A Retro Chic Wedding Design at Legend at Merrill Hills

A nod to the '60s Mod aesthetic, this colorful, maximalist shoot channeled the clubhouse feel of the newly renovated Legend at Merrill Hills—and then some. “The gorgeous mid-century modern lighting fixtures and wood-paneled bar really highlighted and paid homage to the rich history of the club,” says Eve Cusack of Blue Fancy Events. “I used that as the design starting point.” The team leaned into magenta, the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, as the core color, and added in soft pastels to create a vibrant palette. The ceremony space featured an installation of old-school luggage and trunks with sprays of florals intertwined. “I wanted our table décor to feel maximalist but not overwhelming or outdated—like a ladies luncheon or tea party in the late ’60s,” notes Cusack. Interesting linens, bounding floral arrangements, papaya-colored napkins, gold cutlery and vintage glassware complemented the brass starbursts, rattan baskets and colorful candlesticks in a tasteful spread. Infusing more flair into the scheme, the bride wore a flirty short dress with feathered bell sleeves and modified empire waist, a look that was finished with her hair in loose waves held to the side with silver butterfly hair ornaments. Other standout details of the day brought home the vintage air, from the cake with brightly colored traditional piping to the retro stationery suite.