Sophisticated + Classic Fall Wedding

Even though Heather and John planned an early November wedding in Minneapolis, they didn’t want the traditional orange, brown and red color scheme for their big day. Luckily, they found two venues that didn’t need much in the way of décor–Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church for the ceremony and James J. Hill Reference Library for the reception. From there Laura Mullen Event Design helped the couple plan a sophisticated event that featured lots of muted gray, mercury glass, and candles amid unique florals from A Day in Provence that pulled in magnolia leaves, pheasant feathers, and white hydrangeas. The skirt of Heather’s Reem Acra gown reminds us of spun sugar, but the real treat was a sweet dessert table anchored by a gray-and-white cake from Cocoa & Fig. Laura Ivanova Photography was the perfect choice, too–these images are breathtaking!

Slate Colored Wedding StationeryPink and Cream Clutch With Black Ribbon

Sparkly Kate Spade Shoes

Sleeveless Wedding Gown With Full Skirt 1White Hydrangea Anemones and Gray Berry Bouquet

Magnolia Leaves Wreath With FeathersElegant Weddign Gown with Crystal Belt Detail

Church Wedding Ceremony ExitCeremony Bagpipe Player

Magnolia Leaves and Hydrangea Reception Table Runner 2Pashmina Bridesmaids Gifts

Magnolia Leaves and Hydrangea on Lace Table RunnerTwo Tier Gray Round Wedding Cake With White Dots

Magnolia Leaves and Hydrangea Reception Table RunnerLibrary Wedding Reception
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Photography – Laura Ivanova Photography \ Ceremony Venue – Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church \ Reception Venue – James J. Hill Reference Library \ Floral – A Day in Provence \ Wedding Planning, Event Design and Stationery – Laura Mullen Event Design \ Calligraphy – Anne Hill Calligraphy \ Videography – Ryder Seeler \ Catering – Brasa \ Bakery – Cocoa & Fig \ Rentals – Midway Party Rental \ Linens – BBJ Linen \ DJ – Instant Request \ Transportation – Stillwater Trolley Co. \ Ceremony Musicians – Urthema String Quartet \ Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist – Emily J. Hair + Makeup \ Bridesmaids Dresses – Wedding Shoppe, Inc. \ Gown and Veil – Reem Acra \ Bridal Salon – Mestads \ Jewelry – Che Bella \ Shoes – Kate Spade \ Suit – Heimie’s Haberdashery \ Bagpipes – Dennis Skrade \ Clutch – Nelle