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Timeless Elegance: Lauren wore a Chosen by KYHA gown for the ceremony, while Tanner sported a custom tuxedo from J.Hilburn.
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On Key: “A lot of European styles mix textures and rich jewel tones, and fruit is very commonly used in European weddings,” says Leslie. Figs, along with vintage keys and binoculars, made for on-theme touches.
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Meant to Bead: Lauren’s reception dress was a last-minute purchase from The RealReal. “I ended up trying on that dress for the first time the day before our wedding,” she says. Though it fit like a glove, Leslie stayed up the night before the wedding to sew errant beads back on by hand for an impeccable look.
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Blending In: Leslie and her team designed Lauren and Tanner’s wedding with the Swexan in mind. “We took a lot of elements from the hotel’s aesthetic and brought it into the actual wedding,” Leslie says. “Our goal was to make the wedding look like it was part of the hotel.”
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Around the World: Leslie used vintage postcards of various landmarks as escort cards. “The postcards actually had letters on the back of them—not from the bride and groom, but from random people,” she says.
Photo by Lyndi Ruth Photography
Photo by Lyndi Ruth Photography
Photo by Lyndi Ruth Photography
Royal Icing: While the groom’s cake featured chocolate and peanut butter flavors, the bride kept her almond cake simple, borrowing design elements from the crown molding in the Swexan’s ballroom.
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