I've been seeing similar themes to this; carnival, circus, country...but not this particular one. Not yet. What I love about this theme that popped in my head after seeing a photo of a beautiful pie on a dessert table is that it sort of combines the ones I mentioned above, which are becoming more and more popular. Most of the country fairs that I grew up with happened in late summer. They included fabulous smells from all the wonderful foods sold, fun little carnival rides, petting zoos and pony rides,bales of hay, live bands, warm weather, I could go on and on. Below are some inpiration boards for this theme. I think that going the route of your local country fairs and all its unique quirks will be the most entertaining.
Country Fair Fare
Along with the standard food fare found at country fair's, put a twist on them. With fresh lemonade cocktails, pies instead of cake for guests, using multiple flavors including ones that are known in your area (apple in Washington, key lime in Florida, Pecan in the South, etc), cotton candy in colors that match your wedding colors, corn dogs with a catered twist (mini, fabulous mustards, and so on). Don't forget the other ones that may be ones you remember from visiting the fair as a kid, like Belgian Waffels or fresh Pear from the ones I went to.
Country Fair fare by moonnbeam on Polyvore.com
The Bride
For a country fair, a formal full length gown just doesn't fit. Short lengths, casual fabrics with a fun flair set the tone for the party. Red shoes in both a country fabric and candy apple style, a basket clutch reminescent of pie, cherry colored ring, and a white chocolate apple, all hint at the theme.
Country Fair Fare
Along with the standard food fare found at country fair's, put a twist on them. With fresh lemonade cocktails, pies instead of cake for guests, using multiple flavors including ones that are known in your area (apple in Washington, key lime in Florida, Pecan in the South, etc), cotton candy in colors that match your wedding colors, corn dogs with a catered twist (mini, fabulous mustards, and so on). Don't forget the other ones that may be ones you remember from visiting the fair as a kid, like Belgian Waffels or fresh Pear from the ones I went to.
Country Fair fare by moonnbeam on Polyvore.com
The Bride
For a country fair, a formal full length gown just doesn't fit. Short lengths, casual fabrics with a fun flair set the tone for the party. Red shoes in both a country fabric and candy apple style, a basket clutch reminescent of pie, cherry colored ring, and a white chocolate apple, all hint at the theme.
Audrey by The Steven Birnbaum Collection,
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The Groom
For a country fair wedding, red stripes or gingham shirts along with a light creamy linen suit and for comfort...sneakers. But not his old ones he's had since college. A beautiful leather pair. For the final touch, if so inclined, a leather weave ring for a little country and rock and roll.
theknot.com
The Groom
For a country fair wedding, red stripes or gingham shirts along with a light creamy linen suit and for comfort...sneakers. But not his old ones he's had since college. A beautiful leather pair. For the final touch, if so inclined, a leather weave ring for a little country and rock and roll.
