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Life has been HARD lately. Like most in the wedding industry, we have been running on fumes as we reach the end of a very challenging wedding season. For the past six months, we have been laser-focused on helping our clients CELEBRATE. Many of them have waited 2+ years for their wedding day, and witnessing our couples' family and friends love and support gives us an emotional and physical boost to keep going each week.

This season has required sacrifice, especially to our family and personal lives. Our company surpassed 10 years in business this past Spring. Months later, I regretted not celebrating that milestone, so I promised myself I would take time to celebrate another milestone: ten years of marriage on September 4. Rich and I carved out time in early September to visit Napa with our friends. There was a lot of good food and drinks, mystery books, and moments of stillness soaking up the California sunshine.

The trip reminded me that I need to prioritize my own celebrations.

Rich is the one constant in my life. I can't predict pandemics or what the wedding market will bring, so his tied and true partnership is something I cherish. He is the unsung hero of Lovestruck. He is the primary caretaker of our human children, so I can work long hours + weekends and attend to the sometimes unpredictable behavior of my business baby.

After over 15 years together, he knows that a handmade card is my favorite gift, he has "almost" learned what flowers NOT to buy me (sorry I'm picky...), he has perfected the margarita recipe because it's my favorite cocktail, he has given me two crazy children that are tall and clever like him, and he can sense when I'm anxious and need a bear hug to calm down.

Richard, you are my favorite.

First photo by @meghansavagephoto

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The dining tables were dressed in a light blue linen with embroidered flourishes that resembled water shooting out from a fountain. Formal place settings included gold accents, and velvet table numbers complemented the ornate shape of the presentation plates.

Guests returned to The Floral Display Hall for dancing. As an entertaining surprise for guests, hawking trays with embroidered ribbon straps were filled with mini pizzas packaged in letterpress boxes.

It was a memorable evening that the couple waited over 26 months to celebrate!

Event Design, Stationery, Planning: @lovestruckevent / Floral Design: @bouquetomaha / Photographer: @jessicablex / Videographer: @mullinixweddings / Ceremony Venue: @joslynartmuseum / Reception Venue: @lauritzengardens / Hair and Makeup: @kontempoomaha / Catering: @abrahamcatering / Dessert: @mbzcakes / Ceremony Musicians: @karlynmusic @mahrstringquartet / Band: @lostwaxmusic / Rentals: @copartyrentals @maxandlivie @uraomaha @rosejoyrentals @eclectichive / Linen: @bbjlinen / Draping and Lighting: @littlemadevents / Escort Card Calligraphy: @mir.writes / Bride's Gown: @pronovias from @bridalextraordinaire / Bridesmaid Dresses: @jennyyoonyc from @readyorknot / Transportation: @viplimo_nebraska

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The opposite end of The Floral Display Hall featured a massive custom wall with shelving for the escort display. The shelves were inset with wallpaper to complement the bar. Intricate escort cards were embellished with handmade mini flower bouquets that added depth and delicacy to the calligraphy table assignments. Two soft seating areas were positioned in front of the escort display to create an intimate and cozy area for guests to converse and take a break from the dance floor. Chocolate pennies in an antique compote were placed on a side table as a whimsical nod to the fountain inspiration.

Event Design, Stationery, Planning: @lovestruckevent / Floral Design: @bouquetomaha / Photographer: @jessicablex / Videographer: @mullinixweddings / Ceremony Venue: @joslynartmuseum / Reception Venue: @lauritzengardens / Hair and Makeup: @kontempoomaha / Catering: @abrahamcatering / Dessert: @mbzcakes / Ceremony Musicians: @karlynmusic @mahrstringquartet / Band: @lostwaxmusic / Rentals: @copartyrentals @maxandlivie @uraomaha @rosejoyrentals @eclectichive / Linen: @bbjlinen / Draping and Lighting: @littlemadevents / Escort Card Calligraphy: @mir.writes / Bride's Gown: @pronovias from @bridalextraordinaire / Bridesmaid Dresses: @jennyyoonyc from @readyorknot / Transportation: @viplimo_nebraska

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Lauritzen Gardens, the reception site, has several water features on display. The fountain, situated outside the front doors of the visitor center is a tribute to Helena Street who launched the idea to build the botanical gardens in 1982.

We created two main focal areas in the Gardens for cocktail hour. The lower level of The Floral Display Hall featured a 14 foot diameter custom round bar painted a deep Rocky River green and inset with custom wallpaper panels. The round bar shelf housed glassware and supported a dramatic floral arrangement. The far end of the Hall was anchored by the band’s stage built under a custom wooden pergola that was painted to match the bar. Fresh floral and green vines were arranged on the pergola to give it a natural, garden-like feel.

Event Design, Stationery, Planning: @lovestruckevent / Floral Design: @bouquetomaha / Photographer: @jessicablex / Videographer: @mullinixweddings / Ceremony Venue: @joslynartmuseum / Reception Venue: @lauritzengardens / Hair and Makeup: @kontempoomaha / Catering: @abrahamcatering / Dessert: @mbzcakes / Ceremony Musicians: @karlynmusic @mahrstringquartet / Band: @lostwaxmusic / Rentals: @copartyrentals @maxandlivie @uraomaha @rosejoyrentals @eclectichive / Linen: @bbjlinen / Draping and Lighting: @littlemadevents / Escort Card Calligraphy: @mir.writes / Bride's Gown: @pronovias from @bridalextraordinaire / Bridesmaid Dresses: @jennyyoonyc from @readyorknot / Transportation: @viplimo_nebraska

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Guests were greeted with champagne and petite ceremony programs secured with handmade silk ribbon as they walked up Joslyn Art Museum’s grand staircase to the ceremony.

The fountain in the Storz Fountain Court at the Joslyn serves as the room’s centerpiece. Moravian floor tiles include symbols for literature, music, architecture, and painting – all passions of George Joslyn to whom the building is dedicated. Hand-crafted ceramic tiles and a thunderbird motif adorn the fountain.

To complete the ceremony design, we brought in warm fruitwood chairs, linen-like draping to soften the venue’s tile and marble, and a raised altar accented with floral. Jill and David’s entourage of flower girls and ring bearers tossed pennies and warm wishes for the bride and groom into the fountain as they processed up the aisle.

Event Design, Stationery, Planning: @lovestruckevent / Floral Design: @bouquetomaha / Photographer: @jessicablex / Videographer: @mullinixweddings / Ceremony Venue: @joslynartmuseum / Reception Venue: @lauritzengardens / Hair and Makeup: @kontempoomaha / Catering: @abrahamcatering / Dessert: @mbzcakes / Ceremony Musicians: @karlynmusic @mahrstringquartet / Band: @lostwaxmusic / Rentals: @copartyrentals @maxandlivie @uraomaha @rosejoyrentals @eclectichive / Linen: @bbjlinen / Draping and Lighting: @littlemadevents / Escort Card Calligraphy: @mir.writes / Bride's Gown: @pronovias from @bridalextraordinaire / Bridesmaid Dresses: @jennyyoonyc from @readyorknot / Transportation: @viplimo_nebraska

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In May of 2019, David proposed to Jill at the JC Nichols Memorial Fountain in Kansas City. That moment became the inspiration for their wedding. Both Joslyn Art Museum and Lauritzen Gardens, their ceremony and reception venues in Omaha, Nebraska, were selected in part for the ornate fountains found within each venue.

To peak guests’ anticipation for the wedding celebration, we designed the traditional-style invitation with an unexpected color palette that incorporated cool water tones – soft blues, sea foam, deep blue-green – with warm tones to invoke an anticipation of Autumn – crimson, blush, and golden bronze. Our graphic designer created a floral pattern with delicate grout lines to mimic the intricate tile mosaics incorporated into many fountain designs. The pattern was utilized throughout the wedding design including the envelope liner of the invitation.

Event Design, Stationery, Planning: @lovestruckevent / Floral Design: @bouquetomaha / Photographer: @jessicablex / Videographer: @mullinixweddings / Ceremony Venue: @joslynartmuseum / Reception Venue: @lauritzengardens / Hair and Makeup: @kontempoomaha / Catering: @abrahamcatering / Dessert: @mbzcakes / Ceremony Musicians: @karlynmusic @mahrstringquartet / Band: @lostwaxmusic / Rentals: @copartyrentals @maxandlivie @uraomaha @rosejoyrentals @eclectichive / Linen: @bbjlinen / Draping and Lighting: @littlemadevents / Escort Card Calligraphy: @mir.writes / Bride's Gown: @pronovias from @bridalextraordinaire / Bridesmaid Dresses: @jennyyoonyc from @readyorknot / Transportation: @viplimo_nebraska

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For the dining tables, we selected a patterned linen that featured turquoise, rust, and citron. The place settings included selections that had handmade qualities and/or were made from humble, earthy materials. A woven charger was layered with ceramic blue china that complemented the natural-linen texture of the table linen and added a soft gradation of color from the linen’s most dominant turquoise hue. Natural-wood infinity chairs were selected for their silhouette’s reminiscence to a dream catcher while two-tone flatware added a masculine and modern edge to the setting. Lush centerpieces composed of romantic blush and ivory blooms were arranged in ceramic vessels with textured foliage foraged from the fields surrounding the wedding site. Rattan and pleated glass votives were scattered down the table to add a soft glow of candlelight.

We designed a menu that was pressed with a rust-colored ink to emphasize the table linen’s accent color. Hand-loomed beaded bracelets accented the menus and doubled as a take home favor. The head table was emphasized with two “clouds” of citron-painted eucalyptus that were arranged with beautiful movement that encouraged your eyes to dance down the focal table.

Event Design, Stationery Design, and Planning: @lovestruckevent
Floral Design: @ashleyfoxdesigns
Photographer: @mikecassimatis
Videographer: @krihafilms
Tabletop Rentals: @casadeperrin
Rentals: @copartyrentals
Linens: @latavolalinen
Draping and Lighting: @littlemadevents
Venue: @thenorfolkcc
Hair and Makeup: @miragesalonandspanorfolk
Dessert: @clevercakeskc
Ceremony Music: @harrisacademy
DJ/Band: @rascal.martinez
Tent: Lincoln Tent
Transportation: @viplimo_nebraska

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Cocktail hour and dancing took place in a tent featuring a suspended installation of 30″ white fringe – reminiscent of the long, straight fringe adorning the tribes of The Great Plains. The installation’s welded tracks were arranged in an arabesque pattern, so that any breeze would stimulate soft and rhythmic swaying motions in the fringe much like the movements seen during a Native American ceremonial dance.

The tent walls were cladded with wooden panels with an angular pattern to contrast the delicate fringe installation. A 12′ bar with laser-cut panels to match the invitation anchored the far end of the tent. Gold and wood shelving was accented by sconces made from welded iron rods that bore visual similarities to the hair pipe breastplates worn by the Plains Indians. The opposite side of the tent included the tiered wedding cake adorned with hand-torn wafer paper to embody the spirit of the fringe installation. The cake was placed near the escort display made from laser-etched blue leather triangles that collectively formed a Pendleton pattern.

Event Design, Stationery Design, and Planning: @lovestruckevent
Floral Design: @ashleyfoxdesigns
Photographer: @mikecassimatis
Videographer: @krihafilms
Tabletop Rentals: @casadeperrin
Rentals: @copartyrentals
Linens: @latavolalinen
Draping and Lighting: @littlemadevents
Venue: @thenorfolkcc
Hair and Makeup: @miragesalonandspanorfolk
Dessert: @clevercakeskc
Ceremony Music: @harrisacademy
DJ/Band: @rascal.martinez
Tent: Lincoln Tent
Transportation: @viplimo_nebraska

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Alicia and Austin’s wedding was a beautiful celebration of their relationship. The design was inspired by the bride’s Yankton Sioux Native American heritage; the rich art forms, powerful design motifs, and unique methods of visual storytelling crafted the design strategy and influenced each selection.

The letterpress invitations were pressed into a suede-textured paper. The warmth of the rust-colored ink provided a nice contrast to the blue duplexed paper and envelopes. The Pendleton-inspired diamond pattern and cleverly-composed monogram added a modern touch to the formal suite. Blue leather cording and foil-stamped wooden tags accented the paper.

Event Design, Stationery Design, and Planning: @lovestruckevent
Floral Design: @ashleyfoxdesigns
Photographer: @mikecassimatis
Videographer: @krihafilms
Tabletop Rentals: @casadeperrin
Rentals: @copartyrentals
Linens: @latavolalinen
Draping and Lighting: @littlemadevents
Venue: @thenorfolkcc
Hair and Makeup: @miragesalonandspanorfolk
Dessert: @clevercakeskc
Ceremony Music: @harrisacademy
DJ/Band: @rascal.martinez
Tent: Lincoln Tent
Transportation: @viplimo_nebraska

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We spent the week leading up to July 4th visiting my 96 year old grandma in Wyoming. We had a brief break in our wedding season, so we jumped at the chance to see Bushy after nearly 2.5 years away.

Sheridan, Wyoming is like a second home. The smell of my grandma's house on Main Street floods my senses with memories of pretending to host cooking shows in the kitchen, walking down the halls filled with family photos to see if I could remember the names of my 50+ cousins and their growing families, watching Harry and The Hendersons in the sun-soaked sitting room, and listening to the stories of how my grandparents met and raised their 12 children.

Between the crazy adventures of traveling with 4 boys, we made time for the quiet moments sitting next to Bushy in the sitting room. Her memories are nearly gone, but she still has her spit-fire attitude and never misses the opportunity to add a sarcastic comment to the conversation.

Swipe to see photos from our trip (mixed in with some classic Bushy photos). In photos #3 and #4 you'll see the hand-painted dress my Grandma wore to my parents wedding and my wedding. Photos #5 and #6 capture the boys exploring the statues on Main Street and watching Polo Practice at the Big Horn Polo Club.

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Prosecco Sorbet or Chili Lime Margarita Fizz?

Incorporating ice cream from Coneflower Creamery was one of Tessa and Jared's top requests. So we got to working thinking about how we could incorporated the frozen treat in a nontraditional way. We worked with Abraham Catering to develop two light and refreshing sorbet-based cocktails to serve out of the CC Truckster during cocktail hour on Joslyn's grand staircase.

As a high-priority item, we designed all of the details around the cocktail experience: fresh floral garland on the truck, hand-lettered chalk menu, custom stir sticks, and even linen bowties in the wedding colors for the Coneflower guys!

Comment below with the drink you would have ordered (see slide 3 for the menu)!

Design and planning: @lovestruckevent
Florist: @tiedandtruefloral
Photo: @samaremanphoto
Video: @lucasmirandacreative
Venue: @joslynartmuseum
Catering: @abrahamcatering
Ice cream: @coneflowercreamery
Cake: @the_confectionist_
Gown: @rhylanlangbridal
Calligraphy: @mir.writes

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With careful consideration and planning, simple and understated designs can be incredibly impactful.

It's a common misconception that these weddings are easier to design and execute, but with fewer visual elements, each detail must be perfect.

How many drapery panels per linear foot? How many blooms are required for each vessel? How can we add subtle depth to the place settings?

Swipe to see Amy and Paul's glowing and romantic reception.

Design and Planning: @lovestruckevent
Florist: @bouquetomaha
Draping: @402events
Photography: @danadamewood

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There is a "right" way to plan your wedding. You'll frequently hear me say that planning a wedding is a lot like building a home. You have to start with a well-planned and documented foundation (aka a blue print) and build everything from that. You would never hang drywall before you knew exactly where your plumbing and electric needed to be run, would you?

One of the foundational elements of our planning process is spatial planning. With the scope of the project - venue, guest count, and event format - we determine how guests will flow through a space. We like to approach each project with a fresh set of eyes and determine how we can utilize the structural constraints of a space to our client's advantage. Often times I like to sit in the empty venue and brainstorm the possibilities. It's a mixture of ingenuity, expertise and practicality that allows us to create functional and inspiring event layouts.

photography: @jessicablex

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Maybe you have started planning your wedding, and you have come to the quick realization that wedding planning is complex and confusing. What's the best order of operations? How do I manage my family's expectations and opinions? Where do I even begin!?!

Over the last 10 years, we have refined our full-service planning process so that we can hold our clients' hands through their entire engagement while efficiently managing, documenting, and verifying EVERY event detail. Wedding clients should be guided through a validated and robust planning process, so they can enjoy the planning experience as much as the wedding celebration itself.

Witnessing our clients and their families relaxed and present on their wedding day is the surest sign of a job well done. Swipe to see details of Emily and Joey's magical day.

Design, Planning and Stationery: @lovestruckevent
Photography: @mullersphoto
Client: @sturm_emily
Venue: Happy Hollow Country Club
Gown: @moniquelhuillier
Calligraphy: @mir.writes
Band/DJ: @patricklentzentertainment
Cocktail Hour Music: @karylnmusic
Ice Cream: @tedandwallys
Florist: @bouquetomaha
Beauty: @kontempoomaha
Installations/Lighting: @bloomsandbouquets
Linens: @latavolalinen

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I'm most excited by projects that require research. Whether it's studying a culture, design style, and/or time period, adequate research ensures that all design selections and touchpoints create consistency and strategically contribute to a cohesive event experience.

When Mary and Alex shared their love of Wes Anderson, my heart almost burst with joy. Their reception venue, the Paxton Ballroom, featured ornate architecture and gilded details that were reminiscent of Anderson's Grand Budapest Hotel, so I eagerly fell down an internet rabbit hole studying the film. I analyzed Wes' cinematography style, his costume design, and obsessed over the film to determined how I could bring Anderson's distinctive visual and narrative styles to A+M's wedding.

I designed a rich and saturated wedding color palette like the colors in the film. Alex requested navy, so we layered it with Mendl’s iconic pink color and a deep, rich burgundy. For the invitation suite, our graphic designer created a regal crest and monogram complete with crossed keys (a reference to the film’s elite crossed keys society). 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).

Cocktail hour took place in The Paxton’s lobby. 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. Miniature navy bowties marked the gentlemen’s place settings and mini bouquets directed the ladies to their seats.

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Proud (small-biz) mama moment:
The ladies surrounding me in this photo deserve so much praise. They helped me produce one of the most complex events we've executed in a long time. Guided by our (intense) documentation and training, they were quick on their feet and constantly analyzing the setup and event to determine how they could assist the production and wedding guests. The production could not have gone smoother, and I am forever grateful for these women and their dedication to creating a successful event for our clients. Thank you Katie, Brooke, Lindsay, Shelby, and Jaime.

We have a whole team of event assistants who will produce our 2021 celebrations. Some of them have been part of the Lovestruck team for 5+ years. These women are unstoppable, and I am so proud to work along side them.

Photo: @mikecassimatis

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Are you planning a Memorial Day picnic? We have some inspiration for you! We designed these perfectly-packaged picnic boxes for Eden and Zack's tent wedding in 2013, and they are still one of our favorite wedding details.

After several prototypes and many planning meetings with the caterer, we designed these detailed boxes seen in the photos (swipe to see more)! We loved watching guests open these charming picnic bundles as they were surrounded by flowers from the mother of the bride's garden.

Witnessing wedding guests' reactions to highly-personal, intentionally-designed details is my favorite part of my job.
And my favorite picnic box item...? The salad skewers with BANANA BREAD croutons!

Event Design, Planning, Stationery: @lovetruckevent
Photos: @mullersphoto
Catering: @attitudeonfood

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What's the difference between products and design?

Weddings can be a collection of products that fit a certain color palette or design style.
Hiring a true event designer is an investment in creative strategy and storytelling.
The decision between the two is based how you prioritize artistry and the spirit of creation.

Case Study: Maggie and Ben
(and Chris - the Father of the Bride 🙂

As we got to know Maggie, Ben, and Chris, it became clear that they bonded over their love of long-distance running. M + B had a playful relationship, and they didn't take themselves too seriously. We wanted to bring that energy to their wedding in the form of a cheerful color palette and cheeky event details.

Event designs are not formulated by running through a checklist and grabbing products/items at arm's reach that mostly "fit the bill". Months of strategy and planning go into creating designs that tell a deep, meaningful story.

Our clients don’t have to share our OBSESSION with color, scale, texture, and form. However, they appreciate that it’s what we need to create value and generate an emotional return from each celebration we design.

Event Design, Planning, Stationery: @lovestruckevent
Photography: @jessicablex
Florist: @bouquetomaha
Gown: @readyorknotweddings
Venue: @joslynartmuseum
Catering: @abrahamcatering

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Wedding design is often compared to storytelling. But how specific do we get when we narrate our clients' stories...? Our philosophy = it's all in the details.

We invest time in the preliminary planning stages to discover all that we can about our main characters (the couple), so that we can weave their personality and love story into a design strategy. This process goes beyond how they met and their favorite colors. Our job is it uncover their truest aspirations and what they value, so that we can design an experience that has purpose and creates joy.

For Maggie and Matthew's wedding in Aspen, we focused on the first vendor they booked - St. Mary's Catholic Church. We learned all that we could about the church and its major renovation in 2018 in which it employed architectural specialists from New York to restore the 125 year old building. After the building’s structural integrity was reconstructed, muralists artfully filled the sanctuary with ethereal, nature-inspired paintings that created both a joyful and dignified ambiance.

When asked about the inspiration for the renovation, the local priest described entering the church as “entering the New Eden, the New Paradise with one foot on earth and one foot in Heaven”. The stained glass windows, architectural features, and decorative paintings throughout the church are filled with images of vines, fruit and flowers that symbolize this New Eden.

Drawing similarities between this divine visual concept and the things Maggie and Matthew love about Aspen – the harmonious mix of humble, rugged surroundings with breathtaking, otherworldly beauty – we designed their entire wedding celebration around the “New Eden” imagery. Swipe through the photos to see how this design concept was infused in each design touchpoint.

Event Design, Planning, Stationery: @lovestruckevent
Client: @maggie_potthoff
Photography: @jessicablex
Florist: @barerootflora
Venue/Catering: @thelittlenell

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As wedding designers in the Midwest, we have to be resourceful when crafting our designs due to limited access to decor and atmospheric elements. Wedding stationery is the one exception - we have an incredibly talented graphic designer on our team, we work with the best printers/fabricators, and we have access to hundreds of resources for paper and nontraditional materials. With stationery, we are only limited by our own imagination.

We like push the limits of how paper goods and signage can enhance a wedding design. Swipe through the photos to see how we utilized Steph and Travis' custom branding to create a cohesive and personalized wedding experience.

Event Design, Planning, Stationery: @lovestruckevent
Client @stephaniesholin
Florist @ashleyfoxdesigns
Photography @alexdoes__
Venue @omahadesigncenter
Gown @readyorknot
Catering @attitudeonfood
Ceremony Music @karlynmusic
Dessert @adorncakes
Florist @ashleyfoxdesigns
Beauty @kontempoomaha
Installations Lighting @bloomsandbouquet
Linens @latavolalinen

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How do you want your ceremony to feel? Intimate, joyful, authentic, electric...!?!

Ceremony spaces should be designed to foster the specific emotions you hope to evoke from your guests. Add in a pre-ceremony cocktail and live music to complement the mood, and your guests will be filled with excitement and anticipation.

Scroll through some of our favorite ceremony moments including one photo of bridesmaids hysterically laughing after the novice officiant (a friend of the couple) started the ceremony BEFORE the bride had walked down the aisle.

Photos @jessicablex, @mullersphoto, @brettbrooner, @meghansavagephoto ashcrawfphoto

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Event designs should be layered and intentional.

Layered designs reveal a progressive disclosure of information. Those layers invite guests to discover something new each time they interact with or experience the design.

Designing with intention involves creative strategy rather than cobbling together the latest trends found on Pinterest. It's a meticulous process, but the results are ALWAYS worth it.

A perfect example of this design strategy is Katie and PK's layered ceremony programs. We wrapped the program in a geometric band that complemented the wedding's modern design and included each guest's name. The round fasteners were printed with table assignments to create a multi-purpose stationery piece.

Because the ceremony was taking place outdoors, we wanted to make sure the guests could enjoy the open-air nuptials, so we sourced two styles of sunglasses as wedding favors. I created several mockups of the program to ensure the paper bands/escort cards could also secure a pair of sunglasses to the back of the program. The resulting day-of stationery piece was both beautiful and functional.

Event Design, Planning, Stationery: @lovestruckevent
Floral: @tingefloral
Photography: @meghansavagephoto
Venue: @viceroysnowmass
Installations + Fabrication: @premier_party_rental

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National Sibling Day was on my radar in March, and then the beginning of April (and this nontraditional holiday) snuck past me as we've been busy preparing for wedding season. Lindsay has worked with me for the past 8 years, and each day I am reminded of how fortunate I am to have Lindsay as a business partner and a sibling. We can spend one moment holding each other up as we encounter business challenges or boy-mom drama, and the next moment we're on the floor in a fit of laughter from one our inside jokes collected over our 33 years of sisterhood.

Scroll through our photos filled with great memories, a few pregnant bellies, different hair styles, and some beautiful items from @shopthefold. I might have snuck in a BEBE photo of us at the end. (If you forgot what my youngest son currently looks like, check out the little girl with the bowl cut in photo #9.)

Photos by: @ashcrawfphoto, @jessicablex, @ashleynicolecreative

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A wedding may be one of the most special occasions of one’s life, but a vow renewal can be even more precious. Here you not only celebrate your love once, but you have the opportunity to reimagine and to reaffirm it. A vow renewal is a unique and meaningful way to recommit to each other.

Andrea and Adam’s intimate ten-year vow renewal featured a feminine color palette and accents. To balance the masculinity of the club’s existing design, iron elements and suede drapings were brought in to soften the atmosphere and bring in personal touches.

It was a truly wondrous setting for a magical day.

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Vendor Credits:
Design and Planning: @lovestruckevent
Photography: @ashcrawfphoto
Venue and Catering: @dismalriver
Draping: @littlemadevents
Install: @402eventservices
Florist: @bouquetomaha
HMU: @kontempoomaha
Rentals: @copartyrentals