Wedding Cakes & Pastries
Heaven Sent: The ethereal ceremony included white flowers, a gospel choir, and a spiritual music selection. Black House Blooms’ Alethea Armstrong “planted” the crop of wildflowers for the ceremony via caged containers that were covered with moss.
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Freshly Picked: Kate didn’t want a typical bouquet. “She came to me with pictures of cosmos,” says Alethea. “She wanted a real wildflower vibe.”
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Paint by Numbers: While the table seating display resembles paint chips up close, it becomes a piece of art from afar. “The picture was an abstract painting of a natural landscape illustrated by Elistry,” says planner and designer Leslie Ochs.
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Modern Touch: Alethea created simple yet sophisticated monochromatic arrangements in custom painted containers, which gave the effect that the flowers were growing out of the table.
Photo by Kaley From Kansas
Photo by Kaley From Kansas
Stars of the Show: Though white flowers reigned during the ceremony, Alethea layered in arrangements inspired by the colors of late summer and early fall for the reception, including around the cake by Refined Sugars.
Photo by Kaley From Kansas
Photo by Kaley From Kansas
Backyard Vibes: Leslie designed the reception to feel like an elegant dinner party that was also comfortable and familiar. “It’s like you’re in a family member’s backyard. It’s much less formal than most traditional luxury weddings,” she says.
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Simple Stems: Because the goal of the reception was to be inviting rather than imposing, Leslie kept the table flowers modern and clean. “It’s not the look of a typical wedding, where you see a real density of flowers. Everything is intentionally very light and airy,” she says.
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On the Menu: Hand-calligraphed menus added a personalized touch to tables, which also featured an array of blooming dishware from Big D Party Rentals.
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Extra, Extra: Leslie borrowed a vintage newspaper stand from local muralist Alli K Design to distribute newspaper-style wedding programs.
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