Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration

Planner Janice Carnevale conjures up an intimate storybook wedding held at a waterfront family home.

-AS SEEN IN BRIDAL GUIDE MAGAZINE-

"The bride wanted the tent to feel like a secret garden. And what is a secret garden without ivy walls and a wrought-iron gate?" says planner Janice Carnevale. "The palette was a twist on traditional autumnal sunset colors, using lighter corals and blues for a seasonless look."

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A mix of modern farm tables and smaller round tables, all paired with luxe chairs and topped with Virginia-grown dahlias.

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A tablescape of dahlias, vintage china, and glassware.

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The ombré, asymmetric bridal bouquet.

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Décor and florals designed and placed with a light touch ensure the waterfront views weren't obstructed.

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A modern, die-cut invitation. 

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Pear-based specialty cocktails.

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The lounge area seating was a guest favorite.

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Five children used the vintage wagon for the processional/recessional. 

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The towering cake dressed in sugar blossoms.

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Vendors

Planning & Design: Bellwether Events
Photography: Kurstin Roe Photography
Tent & Lighting: Sugarplum Tent Company
Florals: LynnVale Studio
Installation: Social Supply Design
Ivy walls: WRW Interiors
Rentals: Something Vintage Rentals; White Glove Rentals; Perfect Settings; Table Manners
Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop
Stationery: Minted
Catering: Well Dunn Catering