Moody Autumn Elegance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Northern Indiana Cover Shoot

Photos ByJ. Cole Photography

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Date

January 29, 2024

The Vision

Inspired by the warmth of the venue and the cozy fall weather, Gina from Sugar on the Rim Events wanted to create a shoot that reflected that very feeling. The color palette was up in the air, but once she found that rich teal linen, everything fell into place! “I wanted to take advantage of the beautiful dark tones that are available during this time of year,” Gina explains. J. Cole Photography perfectly captured these rich hues that pop right off the page!

The Decor

It was clear that this design required some richly colored rentals to replicate the fall palette. Gina knew she wanted to utilize her peacock-teal chairs at the sweetheart table, so she needed a company with extensive inventory to find décor to match. AAYS Event Rentals provided a long list of items that helped this team solidify the vision for this shoot, including the linens, gold and black silverware, intricately designed charger plates, gold chiavari chairs and more, all of which helped elevate this shoot!

The Venue

One of our favorite details about The Hall at Oakland Park is the cozy fireplace that makes such a statement in the reception hall. Gina chose to make this gorgeous element the focal point of the shoot, and we love how it is so reminiscent of a chilly autumn day! Another goal of the shoot was to highlight the lush greenery around the venue, especially the large willow tree near the pond.

The Florals

Nothing says fall like the deep red, fiery orange and brilliant yellow we see in the leaves as the weather cools down. Sugar on the Rim Events recreated these colors within the floral arrangements throughout the shoot. As Gina explains, “I used a combination of foraged items like the flower pods of the coral bells, fresh jewel toned mums and bright orange crocosmia to pull together a dark and moody tablescape.” And we love the different textures and rich colors found within the bouquet!

The Look

This A-line gown from Elegant Designs is a wonderful addition to this shoot! The long sleeves make it an ideal dress for any fall or winter Midwestern wedding while the lacy details and unique back cutout add in some flair. BÜK Weddings made this blushing bride stunning, too! We love the boho bun with face framing pieces as well as the way her makeup reflects the warm colors in the shoot.

The Cake

Simplicity is sometimes the best way to balance a shoot and bring in some elegance. This cake from Gracey’s Goodies is a great example of just that! The three tiers are all white with small swipes of gold in textured areas on the icing to elevate the delectable dessert. We also love the inclusion of florals to help tie it into the rest of the design!

The Stationery

This invitation suite, designed by The Printed Event, matches our shoot's color scheme beautifully! The golden accents in the leaf details are the perfect additions to evoke the fall feeling while at the same time mimicking the pampas grass utilized in the setup.