Greenery walls are such a fun photo backdrop, but what are some unique ways to spice it up?

Photo by Kylie Marie Photography

Putting a couch in front of the wall is perfect for posing in photos!! And putting flowers up adds such a natural touch.

Photo by Katie Wilson

NEON SIGNS!! We can’t get over how amazing this looks, especially in the dim lights. Such a perfect photo backdrop, and the extra hanging greenery adds even more dimension. 

Hello wedding cake backdrop!! If you’re looking for a unique background for your cutting-the-cake photos, this is the perfect place! 

Photo by Sabrina Fields

Loving this “Mr. & Mrs.” sign! There really are endless possibilities of what you can do with a greenery wall. From a wooden sign, to red flowers, to a cake table, everything looks good here!

 

Written by Emma Brandt

Seasonal Wedding Color Schemes

Fall – Rust, Sage, Cream, and Gold

Photo by Danielle Dziedzic Photography

For a fall wedding, rusty red and sage green are the perfect colors to create that autumn leaf feel. Adding gold accents enhances this fall color scheme, making it feel like you’re in a fall wonderland! 

Winter – Forest Green, Maroon, Silver, and White

Photo by Becca Grimm Photography

If you’re getting married in the winter, cooler colors are definitely the way to go. Using a pure white instead of ivory will look amazing with silver. Cooler shades of maroon and green will match perfectly, especially if there’s snow in the background!

Spring – Peach, Rose Gold, Cream, Yellow

Photo by Ag Photography

When we think of spring, we think of soft, warm colors. Pairing a peachy orange with cream and warm yellow accents creates such a colorful feel, without being too bright. Rose gold will compliment these colors beautifully! 

Summer – Sage, Purple, Ivory, and Salmon

Photo by Kylie Marie Photography

For a summer wedding, adding a bright colors to shades of green creates such a playful, natural feel. Salmon is such a warm, summery color! And ivory would bring out the warm tones of the other colors.

 

Written by Emma Brandt

Wedding Day Struggles and Advice According to your Enneagram

If you’re a one… 

You may struggle with making sure everything is perfect. But no wedding day goes exactly as you plan it to. Having to adapt to constant changes may lead to a lot of stress, especially when everything doesn’t seem to be working. If you find yourself worrying about your day, just remember – a wedding is about the people you’re with. And make sure to hire a wedding planner!

If you’re a two…

You care so much about other people, you may end up accommodating their opinions too much. Remember that your wedding is your special day, and you are the one who gets to choose everything (not your mom or your friends). Make sure to choose the decorations that you love! It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. 

Photo by Josh Rigsby Photography

If you’re a three… 

Like twos, you  tend to care a lot about what others think. You may find yourself choosing a venue or a dress simply because you think your friends would be impressed. But your wedding day is not about how awesome everyone thinks you are! Remember to make decisions based on what you really want, not just what you think others would like. 

If you’re a four…

You love being unique. It’s likely very important to you that your wedding is different from everyone else’s. Like twos and threes, you also might need to remember that your wedding day is about you, not your friends or anyone else. Unique weddings can be so much fun, but make sure you’re doing what you really want – not just the opposite of everyone else. 

If you’re a five… 

You tend to be very independent, so wedding planning may be a struggle for you. Dealing with everyone’s opinions, and having to talk to so many different vendors might be really draining for you. Remember to take some time for yourself everyday to get away from all the craziness. And if you don’t want to deal with any of it… you can always elope!

If you’re a six… 

You might struggle with making decisions and tend to look to others for guidance. This may be the easy option in the short term, but when it comes to your wedding day, you might feel like it’s not even yours. There’s nothing wrong with talking to friends and family about their opinions, but make sure to form your own opinion before making any decisions. 

Photo by Jessie Modlin Photography

If you’re a seven…

You probably don’t enjoy long-term planning. You may struggle with staying motivated to plan your own wedding, so remember that you can ask for help! Definitely hire a wedding planner to keep you on track and don’t be afraid to ask friends or family for help if you’re really struggling. This way, you can have fun thinking of ideas, and other people can bring them to life!

If you’re an eight… 

You tend to have very strong opinions, and may have difficulty working with people. Although  it’s so good to stand up for yourself, some plans are going to have to change. Remember that nothing happens exactly how you plan it, and that’s okay! Don’t forget to delegate at least some tasks, so you don’t end up with the stress of doing everything yourself.  

Photo by Jessie Modlin Photography

If you’re a nine… 

Making decisions is certainly not your strongest trait, so wedding planning may be a challenge. Like sixes, you often prefer to let others decide things for you. But your wedding day is your day! You may be perfectly fine letting someone else handle all the specifics for you, but try to really take time and think about what you want. Even if it’s just a few things, make sure you stay strong in what you want.

 

Written by Emma Brandt

Ten Tips for a Perfect Summer Wedding

Thinking of getting married in the summer?? Here are some tips that could save you from a heat disaster! 

  1. Dress for the weather! Make sure you and your wedding party aren’t wearing anything too hot if you’re going to be outside!
  2. Take photos early! This way you won’t be stuck outside during the hottest part of the day.
  3. Wear sunscreen under your makeup! If you’re taking photos outside, you don’t want to get burned before you have to walk down the aisle

    Photo by Katie Wilson
  4. Make sure there’s space in the shade so your guests don’t get too hot… or burned!
  5. Start planning early and be flexible! Summer weddings are high in demand, so make sure you’re thinking ahead.
  6. Choose a venue with both indoor and outdoor space (like The Rutherford!). This way, you can enjoy the sunshine without getting too hot. 
  7. Keep the weather in mind when choosing your food. No one wants to eat hot soup in the summer heat!
  8. Plan your makeup accordingly! Avoid liquid makeup that might melt off in the sun. EVERYTHING should be waterproof!!

    Photo by Lanterns and Feathers Photography
  9. Don’t forget about fans. If your ceremony is outside, try to get some strong fans to blow on your guests!
  10. Stay hydrated!! Drink water all day, especially if you’re outside a lot. This will help to save your energy and even to cool down!

Hope this helps you to plan your summer wedding! You can never be too prepared! 

 

Written by Emma Brandt 

Celebrating The Rutherford’s 4th Birthday

Photo by Kylie Marie Photography

Wow… We still can’t believe The Rutherford is four years old! Even recovering from the pandemic, we’re having so much fun as wedding season picks up again! From rescheduled and postponed weddings to everyone who is tired of staying in, we are thrilled to have a full schedule again. Adjusting for COVID has been such a valuable experience, and we’re so grateful for all the new skills and knowledge we have accumulated through these difficult times. Over the past few years, we have grown through our internship program, new staff, and learning new details from every wedding. 

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Working with such amazing couples has definitely been our favorite part of working at The Rutherford. We love thinking creatively with them and then seeing everything come together so beautifully! From here, we are excited to continue growing and learning how to make everyone’s experiences even more amazing. 

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of The Rutherford’s life! And to everyone else… We can’t wait to meet you.

 

Sincerely, 

The Rutherford Team

 

Written by Emma Brandt

Third Time’s the Charm: A Rescheduled COVID-19 Wedding

Imagine planning your wedding for over a year, spending hundreds of hours picking out floral arrangements and bridesmaids dresses and decorations, only to be forced to postpone this carefully organized day… twice! Imagine the excitement and relief when you can finally have your dream wedding a year later.

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COVID-19 has been hard on everyone these past few years, including those who had been planning for a wedding. Jenna and Todd wanted to have their wedding over a year ago, but because of COVID complications, they weren’t able to get married until last Sunday.

They had planned to have their ceremony outside, in the beautiful courtyard, but of course there was a tropical storm! Fortunately, because The Rutherford has space for both an indoor and outdoor ceremony, they were able to hold out hope for a sunny wedding until the day before. Even though it ended up being inside, the decorations and florals were still stunning, and the brick walls made a perfect background for all their photos.

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Weddings never go as planned, and this one was no exception. But no matter how many plans we had to change, their wedding day was still magical and seamless. We were able to be flexible and accommodate everything that came up, and everyone appreciated having both an indoor and outdoor option. At The Rutherford, there’s nothing that we love more than making everything as perfect as possible for our couples on their special day. Flexibility, especially now, is one of our most important roles.

 

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Planner: Jennifer Dennis Monts – Love This Little City Events

Floral: Greg Foster

Music: DJ Tambition

Baker: Chelle Chelles

Bar: Southern Libations

Catering: Mike & Jeff’s BBQ

Photographer: Kelli McAbee

 

Written by Emma Brandt

Meet Emma, Our Summer Intern

Hi everyone! I’m Emma, a junior Spanish and Business major at Furman. I love being outside and I am very excited to be studying spanish in Chile next semester!

I grew up in St. Charles, IL and Ellicott City, MD. My love for event planning began working with a florist for two years. In addition to working with The Rutherford, I am also interning part-time with Culpepper Designs, so I’m excited to learn more about all the sides of event planning. I hope to stay in Greenville after I graduate, probably pursuing a career in event/wedding planning. I am so grateful for this amazing opportunity, and I can’t wait to work with all the fun people at The Rutherford!

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The Rutherford Summer Intern

Three Different Spaces = A Whole Evening of Events

Three Different Spaces = A Whole Evening of Events

Wedding day logistics are stressful! Let any-bride-to-be tell you. There are pictures and decorations and the ceremony and the reception and send-off. All of these moving parts, especially when you start moving places, can add more chaos to your big day.

The Rutherford can provide a solution to the crazy logistics of the day, especially when all parts of the day are done in our venue.

Wedding ceremonies typically either take place in our Brick Room, or, if the weather decides to cooperate, outside in the Courtyard. Both have beautiful backdrop options and plenty of room for guests to watch the ceremony unfold.

The Rutherford | Outdoor Wedding
Photo by Red Apple Tree Photography
The Rutherford | Brick Wedding
Photo by Madison Grae Photography

Following the ceremony, most brides choose to have their cocktail hour in the reverse of their ceremony—either the Courtyard or the Brick Room. This gives the couple plenty of time to take pictures after the ceremony while their guests mingle right next door.

The Rutherford | Outdoor Wedding Reception
Photo by Emily Bolt Photography

The Warehouse tends to be the most popular spot for food, drinks, and dancing. It can be set up for a sit-down dinner or flipped to a dance floor for you to get your boogie on.

The Rutherford | Industrial Wedding
Photo by Red Apple Tree Photography
The Rutherford | Industrial Wedding
Photo by Emily Bolt Photography

Guests can also float outside to chat under the lights or to catch their breath after an evening of dancing.

The Rutherford | Industrial Wedding
Photo by Madison Grae Photography

Send-offs are done from our parking lot and are a magical way to end a special day.

The Rutherford | Industrial Wedding
Photo by Angela Zion Photography

 

By flowing the events of the evening throughout our different spaces, you can truly enjoy the time without feeling rushed to get to the next place while still have distinct spaces for each part of the night.

Curious about how you can use all three spaces for your evening event? Reach out to schedule a tour today!

– AR