(above) “Surrounded by such amazing scenery, we wanted our design to complement the natural beauty of the gardens,” says Haley Mueller and Emilee Robenhorst, the brains behind this wedding-day concept and owners of Mint & Lovely, a boutique design studio based in Milwaukee. The tablescape is anchored with a lush garland of hops and greens, all from a nearby farm, atop a richly textured linen. A trick from the Mint & Lovely ladies themselves: make your own candle holders like these, simply by cutting PVC pipe to various heights and spray-painting them a rich copper hue.
Who says place cards need to be of the paper variety? Here, fresh mission figs are used to show guests to their seat. Enlist a calligrapher (or a friend with exceptional penmanship) to hand-letter each name with a paint pen. Figs are generally in season from late June through early fall, so depending on your wedding date, scour the farmers’ market for what’s in season.
Frosting-free and fancy-free! Grafton’s Yield Bakehouse whipped up this “naked” cake—just a single tier for you and your spouse—and topped it with fresh figs for a simple and sweet post-dinner treat.
When it comes to your bouquet, keep it classic: Pair a variety of white blooms with lush greenery for a look that never goes out of style.
Long before your big day, give guests a peek at what’s to come with an ultra-romantic invitation suite like this one by Tia Joy Kim. Up the elegance factor with thoughtful details, such as irregular edges, vintage-inspired stamps and a copper wire to hold it all together.
For him, a classic—and so-very 007—navy suit. For you, a stunning strapless gown covered in intricate lace, like this Maggie Sottero design, available at White Dress Bridal Boutique.
