The wedding day promises many special memories for every bride. Why not make an intimate garden brunch with your bridesmaids one of them?
Photos by Heather Nan
The sun is shining, the air is fresh and the morning is filled with the sounds of chirping birds. Imagine beginning your big day at a charming orangery as you and your bridesmaids celebrate with a special brunch set amongst lush gardens, colorful blooms and delightful decorations. This vision inspired an intimate and idea-packed party hosted at the Orangery at Tuscany Restaurant located in Holladay.
MELLOW YELLOW
Staged inside the greenhouse, the table’s design mimics a soft morning palette with a symphony of seasonal yellow and green hues. An elegantly-patterned tablecloth serves as a charming foundation for a lively spread of florals, flatware and other fineries. Each bridesmaid is treated to a curated place setting composed of a classic white charger, a colorful daisy plate, a whimsically patterned napkin and a sweet, hand-lettered menu.
Butter-toned blossoms and elegant tapered candles enliven the design of the table’s two bountiful centerpieces. A beautiful blend of cream and yellow blooms composes each arrangement—from full-faced peonies, roses and anemone providing a symphony of subtle color to tall and slender solidago and forsythia delivering height and dainty texture to the design.
ON THE TABLE
A brunch setting provides a unique opportunity to explore menu options beyond the typical “steak or chicken” wedding fare. Served on the restaurant’s stony terrace, an array of local pastries and desserts are ready for the sunrise version of the cocktail hour. Sweet spreads like this can include something for everyone: crispy kouign-amann and bright lemon tartlets mingle with delicate macarons and peach buns dripping with sweet syrup.
And because a wedding is a celebration, obviously cake must make an appearance. Also served on the patio, an elegantly simple frosted round is topped with a beautiful, ruffle-petaled sugar flower. Inside the Orangery’s greenhouse, every bridesmaid finds an individual miniature cake, each crowned with its own delicate edible daisy.
FASHION-FORWARD
Flowers flourished beyond the gardens and iced cakes. Floral-patterned gowns were also in full bloom, boasting mixed patterns in tones of soft yellow and green as they dressed the bridesmaids to make this morning soirée as fashionable as it is fun. Of course, the deliciously diverse dresses deliver luster and life to the bridal party portraits, showing off a mix of styles capturing each maid’s personality.
Not to be outshined, the bride pulls out all the stops with her bridal attire. In a be-pearled tulle gown by designer Christie Nicole from Frankie Jane Couture Bridal, she catches all eyes with billowing sleeves, hand-sewn floral applique, a plunging neckline and effortless, chic accessories.
Vendors
Photography, Art Direction & Styling: Heather Nan, heathernanphoto.com
Floral & Table Styling: La Fete Floral, lafetefloral.com
Jewelry: J. Brooks Jewelers, jbrooksjewelers.com
Hair: Kali Chris, kalichris.com
Makeup: Kristen Packard Artistry, kristenpackard.com
Venues: Tuscany Restaurant, tuscanyslc.com; Bellissimo Gardens at Tuscany, bellissimolovegarden.com
Flatware, Beaded Plates, Coups & Ruffled Napkins: Wild Event Studio, wildeventstudio.com
Pattern Linen & Napkins: Couleur Nature, couleurnature.com
Floral Earthenware: Bordallo Pinheiro, bordallopinheiro.com
Colored Glassware: Hokku Designs, wayfair.com
Solid Linens & Chairs: Diamond Event and Tent, diamondevent.com
Paper Goods: Sophie Baddley, S Martine Design, @smartinedesign
Gown & Veil: Christie Nicole Bridal, frankiejane.com
Pastries: Gourmandise, gourmandise.com
Cakes: Flour & Flourish, flourandflourishcake.com
Talent: NIYA Models, niyamodels.com
Bridesmaid’s Gowns: Bernadette & Erdem, net-a-porter.com
Bridal Clutch: Anya Hindmarch, net-a-porter.com
Shoes: Emilia Wickstead: net-a-porter.com
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