For Evergreen: Elegant Winter Wonderland Warmed by Luxe Evergreen Details at the Hutton House

Evergreen Decor Featured at Winter Wedding at the Hutton House

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Inspired by a love of the outdoors, a luxurious forest grows indoors at the Hutton House.

Written by

Lara Burnap

Published:

Minnesota Bride Fall/Winter 2024

“Our mutual love of adventure and all things outdoors inspired the outdoor elegance that was our wedding,” says Kimberly Clayton about her winter wonderland wedding to Matthew McKay on February 10. The crisp white venue was the ideal backdrop for a rich palette of warm neutral tones and evergreens accented by birch trees and metallics. Textural touches were woven throughout the day, from pinecones in Kimberly’s bouquet and Matthew’s boutonnière to velvet napkins and fur throw pillows.

Instead of a traditional gift for our guests, we planted trees through a Vermont-based nonprofit in each of their names. This gift was detailed on the back of each menu.
-- Kimberly McKay, bride

Matthew and Kimberly radiated outdoor vibes with their wedding attire. Kim’s Sassi Holford gown featured hand-stitched bows that sparkled like tiny snowflakes when she twirled; Milbern Clothing Co. tailored a green velvet coat with black lapels for Matthew.

The Hutton House in Medicine Lake was transformed into a forest with pine and birch trees, evergreen centerpieces, moss runners and handmade garlands draped across the ceiling. Designer Krista Crawford of de Vasco’s Daughters was the key to making this concept a reality. “Matt and I did have most of our vendors selected and décor envisioned; Krista fine-tuned it,” Kimberly says. “She found ways to maintain both the adventure side and the eloquent love Matt and I have for each other.” With only knowing us for a few months, Krista put together an event that spoke to the heart and soul of us and our guests.”

Much of the décor was a family affair, with birch trees imported from the families’ properties—Matthew’s in northern Minnesota and Kimberly’s in western Wisconsin. The pine trees came from a longtime family friend who owns Krueger Tree Farm. Another close family friend created the evergreen tabletop arrangements.

Moon Island among waddling chinstrap penguins. “These little feathered friends ended up being the inspiration behind the ice sculpture,” says Kimberly.