alexa collection: Week of Weddings- Lauren

4 July 2012

Week of Weddings- Lauren

Besides today being my most favorite holiday of all times it also marks 24 hours until our special day. Today the fabulous interior designer Lauren shares her inspiration for her upcoming nuptials on July 14th, 2012.
Hello! Lauren here (again) from de[luxe] design studio, taking over for a day while the soon to be MRS. Ally is off sunning her cute little baby bump in the Caribbean! I’d love to let you all in on just a taste of our DIY wedding… happening in just over a week! WOW.

My fiancé Joe and I have spent the last four summers on Lake Wissota in Wisconsin and knew even before we were engaged that we wanted to have our wedding there. We found Kamp Kenwood (a summer camp owned by the Wisconsin Farmers Union) and loved its large rustic lodge, natural surroundings, and overall casual vibe. Being an interior designer, the idea that I would have the freedom to transform the grounds into exactly what I envisioned was incredibly appealing -- There were hardly any venue rules or vendor restrictions which is pretty rare in this day and age.

Joe and I decided upon a color combination of grey and yellow because we thought it would add just the right amount of contrast to the outdoor landscape. Joe and his groomsmen will be wearing grey suits with different shades of yellow ties and my bridesmaids have all chosen different dresses, unique in pattern and/or cut, yet cohesive as they are all in the same yellow family.

Mason jars will be everywhere (also a staple at our cabin!)…. Their uses include but are not limited to: drinking homemade strawberry vodka, tea light lanterns, flower arrangements, etc.

Overall, Joe and I really wanted to create a celebration that felt like us. The elements above are only a little glimpse into what we have planned… Can’t give too much away before our big day! We really hope it to be the perfect amount of casual, romantic, and fun! Now it’s off to cross my fingers for no rain… Feel free to follow suit ;-)