Private Estate, BRATENAHL, OHIO

K + J chose a lakefront estate as their wedding venue and all of our aesthetic choices fell in line from there. We wanted to keep the formality and elegance of the environment intact within the design of the wedding. A season-less palette was very important to the couple as well as retaining the spirit of a classic waterfront affair. We achieved this vibe via the use of tones of blue, white, and green throughout, classic round guest dinner tables, a traditional garden inspired arch for their ceremony backdrop and by housing their reception under a sailcloth tent topped with custom blue hued flags. After a lakefront ceremony, guests were welcomed into a breezy cocktail hour held both lakefront and on the mezzanine level of the property. The sweeping lake views aside, J’s fishing themed groom’s cake created by Hearth Patisserie was a fun highlight. But, one of the most special details of the day, was K’s dress. She chose to modify her debutante ball gown for her wedding day, creating a custom look for her wedding gown; an absolute stunner!

Photo credit: Steve Steinhardt