Spring Inspiration In St. Paul At A Renovated Warehouse

Melissa Hammam
September 27, 2023
Categories: Photo Shoot, Seasonal Wedding Trend, Spring, The Blog, Wedding Style

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Athena from Empiria Studios says, “ My favorite parts of design are when two seemingly dissimilar items are juxtaposed to create a harmonious and cohesive theme. For this photoshoot, we wanted to bring softness and an air of fine art into a very industrial, modern venue. The warmth of spring blooms contrasted against the stark space to create a modern garden party.”

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The Lowlands is a new venue in St Paul, Minnesota. It is a perfectly renovated warehouse that pays homage to its industrial roots while showcasing modern features like a concrete spiral staircase. Upstairs, light pours in through the windows from all directions, while downstairs, moody lighting against the original stone walls feels like a cozy escape. The first time we visited the venue, we were immediately drawn to the green marble bar and curved architectural elements. Those inspired multiple parts of our design and settings for wedding portraits!

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The House of FLORA “Gloria” gown was love at first sight. The perfectly voluminous sleeves and soft, yet pop art-esque lace drew us in immediately. Again, the Hair and makeup artist Cristina Ziemer Beauty describes the bride’s look as such: “The bride’s makeup is enhanced with a soft satin complexion. I used bronze and rose tones on the eyes, cheeks, and lips to complement the tones through the bouquet.” The reception separates from The Law Bridal are perfect for dancing the night away without bulk or the hassle of bustling. An added perk was how comfortable the bride was in this ensemble! We kept the groom’s look very traditional, with an addition of a softly colored boutonniere. Martin Patrick 3 had the perfect suit, shirt, and bowtie combination. The white bowtie almost blends into the white shirt, but its silk catches the light and stands out in the right lighting.

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Amy from MillerHouse Flowers made spring florals seemingly tumble from the ceiling and cascade onto the table and ceremony space. The decor inspiration started with a floral dinner plate. The way the foliage and blooms cascade across the plate inspired the way that the flowers drape down from the metal chandelier above the dinner table and across the air in our ceremony installation. We infused the design with a thin, gold, geometric pattern in a few areas: the table chandelier installation, the ceremony installation, and the thin gold wire to tie together the stationery. The bouquet was inspired by the stunning gerbera daisies we included throughout the day. This seemingly traditional flower is making a comeback, and we embraced its curly petals and soft color, allowing it to extend out of the bouquet and create its shape. We wanted the bold form to shine and paired it with other soft and romantic textures playing up the juxtaposition we sought throughout the rest of the design. The massive 12-person table is actually five tables put together: four 60” serpentine tables, and one 60” round table in the middle. It makes a statement in the room and allows for a garden to grow out of the center of the table and upwards toward the ceiling. We wanted the arrangements on the table to flow together, like the floral runners we know and love, but with a more delicate and organic quality. Each table element was meticulously handpicked, from the Chandlerie candles to the grapes sprawling down toward the plates. The whimsical blush charger plates add to the garden vibes while still feeling upscale.

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We have three favorite design elements! One: the styled bar. After being inspired by the curved, green marble bar, we wanted to feature it as its own design. Our couple changed into their reception outfits and sipped on signature drinks created by Gin Gin, a bespoke bar staffing & consulting service focused on hospitality, artful preparation, and humble ingredients. The drinks, crafted with fresh herbs, featured the colors of the design presented in gorgeous ribbed glassware. Two: the cake. The cake designed by Ink Sweets perfectly captured the delicate touches softening modern edges. It defied gravity by featuring a diamond shape; starting with the smallest radius of a cake tier, working its way up to a larger tier and back down again. Flowers cascade on the largest tier in the same manner as they cascade across the ceremony space. Three: the invitation suite and day-of papergoods. Mori from Mori and Co says, “This invitation suite combines modern elegant typography, soft colorful handmade paper, a venue illustration and a custom envelope liner. All design decisions were purposefully selected to be in harmony with the graceful decor and wedding day display.”

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If you want to do a second look, consider choosing something that mirrors your first in some way. We loved the voluminous sleeves on the House of FLORA “Gloria” and found that same design feature in the Corrine top, pairing it with a more danceable Camden mini, both from The Law Bridal.

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