This Grace Kelly-esque Fairytale Wedding is a Must-See Classic
Does a lakeside, ballroom, Grace Kelly-esque kind of wedding sound like your jam? 'Cause that's what we're serving up today alongside Lasting Impressions Weddings and Trish Allison Photography. It was the Bride's childhood wedding dreams come true—from getting ready in her home on the lake to saying I do in the church she grew up attending, all topped off with the most dazzling reception we've seen in a while. This beauty also happens to be one of our editors—go give her some love!
From the Bride... I grew up surrounded by lake life in Minnesota. So when it came time for my (now) husband and me to plan our wedding, it only seemed fitting to center it around the biggest lake in the Twin Cities - Lake Minnetonka. Throughout the planning, which was done from where we were currently living in San Francisco, I reflected on sweet childhood memories to inspire the day. Think popsicle-infused prosecco signature drinks, pictures taken on my favorite dock in downtown Wayzata, and a local specialty, walleye, served at dinner. The elegant nature of our venue, Lafayette Club, only elevated the evening with its jaw-dropping chandeliers, scalloped windows lake views, and an all-white exterior that exuded classiness as you walked with your champagne flute through the door.I've always trended towards traditional taste, so I knew a country club on the lake would be the perfect venue to set the tone for the day. To complement the season, I adorned it in as much white, blush, and subtle pops of greenery as possible. (let's just say our flower request was a tall order!) Other must-haves included a lively, 12-piece band, champagne passed on the hour, and scattered tea candles everywhere. For attire, my husband rocked a sharp velvet tux jacket (with matching velvet loafers to boot!) while I paraded around in a slim-fit Galia Lahav gown with a cascading train. All of this made it come together like a true Grace Kelly-esque fairytale.
We started the day by getting ready at my house, which was conveniently located on the lake the reception was held on. In between doing hair and makeup, the girls spent time sipping coffee on the deck overlooking the lake in their adorable matching floral robes. It was the perfect backdrop for a few candid photos!Following a ceremony at my childhood church, we squeezed in bridal party photos on the docks of my favorite locale growing up - downtown Wayzata. The sharp black tuxes and blush bridesmaids gowns looked stunning against the watery backdrop, an ideal way to set the tone as we made our way towards the club.
Lafayette Club fulfilled the timeless look I had envisioned for my wedding with its all-white interior to greet guests as their vehicles pulled around the semi-circle drive-up. Along with this, came a chance for me to really play up the details. Think a floor-to-ceiling custom balloon wall in our wedding colors to prep the cocktail hour space for a night of fun. And signature his and her drinks, which including a Wisconsin Old Fashioned (where my husband is from) and a prosecco popsicle option for her (creatively titled a "Minnesota Meltdown"). On the dancefloor, I featured an enlarged, gold version of the custom monogram we had on our stationery suite, surrounded by towering arrangements of spring flowers on every table. A specially made donut wall continued our "light and bright" color theme, with goods baked up specially from our favorite Minneapolis donut store. An adorable local coffee cart was stationed next to the dance floor, which got its fair share of visits as the band commanded more energy with each passing hour.Overall, the day fulfilled every vision of grace and elegance we had hoped for - with our own Minnesota twist - thanks to these special details. Nods to life on the lake surrounded practically every element of the day too, which seemed all too fitting for this Twin Cities loving gal.
Photography: Trish Allison Photography | Planner: Lasting Impressions Weddings | Floral Design: Sadie's Couture Floral & Event Styling | Wedding Dress: Annika Bridal | Stationery: Paper Rock Scissor MN | Church: Our Lady Of Grace | Reception Venue: Lafayette Club | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Brideside | Catering: Lafayette Club | Band: Bluewater Kings Band | Tux: The Black Tux | Balloon Wall: Girl Friday & The Vintage Type | Coffee Cart: Coffee Cart (Coffee Catering) | Dessert: Glam Doll Donuts | Dress Designer: Galia Lahav
