Modern, Minimalist Wedding Day Featuring Pops of Peach and Delicate Bud Vases at Holland Performing Arts Center

Five years after Tyler Kuster asked Brie Friis-Hansen to be his girlfriend at Henry Doorly Zoo, the couple returned and made their way to the aquarium. In front of an audience of adorable penguins, Tyler got down on one knee and asked Brie to marry him, with the added surprise of their close friends and family waiting nearby to celebrate. When planning their wedding, Brie desired an elegant affair and knew she wanted a pop of color. Her event designer, AZ + Co., suggested they incorporate Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz. Contrasted by bridesmaid dresses and reception décor in various shades of sage green that beautifully complemented the Holland Performing Arts Center, the peachy color stood out against the muted tones of the invitations, welcome signage and other stationery. Among the guest tables, floral arrangements elevated on glass pillars added dimension and height to the space in comparison to the simple yet perfect bud vases and stems that lined the head table—jaw-droppingly delicate with its green and white patterned tablecloth, coordinating gauze linens and romantic taper candles. A golden dessert display stood tall and enticing as it held an assortment of Crumbl cookies. Musical tributes played an important role in the beginning of their new lives together as husband and wife. In addition to a cover of “Lucky” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat sung by her brother and sister-in-law during the unity ceremony, when the newlyweds took to the dance floor for their first dance, Tyler surprised Brie with his recorded cover of Noah Reid’s “Simply the Best,” dedicating the song to his gorgeous bride.