Custom Couture & Chic Details for a Garden Wedding with European Flair

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The welcome dinner featured vibrant hues of an Arizona sunset – burnt orange, fuchsia, blush, and white. The garden-inspired wedding featured soft pastel hues – blue, blush, greens, and white. We envisioned a garden-inspired theme, filled with lush greenery, soft summer hues that gracefully transitioned into fall, and a touch of Mediterranean elegance. The goal was to create the feeling of an intimate Italian getaway, where nature and warmth intertwined effortlessly.

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After Michael flew to Chicago to ask Alyssa’s parents for their blessing, he secretly planned a proposal. He invited Alyssa’s best friend and her fiancé from California for a weekend visit, pretending it was to celebrate her friend’s birthday. Dressed up for what she thought was a birthday dinner, we made a stop at Wonderspaces, the modern art museum where we’d shared one of our favorite dates. As we entered our favorite exhibit, the friends quietly slipped behind. Michael began talking about how much he loved her and how that moment marked when he knew he wanted forever. Then, he dropped to one knee, and photographers appeared to capture the magic. After the proposal, Michael revealed the real surprise—no birthday dinner, just an engagement party with 40 of their closest friends and family waiting to celebrate.

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We wanted our wedding attire to be elegant, timeless, and full of personal touches that reflected our personalities.. We included family heirloom jewelry, designer shoes with fun patterns that went with our wedding theme, and a special sapphire “something blue” pin that Alyssa’s best friend of 20 years gave her. Alyssa flew back and forth to Chicago to meet her mom and try on dresses in the city, and when she found the one—a stunning floral lace gown—we got to partially custom-design it! Every trip to Chicago was filled with fun moments—after the dress fittings, Alyssa and her mom would have lunch dates in the city, and of course, they’d always include her dad and siblings, making each trip even more memorable.

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A wedding day design is so much more than just what things look like, but also how things feel and smell. The menu plays a big role in that. Guests were greeted with prickly pear margaritas at cocktail hour, which paid a nod to their destination wedding and matched the colors of the sunset during cocktail hour.

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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Florals were the heart of Alyssa and Michael’s design vision—from the lush, floral-lined aisle to the custom escort display and vinyl inserts on the bars that perfectly mirrored the dance floor. Cart Blanche Designs brought it all to life with effortlessly romantic arrangements that captured the feeling of an elevated Mediterranean garden.

From the welcome party to the final dance, every design element was chosen with intention. Lounge spaces were thoughtfully styled with plush seating and layered textures, inviting guests to relax and connect throughout the celebration. Customizable pieces from Prim Rentals—like the personalized bar fronts—added a bespoke touch that tied back to the overall garden aesthetic. [/field]
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The four-tiered wedding cake was modern, romantic, and featured a cascade of cream and blush florals.

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Alyssa’s wedding bouquet had small lockets with photos of her grandparents—her grandma on her mom’s side and grandpa on her dad’s—who had both passed. On the locket was a note that read, “Missing you as I walk down the aisle.” It was a sweet way to carry them with her on such a special day. Alyssa’s Monique Lhuillier wedding dress and veil were partially custom-designed just for her, making them even more special. The delicate lace and intricate details felt like they were made for the moment.[/field]
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When guests opened their invitations, they were greeted with a custom watercolor of the background of the ceremony space, where the celebration would begin.

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[field title=”Special Detail #3″]We also incorporated the watercolor artwork of their florals on custom parasols for guests to hold during the ceremony while the sun set. [/field]
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