There is so much beauty to be found in the changing of seasons – if you’re a bride or groom who had to change their wedding date to a transitional time of year, allow this gorgeous styled shoot from Rachael Ellen Events to inspire your wedding design. Read on for more tips and tricks from Rachael and don’t miss out on the full gallery captured by Whitney Hunt Photography!
From Rachael Ellen Events… This design was inspired by changing seasons. Often so many brides are set on having a fall wedding, or a summer wedding or whatever it may be – but there is so much beauty to be found in the transitions! I think especially at this difficult time in our world, we have to find the beauty in change and the beauty in transition. This design is to inspire any couple who had to change their wedding date to another season or even an in between season so they can realize the beauty found in that very change.
For the color palette, I wanted to use both dusty, muted tones seen in winter as well as brighter tones found in the first of spring. Paring this year’s Pantone color of the year, blue, with winter mauve, caramel, and rust gave the design an intimate, cozy feeling. I added in a shade of blue that could be used in a winter or spring setting as it paired beautifully with our spring blush, lilac, and yellow. The tables were adorned with blue linens, tall taper candles, and gorgeous tableware. We used modern china and flatware as well as streamlined glassware from Wild Event Studio to create this organic yet modern look.
Our lush arrangements featured both winter textures and new spring blooms to highlight the beauty in this transition. Each setting was adorned with a navy and gold pressed menu card, velvet table number, and gold pressed name card. We styled the bride in a full classic strapless Amsale gown. We wanted the look to be very bridal and traditional. To emphasize the seasonal transition, we paired a lace body suit under it. This gave the look bit more edge and made it seasonally appropriate. Her soft bridal makeup paired perfectly with her incredible high bun and cathedral length veil. She wore gold hoops and a classic engagement ring. The groom wore an incredible velvet blue paisley suit. It was fitted to perfection. The velvet drew on winter themes while the paisley gave it a playful spring feel. We created two bouquets for the bride – a small posy bouquet for the ceremony and a fuller bouquet for portraits. This is a trend I would love more brides to get into! Having a smaller bouquet for certain wedding moments is perfect just as having a large, lush bouquet is great for other moments! Why choose?! The cake was adorned with the couples monogram that was also seen in the paper goods. Paired with an organic gold leaf design, the cake was regal yet organic and forward thinking. This paired perfect with the velvet invitations that were pressed with gold. The mountain scape liner created an added detail that was perfect for this ski resort location.
Photography: Whitney Hunt Photography | Videography: Jen Affleck | Event Design : Rachael Ellen Events | Event Planning: Rachael Ellen Events | Floral Design: Rachael Ellen Events | Dress: Amsale | Cake: Flour & Flourish | Jewelry: J Brooks Jewelers | Suit: Kenneth Boggs | Wedding Venue: Montage Deer Valley | HMUA: Janelle Ingram | Paper Goods: Lettering by GRG | Rentals : Karley Parker for Scenemakers | Table Rentals: Wild Event Studio