Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Showers & Parties Rehearsal Dinner A Rustic Woodland and Plaid Rehearsal Dinner By Shira Savada Shira Savada Shira is the former real weddings editor for Martha Stewart Weddings. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Paige and Michael Kate Headley The night before their Christmas-themed wedding, Paige Sandbrook and Michael Handza, their bridal party and close family members joined together at Howard's Creek Lodge. The fly-fishing camp, located on the property of the pair's Virginia wedding venue, The Greenbrier, boasts a white oak log structure, where the rehearsal dinner took place. See Paige and Michael's Wedding 01 of 07 The Location Kate Headley Originally a barn, built in 1840, the building was a great spot for the elegant and intimate event. 02 of 07 Reindeer Games Kate Headley Escort cards calligraphed by Arney Walker were glued to reindeer figurines (originally made to be cupcake toppers) that had been spray painted gold and set out with pinecones. 03 of 07 The Music Kate Headley A guitarist played a mixture of acoustic renditions of Christmas tunes, classic rock, and country songs. 04 of 07 The Drinks Kate Headley The Greenbrier's signature stir sticks were added to the beverages. 05 of 07 The Dinner Kate Headley 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. 06 of 07 The Centerpieces Kate Headley Lanterns, antlers, pheasant feathers, berries, pinecones, and greenery came together for the centerpieces. A woodland-themed Christmas tree added to the rustic scene. 07 of 07 Sources Kate Headley 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit