Omaha Wedding Ideas and Inspiration

The Night They First Met Became the Inspiration Behind Their Entire Wedding Day – and It Was Perfect.

Her effortlessly romantic dress, the soft lavender and peach blooms, the venue… these are just a few things we can’t stop obsessing over in today’s wedding planned by Lovestruck Events. The darling couple met on a crisp Spring night in the bride’s hometown. In a moment of kismet, they saw each other from across the bar and their connection couldn’t be denied. They talked for ours outside on a park bench as the bride glanced up and saw the budding trees and delicate blooms around them – it was the perfect inspiration for their Spring wedding day, two years later. We couldn’t be more in love with this couple or these photos by Jessica Blex Photography & Design – check out the full gallery here!

From Lovestruck Events… Betsy and Ryan’s wedding color palette was inspired by the peach and blush tones of the grand staircase at Joslyn Art Museum. We installed a clear top tent at the base of the stairs. Rather than walking straight to the tent from the museum parking lot, we invited guests to take the long route to the tent through the sculpture garden.

Betsy and Ryan’s guests were greeted with signature cocktails and passed canapés. Lanterns lit the path to the tent where large wooden planters were filled with dogwood, seasonal greens, and hand-lettered seating assignment posters. The sun set as wedding guests dined, so the soft patio bulbs strung from the tent and the warm candlelight on the tables created a warm glow in the tent. Guests were served a nontraditional wedding dessert of valrhona jivara milk chocolate mousse with a dark chocolate cake center. Each chocolate dome was topped with a chocolate ring and edible gold foil.

How They Met:

From the Bride… Our meeting happened by chance in late spring two years before we said “I do,” so we wanted our wedding to embody all things spring. The night we met, Ryan had dinner plans with a buddy at a restaurant that wasn’t open on that particular evening, so on a whim, they decided to go to a different restaurant and sat at the bar top for dinner. I was newly back in our hometown after working in a different city for several years. I was making rounds reconnecting with old friends when I stopped into that very same restaurant to say a quick hi to the bartender, a friend from college. That was the night that Ryan and I met for the first time, but it felt like we had known each other for years – lifetimes, maybe. We eventually made our way outside to a park bench and talked for hours catching each other up on what we had missed out on in one another’s lives. I remember looking up at the trees and seeing the bright green of the budding trees and blooms around us. This, I thought, this is the beginning of something I never want to forget.

About the Design & Advice:

The crisp spring air, bright greens, and soft fluttery flowers of that spring night became the inspiration for our wedding vibe. My advice to brides and grooms out there in the thick of planning their wedding is to pick two or three “must-have” items for your wedding and stick to them. The rest of your wedding details? Leave it to the creatives. This rule truly saved me from sweating the small stuff and being overly stressed out during the wedding planning year.

My must-haves were 1. A tent reception 2. Greens, greens, and more whimsical greens, and lastly 3. A band. For the rest of the details I enlisted the help of my amazing wedding planners, Candace and Lindsay, at Lovestruck. They did such a good job listening to our vision and bringing it to life. Every detail was perfect and we couldn’t have been any happier with how it turned out!

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French Garden Wedding in Omaha at Happy Hollow Country Club

As I sit here wrapped in my favorite faux fur blanket warding off the early winter chill, this July wedding designed by Lovestruck Events is warming my soul. From the Bride’s stunning strapless number to the French garden-style details to the signature ice cream dessert (best. idea. ever.)—it is summer wedding goodness wrapped up into one pretty package captured by The Mullers.

From Lovestruck Events… Emily and Joey were married on a surprisingly cool July day. The bride wore a Monique Lhuiller gown, and the groom wore a custom black suit. We selected various Jenny Yoo floor-length gowns in Serenity Blue for the bridesmaids.

The clear-top tent which was used for both cocktail hour and dancing was the heart of the couple’s french garden-inspired celebration. The tent was draped in gray fabric and featured a six foot wide crystal chandelier. A grand lattice structure was welded on the front of the tent and expertly adorned with confederate jasmine to add to the garden ambiance. The seating assignment display was arranged on linen-backed frames with custom vellum pockets for each escort card. A free-standing bar and vintage furniture lounge created an inviting atmosphere inside the tent.

The dining room inside Happy Hollow Country Club featured light blue velvet linens mixed with patterned blue linen. Gray taper candles and lush blush and ivory centerpieces elevated the tablescape design. After dinner was served, guests moved backed to the tent for dancing, ice cream, and a sparkler farewell.

Interview with the Bride…

What did you envision your wedding being prior to planning?

I always dreamed of a classic, timeless summer wedding. My fiancé and I love being outside so I knew that I would want some part of the wedding outdoors.

What was your color palette and your style vision?

We decided on a French garden theme with lots of creams, whites, and greens. I was indecisive on light blue or blush for the bridesmaid dresses and finally decided after seeing the color swatches. The light blue worked seamlessly with our French Garden dream wedding.

What unique elements or DIY details did you include?

Our dogs are a huge part of our life and we wanted to have them included in someway. We decided to have cookies shaped like our dogs in the welcome bags. The perfect, sweet way to include them! Another unique element was incorporating our wedding crest inside my wedding gown. We also offered ice cream to cool guests off from the hot July night – complete with a custom flavor Joe and I created (vanilla ice cream with oreos, graham crackers, chocolate chunks, and brownies).

What was your favorite moment? Your favorite crafted detail?

My favorite crafted detail was everything to do with our tent! Dancing took place outside in a clear tent so we could dance under the stars. The inside of the tent was draped in fabric complete with a large chandelier. It was absolutely breathtaking! I also loved the outside of the tent: lush flowers in large plinth and urns and lattice draped in greenery. The entire day was a dream and it’s extremely hard to pick favorite moments because I would say every little thing, but if I had to pick it would be walking down the aisle and seeing Joe at the altar, taking our vows, and dancing the night away in the beautiful tent.

Tell us about your flowers, your gown, your favors, your cake, etc.

Flowers: Flowers arrangements were full and lush with a base of neutral tones and accents of blush. Flowers included: roses, hydrangeas, scabiosa, jasmine vine, camellia foliage, and more.

Gown: I went into dress shopping with an open mind and tried on all silhouettes, designers, and styles. I fell absolutely in love with an a-line, strapless gown made of 100% silk gazar. The skirt is tufted with unique structure and a 5 foot long train. I felt amazing wearing this elegant gown.

Favors: Guests received a gift bag filled with goodies when they checked into their room at our hotel block. We wanted to give a thankful gesture to those who traveled to be a part of our day without breaking the bank. The gift bags included popcorn, nuts, water bottles, and custom cookies shaped like our dogs, along with wedding details and a thank you note.

Cake: We had a five-tier vanilla cream cake with European buttercream frosting and filling. The cake was simple but beautiful with knife-textured frosting topped with fresh flowers and greenery.

What is one piece of advice that you could give brides-to-be?

Enjoy every second of the wedding planning process and wedding day. I highly suggest hiring a wedding planner so you, your significant other, and family can truly enjoy every moment of the special day.

Modern & Romantic Wedding at Nebraska’s The Diamond Room

Nebraska is showing up STRONG today. Lindsay and Alex tied the knot in one of the prettiest celebrations we’ve seen in a long time – with an attention to detail like no other. From the gorgeous welcome box favors filled with local favorites to the time spent alone in the reception space prior to the guests joining so that they could really feel the hard work pored into their wedding day, Lovestruck Events made sure every last moments was cared for and tended to. And the result, with images by Jessica Blex and STUNNING film by Buena Victoria, was a wedding that could easily be your favorite SMP wedding ever.

From Lovestruck… Lindsay and Alex’s wedding design was a true reflection of their unique personalities. The foundation of the design represented Lindsay’s desire for a garden-inspired celebration with a muted color palette and romantic florals.

In order to capture Alex’s personality, we added modern elements and introduced deeper tones into the color palette to give the design a masculine edge. Alex played a huge role in directing the overall vision and guest experience of the wedding day. As someone who loves to entertain, he wanted to create a unique and innovative atmosphere for their guests with surprises planned throughout the evening.

The invitation we designed set the tone for the celebration. Cheryl Dyer created an abstract floral pattern that was printed on a vellum envelope enclosing the wedding stationery suite. The modern floral design helped balance the invitation’s soft cotton letterpress paper, handwritten script, and elegant wax seal. Lyrics from their first dance song (I Would Do Anything For You by Foster the People) were foil stamped onto the envelope for a playful touch.

Lindsay and Alex were married on a Saturday evening in October in a clear top tent adjacent to the reception venue. The ceremony featured a custom gray-washed chuppah with a geometric design that was covered in lush floral blooms and greenery. Their ceremony was witnessed by just over 225 guests. A confetti canon was released when the couple shared their first kiss as husband and wife.

During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed French 75 cocktails, Lindsay’s signature drink, and a variety of passed and stationed appetizers. The dinner space was draped in white to soften the venue’s industrial finishes. We kept the guest table designs simple and functional, so guests could easily share the family-style bread and salad course before their plated entree.

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Wedding guests were directed back into the clear tent for dancing. A whiskey tasting bar, coffee cart, and 12 foot wooden bar were placed under the tent. Guests enjoyed wedding cake as well as beignets to satisfy their sweet tooth. Pizza was served from a food truck as a late-night snack. A live band from Atlanta kept the guests dancing throughout the evening.

A Q and A with the Bride and Groom

What did you envision your wedding being prior to planning?

Alex: To me, it was all about an experience. I wanted this to be a magical night not just for the bride and groom, but for everyone in attendance.

Lindsay: Whenever I imagined my wedding ceremony, it was always outdoors and was always in the fall.

What was your color palette and your style vision?

Alex: The vision for the wedding style was simple and unique. I didn’t just want a cliché pinterest wedding. I wanted something that would be unlike any wedding I had ever attended.

Lindsay: Everything I was drawn to evoked a chic, romantic feeling; soft palettes and muted hues. We chose a palette of blushes, peaches, grays, ivory with aged mixed metals and muted woods. I wanted my wedding to feel intimate and really beautiful.

What unique elements or DIY details did you include?

Alex: Putting the lyric of our first dance song on the back of our invitation was subtle, but very cool detail.

Lindsay: I agree with Alex, I loved that… Such a small detail with meaningful lyrics to us!

What was your favorite moment? Your favorite crafted detail?

Alex: My favorite moment was walking into the dancing tent and no one else was there, but my bride and me. It was stunning seeing the lights above us and the band playing and then just being the two of us for one moment before the party joined in. My favorite detail was having a hand-selected craft cocktail bar with a focus on bourbon. The chuppah and the tent were my favorite design details. And no one will ever forget the band…

Lindsay: My favorite moment was hands down the band, it was the moment everyone just let loose and had fun! My favorite detail would have to be the chuppah! It was simply stunning, they just nailed it!

Lindsay, tell us all about your gorgeous dress!

I felt most comfortable and most like myself in a more fitted lace dress. It had a row of pearl buttons up the back. My dress was a combination of two laces; to create the illusion of a pattern, which included an extra long train. Given the longer train I added to my ceremony dress, I wanted something I would feel comfortable in for the party. I knew I wanted a figure-hugging shape, but with enough movement for me to dance! For the ceremony I wanted a more traditional dress, but for the reception I felt comfortable with something less conservative, beadwork and embellishments in a subtle way that felt organic and dainty. My veil was simple, I just knew I wanted it longer than my train! My favorite accessory was a jeweled Jennifer Behr hair piece, I wore it for both the ceremony and the reception!

Can you share a little bit more about all of those important details…your flowers, the food, your favors, your cake?

Alex: The food was important. We chose menu items that could be executed well for our guest count. Rather than to-temperature steak, we chose cabernet braised beef short ribs. It was delicious.

Lindsay: Floral arrangements were organic – peonies, dahlias, ranunculus, anemones, eucalyptus, and garden roses.

For favors we put together a welcome box. Our approach was to include things that we would appreciate as guests at a wedding. We had a wooden box, which we filled with:

-A welcome program (which included a schedule of wedding events as well as a list of local restaurants and activities)
-Our favorite snacks: pistachios, strawberry macaroons and shortbread cookies, and sea salt caramels.
-Voss water

For our cake we ordered a vanilla wedding cake, semi naked, with flowers all over it. We also had it hanging from the ceiling, which made it fun and different!

What is one piece of advice that you could give brides-to-be?

Alex: To grooms, it’s your day too. Everyone else tells you otherwise. Don’t listen. I think it’s an important start to marriage to realize it is both of your time. I loved every bit of it because I was involved. If I wasn’t involved it would not have been as special.

Lindsay: Do not get obsessed with details. Despite all your prepping and planning, some things do not turn out exactly how you imagined them, but nobody knows the difference! Remember, this is your and your future spouse’s day – and that should be your focus and priority. It is so easy to get caught up in the business of wedding planning that you can quickly forget what the day is truly about. After the wedding is all over, your real journey begins!

This Alfresco Celebration Has THE BEST Late Night Treat

This alfresco celebration may fool into thinking it has European roots but it’s smack dab in the middle of Omaha. Celebrating under the cafe lights of the Magnolia Hotel courtyard, this affair is draped in blushing hues and marble inspired details designed by Lovestruck Events. And the fun doesn’t end there. To finish off the festivities, guests were treated to his and her favorite flavors of ice cream all bundled up in a late night sundae. See that sweet ending and more captured by Jessica Blex.

From the Bride… Prior to planning we envisioned our wedding day being intimate with our closest friends and family. We wanted to be able to have a chance to talk with all of the guests we invited. We also wanted it to be very romantic and warm, and after seeing the Magnolia courtyard we knew it would be a perfect fit!

The wedding favors were dark and white chocolate truffles made by my mom, doubling as place cards. The truffles were packaged in mini kraft boxes and adorned with a silk ribbon and wax seal (mimicking design elements of our invitation suite). Sean and I both love ice cream so we had a local ice cream store make our favorite flavors to create ice cream sundaes for our guests. Each ice cream sundae had a scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, german chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup, homemade whipped cream, caramel waffle bites and a cherry on top.

My favorite moment was having dinner in the courtyard under the lights. The flowers and lighting made the courtyard feel very romantic and intimate which is exactly what we wanted!

From Lovestruck…Liz and Sean’s wedding design was influenced by the natural stone and European-inspired architecture incorporated throughout the courtyard dining space at The Magnolia Hotel. A color palette of soft taupes, warm ivories, various shades of mauve, and accents of gold and rose gold was paired with a variety of textures with Old World references and romantic qualities: stone, handmade paper, velvet, organic-styled florals, and intimate lighting.

We helped Liz select bridesmaid gowns in both dusty blush and cinnamon rose. The female attendants wore various dress styles which added visual interest to the wedding party photos and ceremony lineup. The groomsmen (which included Sean’s FIVE brothers) wore blue suits for a fresh take on traditional menswear.

The stationery, featuring warm grey text pressed into thick hand-torn paper, provided a sense of tactile elegance while the simplistic layout and typography added modernity to the traditional printing techniques.

A blush and gold marble pattern, another nod to the European design inspiration, was incorporated into both the invitation envelope liner and the tiered wedding cake. We designed the dining space to feel intimate and welcoming. Long dining tables promoted lively conversation while string lights adorned with green vines created a canopy of light and life above the wedding guests.

The tables were draped with ivory linens with a brocade velvet pattern. The table flowers brought the rich color palette to the neutral dining area. The centerpieces were arranged in an organic/earthy style. Lush blooms were artfully arranged in weathered ceramic pots. Vineyard chairs added to the organic quality of the dining tables. The place settings featured taupe lace chargers, rose gold flatware, and deckled menus. Truffles, made by the mother of the bride, were packaged as favors and place cards for the guests. After dinner, guests were treated to wedding cake made with spiced autumn squash as well as ice cream sundaes featuring a scoop of His and Hers flavors.

Gorgeous Flowers Are Everywhere (Seriously!) at This Wedding

Our motto at SMP: You can never have too many flowers. So this Lauritzen Garden wedding is making us swoon. Florals abound from the real pressed flowers attached to the ceremony programs to the wall of champagne-flavored lollipops containing edible blooms! Ashley Crawford photographed the botanical affair, perfectly planned by Lovestruck Events.

From Lovestruck Events… Kaitlin and Matt were married in mid-June. The couple chose Lauritzen Gardens to host their reception, so we used the venue’s lush botanical setting as the main inspiration for their wedding. Once Kaitlin shared a photo of her sleek wedding gown with us, we knew we needed to add a modern and sophisticated twist to their garden-inspired wedding. We used a pressed flower motif to add a bold graphic element to the stationery suite. Real pressed flowers were attached to the ceremony programs, and champagne-flavored lollipops with edible flowers adorned their modern escort display. In lieu of cake, guests enjoyed various flavored cheesecakes while dancing under the glowing lights strung across the Floral Display Hall.

From the bride, Kaitlin… We wanted to create an evening that felt elegant, yet comfortable, modern yet warm. We had our sights set on Lauritzen Gardens for its visual interest, and the space allowed for our guests to wander and mingle. We loved the idea to juxtapose modern, sleek elements with the organic backdrop of the gardens. The warm, mixed florals popped against a color palette of white, black, navy, and gold. The wall of floral lollipops as seating cards had such a visual impact, and our guests raved about the originality! We had so much fun dancing with our family and friends. The skylights, planters, and string lights made the dance floor feel like an outdoor setting.

One piece of advice that I would give a bride-to-be is to save yourself a lot of stress by not getting caught up with the latest trends and “expectations” of what a wedding should look like. Comparison is the thief of joy, as they say! I had complete faith in Lovestruck to create a day that was beautiful and updated, but more than anything, felt like us.

Classically Elegant Omaha Country Club Wedding

When it comes to classic weddings, visions of full-length dressed ‘maids, bunches of white blooms and a glowing reception come to mind. But when that vision has the touch of elegance that this one does, it’s taken to a whole other level of awe-inspiring beauty. Jeffrey Sampson sits behind every lovely moment, ones that will add an extra twinkle to your eye today. Have a look for yourself right here.

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From the beautiful Bride… One of the most important things to us was music – first the ceremony music – both the songs and the vocalist – and then the band. I wanted the music in the ceremony to make everyone, including Thom and I, get that same feeling you do when you watch a really deep TV show or movie, haha. The ones that give you that lump in your throat, shake your core and make you feel alive. I by no means want to put church music down, but there songs that make me feel more spiritual than those in the Gather Hymnals if you will and it was important to get to use those songs in the ceremony

We spent countless hours thinking up our favorite songs about love and life and good. I compiled so many word documents with lyrics and looked up videos of acoustic versions in female voices. After we condensed our Spotify playlist down (for the 100th time) to our top 10 or so, it was time to decide where to put each song – it was a lot like choreographing the ceremony. In my opinion, the timing and placement of the music in the ceremony can make such a big difference. Looking back, the ceremony music – both the songs AND Tara’s voice – is one of my favorite parts of our entire day.

My dress. What I had in mind was nothing like the dress I ended up getting. I never thought I would wear a strapless, poofy gown however the second I tried this dress on, I knew it was it. I absolutely loved all the custom details we added to the dress – these details made it mine and made me feel like the bride I had always dreamed of being. We added a big champagne bow to the back that had detachable tails, a designer crystal belt, and most of all, the longer train! My favorite thing about the dress had to have been the train. Since the church was so massive and gothic, the long train and Chantilly lace really seemed fitting. Another one of my very favorite parts of my dress was my veil. My veil was also my “something borrowed”. My cousin, Leigh was one of my Matron of Honors and she wore it in her wedding. It was her mom’s (my aunt’s) and so not only was it super gorgeous, but it had a lot of meaning behind it and it was such an honor for her to lend it to me. My “something old” was the jewelry my nana let me wear – the vintage diamond necklace, diamond bracelet and pearl ring were perfect with my dress and made me feel like a Queen. My “something new” was a pair of earrings my friend picked up for me last minute and my “something blue” was a new pair of light blue hanky panky’s . One thing I underestimated was how much the dress would set the entire “theme” and “tone” of the wedding. Immediately after we found the dress – I knew exactly what I wanted the wedding to be like and was able to start making more decisions and acting on them. I never thought that the dress would have such an effect and be what kicked everything else to start falling into place.

Paper. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted the invitation to look like and Allie was very helpful in working with me. We hopped on a Skype call a few times and did the whole thing over the phone and web – pretty cool! I wanted classic and ethereal with a touch of whimsical. I love paper like I said – so paper was important. I wanted to incorporate the outlines of California (for Thom) and Nebraska (for me) and I wanted our names to be in Allie’s whimsical calligraphy so we could use it as a logo and incorporate it in other elements of our wedding. Lastly, I definitely knew I wanted to use vintage postal stamps to again incorporate California and Nebraska and because I thought it made the invite more personalized to Thom and I, helped set the eclectic tone of the wedding and added a pop of color (which in turn also made it stand out in your pile of mail).

Flowers. My bouquet was amazing. Peonies are my all time favorite flower and they were in season! The hand tied bouquet Mullhalls made for me was beyond perfect – even better than I imagined. I was blown away when they gave it to me right before I went outside to meet Thom for our “first look”. It was huge!!! We wrapped it with the fabric from my mom’s veil from when she got married. Her veil would not have matched my wedding dress so rather than scratch the whole thing, she offered taking some of the fabric off and wrapping my bouquet with it for good luck and to have a piece of her with me. I loved that. It was super special. I loved the bridesmaid’s bouquets so much. I loved that the girls had to let the white and blush pink astilbe rest in their arm instead hold it of with their hands and loved the way the champagne ribbon from the bow fell. It was elegant and natural and ethereal and unique all at the same time. At the church, we lined the pews with ivory tulle, a champagne satin ribbon to match my dress, a vendella rose, champagne feather and maidenhair fern.

Decor. One of my very favorite things was all of the vintage wedding photographs Thom and I gathered from our families and dispersed through out the front entry room. We labeled each with who they were, their wedding date and how we were related. It set a very romantic tone and inspired fun conversations as people arrived. We used different types of eclectic and vintage frames that we had from home or bought at Ross and Hobby Lobby. I loved the natural and garden and ethereal feel of the reception décor. The up lighting, candlelight, and hanging soft yellow bulbs from the ceiling created such a beautiful ambience. There were different centerpiece styles dispersed throughout the tables in the ballrooms. All of the tables had mercury vases of all different sizes with monochromatic garden roses, peonies and blush ranunculus. The head table was centered with silk ivy and giant mercury candelabras, column candles and glass bubble balls. Other tables had a giant gold artsy sculpture on them that twisted and turned up and had ivy plants intertwined and moss balls and stacked candles on each “branch”. Other tables had big round bowls with curly willow sticks sticking out of the center, filled with moss balls, white blooming begonia plants, succulents and other textural elements. We used greenery to hang off the ends of all of the fireplace mantles. The flowers were beyond amazing and really set the scene. It was beautiful.

Mod-Inspired Wedding Shoot in Omaha

The broaches in the bridal bouquet sold me on this whole shoot immediately. Not just because of the floral genius at Florals Etcetera, but just the general abundance of talent at Carrie Dayton Events, The Modern Hive, and Geoff Johnson Photography, just to name a few. It’s not easy to do the mod-vibe without being overly kitschy, but this is so sophisticated, it could fit perfectly into the woods or an urban loft.

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From Carrie Dayton Events… This sophisticated, hip ‘Mid-Century Modern Wedding’ was created for a young professional, urban couple who lives a modern day lifestyle. They appreciate nature and have a passion for design. Mid-Century components were implemented throughout the day’s events to emphasize the couple’s bold personality and lifestyle. Repurposed furniture was selected and used as the inspiration for the couple’s ceremony and reception. The rustic, outdoor setting lends maturity and trendiness to the style. Invitations were printed on wood to give guests the impression this was going to be a different wedding. Contemporary touches, such as the color palate, accent pieces, and flowers allure to a realistic setting for the 21st Century bride. The combination of these elements set the stage for this couple to express their personalities, style and most of all, love.

It was magical how such a large team of creative partners came together on this project including some who aren’t in the wedding industry such as Hutch Furnishings and The Modern Hive who are in the furniture and interior design industry. The team worked together as if they had known each other for years. The day was seamless and flowed like a properly timed wedding. I chose the partners based on their amazing talent and “can do attitudes.”

The bride and groom in the shoot are married and worked with me for their 2011 wedding. Courtney, the bride, is the owner of The Modern Hive and assisted with the design of the shoot. As the day progressed it was fun to watch their love and personalities come out on film. It was like reliving their wedding all over.

Omaha Country Club Wedding Inspiration Shoot

“Classic and traditional but still fresh and modern.” Rhylan Lang, I think you just defined the SMP wedding. And this shoot from Megan Pomeroy Photography is just the shoot to go along with that “Perfect SMP” definition. Classic, traditional, fresh, modern, and pretty.

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From Rhylan Lang… Classic country club inspiration. This shoot focused on soft details like gold accents, rich textures and classic floral arrangements. We loved the touches of unexpected elements like the pop of orange in the centerpieces and rose gold in jewelry. Classic and traditional but still fresh and modern.

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Omaha Wedding at Shadowridge Country Club

Weddings like this one captured by Megan Pomeroy make me want to cry tears of pure happiness, or at the very least kiss my computer screen. Because it simply doesn’t get prettier than this, lovelies. With blooms from Shamrock & Thistle so beautiful I could stare at them forever, a color palette so fresh I plan on pinning every image, and one completely in love couple – every detail planned by Lovestru.ck Weddings + Events is as good as they get, and you can see all of them right here.

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From Lovestru.ck Weddings + Events…From the moment I met Tara and Randy almost ten months before their wedding, the couple knew they wanted a soft and romantic wedding using shades of pink and purple. Like all Lovestru.ck weddings, we wanted to design an event that spoke to the couple’s personality and style, so we began the design process by getting to know the couple. We found that Tara’s Italian heritage and Randy’s German background played a large role in their lives, so we decided to utilize those strong cultural-ties in our design. Our first step was to focus the color palette. We kept the soft blush color, and we paired it with a wine-inspired reddish-purple tone.

Lesley at Inclosed Studio crafted beautiful letterpress invites and day-of stationery inspired by vintage wine labels and leafy grape vines. She also designed a monogram for the couple that was used throughout the stationery suite.

Tara wore a Monique Lhuillier gown accessorized with Haute Bride jewelry from Rhylan Lang. Her bouquet was wrapped with a piece of her mother’s veil and adorned with an heirloom locket. The men wore slim-cut black suits, and each bridesmaid selected her own black dress.

Tara and Randy were married in front of 200 guests during their traditional Catholic ceremony. Their guests showered the newlyweds as they exited the church with heart-shaped rice. The confetti was packaged in glassine bags, stamped with their gold-foil monogram, and sealed with a custom wax stamp.

Guests were welcomed to the couple’s lively reception by a hand-painted welcome sign that we framed in an ornate mirror. We hung wooden escort cards on mini garden hooks that were arranged in mounds of moss and centered around a grand centerpiece in the couple’s wedding colors.

Throughout their relationship, Randy and Tara created lists of restaurants to try, places to visit, and date-night activities. Over the last few years, they’ve cross items off (ex: eat Philly cheesesteaks in Philadelphia) while adding new items (ex: go surfing) to the list. As a nontraditional guestbook, we instructed guests to fill a wooden book (purchased on Etsy) with their suggestions of items to add to the newlywed’s to-do list.

Shamrock & Thistle arranged earthy and lush centerpieces using deep red amartanthus, dark purple scabiosa, varying shades of garden roses, and the most stunning cafe au lait dahlias. The varying heights of centerpieces created visual interest in the dinner space, and the draping greens hung on the chandelier above the dance floor, carried the organic and airy-feeling florals throughout the reception venue.

The head table was layered with pink textured linens from La Tavola. We had custom napkins embroidered with the couple’s monogram for the couple to take home after the wedding as cherished mementos. We set a box of biscotti (a traditional Italian cookie) that doubled as a place card at each place setting. The table numbers were crafted out of cork and embellished with gold foil.

As a late-night snack, Tara and Randy served German-inspired pretzel bites with beer cheese (so delicious!) and Italian-inspired mini cannolis and tiramisu bites. We stacked wine crates to create height for the food display, and Melissa from Pretty Paperie hand-lettered signs for all of the snacks using her artful and ornate lettering styles.

We also had Melissa create signage for other focal areas at the reception. She lettered our bride and groom chair-back signs. Tara’s sign read “Sposa” (or Bride in Italian), and Randy’s sign read “Bräutigam” (or Groom in German). Melissa lettered welcome signs and a sign for the card birdcage (both in written in Italian and German).

Another memorable moment of the evening was the speech given by the bride’s father:
“I promised you a present on your wedding day and here it is. When I was in London earlier this year I got this I an antique store. It is an old Roman coin, from 830 AD…almost two thousand years old. On the front of the coin is an emperor wearing a crown called a radiate. On the back is the Goddess Fortuna. So the crown radiate represents how the two of you and your love radiate whenever you are together. The Goddess Fortuna represents that you will have great fortune in your life. And may your love last as long as this coin has.”

Surprise Omaha Wedding from Lovestru.ck and The Mullers

I love a good surprise. I’m awful at pulling them off! But I sure do like them. So when I read that this sweet couple surprised their entire guest list with a wedding that no one knew was happening? I was bursting with excitement and quite honestly, impressed beyond words. Of course, Lovestru.ck Weddings + Events was there to help pull off every pretty detail, while The Mullers snapped up every jaw-dropping moment. Join in all the fun right here in the gallery and don’t miss the look on the guests faces in the film by Creative Films!

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From Lovestru.ck… I have known Jocelyn since the first day she opened her bridal salon in Omaha. Since then, we’ve shared in helping multiple brides get married in the Midwest. I knew Jocelyn had been dating her boyfriend, Paul, for nearly fourteen years, so I wasn’t surprised when she asked me this past summer to help plan her wedding. But Jocelyn did have a trick up her sleeve. No one knew Paul and Jocelyn were actually engaged. She wanted her nuptials to be a complete surprise for her guests.

Jocelyn set a date for three months after our initial planning meeting, so we quickly got to work. The bride-to-be wanted her wedding to feel timeless, but we knew we had to come up with fresh and innovative design concepts for Jocelyn who is constantly surrounded by wedding details in her line of work. We drew inspiration from notable dress designers and threw in some highly-personal details along with a few whimsical touches. The french blue and opal color palette was inspired by two Amsale bridesmaid dresses carried in Jocelyn’s store. We even ordered extra Amsale fabric to make a custom linen for the cake table.

One of the hardest decisions for Jocelyn to make was her gown selection. After brainstorming many options, she choose a gorgeous gown from Kelly Faetanini, a newly acquired line at her store. The fit-to-flare gown had a sweetheart neckline and was covered in a stunning gilded guipure lace. We soon realized we had to be very strategic about how we planned the couple’s wedding. The goal was to gather guests at a cocktail lounge under the pretense that Paul was going to surprise Jocelyn and propose to her in front of all of their family and friends. Once guests arrived at the cocktail hour, they would learn that the couple was actually getting married that night and be shuttled to the church and back to a reception at an art gallery across the street from the cocktail lounge.

Inclosed Studio created invitations for the cocktail hour/surprise engagement. Jocelyn loves stationery, so she wanted the invitation to be a work of art, but they had to be designed with more masculine touches as the invitation had to look like it was coming from Paul. In order to give Jocelyn the invitation suite she’s always dreamed of, we decided to use stationery to reveal the evening’s true intentions. Inclosed created a gorgeous invitation along with an paper accordion that was filled with the evening’s timeline, the ceremony program, and each guest’s escort card. We attached the envelope bundles to a floating wall, and prompted guests to grab their marked envelope as they entered the cocktail hour. I was so glad Creative Films was able to capture many of the guests’ astonished reactions.

After guests picked their jaws up off the floor, they grabbed a drink at the bar as they waited for the shuttles to the ceremony. We bundled chicken salad sandwiches on mini croissants and sweet potato chips in boxes for guests to eat on the bus ride and to tide them over during the couple’s catholic ceremony. The element of surprise created a palpable energy in the church, as just over one hundred guests witnessed Jocelyn and Paul’s nuptials. After the ceremony, the newlyweds exited the church through a tunnel of sparklers and rode to their reception in a 51 Chevy Convertible.

Guests were once again surprised as they entered the reception. Blooms and Bouquets transformed the art gallery with gorgeous chiffon draping and clusters of chandeliers. Guests were offered a Wedding Cake Cocktail made of vanilla vodka, ginger ale, and fresh raspberry as they found their seats. The table numbers were marked by different years the couple had dated as well as a fun memory from each year. Attitude on Food served a delicious family-style meal to all of the guests. The couple chose to serve their wedding cake a la mode in honor of their late fathers who often shared their love of ice cream with their children after dinner. The bride and groom both love donuts, so we created a wall of donuts for guests to enjoy throughout the evening. We gladly turned a blind eye as the groom’s nephews decided to have pre-dinner donut.

Usually we deem a wedding successful based on the guest experience and the flow of the evening, but we felt extremely proud to help Jocelyn and Paul achieve their top secret mission of throwing a surprise wedding without a hitch!

Hocus Pocus Wedding Inspiration from Meghan Savage Photography + Sequined Silver Lining

Confession: Halloween is cool in my book as long as we don’t have to watch Hocus Pocus. I saw the movie when a little girl and have been terrified of the Sanderson sisters ever since. However, after coming across this Hocus Pocus inspired shoot from Sequined Silver Lining and Lovestru.ck Weddings & Events, I’ve come to the conclusion that I can be on board with Halloween, Hocus Pocus and all, as long as I get this version, from Meghan Savage Photography, of the story. Obsessed might be an understatement.

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From Lovestru.ck… Natalie and I have worked together for the past few years, and when Natalie asked me to reunite with her (she moved to Kansas City a few months ago) to create a Fall-inspired photo shoot, I jumped at the opportunity to work with her again.

We bounced a lot of ideas off each other, but we settled on creating a dark and moody styled shoot. We wanted to design a shoot that was centered on beautiful and inspiring bridal looks with dramatic and mysterious undertones.

Natalie and I have styled multiple shoots together, and we’ve always discussed wanting to work with a red head, brunette and blonde for models. Luckily, Natalie was able to find three models that fit the bill for this shoot. As I was running outside a few weeks ago and thinking about the changing seasons, I was suddenly inspired to add in elements from my favorite Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus. Using our photographic memory of the movie (like most women our age, watching Hocus Pocus is a yearly tradition) we referenced the Sanderson Sisters’ hair, makeup and wardrobe as well as the movie’s set design throughout the shoot.

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For the wardrobe, Natalie pulled gowns that had a hint of color, and we played with using traditional veils as witches’ capes. Natalie paired fall accessories such as leather gloves and fur vests with the delicate bridal gowns to give them an edge. We also incorporate an evil eye bracelet into Winifred’s look to reference the head witch’s infamous one-eyed book.

Tablescape/Props:
The tablescape had to be bewitching but also relatable. I wanted the table to look like something The Sanderson Sisters would put together for a dinner party. We used dark metals, silky velvets, glowing candles and rich copper tones to give it a layered but moody feeling. The table was set for Winifred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson as well as Mr. Thackery Binx – the beloved black cat in Hocus Pocus.

Flowers:
Melissa from Blooms and Bouquets created earthy and dark floral arrangements using red astilbe, burgundy scabiosa, stained pepper berry, cranberry viburnum, passion flower vine, and dark red peonies.

Desserts:
Angela crafted many beautiful and delicious desserts for our shoot. The tablescape featured fluted chocolate cake with chunks of honeycomb and pomegranate. Our dessert display included liege waffles with a thick caramel coating, an extra tall Devil’s food cake with chocolate salted caramel buttercream and super dark chocolate chunk cookies.

Omaha Wedding from Kale Fitch Films + Amanda K. Photography

There’s nothing wrong with a good cry once in a while. Especially when those happy tears are thanks to the perfect wedding film from Kale Fitch. So cozy on up and grab a tissue, because this Omaha wedding has a whole lot of heart. Oh, and don’t dare miss the full photo gallery from the oh-so-talented Amanda K.

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From Kale Fitch Films…This is one of my absolute favorite wedding films I have done to date. I am a filmmaker from Utah but traveled to Omaha for the beautiful wedding of AJ & Nikki. This film is every reason why I love what I do. Every aspect of this wedding, couple, families, locations filled my creative and emotional palette. You could feel the love, warmth and caring from every toast/speech that the family made. Take a few minutes to appreciate these two beautiful people?

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Cinematography: Kale Fitch Films | Photography: Amanda K. Photography | Ceremony Location: St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church | Reception Location: Scottish Rite Reception Center | Floral Design: Amy’s Flowers and Gifts | Hair + Makeup: Kontempo Salon (Kirby Keomysay) | Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Light in the Box (ordered in “lilac”)

Country Western Chic ~ Omaha Wedding From Geoff Johnson Photography

Western Country Chic. Kind of catchy. Or is it Country Western Chic? When you pair the joy of the countryside with the love of the city, there’s a whole lot of room to create and design, don’t you think? The bride will tell you what motivated their wedding style below, but I think she might have created a whole new category! From Geoff Johnson Photography, an elegant country chic wedding at Happy Hollow Country Club …

See Alison and J.R.’s whole SMP gallery here ~ their Engagement Shoot from Geoff Johnson right here ~ plus more of their wedding on Geoff’s blog here!

J.R. and I are a funny combination of big city and small town people. We love downtown and urban places, but have a true love for the country and wide open spaces. I wanted our wedding to be extremely classy and chic, but also casual and fun, thus evolved the idea of a western country chic styled wedding. We knew we needed a large-ish venue and we knew that the food at Happy Hollow was fantastic, so that was pretty much a done deal.

We had a “house party” which is a Southern tradition. I first encountered it when I was in college at Baylor in Texas. It’s another group of close friends that gets to be a part of the wedding, but doesn’t have to stand up in front. They are hosts, take care of details, etc. It was a blast being able to have more of our close friends in the wedding than we would have been able to otherwise. This IS a delightful southern tradition that helps include all your very close friends into the overall celebration of the moment at hand ~ your extra-special go-to girls from your past, present and future!

One thing we did that was a little quirky, had to do with the fact that I ADORE pizza and popcorn. So … at the reception, we had, you guessed it! Pizza and Popcorn. La Casa Pizzaria catered in with bottles of coke and Vic’s popcorn delivered at the end of the night. Everyone was starving and it was SO good. It just really hit the spot. Our favors? Yep. Popcorn, Cokes and Pizza. The popcorn was wrapped in cute little boxes with our initials on stickers printed on them to match the wedding colors, tied with a pretty ribbon.

Of all the memories that will forever be with me, I think that my most favorite are the private moments with J.R. right before the wedding. I don’t think up until that point it felt very real or that it was actually going to happen. Then, when we saw each other all dressed up and ready to go for the first time, we were like, “OH MY GOSH…we are really going to do this; we are really getting married!!” It was so special and I KNOW, I will never forget the moment or the feelings.

Photography: Geoff Johnson Video/Cinematography: The Wedding Storytellers / Floral & Event Design: Liz Larmore and Aaron Carlson Design / Ceremony Location: Christ Community Church, Omaha / Reception Location: Happy Hollow Country Club, Omaha / Event Planning: Ann Pitschka, Triple AAA Rents & Nina Roumpf, Uniquely Nina / Invitations: Carrie Ratcliff / Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Dress: Paloma Blanca / Entertainment/Band: Galaxy Red, from St. Louis, MO