This Modern Midwest Meadow Wedding Is Filled With A Fresh Color Palette And Meaningful Moments
When Claire and Parker got engaged at her sister's home, the couple knew this special place would be the perfect spot for their wedding day. Collected & Co. brought the couple's wedding vision to life and helped turn the residence into a fairytale wedding destination surrounded by romance. Fresh floral design by Rose and Laurel is a sight to behold, and Tiffany Kokal artfully captured the joy that radiated throughout the celebration in elegant imagery. You'll find endless inspiration inside the full gallery.
From Rose and Laurel...Claire and Parker got engaged on her sister’s family property in Minnesota overlooking a lush meadow. Just as the sun was setting Parker got down on one knee and asked Claire to spend the rest of his life with her. Right after she said yes and they were taking in the moment, the idea of hosting their wedding and sharing this special space that meant so much to them, with their family and friends came to life. Over a year before the big day, Claire and Parker partnered with Collected & Co. to help with all the joys and challenges a private residence event brings as there was a lot to be done to the property. The first project was preparing the site where the tent would be located. Claire’s sister and brother-in-law leveled the ground, planted grass, and started a garden all in anticipation of the big day. Claire and Parker opted for a sailcloth tent, which let in the soft summer breeze. The weather on the big day was perfect, with a sunset to match. To complement the color palette of the meadow and surrounding landscape, Claire decided on a palette of crisp white, soft olive, and beige with a dusty blush accent.
Jill Elaine Designs created a custom crest and incorporated the floral textures from the day into the suite. Soft olives, warm taupe, and a dusty blush all came together for this stunning suite. The custom crest was repeated on the custom bar for cocktail hour, as well as the linen signage for the reception. Flowers were important to Claire. She brought photos of plants and grasses she had seen during walks with her dog as inspiration for the florals. Rose and Laurel created a custom design specific to her vision which included meadow grasses, hydrangeas, Russian olive, and garden roses. To bring in a touch of beige, they used dried apples of Peru for an unexpected touch. On the day, the florist arrived early to harvest additional blooms from the garden and meadow on-site. This enhanced the sense of place and made the flowers truly custom to Claire and Parker. Part of the décor Claire was most excited about was incorporating weathered terracotta. Rose and Laurel provided footed compotes from their inventory. Claire loved them so much, she and her mom decided to create their own, and DIY’d the aged terra cotta pots with herbs that served as centerpieces for some of the reception tables. Claire’s bouquet was clean and simple. A single-ingredient bouquet of clove-scented stock flowers to compliment the clean lines of her gown. Claire and Parker wanted to create a fully immersive experience for their guests. They achieved this through multiple custom bars by Collected & Co., along with clean-lined and casual bentwood chairs. To keep the party going, they started the evening with music by Bluewater Kings Band, before switching to a silent disco for the remainder of the evening. A silent disco is a great option for private residence weddings, so you can be respectful of neighbors!
To Get the Look: 1) Start with a Great Location. Claire’s sister spent a considerable amount of time preparing a flat space for the tent. Your property may have a great level spot with views that could be a beautiful option. 2) Hire an experienced planner. At-home weddings take a high level of logistical management. If you want to truly enjoy your day, having a full-service planner will ensure your loved ones make it from location to location smoothly and stress-free. 3) Pick one Special Project. For Claire and her mom, this was distressing the plant pots that adorned some of the tables. This is a great way to bond, especially for those who love to craft together! The key is to make sure the project can be done well in advance of the wedding, with a trusted professional to take it over the finish line!
