Can art studios be 2012′s venue trend? Quickly scroll down until you see their reception venue and you’ll see what we mean. Michelle + Haden wanted their wedding to be a not too fussy or formal, but still elegant and pretty, with a slight Texas twang celebration. Their palette of pale pink, slate gray, light blue and poppy red worked harmoniously with the extravagantly unique draped fabric installation work of Molly Gochman.
Michelle’s sister, the graphic designer behind their wedding invitations, established a font and logo with their initials that they used throughout the wedding – from thank you notes to the the design they painted directly on their dance floor.
Their nieces played Canon in D (Pachelbel’s Canon) as a violin duet for the processional.
This is such a fun idea – they had a New Orleans Brass Band lead their guests into the reception and had everyone dancing immediately–before the toasts & dinner.
Keeping with the soft color palette, they placed chrysanthemums, dahlias, Delphinia, and snow berries in various glass bottles. And below is the unique fabric installation by artist Molly Gochman.
Above are their initials that Michelle’s sister designed and painted on their dance floor that Haden built! We’re curious to know what they ended up doing with that huge dance floor after the wedding…
The music: first dance: “That’s Where It’s At” by Sam Cooke, father/daughter dance: “Forever Young” by Bob Dylan, mother/son: “Mama’s don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys” by Willie Nelson.
Congratulations Michelle + Haden!
Photography: Brooke Schwab Photography / Videography: Patrick Brenson / Planner + stylist + flowers: Kepi Design/ Reception site: the studio at commune north with work by Molly Gochman / Ceremony site: Live Oak Friend’s Meeting House / Bouquets + boutonnieres: Jonathan Andrew Sage / Graphics: Tracy Taylor Designs / Brass Band: New Orleans Hustlers / DJ: Peter Lucas / Cake: Alicia Alvarado, Dept of Hearts and Flowers / Hors D’oeuvres: Kat’s Chow / BBQ: Gatlin’s BBQ / Sides + other dishes: Treebeard’s / Rentals: Recollection Vintage Rentals/ Ice Cream Truck: Snow Dog Ice Cream / Bride’s dress: Saja Wedding / Bride’s shoes: Kate Spade / Headpiece: Twigs and Honey / Matron of Honor dress: Bella Bridesmaids / Groom’s suit: Hugo Boss
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The venue, the invitation, the fabric backdrop, the band, THAT DRESS. *swoon* Can we be friends? Please.
I love how their how colour palette came together perfectly and that fabric installation is just marvelous! Gorgeous wedding!:)
Gorgeous, gorgeous setting!! A shame we don’t have anything ike that here in the UK.
Woo hoo for TX weddings! LOVE this!
That fabric is very interesting!
The bride is just gorgeous! Love her dress
How was the band? I have been searching for a brass band as my roots are from NOLA myself. Were they great? Did you have to pay for their travel on top of their booking fee? Thanks for the help!
the dinner setting is fantastic.
Hi Kelly, The band, fortunately, was local, having relocated from NOLA, and they played for about 30 minutes beginning with our entrance at the reception. It was really extraordinary and I would highly recommend. Everyone was dancing right away.
OMG- The design is just gorgeous. Paper chains! Fabric flags! Beautiful table settings! The flowers! I’m Swooning. I want my wedding to look just like this.
The venue is perfect!
Super cute wedding! The invitations and programs are SUPER adorable! And that cake and the cake backdrop?? Oh my gosh!! Love it!
Beautiful!! Love the red heart, vintage pinwheels and playful garlands. Trackback: http://blog.joyhey.com/2012/01/27/inspiration-lovely-love/
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Love that bar! Its gorgeous! Beautiful wedding and thanks so much for sharing!
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