The wedding planning dream for Emily + Austin was to tie the knot somewhere surrounded by nature—bonus points if the venue could serve as a getaway for their friends + fam.
When they found Magnolia Streamside Resort in the heart of the Poconos they knew it was the spot. And from there their warm, autumnal early October wedding came to life.
“We knew we wanted the design of our day to enhance rather than take away from the beautiful natural surroundings,” say Emily + Austin. That’s why they leaned into a color palette full of warm, earthy tones like forest green, sepia, terracotta, amber, mauve, dusty blush, and burgundy.
Building beautiful weddings was nothing new for bride Emily who, along with business partner Melissa, created floral + event design company Stems Floral + Event Design. So all of this dreamy day’s planning, event design, and floral magic came straight from Stems!
We’re so enchanted by the woodsy romance of Emily + Austin’s day and the way that photographer Tori Kelner perfectly captured it all.
Let’s take a peek!
Marsupial Papers put the dark + delicate colors of Emily + Austin’s palette to perfect use. We can’t get enough of those embossed details and that marbled envelope liner.
Love the way these round terracotta ring box showed off Emily + Austin’s wedding rings in this enchanting details shot.
Matching pajama sets! One of our all-time fave bridesmaid gifts. This super cute terracotta toile pattern fit perfectly into the feel of the day.
Groom Austin started off the celebration sipping a cold one from his sage green Stanley beer stein 🍺.
A little rain definitely won’t wreck your big day! Grabbing some umbrellas like Emily, Austin, and their wedding party did is one way to roll with any weather. Check out our rundown of what to do if it rains on your wedding day for more tips + ideas!
Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding From the bride: Other than marrying my best friend and dancing the night away surrounded by our favorite people...a memorable moment of the weekend was my mom's arrival. Five days before our wedding, my mom was admitted to the hospital. After many stressful days of not knowing what was going on, we got news the day before that she would likely need surgery on the day of the wedding unless her condition drastically changed. Our families jumped into action and planned to set-up Zoom to stream the ceremony for her to watch, but we were all crushed that she wouldn't be there. The morning of the wedding, Austin, my dad, and I went to the hospital at 6am to see her (luckily it was only 30 minutes from our venue). While she was feeling better, it still didn't seem possible that her drs would discharge her in time to make it. Long story short, my mom checked herself out of the hospital and walked right outside...where my aunt and uncle were waiting to rush her back to the venue. I was outside with my bridesmaids popping champagne and taking photos when we saw her walk up, and we all immediately broke into tears. My amazing make-up and hair vendors waited for her arrival, got her all made-up, and she was able to attend the ceremony in person, and after a nap, even made part of our reception. It rained all day, threatening to move our outdoor ceremony under the pavilion, but I kept saying that I didn't care about the weather...as long as my mom made it. Literally minutes before guests arrived, the clouds opened up, and the sun came out. I like to say that I called in all of my luck and favors that day, because it truly all worked out perfectly for us, making it a day I'll never forget and one I am so grateful for!
Emily found her ethereal off-the-shoulder Martina Liana dress at Brides By Young. The subtle shimmer and floral appliques are fall forest wedding perfection.
A Streamside Forest Ceremony
These mossy tree trunk floral installations full of fresh white, blush, and orange blooms were like something straight out of a fairytale!
Explore our list of songs to walk down the aisle to if you’re still on the hunt for the right music for this special moment.
Our Musical Choices Processional: “Thank You” by Led Zeppelin (Chris Cornell cover) + “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica
Recessional: "You Are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne
First Dance: "Your Song" by Elton John
This glowy candle-filled setup surrounded by trees was truly indoor/outdoor reception dreams!
Emily + Austin created these clever cocktail infusion jars themselves! Total unique wedding guest favor goals.
That rustic naked icing! Those beautiful blush cake florals! The super sweet script cake topper! We can’t decide what we love most about this delicious creation from Pattycakes.
Congratulations, Emily + Austin, on your perfect Poconos wedding weekend! GWS wishes you all the best!
photography: Tori Kelner Photography // venue name: Magnolia Streamide Resort, Canadensis, PA, USA // event design: Stems Floral & Event Design // planning: Amanda Virga_AMV Weddings // florals: Stems Floral & Event Design // wedding dress: Martina Liana Bridal // wedding dress boutique: Brides by Young // bride’s shoes: Charlotte Mills // bridesmaid dresses: Birdy Grey // hair stylist: Solie & Sable // makeup artist: Natural Beauty by KB // groom attire: Generation Tux // groomsmen attire: Generation Tux // paper goods: Marsupial Papers // cake: Patty Cakes NJ // desserts: The Whisk Witch Cookies // music: The Suyat band // content creation: Weddings with Verve