A Rustic Woodland and Plaid Rehearsal Dinner

The Location

Originally a barn, built in 1840, the building was a great spot for the elegant and intimate event.

Reindeer Games

Escort cards calligraphed by Arney Walker were glued to reindeer figurines (originally made to be cupcake toppers) that had been spray painted gold and set out with pinecones.

The Music

A guitarist played a mixture of acoustic renditions of Christmas tunes, classic rock, and country songs.

The Drinks

The Greenbrier's signature stir sticks were added to the beverages.

The Dinner

Round tables were set with plaid linens, rustic wood chairs, and sage green napkins. Roaring fires gave the room a warm glow.

Guests dined on a family-style feast of cornbread, buttermilk biscuits with apple butter, Caesar salad with smoked shrimp; slow-smoked barbecued beef brisket, macaroni and cheese, cast-iron fried chicken, country-style green beans, Portobello mushrooms and bell peppers with creamy stone-ground grits, and finally bread pudding with vanilla sauce.

The Centerpieces

Lanterns, antlers, pheasant feathers, berries, pinecones, and greenery came together for the centerpieces. A woodland-themed Christmas tree added to the rustic scene.

Sources

Photography: Kate Headley

Location and Catering: Howard's Creek Lodge at The Greenbrier

Event Planning: Pineapple Productions

Flowers: Gillespies Flowers

Stationery: Cheree Berry Paper

Calligraphy: Arney Walker Calligraphy

Music: Robbie Dummitt

Hair and Makeup: Lou Stevens