A Colorful Spin on a Barn Wedding: The Real Wedding of Mackenzie & Kevin Woldahl

Photos ByRebecca Shehorn Photography

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April 17, 2019

The Planning

Mackenzie and Kevin set their sights on a barn wedding. Mackenzie says, “We wanted to get married in a barn, but not do your typical barn wedding, which is why we went for a more boho feel.” With a bohemian style in mind, Mackenize utilized wedding planner Gene Huddleson of Detail+Design to nail down all of the details.

The Dress

The long-sleeve, lace gown was a quintessential touch to the wedding theme. Mackenzie purchased the Netta Benshabu dress at Mira Couture in Chicago. She notes, “I knew I wanted long sleeves and a timeless, sophisticated look. I tried on a few silhouettes just to be sure because you never know what you will really look like in a bridal dress until you start trying them on. The instant I put my dress on, I knew I was done searching.”

The Palette

One of the most eye-catching design elements of this wedding are the colors used. Mackenzie says, “I wouldn’t say we had much of a color scheme. As you can see from photos, we did not limit ourselves into a general color. We did not like the idea of one color setting the entire design for the wedding.” The eclectic palette was as charming as it was bold. Offering pink hues with pops of yellows and greens seen in the florals - it was the perfect color scheme for this gorgeous barn wedding.

The Venue

Mackenzie and Kevin chose the Barn at Kennedy Farm as it was located right down the road from Mackenzie’s childhood home. Beyond that, the barn also features gorgeous interior woodwork with a vaulted-ceiling and picturesque grounds that make it ideal for ethereal, outdoor ceremonies. Mackenzie adds, “We had our ceremony in the barn and a tented reception out on their beautiful grounds.” It was the perfect venue for their dream wedding.

The DÉcor

Mackenzie and Kevin made great use of their décor throughout the design of the wedding. Their cocktail hour alone was cleverly curated. Mackenzie says, “I loved what we did for a cocktail hour with the colorful glassware, ladders for shelving, the unique speciality cocktails, sofa seating, etc. It just made it feel relaxed, fun and different.” Those few items can transform the experience your guests will have at your wedding. Not only do they make an aesthetic difference, but the sofas and glassware allow your family to sit down for an intimate glass of wine and unwind.

What We Love

There were so many personal touches throughout Mackenzie and Kevin’s wedding. Mackenzie loved that her brother sang while she walked down the aisle. She says, “The fact that my brother sang me down the aisle to Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’ was probably the most special touch in the wedding for me.”