NATURE INSPIRED WEDDING AT LAFAYETTE CLUB

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alexandra grecco & rue de seine

looking for ways to include natural details into your wedding decor and theme? #aandbabes alyssa and anneliese added natural elements to every moment of their elegant lake wedding. with nature playing a big part in their love story, it felt only fitting to include natural features that felt elevated. scroll to see some of our favorite rustic wedding ideas and what made their minnesota wedding on lake minnetonka extra special!

proposing by the water

it’s always fun when couples get engaged at the same venue where their wedding will be held. not only do they get to have two special memories made at the venue, but it also tends to be a spot the newlyweds can visit again and again to celebrate milestones, anniversaries, and more!

for alyssa and anneliese, that place turned out to be lafayette club on lake minnetonka.

outdoor wedding at lafayette club

getting married on a lawn overlooking the lake, alyssa and anneliese’s wedding ceremony was picturesque. white folding chairs were arranged on the crisp green grass and their altar was marked by a brick pathway.

decorating their altar, a metal ceremony arch was adorned in light brown chiffon fabric and pink and white florals. accented by greenery, their floral ceremony arch perfectly matched the coupe’s neutral color palette.

seeing the glistening water of lake minnetonka through the treeline, alyssa and anneliese’s stunning ceremony backdrop offered a seamless blend of elegance and natural charm.

tall flower arrangement inspiration

after their ceremony, guests gathered in lafayette club’s crystal ballroom for alyssa and anneliese’s grand reception. complete with high ceilings, statement chandeliers, and a window-filled sun porch, the elegance of this ballroom blew everyone away.

adding to the room’s eye-catching design, alyssa and anneliese chose tall flower arrangements for their wedding party table in the center of the room. this long table was decorated with enchanting tall centerpieces with greenery and pampas grass as well as smaller bouquets below.

their neutral color palette continued with a light brown chiffon runner, gold chargers, white pillar candles, and more. we especially loved that the chairs of this table were different from the wedding chairs at their neighboring circular wedding tables. adding dimension and visual interest, this subtle chair difference was spectacularly executed.

nature-inspired wedding dresses

not only did alyssa and anneliese’s wedding decor fit their natural wedding aesthetic, but their wedding dresses did too! both alyssa and anneliese picked wedding dress designers that are inspired by nature and tend to incorporate unique floral lace and botanical prints into their designs.

alyssa found her wedding dress at a&bé denver. looking for a unique bridal gown, rue de seine’s collection immediately stood out. ‘kyara’ by rue de seine proved to be a front runner and alyssa quickly said yes to this a-line lace wedding dress.

as for anneliese’s gown, she spotted this silky long sleeve wedding dress when shopping at our a&bé minneapolis bridal shop. finding both her dream gown and a gorgeous hair vine by untamed petals, anneliese nailed down the whimsical wedding look she was after.

pride wedding cake

unlike their detailed wedding dresses, alyssa and anneliese opted to keep their wedding cake simple. that being said, it’s easy to see that these two still put so much though into the cake’s details.

their pride wedding cake was personalized with a rainbow cake topper that read ‘our adventure begins’. the design of the cake topper even included a forest backdrop similar to the greenery found in both denver and minnesota!

the inside of their wedding cake contained layers of color. this sweet wedding cake cutting moment was magical and made for incredible wedding cake photos too!

nature-inspired wedding

at the end of the evening the ballroom lights dimmed and everyone made their way to the dance floor. alyssa and anneliese’s nature-inspired september wedding was as beautiful and we know the beauty will only continue as they embark on their next adventure!

dress designers: rue de seine & alexandra grecco / accessory designer: untamed petals / bridal shops: a&bé denver & a&bé minneapolis / photographer: captured glory photography / venue: lafayette club / planning and styling: lasting impressions weddings / florals: hadley road / dj: instant request



*please note that both wedding dresses are no longer available at either of these a&bé locations. check out our individual shop pages for current designer information!*