Coastal Garden Elegance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Cover Shoot

Photos ByJessie Silva

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Date

September 5, 2024

The Vision

Our planners Kyle and Rachel of K+R Coordination strive to fulfill all of their clients' wishes, so it was fun for them to get the creative juices flowing on their own project. “It was definitely a team effort. We all added our own touch,” they share. In the end, they designed a Mediterranean-inspired shoot with plenty of elegant and garden details. We love the way this team was able to make this shoot look like a coastal wedding right here in western Michigan!

The Venue

High ceilings and plenty of large windows to allow for natural light are some of the reasons that we decided to host our cover shoot at Venue Bella Giornata. We love that their blank white walls can complement any style, allowing the décor to stand out. Mixed with the blue of our palette they help the coastal theme shine even brighter, too! This venue also has a breathtaking outdoor space with a patio, Magnolia trees and lovely white fence to add character. And did we mention the adorable cottage suite?

The Decor

Since neutral weddings are popular right now, Kyle and Rachel wanted their color scheme to include more hues. Together with Gigi and LaClede, they dreamt up a tablescape design that would work well with the garden-like florals they had in mind. They ended up choosing some blue Delft dishes with gold flatware for a warm accent. Special Occasions provided textured powder blue linens that perfectly matched our palette. And we love the way Kyle and Rachel tied the napkins to pull in the current bow trend, instead of using a traditional fold!

The Florals

To bring the garden theme to life, Kyle and Rachel knew they needed plenty of florals to decorate the space. “The florist we used for this shoot, Gardenground Floral, is an amazing artist. We presented her with our mood board and she took off with this idea!” Kyle and Rachel rave. The florals ended up being one of the main influences for the color scheme. With plenty of bright whites, greenery and shades of blue, the blooms perfectly matched our coastal garden theme!

The Cake

Take a look at this scrumptious cake! Cami’s Creations GR provided a three-tiered, all-white confection. With vanilla gluten-free cake and vanilla buttercream frosting, this creation was simple but oh-so-delicious! A blue ribbon was fastened around the second tier to add some flair and tie the cake in with the rest of the décor.

The Looks

Our model donned two different dresses from Becker’s Bridal in our cover shoot. Both gowns are sleek and elegant, each with their own individual flair. The first includes detachable billowing sleeves which brings in a whimsical touch. The second dress boasts a unique off-the-shoulder design that mimics a large bow on top of the corset bodice. To top off the bridal look, BÜK Weddings styled the bride’s hair in a classic low bun with face-framing pieces and soft, natural makeup to highlight her beauty! The groom looked dapper in his navy suit from Dunhill Tuxedos which complemented our coastal color palette.

The Stationery

When it came to the stationery, Kyle and Rachel knew they wanted sleek lines and the coastal color palette represented. The Printed Event nailed this vision! This simple yet modern pieces perfectly reflected our theme and the blue utilized was exactly the same shade as the linens. We also love the unique photo Jessie Silva captured of the stationery fixed to the side of the venue's teal, textured bar!