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Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Liesl and Kevin Working 60 and sometimes 80 hours a week as Martha Stewart's executive assistant, Liesl Menning hardly expected to find love. But on October 31, 2007, love walked through Liesl's office door in the form of musician Kevin Haynie. Kevin was performing on Martha's TV show (Kevin plays guitar and banjo in country singer Josh Turner's band). The two kicked off a whirlwind long-distance romance. Says Liesl, "We joke that we're like the couple in Green Acres -- city girl meets country boy." One thing they do share is a concern for the environment. "We wanted to have a wedding that was elegant and also eco-friendly," Liesl says. 01 of 42 Invitations The stationery suite, from Crane and Co., is printed on recyclable paper; calligraphy by Debi Zeinert. 02 of 42 Bouquet Martha made Liesl's bouquet, which features amaranth, gladiolas, and Queen Anne's lace and is tied with a vintage ribbon. 03 of 42 Rings Liesl's wedding ring (it was her grandmother's), Kevin's ring (from Tiffany and Co.), and a charm necklace (by Dogeared Jewels and Gifts), a present from a colleague) rest in the custom ring bearer's box from D. Sharp. 04 of 42 Flower Girl Baskets The flower girls carried maple veneer baskets with a handle of eco-friendly ribbon, filled with punched flowers made of biodegradable seed paper. Learn More Eco-Friendly Wedding Ideas 05 of 42 Trolleys A trolley transports guests to the ceremony site. 06 of 42 Bride's Family The bride's family: The boys wear clothes from Brooks Brothers and ties made by Tiecrafters from vintage linen. 07 of 42 Groom's Family The groom's family poses with the couple. 08 of 42 Maid of Honor Liesl with niece and maid of honor Hannah Stadler, in a custom muslin dress by Amsale. 09 of 42 Flower Girls Liesl poses with nieces and flower girls, Sophie and Ella Hill, and junior bridesmaid, Hallie Haynie, Kevin's daughter; the girls wear dresses from Us Angels. 10 of 42 Ceremony The bride and groom exchange vows in an open field, framed by two small maple trees planted especially for the occasion. 11 of 42 Special Guest Martha's French bulldog, Sharkey, attended. 12 of 42 Bride and Groom The couple wear matching smiles. 13 of 42 Happy Couple The couple share an "uplifting" moment. 14 of 42 Reception Barn The reception barn is festooned with a garland made from strips of maple veneer as well as biodegradable and vintage ribbons. 15 of 42 Special Guests The couple poses with some of Liesl's Martha Stewart "family": Robin Marino, Darcy Miller, Martha, Charles Koppelman, and Kevin Sharkey. 16 of 42 Guests Country singer Josh Turner and his wife, Jennifer. 17 of 42 Seating Cards Cotton seating cards from The Lettered Olive are printed with vegetable-based ink; each table is named for a tree indigenous to Tennessee. 18 of 42 Favors Guests receive tree saplings from the Arbor Day Foundation; tags detail regions in which the trees will thrive. 19 of 42 Centerpieces The centerpieces hold flowers from organic grower Madison Creek Farms (the nearby property of Peggy Lynn Marchetti, daughter of country legend Loretta Lynn), including zinnias, Queen Anne's lace, and football mums. 20 of 42 Place Cards Recycled CD sleeves, rubber-stamped with soy-based ink, also act as place cards. 21 of 42 Head Table The head table is set with monogrammed organic linens from Transylvanian Images that were embroidered by Liesl and a friend. Beeswax pillar candles (from Creative Candles) glow in glass hurricanes, and maple-veneer lamps hang from above. 22 of 42 Father of the Bride The bride's father, Fritz Menning, dons a Stetson. 23 of 42 Guests Julia Eisemann, Martha's administrative manager, enjoys the festivities. 24 of 42 Guests Guests at the head table enjoy both the food and the company. 25 of 42 Kids Table The children's table is decorated with glass Ball jars, bushels of apples, and gift boxes filled with eco-friendly toys, such as a windmill generator and cards for coloring; the table is covered with recycled paper, on which the kids can draw with twig pencils. 26 of 42 Apples Ella Hill samples a sweet treat. 27 of 42 Kids Table The youngest guests, including ring bearer Jackson Hill, have a table all their own. 28 of 42 Cocktails Martha created the "Menning Mimosa" cocktail, a mix of orange and lemon juices, prosecco, and Grand Marnier; it was served with For Your Party's debossed napkin (no ink!). 29 of 42 Food A guest carries her plate to her table. 30 of 42 Buffet Table The organic buffet dinner includes fried chicken brined in sweet tea, heirloom tomatoes, and corn pudding from Tayst Restaurant in Nashville. 31 of 42 Food A waiter presents a tray of tasty bean casserole. 32 of 42 Sweet Treats Monogrammed petits fours made by the bride's sister, Karen Menning Porter, who owns Tilly's Cakes in Neodesha, Kansas. 33 of 42 Candied Apples Veneer tags attached to red-hot candied apples serve as place cards for the kids. 34 of 42 Chocolate Banjos Miniature chocolate banjos from Martine's Chocolates are a nod to Kevin's profession. 35 of 42 Guest Book Quilt In lieu of a guest book, guests are asked to write on squares of linen, which will be sewn into a keepsake quilt for Liesl and Kevin. 36 of 42 Cake The homespun dessert buffet features a charming three-tier cake (Liesl's sister adapted the recipe from Martha's apple-spice cake using organic ingredients) covered with white-chocolate maple frosting and decorated with organic apples and currants. The cake stand is wrapped in the same veneer that adorns lamp shades and candles. 37 of 42 Favors Guests receive a disc of Kevin's songs tucked into their place cards; the CD features an illustration of the couple drawn by Darcy Miller, editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings. 38 of 42 Dancing The bride cuts a rug with friend Mary Curran. 39 of 42 Music Kevin serenades his bride with one of the many love songs he has written for her. 40 of 42 Dancing The couple take their first spin on the dance floor as husband and wife as musician Billy Dean performs one of his favorite songs, "Everyday Was Made for You and I." 41 of 42 End of Night Liesl and Kevin steal away for a quiet moment. 42 of 42 Sources Location: Fairpath Farm, Franklin, TennesseeCatering and Candy Apples: Chef Jeremy Barlow, Tayst Restaurant.Flowers: Madison Creek FarmsCalligraphy: Debi Zeinert, The Blooming Quill, and Elizabeth Porcher Jones.Custom Gowns: Amsale, 800-765-0170.Flower Girl Dresses: (No. 583) $152, Us AngelsInvitations: Martha Stewart Weddings for Crane & Co. StampsRing Bearer's Box: D. SharpTree Favors: Arbor Day FoundationChocolate Banjos: Martine's Chocolates.Petits Fours and Cake: Karen Menning Porter of Tilly's CakesCD Recording: Kent Wells Productions and Bayou Recording Inc. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit