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January 25, 2017 In

Erin + Dusty

Erin and Dusty’s garden-inspired wedding was nothing short of amazing. The couple wanted the decor and general feel of the wedding to be very classic, timeless, and a little bit earthy. They liked the idea of having a black tie event, but at the same time, they wanted their guests to feel relaxed and entertained while keeping the reception high energy.

Dinner consisted of food stations. Classics like beef tenderloin and mashed potatoes were served as well as more adventurous options such as sushi and Thai rolls. Guests were entertained with a piano and electric violin duo during dinner, a live band for the dancing, and a fireworks show to end the evening.

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January 25, 2017 In

Adrienne + Blake

Adrienne and Blake were married on a beautiful day in April. Their ceremony took place at First Presbyterian, a grand church in downtown Omaha. After guests witnessed their union, they made their way to Joslyn Art Museum for cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Adrienne’s vision for her wedding was classic and timeless with tables layered with flowers and touches of gold. Guests were greeted on the museums’ grand staircase with passed canapés and the couple’s signature drink – Rosé with St. Germain. A string quartet added to the ambiance. Guests then moved into the Fountain Court for dinner followed by dancing.

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January 25, 2017 In

Eden + Zach

Eden and Zack wanted to create a wedding reception where their guests would feel treated and taken care of without pretension. The park at Skyline Ranch, Eden’s parent’s private neighborhood, was the perfect place to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for their Fall wedding reception. 150 guests watched Eden and Zack’s nuptials under a large oak tree as geese floated in the pond behind them.

The invitation suite was designed by Zack’s sister and letterpressed by his father. Each invite was wrapped in a colorful piece of fabric and a piece of twine.

During cocktail hour, guests were able to grab a drink and sprawl out on picnic blankets or sit on wooden benches made by the bride’s aunt. A variety of lawn games borrowed from friends and family entertained guests throughout the evening. Because their wedding took place in the great outdoors, Zack and Eden opted for individual picnic dinners for their guests rather than having a large buffet. Each of the delicious dinners Attitude on Food created were placed in a cardboard box that was screen printed with a beautiful message from the couple. A large assortment of vintage glass bottles filled with flowers from the Mother-of-the-Bride’s personal garden decorated the tables.

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January 25, 2017 In

Mary + Alex

Mary and Alex’s Grand Budapest Hotel-inspired wedding will always be on our list of most memorable weddings to produce. The Paxton Ballroom’s ornate architecture and gilded details, reminiscent of the prestigious Grand Budapest Hotel, was the perfect setting for the couple’s reception. The wedding color palette was rich and saturated like the colors in the Wes Anderson film. Alex requested navy, so we layered it with Mendl’s iconic pink color and a deep, rich burgundy color. Our graphic designer created a regal crest and monogram complete with crossed keys (a reference to the film’s elite crossed keys society) for the invitation suite. The RSVP card was designed to look like a vintage telegram, and our designer created an illustration of the Paxton that was included on the details enclosure (similar to the iconic Grand Budapest structure visually represented throughout the film).

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Cocktail hour took place in The Paxton’s lobby complete with live music, passed apps, and delicious cocktails. We designed the table assignment display to look like hotel keys stored behind a reception desk. Custom gold frames backed with velvet held skeleton keys paired with silk tassels and table assignment tags. Oversized bar signage directed guests to try the signature drink (champagne with St. Germain) for “a dash of panache” (a reference to M. Gustave’s favorite perfume – L’Air de Panache). Abraham Catering’s team passed a variety of whimsical apps including strawberry mousse in round chocolate cups garnished with edible flowers. After cocktail hour, guests were directed to a glowing dining room. Each guest table had a variety of floral centerpieces in blushes and deep reds as well as candles displayed in vintage gold candlesticks. The head table was dressed in an ivory velvet linen and gold flatware. Miniature navy bowties marked the gentlemen’s place settings and mini bouquets directed the ladies to their seats.

 

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January 25, 2017 In

Katie + Jimmy

When Katie and her mom, Lori, first approached our team to design and plan her June nuptials, we were immediately captivated by their grand design vision and infectious personalities. Over the next nine months, we worked to transform Happy Hollow Country Club into a welcoming environment with a refined and modern design. We focused on creating cabanas for the cocktail hour which took place on the front lawn of the country club. Our design team worked closely with Blooms and Bouquets to design wooden cabanas softened with simple linen draping. The Blooms and Bouquets team searched for vintage furniture and refurbished each piece in-house. We helped select the upholstery fabrics and focused our energy on perfecting the scale of each piece, so we could optimize each cabana’s capacity.

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Our team designed the stationery suite to be minimal and timeless. The invitations were letterpressed by Inclosed Co. and included surprising touches such as the leaf patterned envelope liner and green edge painting.

Over 250 guests witnessed the couple’s nuptials at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, the location where Katie and Jimmy originally met when they were children attending parochial school. Each guest received a program featuring an illustration of the church. Despite an overcast start to the day with the threat of rain impending, the clouds parted in time for an outdoor cocktail hour on the front lawn of Happy Hollow Country Club. In lieu of a traditional guest book, Katie and Jimmy opted to use an Instax camera to document their wedding attendants. Custom cabanas were filled with soft seating for guests to enjoy while sipping mojitos (the father of the bride’s favorite drink to make when entertaining guests at home). A jazz trio added to the cocktail hour ambiance. Just as the cocktail hour was coming to a close, there was a sprinkling of rain, signaling guests to make their way indoors.

Guests were welcomed into the reception by a boxwood display with hanging monogramed sugar cookies (a favorite dessert of the bride). The cookies would later served as an end of the night treat. Long estate tables were set with centerpieces filled with peonies, tulips, hydrangea and roses. Katie and Jimmy, along with their families, toasted with Schramsberg champagne, the same champagne Katie’s parents enjoyed on their wedding night. The Galaxy Band provided entertainment for the evening, performing Lullaby by the Dixie Chicks as the couple’s first dance. Guests, including Katie’s 86 year old grandmother, enjoyed a night of dancing to the live music.

 

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January 25, 2017 In

Denae + Brady

Denae and Brady celebrated their nuptials at a private residence nestled into the gorgeous Nebraskan countryside. The couple wanted their wedding celebration to feel laid-back and welcoming, so we incorporated various organic elements into the design such as textured natural linens, wood accents, and garden-inspired centerpieces. Guests were welcomed to the reception with a beautiful fresh vegetable stand, an infused lemonade bar that offered guests the opportunity to create custom cocktails, and a table assignment display that featured cotton escort cards tied with blue suede cord.

After cocktail hour, guests were directed to the tent for dinner and dancing. Brady requested a southern-influenced menu. A loaf of honey cornbread was placed at each guest table to accompany the casual buffet of brisket and bourbon bbq chicken. Traditional wedding cake served with local ice cream was the perfect ending to this summer soirée.

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January 25, 2017 In

Meredith + Alec

Meredith and Alec’s marriage was witnessed by over 450 guests on a warm July day. Their guests were treated to a carefully-curated experience that included interactive food displays, multiple live music performances, a cigar and scotch bar, and various beautiful spaces to explore in the expansive Joslyn Art Museum.

When we first met Meredith and her mom Jane, they spoke about creating a farm to fork food experience. They envisioned their guests enjoying food stations featuring wholesome and local items, and with the groom’s family rooted in agriculture, the menu needed to highlight fresh produce and Nebraska beef. Our job was to figure out how to make their great ideas come together in one well-rounded meal, optimize space in the reception layout to create the best flow for their 450 guests between each food station, and design food displays that would compliment their casual but elegant food choices. After several months of planning, it all came together. Guests enjoyed a towering charcuterie display during cocktail hour as well as passed apps. Dinner featured a farmer’s market stand filled with fresh veggies, a grilling station with chicken skewers, beef tenderloin and lamb lollipops, and a seafood station complete with a crustacean-filled ice sculpture and sushi rolls. A small army of waiters also passed around individual portions of gooey mac and cheese, chilled soup shooters, and hearty mash potatoes. Late night treats included passed petit fours and sliders accompanied by mini Dairy Queen shakes.

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January 25, 2017 In

Kansas City Editorial

After meeting with Meghan Savage of Meghan Savage Photography and Amy Cason of Victorian Gardens at Amigoni Urban Winery, we knew we wanted to design an inspiration shoot in the light-filled and historic building. Located in the Stockyards District of Kansas City’s West Bottoms, Amigoni Urban Winery is the renovated Daily Drover Telegram Newspaper Building. The winery includes original moulding, expansive ceilings, and an industrial barrel room.

We centered the inspiration shoot around a couple who would be drawn to the building’s clean, white design and at the same time appreciate its original architecture and history. Our couple loves modern design balanced with thoughtful artistic details. As history lovers, they let the building’s past newspaper operation inspire their wedding day. You’ll notice a printing press motif in the stationery as well as on the cutting cake. Their color palette complements the lightness of the building – cream, blush, and taupe. We added ink to balance the palette and mimic the dark moulding in the venue. Lastly, for a touch of the unexpected, we incorporated a subtle pop of neon yellow throughout the design.

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January 20, 2017 In

Mildale Farms Shoot in Kansas City

We were introduced to Mildale Farms in Kansas by Amy from Victorian Gardens. After scoping out the wedding property online, we were immediately drawn to the expansive manicured property. We designed the shoot to feel regal and pristine to play off of Mildale’s grand equestrian-style barn. Ultrapom supplied our table elements. We selected Arte Italica chargers and paired them with vintage glassware and flatware. Amy filled a cast-iron urn with blooms in various creams and antique ivory tones. Taper candles were placed in iron registers covered with moss. Shasta Bell designed the stationery suite to include handmade deckled paper and traditional serif fonts to complement the table design.

Our model, Jessica, from Voices and Models, wore a traditional sleeved gown from Bride. We layered a voluminous skirt on top of the all-lace gown to add movement. Jamie from the Hair Parlour kept Jessica’s make up natural. Jessica’s hair was tied in an understate braid – another nod to our equestrian inspiration.

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