Designing our Wedding Day
When I started planning our wedding, I treated it like a creative project and built a design direction first. I made a mood board with neutral tones layered in textures: ivory, soft blush, warm taupe, and some black accents to keep it feeling modern and balanced. The flowers set the tone for everything. I wanted them to look loose and natural, like they’d just been gathered from a garden. We used garden roses, ranunculus, and a mix of greenery in simple vessels so the tables didn’t feel overdone. The bouquets pulled from the same palette with a little asymmetry so they felt fresh and not too perfect.
For the paper goods, I kept things really minimal. Classic serif fonts mixed with clean sans serif, all printed on thick textured stock, featuring hand drawn elements I drew. The seating chart was one of my favorite details. All of the installation signage my dad made for me, (yes he is the most talented person I know) and I printed the type treatments on my circuit. We mixed long farmhouse tables with garden chairs to make the even feel like you were celebrating with us in our backyard. It was very important that all our guests felt chill and happy; not overly fancy. Place settings had brass flatware, ceramic plates, and natural mustard linen napkins, with taper candles running down the center. Using the same materials throughout kept everything cohesive, but the mix of shapes and textures gave it depth.
My dress was clean and simple. The bridesmaids wore tonal dresses in different silhouettes, which gave a cohesive look without being too matchy. Looking back, what I love most is how all the pieces worked together. Nothing felt trendy or overdone. It was really about making thoughtful choices and repeating the right textures and colors so the whole day felt timeless and personal. An ode to what matters most in a marriage setting the foundation to last for a lifetime.
