Wedding Inspiration: Beauty and the Beach

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Look to Minnesota’s backyard, dotted with 10,000 lakes, to enliven your wedding décor.
Written by
Megan McCarty

Published:

Spring/Summer 2013

(above) What a way to begin a wedding day: Joynoelle’s easy, breezy knee-length gown allows for a windswept beachside stroll.

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(above left) Look to Minnesota’s waterways to gather tablescape accoutrements;
sand, glass, driftwood and shells, like these found on the banks of our
own St. Croix River, all nod to a beach theme.
(above right)
Munster Rose’s Jackie Reisenauer brought the outdoors in, repurposing raw elements of nature for an unexpected table theme.

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(above left) An elegant hourglass brings the best part of sandy shores into your wedding day décor—without making a mess.
(above right) Welcome, guests! Here are your all-too-cute place cards, and they’re almost sweet enough to steal.

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(above) Blossom place cards that gently sit atop first-course dishware will have everyone swooning over your attention to detail.

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(above) Varying shades of blush and cream harmonize beautifully to create a subtly stunning bouquet.

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(above left) A sweet sip of rosé will inspire all your guests to raise their glasses and say “cheers.”
(above right) Bite-sized hors d’oeuvres—such as small plates of artisan cheeses—satisfy guests until dinner is served.

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(above) To anchor all the components of your table décor, consider antlers—they’re both on-trend and timeless.
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(above) Months before your big day, treat guests to an invitation suite that gives a peek into the celebration to come.

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