Catherine & Jesse - A Fall Affair

This event definitely places in my top 5 for this year. Catherine and Jesse really wanted to keep the impact of their event to a minimum, yet still create a warm and inviting atmosphere for their guests.

The ceremony was held at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center with a reception to follow at Radisson North Shore.


For their flowers, they selected seasonal varieties including rover mums, sunflowers, mint sprigs, green hydrangea, red and orange roses, gerbera daisies, asiatic lilies (orange, yellow and red), celosia, chocolate cosmos, yellow zinnias, curly willow, button yarrow, and viking pom poms.

To lessen the carbon footprint of the event and support the local economy, Catherine chose items that could be purchased locally or from California that were grown in a responsible and sustainable fashion.  Rented vases further decreased the event's environment impact.  Finally, the most local and sentimental element of the event were the florals harvested directly from Catharine's family farm. Harvested varietals include green hydrangea, lambs ear, and mint.


Here are a few pictures from the wedding... A wonderful bevy of autumnal beauty and texture.
Enjoy...