A Floral-Inspired Wedding at Ashery Lane Farm in Minnesota

Lauren Megerdichian
April 12, 2023
Categories: The Blog

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A mix of blushes, whites, and french blues was utilized in elements throughout the day to bring the whimsical and romantic vision to life.

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From the very start, the bride (Jena) said she wanted the entire day to be “dripping in flowers”… so we did just that. Hosted during the peak of Minnesota fall, the venue’s spectacular farmhouse and orchard was a key source of inspiration for the floral-focused design. We wanted the vibe to feel whimsical and enchanted, yet elegant and organic.

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[field title=”Proposal Story”]Because their engagement happened during the pandemic, our bride did not think a proposal could be much. However, Sam surprised Jena by proposing at her family cabin in Pequot Lakes, MN on the dock. Little did she know that all of her closest friends and family had come near and far for a surprise engagement party and started coming out 1 by 1 as she was walking up the stairs.[/field]

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Jena wore an Oscar De La Renta gown from the Spring 2021 bridal collection. The detail on the dress was absolutely stunning. The heater neckline featured leaves that continued to move down the dress. Statement from the bride herself: I had a dress I liked in Minnesota. However, my mom, sister, and I went on a trip to Beverly Hills just to try some dresses on, but we didn’t think I would find anything. As I slid my dress on in the dressing room, I just started to cry. You always hear about this moment when you know you’ve found your dress, and I finally felt it. When I put that dress on, it felt like it was made for me. It is so unique, classy, and whimsical. I truly felt like a princess (although personally, I think the dress is a dead ringer for Tinkerbell ;) ).

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The bridesmaids wore beautiful Jenny Yoo dresses that perfectly complemented the bride’s gown. The dresses were in the color “serenity blue” and had flowers and leaves embroidered all over them. The bridesmaids wore different styles. Statement from the bride herself: The second I saw these bridesmaid’s dresses, I knew I had to have them! I have ALWAYS loved the color blue and when I saw these dresses and the floral overlay, I knew they were perfect. The color, the outer layer of flowers that rest on the dress, and the different style options for all my bridesmaids made it the perfect choice. At the wedding, there were multiple comments that they were the most beautiful bridesmaids’ dresses they ever saw. The cherry on top, they ended up matching my wedding dress perfectly!

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[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groomsmen looked sleek in their black tuxedos.[/field]

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Cocktail hour featured a butler passing hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails (a whiskey sour and a vodka spritz). At the reception, the three-course dinner was plated. To start, guests received a delicious fall salad, accompanied by fresh bread and sweet butter. For entrees, guests had the choice of sautéed tenderloin, herb-roasted farmhouse chicken, or butternut squash ravioli. For dessert, guests could not only have a slice of wedding cake, but they could also choose from an assortment of other desserts: churros with sea salt and caramel sauce, limoncello almond cakelettes, chocolate toffee trifles, or mini chocolate chip cookies. The couple also had a late-night snack for guests who stayed until the end of the night. This included a sliders and fries buffet. Butler passed mini ice cream cones was also a huge hit!

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For the ceremony specifically, we wanted to highlight the natural beauty of the outdoor space while pulling in the bride’s love for flowers. Jena floated down the aisle to say “I do” under an arbor adorned with beautiful, locally grown hydrangeas and dahlias. During cocktail hour, guests were invited to roam around the lawn and orchard and later found their names and reception seat assignment on a french blue seating chart that had planter boxes filled with flowers. The reception featured soft, romantic details to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that could instantly be felt upon entering the room. From the lush arrangements on the tables to the adorned fireplace, to the greenery wrapped around each pillar, there were flowers at every turn. We wanted the design to feel elegant and enchanted, so the layers of detail for each place setting were intentional.

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The wedding cake was front and center as guests entered the reception space. The two-tier cake featured floral details in icing that matched the blushes, whites, and blues in the color scheme. Sprinkled along the cake were little white pearls to add more depth. The cake was simple and soft, yet beautiful and whimsical.

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One of our favorite details was the bright red, vintage car with a trunk full of blooms! Placed just outside of the venue’s red barn doors, we wanted this to be a show-stopping moment as the first thing guests see when they arrive on the property. The contrast of colors between the bright red car and the whimsical blooms made for a magical design moment.

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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The ceremony programs were a key design element of the ceremony. As guests opened the program, they not only saw a beautiful outline of the ceremony, but a blue, floral-patterned pocket with “for happy tears” printed on it, along with a tissue inside. These personal touches made the ceremony feel intimate and unique.[/field]

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To top off the most perfect fall day in Minnesota, the day turned to night with the most incredible sunset. The couple took the most stunning sunset photos ever as they wandered through the apple orchard.

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